The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today: Riley Brady signs with Nike Sabrina Stanley signs with OnlyFans Jazmine Lowther signs with Arc'Teryx Cat Bradley signs with SATISFY Transgrancaria results Courtney Dauwalter's season opener Chuckanut preview Chianti by UTMB preview Jim Walmsley's season opener The Big Alta preview A lot more! Caleb Olson's Substack Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Seth Ruhling is a pro runner for The North Face living in Boulder, CO. A few weeks ago, Seth won and broke the course record at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. He's also a co-host of the viral sensation, Boulder Boys Podcast. This is his first appearance on the show. Follow Seth on Strava Topics discussed: Seth's approach to competition through the lens of the 2023 CCC Background and history with sport His breakout race at the 2019 JFK How Jim Walmsley influenced Seth How Zach Miller enabled Seth's first pro contract We talk about the Boulder Boys, exploring each person's unique spirit and how it impacts the group Seth's training and the groove he found building towards Black Canyon Seth's spiritual life The strategy and execution at Black Canyon Look ahead to Western States The Boulder Boys Podcast A lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Riley Brady is a pro trail runner living in Boulder, CO. Riley has been building a solid resume over the years but has recently broken through to achieve two huge back-to-back wins at the Javelina Jundred and Black Canyon 100k. This is Riley's first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Riley's move to boulder and the benefit of the community and training environment Being at peace and its benefits to performance Riley's background growing up on the east coast The benefits of not taking the safe route and setting big goals in life Riley's training and progression with coach David Roche Riley's win at Javelina, a performance that Riley was surprisingly not totally satisfied with The massive 30min CR at Black Canyon 100k Training towards Western States Being patient and waiting for the right sponsorship A lot more! Follow Riley on Strava Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

In this special bonus episode, we make an important announcement about On's presenting sponsorship of TrailCon. Soft-launching in 2024, TrailCon returns to Palisades Tahoe June 24th & 25th with the critical support of On - the Swiss running and performance brand that's been growing massively in recent years. This episode is broken into two parts. In the first half, David Kilgore joins the show again. The Global Head of Outdoor Athlete Strategy, David has been a critical member of the On team for years. David speaks about the partnership from On's perspective and how the brand is thinking about the trail market generally. In the second half, our TrailCon partners Brendan Madigan and Doug Emslie join to expand a bit on the format and the vision for what we hope TrailCon achieves in 2025. TrailCon is completely FREE and open to the public. Registration can be found here. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a particular focus on the 102k where four Golden Tickets to Western States are on the line. This is our official 102k pre-race show discussing the history of Tarawera, the course, the top contenders, and our predictions for how things might unfold. Follow along for coverage all weekend and follow us on IG for race day coverage from the course. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a particular focus on the 102k where four Golden Tickets to Western States are on the line. This is our official 102k pre-race show discussing the history of Tarawera, the course, the top contenders, and our predictions for how things might unfold. Follow along for coverage all weekend and follow us on IG for race day coverage from the course. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a particular focus on the 102k where four Golden Tickets to Western States are on the line. Follow along for coverage all weekend and follow us on IG for race day coverage from the course. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a particular focus on the 102k where four Golden Tickets to Western States are on the line. Follow along for coverage all weekend and follow us on IG for race day coverage from the course. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!

Clare Gallagher is a professional runner for Patagonia, living in Boulder, CO. She is among the most decorated athletes of the last decade, winning many of the sport's most iconic events including Western States, CCC, Black Canyon, & Leadville. Outside of her athletic talent, Clare is also just a very interesting person. A third year PhD student, poet, and environmental advocate, Clare has always approached her career differently from other pro athletes. Clare is a close friend who I really respect. It was great to catch up again in today's episode. Topics discussed: Balancing her pro racing career and PhD work at CU Clare's current relationship with running, racing, and the expectations of pro athletes Her relationship with the digital world Clare's emerging interest in poetry and writing Her participation in the Snowman Race in Bhutan last fall What Clare is inspired about as an athlete in 2025 A lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Dylan and Corrine sit down to discuss current events in trail running: — HOKA athlete signings, including Corrine — Joyce Njeru to NNormal — Brooks signs young talent — Cody Lind to TERREX — Craft x trailfest. and the inaugural Mammoth 200 — New races, Mingus Traverse 82 & Alpenglow 100 BLACK CANYON FANTASY - https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Dakota Jones is a longtime professional trail runner for NNormal, living in Salt Lake City, UT. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Footprints, an environmental non-profit that endeavors to nurture a new generation of leaders in tackling climate action projects in their local communities. On February 15th, Dakota will be chasing the 100-mile American Record at Jackpot Ultras in Las Vegas, NV, currently held by Zach Bitter in 11:19:13. As part of this record attempt, Dakota is raising money for Footprints, hoping to secure $30k to support the 2025 campers. Freetrail is proud to contribute and support the fundraiser. Topics discussed: Reflecting on 17 years in the sport Evolving with the times and continuing to improve Training for the record attempt How Footprints provides purpose for Dakota The idea of pursuing our life's work Collective action & heart work Footprints fundraising goals Dakota's goals for the rest of the season A lot more! DONATE TO FOOTPRINTS FOOTPRINTS FUNDRAISER DECK Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast. Every year, we get together to riff on various topics, especially focusing on our respective lives, running journeys, and media careers. It's become a very fun annual tradition. This year, we also discuss Mario's relationship with Vincent Bouillard and the running prowess of BYU alumni. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Corrine Malcolm returns to talk through some news in the trail running world. Topics: Learnings from the Stian Angermund episode Athlete free agency announcements Arc of Attrition and Hong Kong 100 results Way too early Gorge Waterfalls 100k preview Upcoming coverage of Black Canyon 100k and Tarawera Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Stian Angermund is a two-time World Champion trail runner from Norway. One of the best performing athletes in the sport for the past decade, Stian has been noticeably absent from the racing circuit since OCC by UTMB 2023 – the 50k World Final – where Stian won for the 2nd time. After OCC, it came to light that Stian had tested positive for a diuretic called Chlorthalidone – a substance that is banned in and out-of-competition for masking other banned substances or facilitating rapid weight loss. Stian has spent the last year and a half defending himself against these allegations and has vehemently maintained his innocence. To my knowledge, this is Stian's first time speaking about the subject in a long-form interview and, to his credit, he left nothing out-of-bounds, supplying me with all relevant documentation from the case. Of course, doping is serious, it does happen, and when it does, it's a terrible violation of everything that makes sport great. At the same time, there are banned athletes who are innocent or who test positive under questionable circumstances. Recognizing that this is a touchy subject that deserves scrutiny and seriousness, I encourage you to listen with an open mind and allow Stian to tell his side of the story. We walk through the entire timeline of events, the emotional cost in losing his career, the financial cost of defending himself, the public support he's received, lessons learned, advice for other pro athletes, his goals for returning to sport, and a lot more. READ THE TIMELINE OF EVENTS Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Michelino Sunseri is a professional runner living in Driggs, ID. In September 2024, Michelino broke the existing FKT on the Grand Teton, held for 12 years by Andy Anderson - one of the longest standing and most iconic up/down speed records in mountain running. During the attempt, Michelino made the strategic decision to take the "Old Climber's Trail," deviating from the official route for a period during the descent. Michelino managed to lower the existing FKT by a little over 2mins, finishing in 2:50:50. A few days after the run, controversy emerged as it related to Michelino's decision to use the Old Climber's Trail, creating a debate about FKT ethics and whether Michelino deserved to retain the record even though he used a slightly different route from the previous record holder. A week later, on September 9th, Fastest Known Time officially rejected the record based on objections from the National Park Service based again on Michelino's decision to use the Old Climber's Trail instead of staying on the officially recognized route. On September 25, 2024, the NPS charged Michelino under 36 CFR 2.1(b) with an initial court appearance, a statute that carries a maximum penalty of $5,000 and/or six months in jail. In this podcast, we discuss the history of FKTs on the Grand Teton, including Michelino's personal history projecting the route. We talk through the ethics of FKTs and the grey area that exists and that this event revealed. We discuss the rejection of his FKT and the subsequent legal squabble that has ensued. Please visit the following links to learn more: Michelino's Strava file from the attempt Grand Teton FKT page Written recap of the timeline Petition to drop the charges against Michelino Anton & Kilian video from 2012 Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Corrine Malcolm joins the show again to break down the news in trail running. Topics discussed: Trail Runner of the Year results & analysis Trail Performance of the Year results & analysis Athlete specialization and the disciplines represented in the results American bias and whether it was present in the 2024 results Feedback received from trail fans Honorable mentions: 11-20th TROY & 6-10 TPOY Pro athlete free agency Courtney Dauwalter's contract extension with Salomon Big name athletes on the move David Roche intentionally remaining independent Stian Angermund's post about the resolution of his suspension and return to racing Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off of your first order of Never Second nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Gina Lucrezi is a longtime trail runner and the founder of Trail Sisters, a global organization providing education, resources, and community to female trail runners around the world. Recently Gina ran for Commissioner of Chaffee County where she lives in Buena Vista, CO. Her campaign was captured in a film made by Auteur Sportif which documents how Gina has led a life of service and how she plans to continue that work as a public servant. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Gina's background and how the seeds of her career were planted The founding story of Trail Sisters Growing and nurturing the community over time The introduction of Trail Sisters Approved standards The future of Trail Sisters as Gina prepares to take office Chaffee County, where it is and what makes it special The importance of local politics and why it "gets in your blood" The realities of campaigning, including fundraising and communication with constituents Her goals for her term A lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off Never Second nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Karel Sabbe is a trail runner for On from Belgium, specializing in long trail FKTs. Most notably Karel set the PCT FKT in 2016, the AT FKT in 2021, the Via Alpina FKT in 2021, and the PCT FKT again in 2023. He is also a Barkley Marathons finisher and Bigs Backyard Ultra World Champion. The longer and harder the adventures, the more he excels. This is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Karel's early exposure to long trail hiking The original inspiration to pursue FKTs The psychological and spiritual space Karel discovers in long efforts Karel's two completions on the PCT Comparing and contrasting the AT and the PCT Tara Dower's new AT FKT and their different approaches Karel's brother-in-law and crew chief Lessons from his 2023 Barkley finish Announcing his next big project beginning early next year A lot more! FOLLOW KAREL ON IG FOLLOW KAREL ON STRAVA KAREL'S PROFILE ON FKT Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Corrine Malcolm is a pro trail runner, media personality, and co-host of the Trail Society Podcast. She is our most frequent recurring guest and also Freetrail's Editor-in-Chief. As is our tradition, Corrine is back for our End of Year Podcast where we celebrate the 2024 trail running season. These are the categories that we review: Trail Runner Of The Year: Top-5 M/W Performance Of The Year: Top-3 M/F FKTs Of The Year Rookies Of The Year Overall Story of 2024 Bill Dooper Spirit Award - Someone who made an impact outside of being a good athlete Predictions for 2025 Personal highlights from 2024 and what we're excited about for 2025 Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Nick Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, the famous American magazine and digital publisher founded in 1857. Before that, Nick was an Editor at both Wired and The New Yorker, developing a reputation for his great reporting, unique perspectives, and impactful stories across a range of subject matter. In addition to his amazing professional career, Nick has also been a committed runner for life, a talented marathon runner, who is now dabbling in trail and ultrarunning. Back in 2021, Nick set an age group American record for 50k running 3:04, famously at the same time that Des Linden broke the Women's world record at the distance. Now, Nick is experimenting with trail and ultra running, doing a few 50 milers and a 100k, with at least some curiosity about the 100 mile distance. I've been a massive admirer of Nick's for a while. A media guy who is also a runner, Nick is an inspiration for me and I'm honored to have him on the show. FOLLOW NICK ON LINKEDIN FOLLOW NICK ON IG FOLLOW NICK ON STRAVA MOSTLY HARMLESS STORY & FOLLOWUP VOTE FOR TROY VOTE FOR TPOY Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Lauren Gregory is a pro athlete for Nike Trail living in New England. This season, Lauren had a big breakthrough in her professional career, notching three top-10 performances in Golden Trail World Series races, including an amazing 2nd place finish at the World Final in October. She has a huge career ahead of her and we're excited to host her on the podcast. Topics discussed: Lauren's background and history with sport Her bronze medal from the 2017 Junior Mountain Running World Championship Winning an NCAA Cross Country National Championship Signing with Nike and the realities of going pro The Trail Team and how it's onboarded new athletes to trail running The advantages and disadvantages of living on the East Coast Her coach Ben True, and he's influenced her training Her 2024 season and reasons for the success Goals for the future A lot more! VOTE FOR TROY VOTE FOR TPOY FOLLOW LAUREN ON IG FOLLOW LAUREN ON STRAVA Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Aaron Lutze is a creator and sports marketing savant. He's also a dear friend and mentor who has had an enormous impact on my career as an athlete and content creator. Aaron recruited me to Red Bull and acted as my manager for many years. He's recognized as one of the best sports marketers in the industry. Now, Aaron and I co-host another podcast called Second Nature where we talk about the Outdoor Industry, endeavoring to help people build brands, businesses, and careers in the space. In this conversation, we talk about the past and present of athlete partnerships, the reasons brands sponsor athletes, the value of creating longform content, audience vs. community, the future of athlete partnerships, and a lot more! LISTEN TO SECOND NATURE SIGNUP FOR SECOND NATURE NEWSLETTER FOLLOW SECOND NATURE ON LINKEDIN SIGNUP FOR THE FREETRAIL NEWSLETTER Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code BFCM24 for 20% off a one time purchase or 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ at Ketone.com Get your next favorite pack at Osprey.com or at your favorite local retailer. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Courtney Olsen is a pro runner for HOKA living in Bellingham, WA. She is also the brand new World Record holder for the 50-mile distance, something she was able to achieve last weekend at Tunnel Hill in Southern Illinois. Finishing in a time of 5:31:56, Courtney managed to lower the existing record held by Ann Trason for 33 years by nine minutes. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics we discuss: Courtney's background and history with sport Her struggles with depression and finding purpose in her 20s The Bellingham Distance Project, a training group she helped to found 10 years ago Her passion for art and writing Her experience at lululemon's FURTHER event where she was there supporting Devon Yanko Her huge podium performance at Comrades A deep unpacking of her WR at tunnel hill Look ahead to the 100k World Championship next month And a lot more! Follow Courtney on Strava Follow Courtney on Instagram If you enjoy listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please consider leaving us a review to help other like-minded listeners find our show. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Kilian Jornet is one of the greatest athletes of all-time across all sports. His athletic accomplishments are staggering across trail running, alpinism, and ski mountaineering. This season he won Zegama for the 11th time, Sierre Zinal for the 10th time, and then completed a 1200km traverse of the Alps -- a personal project he called "Alpine Connections." Some topics we discuss: Kilian and Emelie's expanding family and lessons from parenthood The value of exposing kids to a life of adventure Zegama, a race that Kilan has now won 11 times over 17 years Kilian's training, including a fascinating discussion around belief, circadian rhythm and stress management Sierre Zinal, exploring how we maintain high performance as we get older Alpine Connections, talking about the vision, the complexities, flow state experiences, and artistic influences inherent in the project. Kilian's future goals including some exciting potential races in 2025 A lot more READ KILIAN'S MTNATH BLOG Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Max Jolliffe is a pro runner for Satisfy living in Southern California. Max has only been in the sport for a couple years, accumulating experience and discovering his talent. Last week, Max had his biggest athletic breakthrough, winning and setting a new CR at the Moab 240. Max has a powerful personal story and it was great to get to know him in this conversation. Topics discussed: Max's struggles with addiction Getting clean and discovering purpose through running Run streaking and why he started 3+ years ago Max's tattoos and tattoo culture Discovering running talent and chasing goals The value of jumping in the deep end Max's sponsors Satisfy & Cadence Learnings from TDS The Moab 240 comeback victory A lot more! The Beach Kid -- Film about Max's race at TDS Follow Max on Strava Subscribe to Woah Max on YouTube Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava If you enjoy listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please consider leaving us a 5 star review in Apple Podcasts (or wherever to are consuming this) to help other like-minded listeners find our show. If we like your review, we'll consider sharing it so make sure you're following us @runfreetrail on Instagram.

Tim Tollefson is a pro runner for Craft Sportswear, living in Mammoth Lakes, CA. He is also the Founder and Race Director of Mammoth Trail Fest. Tim is just eclipsing his tenth year as a trail runner where he's been one of the best athletes in the world. Approaching his 40th birthday, Tim is in a bit of a transition, still motivated to compete at the top while building the foundation for his next chapter. Tim is a longtime friend and our careers are unfolding in similar ways, making this a really fun conversation. Topics discussed: Creativity and craftsmanship The practical physical and mental realities of aging The importance of continuous self-work Living in alignment with personal values Burning clean fuel vs dirty fuel metaphorically Tim's 2024 season including his DNF at UTMB The rapid changes in the sport and increasing competition Tim's relationship with UTMB championship Vincent Bouillard Mammoth Trail Fest's growth The idea of pursuing your life's work The controversy and peaceful resolution of the Golden Trail race in Mammoth Tim's personal development Goals for 2025 A lot more! Craft's film about Tim's 2024 UTMB Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Caleb Olson is a professional trail runner for Nike living in Salt Lake City, UT. In the last couple years, Caleb has had a remarkable streak of high performance, including qualifying for the World Championships, winning a Golden Ticket, and running 14:40 at Western States -- the fastest debut in the race's history. This is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Caleb's mountaineering exploits The current momentum in the SLC trail scene His history of being self-coached and why that might change soon The importance of good partners in life and sport Adapting to professional racing and rising to the occasion Caleb's strong 2023 season and signing with Nike His 2024 season including his amazing WS debut Lessons around desire, motivation, and a lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Tara Dower is a trail runner and thru-hiker from Virginia. Last week, Tara Dower managed to lower the overall Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail (AT), previously held by the legend Karel Sabbe, by 13hrs. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: - Tara's background - Her failed attempt to thru hike the AT in 2017 and her struggles with anxiety - Her relationships with former record holders like Karl Meltzer & Jenn Pharr-Davis - Her decision to go southbound instead of northbound - Doing Hardrock only three weeks before the attempt - Her slow start and need to make up a lot of time - We talk about her crew known as chump change and her crew chief Rascal - The saying that "the trail provides" and what that means practically - Compare and contrast her strategy with Karrel Sabbe's - The character of the trail itself, what makes the AT different - We talk about the practical tactics of sleep and self care - A lot more! Subscribe to Tara's YouTube Follow Tara on Strava Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Jean-Marc Djian is the brand new VP of Footwear for SATISFY and one of the OG shoe dogs of trail running. Jean-Marc worked at Salomon for almost 20 years, pioneering trail running footwear during an important moment for the sport. After Salomon, Jean-Marc went to The North Face where he was able to significantly improve the brand's footwear offering. We talk about his career and learnings from both brands and look ahead to the goals for SATISFY. Topics discussed: The intersection of science and soul Jean-Marc's Olympic hockey career & the psychology of the goalie The birth of Salomon trail running His relationship with Jean-Luc Diard, the Co-Founder of HOKA The 0 to 1 process for TNF footwear His transition to SATISFY and the intention behind it The evolution of trail footwear over time Athletes who are pushing their sport forward A lot more! Follow Benjamin Vadrines Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Freetrail's first time at a Cirque Series event, the A-Basin event is the final of the 2024 series and has drawn an incredibly competitive field. Dylan talks to the race champions including Jane Maus, Patrick Kipnengo, and the breakout star from today: the men's second place finisher, less than 45 seconds behind Patrick, Johen DeLeon. Johen is one of our favorite guests we've ever hosted and we are absolutely blown away by his race today. He is a master storyteller and we expect him to be the next big thing in trail running. Thanks to On for sponsoring Freetrail's coverage this weekend! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world!

Freetrail's first time at a Cirque Series event, the A-Basin event is the final of the 2024 series and has drawn an incredibly competitive field. Dylan talks to some of the top athletes racing tomorrow, including Patrick Kipngeno, Philemon Kiriago & Adrian Macdonald. We also chat with Cirque Series founder and race director, and big mountain ski legend, Julian Carr. Note: due to travel schedules, we'll be talking to some of the top women racers after the race in our post-race show tomorrow. Our coverage this weekend is brought to you by On. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | / runfreetrail YouTube | / freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | / dylanbo Twitter | / dylanbo LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380 Strava | / strava

Today we are joined by the 2024 UTMB champion, Katie Schide, the champ is here to recount the glory of her course record breaking day, running 22:09 in tough conditions, it was truly a historic performance and I'm honored she'd come on and share all about it. We talk about the goal setting around the WS/UTMB double, the recovery and training in between the two world class races, we talk about how Katie cultivates focus and preserves energy during UTMB week, we talk about her sub-22hr goal, the rationale behind it and the strategy to attempt to achieve the mark, we talk about her fearless racing strategy, her composure, her improvement over time at the race the conditions of the day and the strange attrition in the fields, we talk about Katie's incredible season, and a lot more. Thanks to Katie for being willing to come on, hope you enjoy the episode. Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Courtney Dauwalter | Hardrock 100 Post-Race Interview Jasmin Paris | Barkley Marathon Finisher Jim Walmsley | UTMB Post-Race Interview Also, please check out our other podcast, Second Nature: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-nature/id1737242598

Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to CCC champion, Hayden Hawks, about his amazing victory. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to CCC champion, Toni McCann. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to UTMB champion, Vincent Bouillard about his amazing victory. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

What a race! The top athletes of the 2024 UTMB have completed the historic lap around Mont Blanc and this year's race did not disappoint. Our team recounts the top stories, breakout performances, upsets, and more from the 2024 UTMB. In a breakout performance, Vincent Bouillard took the men's win in blazing fast time of 19:54:23, the third fastest time in the race's storied history, behind Jim Walmsley and Kilian Jornet. Vincent is a HOKA employee and unsponsored racer, making this an extra special performance. Katie Schide won the women's race in a time of 20:09:31 course record time of, breaking Courtney Dauwalter's record from 2022 by over 20 minutes. After her win at Western States this June, Katie has solidified herself as one of the best ultramarathon runners our sport has ever seen. Come back Sunday for our full week recap of the race and champion interviews with the winners of CCC & UTMB. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

This is Freetrail's Official OCC Results + Recap show hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc We'll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you're following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | / runfreetrail YouTube | / freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | / dylanbo Twitter | / dylanbo LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380 Strava | / strava

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to OCC champion, Eli Hemming about his amazing victory. Eli is the first American to win the race. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Come back Thursday for our Fantasy Predictions for UTMB show and a recap of OCC with Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno! We'll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you're following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Ben Dhiman (Asics), who is racing UTMB this weekend. Ben is an American professional trail runner living in France. He had a breakthrough 2023 season, but had a disappointing DNF at UTMB in 2023. We hear from Ben on how he's approaching this year's race differently and are excited to see how it goes for him. You can watch our UTMB Preview Show to hear our team preview the entire UTMB field including Ben. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Come back Thursday for our Fantasy Predictions for UTMB show and a recap of OCC with Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno! We'll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you're following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

This is Freetrail's Official Preview show for the 2024 UTMB hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Leah Yingling (lululmon) and Rod Farvard (HOKA). Our hosts preview the men's and women's fields, the course, conditions, and more. What did we miss? Let us know what you think in the comments! Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Come back Thursday for our Fantasy Predictions for UTMB show and a recap of OCC with Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno! We'll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you're following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | / runfreetrail YouTube | / freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | / dylanbo Twitter | / dylanbo LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380 Strava | / strava

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 UTMB. Today Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm and Matt Daniels to preview both the OCC and CCC races. Thank you for listening! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hannes Namberger (Dynafit), who is racing UTMB this week. We talked to Hannes before UTMB in 2023 and much has happened in his life since. He and his wife welcomed their first child last year, and he's recently been on a racing tear. He won the Lavaredo 120k in June and the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail 50k in July. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Ludovic Pommeret (HOKA), who is racing UTMB this week. Ludo won the Hardrock 100 in Silverton, Colorado, in July, solidifying he's one of the best mountain athletes in the world. We'll be eager to see him race this week on a course he knows well. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hayden Hawks (HOKA), who is racing CCC this week. After returning from injury and surgery, Hayden won the Black Canyon 100k in February, placed 3rd at the iconic Western States 100 in June and has been living and training in Europe this summer. Good luck, Hayden! In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Toni McCann (Terrex), who is racing CCC this week. Toni is the champion of the 2023 OCC, and recently won the 46k at the Broken Arrow Skyrace in June. We can't wait to see her race this week! Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week's Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth's tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand's most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts