The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Welcome to Day 4 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 4 by Katie Asmuth and Majell Backhausen, two of the kindest, most charismatic individuals in the sport. Katie is in Chamonix for the first time, and Maj is back for his third go at racing UTMB this week. They watch OCC live and talk about the field, and then shift gears to preview the CCC course and key players. Make sure you tune in. Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr pack, Ketone shots from HVMN, and Freetrail swag. Please note: We do our best to ship prize packages outside the US, but cannot guarantee it due to shipping costs and logistics. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You've come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don't just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. Our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsors who are making this show possible, Hoka and CamelBak. Hoka and UTMB were born in the Alps - fueled by the thrill of flying up and down mountains. Trail running is in Hoka's DNA, and they are proud to be the 2023 UTMB World Series Premier Partner and help share the sport with as many people as possible Check out Hoka's AR experience and join athletes like Jim Walmsley for a run in the alps. CamelBak invented the hydration pack category a couple decades ago and has remained on the forefront of innovation for this very important product sector. Outside of footwear, the pack is the most critical piece of running gear and you'll see a bunch of people trusting CamelBak throughout race week out on the trails around the Mont Blanc. If you're here in Chamonix, there is a public event hosted by CamelBak on Thursday from 6-8pm at Folie Douce Hotel in Chamonix – there will be a panel discussion, followed by an open bar/mixer. They will also be previewing some of their 2024 products in the space. Again it's open to the public so feel free to stop by on Thursday, the Freetrail team will be there. If you can't make it, they have a booth at the expo, so stop by and check it all out.

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. If there is one thing we're sure of after this interview, it's that Tom Evans is really ready for a lap around Mont Blanc. He is cool, calm, collected, and confident and we wish him the best of luck this weekend. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You've come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don't just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. https://fantasy.freetrail.com/series/e1060adc-434c-40ce-9851-1b20c55ea96b

Dylan and Petter talk about his 2022 CCC victory, his 2023 racing season, and how he feels about being a favorite going into UTMB. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You've come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don't just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. https://fantasy.freetrail.com/series/e1060adc-434c-40ce-9851-1b20c55ea96b

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Helen announces that she recently signed on with Hoka as their newest trail running athlete. Freetrail Pro - https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You've come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don't just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. https://fantasy.freetrail.com/series/e1060adc-434c-40ce-9851-1b20c55ea96b

Dylan and David Laney (Craft) talk about his history racing at UTMB, his recent training with Craft teammates Tim Tollefson and Ida Nilsson and how he's feeling heading into CCC. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You've come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don't just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself.

Dylan sits down with David and Megan Roche, two of the most beloved coaches and characters in the sport. Their good energy is contagious and everyone in the studio was in a better mood after they came by. Dylan talks to them about training for UTMB, the art and science of coaching, and their advice for people preparing to race. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You've come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don't just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself.

Welcome to Day 3 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 3 by elite athletes, content creators, and fan favorites in the sport of trail running: Sally McRae, Sage Canaday and Billy Yang. Sage joins us fresh off his race at TDS, which he finished last night. TDS is now nearly 100 miles and 28,000 feet of climbing, the trails are very technical, and it was even more challenging with the weather. They talk about his pulmonary embolism, his overall health and how he's feeling physically. Fun fact: The pack that Sage wears during TDS is the Zephyr Pro Vest, the same pack we're giving away 10 of for Freetrail Fantasy! Sally and Billy talk about their friendship, Billy's recent pacing of Sally, Billy's fun surprise this week, their past experiences at UTMB and how the race and community has changed over the past decade. Everyone talks about UTMB, past races and what the courses and trails are like here in Chamonix. The panel previews the OCC race. Who are they key players? Who do we think will win? If you're interested in playing Freetrail Fantasy this week, make sure to tune in! Finally, Tim Perry, who works in product and brand at CamelBak joins the panel to talk brand, product, UTMB partnership, and athlete strategy for the brand. Sage's Strava 2023 OCC Route Dani Moreno's OCC File Editor's Notes: There are 118 nations participating in UTMB this year. Courtney is actually Bib #1, not Jim. Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr pack, Ketone shots from HVMN, and Freetrail swag. Please note: We do our best to ship prize packages outside the US, but cannot guarantee it due to shipping costs and logistics. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You've come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don't just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. Our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsors who are making this show possible, Hoka and CamelBak. Hoka and UTMB were born in the Alps - fueled by the thrill of flying up and down mountains. Trail running is in Hoka's DNA, and they are proud to be the 2023 UTMB World Series Premier Partner and help share the sport with as many people as possible Check out Hoka's AR experience and join athletes like Jim Walmsley for a run in the alps. CamelBak invented the hydration pack category a couple decades ago and has remained on the forefront of innovation for this very important product sector. Outside of footwear, the pack is the most critical piece of running gear and you'll see a bunch of people trusting CamelBak throughout race week out on the trails around the Mont Blanc. If you're here in Chamonix, there is a public event hosted by CamelBak on Thursday from 6-8pm at Folie Douce Hotel in Chamonix – there will be a panel discussion, followed by an open bar/mixer. They will also be previewing some of their 2024 products in the space. Again it's open to the public so feel free to stop by on Thursday, the Freetrail team will be there. If you can't make it, they have a booth at the expo, so stop by and check it all out.

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. Dylan and Drew Holmen talk about how he approaches his training and racing and balances being a professional runner with his full-time career. They talk about the push-push-glide philosophy, training, work life, and how he's feeling before CCC. This is Drew's first time racing during UTMB week and one of his first times racing internationally. He often flies under the radar, but Drew is a phenomenal athlete who has proved himself on the world stage (most recently he placed 5th at the World Championships Long Course in June). Join Freetrail Pro! Drew said so! Freetrail Fantasy

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. Dylan sits down with Courtney Dauwalter & Kevin Schmidt ahead of Courtney's race at the 2023 UTMB. They are joined by Ryan Thrower who recently ran the Swiss Alps 100 with Kevin. We've all heard thousands of pre-race interviews with Courtney and we wanted to do this one a little differently, involving her partner and long-time crew chief, Kevin. They talk about crewing each other, Kevin's top secret spreadsheets, how Courtney's feeling after her two hugely impressive performances at the Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 earlier this summer. For more on Courtney, check out our Day 1 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc, where Dylan and Corrine talk about the Top-10 Storylines of the 2023 UTMB; the number 1 storyline they discuss is the Courtney Slam. Additionally, Dylan will be previewing the UTMB race in more depth on the Good Morning, Mont Blanc Day 5 episode, launching Friday. Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hannes Namberger (Dynafit), who is racing UTMB this week. Hannes shares that he's nervous, but feeling good and strong heading into UTMB. Hannes and his wife live in Germany and are expecting their first baby next month - we wish them the best of luck with the next stage of life and of course in his upcoming race! Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Ida Nilsson (Craft), who is racing CCC this week. They discuss her race at Western States, her recovery, training in the Alps with teammates David Laney and Tim Tollefson, her recent win at Ultravasan, and her goals for CCC. Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Pau Capell (The North Face), champion of the 2019 UTMB. They discuss his win in 2019, his desire to break 20 hours, why he races against himself, and at the end Pau even subtly shares some very exciting personal news with us. We are big fans of Pau and hope he has a great race this week. Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Heather Jackson (Hoka) about her upcoming race at OCC. They talk about her experience and training as a triathlete and how she's feeling about this week. Has she trained on the course? Is she using poles? What are her biggest motivators for trail running? Tune in to find out! Freetrail Fantasy! Join Freetrail Pro! Subscribe to Freetrail on YouTube!

Welcome to Day 2 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 2 by three incredible individuals: Topher Gaylord, Keith Byrne and Doug Meyer. Topher was instrumental in founding the UTMB and has been around since the very beginning. Today, he is still the highest placing American male in the UTMB, placing 2nd in 2003. Keith has been at UTMB since 2004 where he has held many roles at the race including, most recently, leading the race commentary. Doug Meyer wrote the book, The Race That Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB, and has been privy to many of the important stories behind this race over the years. They discuss how Topher helped identify and join the UTMB as the founding sponsor when he was leading The North Face in Europe in the early 2000s and why he knew it was going to become one of the best races in the world. Keith has a longstanding relationship with Catherine and Michael Poletti and pulls the curtain back on their dynamic. UTMB has been a passion project for the Polettis and, as Keith says, they have always focused on their values and what they believe is the spirit of trail running. The team discusses some of the disagreements and controversies that have grown from the race and how things need to shift to keep up with the developing sport and world. Topher and Keith also discuss what it was like being part of The North Face family in the early days of race sponsorship. The race connected and created bonds with their work family that endure today. Watch on for more and make sure you subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel! If you like listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please leave us a review wherever you enjoy listening. Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr pack, Ketone shots from HVMN, and Freetrail swag. Please note: We do our best to ship prize packages outside the US, but cannot guarantee it due to shipping costs and logistics. Our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsors who are making this show possible, Hoka and CamelBak. Hoka and UTMB were born in the Alps - fueled by the thrill of flying up and down mountains. Trail running is in Hoka's DNA, and they are proud to be the 2023 UTMB World Series Premier Partner and help share the sport with as many people as possible Check out Hoka's AR experience and join athletes like Jim Walmsley for a run in the alps. CamelBak invented the hydration pack category a couple decades ago and has remained on the forefront of innovation for this very important product sector. Outside of footwear, the pack is the most critical piece of running gear and you'll see a bunch of people trusting CamelBak throughout race week out on the trails around the Mont Blanc. If you're here in Chamonix, there is a public event hosted by CamelBak on Thursday from 6-8pm at Folie Douce Hotel in Chamonix – there will be a panel discussion, followed by an open bar/mixer. They will also be previewing some of their 2024 products in the space. Again it's open to the public so feel free to stop by on Thursday, the Freetrail team will be there. If you can't make it, they have a booth at the expo, so stop by and check it all out.

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athletes Amanda Basham (Altra) and Justin Grunewald (Altra), about their upcoming races at UTMB and CCC respectively. They talk about Amanda being Justin's coach, what it's been like for Amanda training and racing after having two kids, Justin's approach to training, life as parents, and more. We're so excited to cheer for them as they take on their races this week and wish them the best! Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy!

This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athletes Katie Schide (The North Face) and Germain Granger (The North Face), about their upcoming races at OCC and UTMB respectively. They talk about what it was like supporting each other during their incredible performances earlier this summer at the Mont Blanc 90k and the Western States 100. They talk about their seasons, training and how they are feeling heading into one of the most competitive race weeks of the year. Watch on for more and make sure you subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel! If you like listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please leave us a review wherever you enjoy listening. Freetrail Fantasy! Join Freetrail Pro!

Good Morning, Mont Blanc Day 1 Welcome to Day 1 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail's daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman, and he's joined on Day 1 by his longtime co-host, Corrine Malcolm (Adidas Terrex). Today Dylan Bowman and Corrine Malcolm discuss the Top 10 Storylines of the 2023 UTMB. What is everyone talking about this week? What should you pay attention to? Who should you pick in Freetrail Fantasy? Watch on for more and make sure you subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel! If you like listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please leave us a review wherever you enjoy listening. The Top Ten Storylines The Courtney Slam The wide open men's race for UTMB American men – can they finally do it? Jim Walmsley – Quiet season, dark on Strava, speculation he was hurt, but apparently he is ready. Western States / UTMB double CCC Golden Tickets Katie Schide – 2023 Champ, 2nd at CCC, how will she perform at OCC? International Diversity Weather - https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/fr/chamonix-mont-blanc 20th Anniversary of UTMB! Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go here to get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. https://fantasy.freetrail.com/series/e1060adc-434c-40ce-9851-1b20c55ea96b Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr pack, Ketone shots from HVMN, and Freetrail swag. Please note: We do our best to ship prize packages outside the US, but cannot guarantee it due to shipping costs and logistics. Our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsors who are making this show possible, Hoka and CamelBak. Hoka and UTMB were born in the Alps - fueled by the thrill of flying up and down mountains. Trail running is in Hoka's DNA, and they are proud to be the 2023 UTMB World Series Premier Partner and help share the sport with as many people as possible Check out Hoka's AR experience and join athletes like Jim Walmsley for a run in the alps by heading to https://www.hokaathletetrainingcamp.com/ CamelBak invented the hydration pack category a couple decades ago and has remained on the forefront of innovation for this very important product sector. Outside of footwear, the pack is the most critical piece of running gear and you'll see a bunch of people trusting CamelBak throughout race week out on the trails around the Mont Blanc. If you're here in Chamonix, there is a public event hosted by CamelBak on Thursday from 6-8pm at Folie Douce Hotel in Chamonix – there will be a panel discussion, followed by an open bar/mixer. They will also be previewing some of their 2024 products in the space. Again it's open to the public so feel free to stop by on Thursday, the Freetrail team will be there. If you can't make it, they have a booth at the expo, so stop by and check it all out.

This is a short episode previewing Freetrail content plans around the 2023 UTMB. We will be doing a daily morning show throughout race week highlighting storylines, previewing races, and debriefing race results as they come in. We will also be doing several pre and post race interviews with some of the top athletes. To follow, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel, podcast feed, and Instagram account. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Tyler Green and Rachel Drake are professional athletes for Nike living in Portland, OR. They're also a married couple and new parents to a baby boy. We talk about parenthood, Rachel's experience returning to racing after childbirth, Tyler's recent 2nd place finish at Western States, their upcoming races at UTMB and OCC, and a lot more! Follow Tyler on IG Follow Rachel on IG Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Sally McRae is a professional trail runner sponsored by Nike. She is also a mom, coach, and author of the new book Choose Strong: The Choice That Changes Everything. This is her second appearance on the show, this first being after her victory at the 2021 Badwater 135. This time around we talk about her new book, her races at Cocodona 250 & the Tahoe 200, and look ahead towards the rest of her season. Listen to Sally's Cocodona 250 Podcast Every Step Forward -- Sally's Cocodona film Listen to Sally's Tahoe 200 Podcast Register for The Big Alta Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Ryan Thrower is the Co-Founder & Creative Director of Freetrail. He is also the longtime producer of this podcast. We talk about Ryan's background, his creative influences, the journey of working on Freetrail together, his upcoming 100 mile race, and a lot more. Trail Running Radio Walla Trail Racing Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 FREETRAIL15 for 15% off your order at Roark Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Today we preview Sierre-Zinal, the iconic Swiss mountain race happening this weekend on August 12th. The show is co-hosted by Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan, the hosts of the Sub Hub podcast -- our resident sub-ultra trail specialists. We talk about the history of Sierre Zinal, Dani and EmKay's personal experience with the race in 2022, the unique course that seemingly favors no one, we preview both the men's and women's professional fields, and we finish by making predictions. Subscribe to Sub Hub for Sierre-Zinal Race Previews Get Coaching by Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Eli Hemming is a professional runner for Salomon based in Kremmling, CO. He is a former professional triathlete turned sub-ultra superstar. This season Eli won the Breakneck Half Marathon, Broken Arrow 23k, and finished 2nd at the Mont Blanc Marathon. Eli will be racing Sierre-Zinal in August as part of his season-long competition in the Golden Trail World Series. We talk about his background, history in triathlon, the specifics of his training, the value of investing in yourself, his 2023 season, future goals, and a lot more. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Helen Mino Faukner is a professional trail runner from Truckee, CA. At 26 years old, she's established herself as a rising star in the sport securing wins at Vaholl by UTMB, Broken Arrow 46k, and Speedgoat by UTMB in the 2023 season. We talk about Helen's background, her experience as a yoga teacher, finding joy in running, living in alignment with values, her season, and her goals for the upcoming CCC 100k. Follow Helen on Instagram Pedal for Positivity Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

My big brother Jason Bowman steps in to host a conversation about my recent finish at the 2023 Hardrock 100. We talk about the race, my unraveling, recovery, and hard fought finish. We also tackle another big question -- what comes next? Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Dominic Grossman is a longtime pro trail runner for New Balance. He is also a three-time Hardrock finisher. In this episode we do a dive dive into this incredible event, its history, and this year's course conditions and professional fields. At the end, we answer some listener questions about Hardrock and what makes it so hard and so special. Hardrocking: Sharing the Load Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Meghan Hicks & Bryon Powell are the longtime dynamic duo behind iRunFar, the pioneering digital media brand in trail and ultrarunning. It was just announced that Bryon would be vacating his role as Editor-in-Chief after 15 years and Meghan would be stepping up to fill that role. We talk about those changes with iRunFar, Bryon's path at arriving at the decision to step back, Meghan's perspective and goals as the new EIC, and some thoughts on Western States and Hardrock. Hardrocking: Sharing the Load Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Dale Garland is the Run Director for the Hardrock 100, a position he has held for more than 30 years. In this conversation, We chat about what makes Dale unique, his career as an educator, lessons in leadership, the early days of Hardrock and some of its legends, the tension of honoring the spirit of Hardrock while evolving with the times, dealing with criticism, succession planning, and a lot more. Freetrail Fantasy Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

This is the audio from our third annual pre-race live interview show from the Western States 100. This is the morning session from Friday June 23nd, our third of three sessions over the next 24hrs. Today's guests include Katie Asmuth, Mathieu Blanchard, Meghan Morgan, Nico Mermoud, Leah Yingling and our analysis/prognostication session with Adam Peterman & Meghan Hicks. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

This is the audio from our third annual pre-race live interview show from the Western States 100. This is the afternoon session from Thursday June 22nd, our second of three sessions over the next 24hrs. Today's guests include Megan Roche and Emily Kraus, Tom Evans, Keely Henninger, Cole Watson, Ida Nilsson, Adam Merry, Kaci Lickteig, Ludovic Pommeret. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

This is the audio from our third annual pre-race live interview show from the Western States 100. This is the morning session from Thursday June 22nd, our first of three sessions over the next 24hrs. Today's guests include Craig Thornley, Diana Fitzpatrick, Katie Schide, Dakota Jones, Emily Hawgood, Ryan Montgomery, Heather Jackson, and Hellah Sidibe. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Paddy O'Leary is an Irish pro trail runner living in San Francisco. Last Weekend, Paddy won The Dipsea in Marin County -- the 112th running of the world's oldest trail race. In this conversation we discuss what makes Paddy unique, his recent engagement, living as an immigrant in the USA, the Dipsea victory, and more. At the end, we bring in another hyper-talented Irish mountain runner, Zak Hanna, to reflect on his participation at the World Championship, Irish pride, and look ahead to their race at Broken Arrow. Paddy's Strava activity from The Dipsea Eleanor Sholz's IG account Freetrail Fantasy Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Jamil Coury is the Owner and CEO of Aravaipa Running - a media and events company in trail running. In this episode we talk about what makes Jamil unique, the origin story of Aravaipa, lessons in leadership, growing and scaling the business, expanding into Colorado, acquiring White Mountain Endurance, the trail event and media landscape, and a lot more. Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Mike Foote is a pro trail runner from Missoula, MT. He is also the race director of The Rut Mountain Runs -- one of the largest events in North America. Mike was recently featured in a short film called Shining Mountains about the intersection of trail running and climate action. We talk about Mike's running career, his events business, his long relationship with Adam Peterman, family life, the film, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the conversation! 100 Mile Happy Hour Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Craig Thornley is the Race Director for the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. In this conversation, we discuss the Memorial Day Training Camp, Craig's predecessor Greg Soderlund, leadership, the Mosquito Fire restoration project, the 2023 snowpack, the new Golden Ticket race docket, and a lot more. Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Matt Walsh works in media and advertising at an agency in the UK. He operates a great newsletter called Trailmix which analyzes the trail running media ecosystem. In this conversation we talk about the current media landscape in the sport, live streaming, demographics, UTMB and Golden Trail World Series distribution deals and a lot more. Subscribe to the Trailmix newsletter Follow Trailmix on Twitter Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Darcy Piceu is a ultrarunner and therapist from Boulder, CO. Over her 22 year career, Darcy has been one of the most successful and consistent athletes in the sport's history. In this conversation, we talk about transitioning to a new part of her athletic journey, her therapy career, motherhood, and a lot more. Therapy in Action Coaching with Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Cole Watson is a professional trail runner for HOKA, living in Sacramento, CA. He is the 2023 champion of the Canyons 100k where he earned a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100. In this conversation we talk about Cole's upbringing in rural Oregon, the significance of running culture in Oregon, his development as an athlete, his training, the Canyons race execution, look ahead to Western states and a lot more. WOUNDED WARRIOR FUNDRAISER Follow Cole on IG Follow Cole on Strava Watch the Cole Training Video Read Freetrail's Pre-Race Interview Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Brice Partouche is the Founder and CEO of Satisfy Running, a new apparel brand in the trail category that marries culture, media, and product. We discuss Brice and his personal background. We talk about the influences music and skateboarding have had on his creative instinct, we talk about differentiation and brand positioning in a market, using original media, like the Satisfy brand magazine, Possessed, as part of the brand's marketing, we of course talk about the product, the future of the brand, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the conversation. Follow Satisfy on IG Follow Brice on IG Possessed Interview with Anton Krupicka Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Adam Peterman is a pro trail runner from Missoula, MT. He is undefeated in his ultra running career. In this conversation, we talk about crewing his partner Erin Clark to victory at Lake Sonoma, his meteoric rise in the sport, emotional stability, Western States, The World Championships, his training methodology, his anticipated 2023 racing schedule, and more! Follow Adam on IG Follow Adam on Strava Dave and Kevin on Cam Haynes Podcast Subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube Channel Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Matt Daniels is a pro trail runner for Nike from Boulder, CO. He just won the Gorge 50k in spectacular fashion and will soon be racing the Canyons 100k for a chance to race into Western States. In this conversation, we discuss what makes Matt unique, the highs and lows of his running journey, Matt's military service, dealing with the anxiety of competition, the value of training partners, his race at Gorge, and look ahead towards Canyons. It was great to have Matt on the show! Follow Matt on IG Follow Matt on Strava Follow Matt's blog Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN 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: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Adam Merry is a pro trail runner for Saucony living in Boulder, CO. He recently won the Chuckanut 50k in Bellingham, WA -- a historic and competitive early season event on the North American circuit. Adam is also a brand new dad, welcoming a baby boy in February of 2023. In this conversation we talk about his new chapter as a dad, the value of training partners, Adam's high volume training block, Chuckanut race execution, what led to the breakthrough, and a lot more. Follow Adam on Strava Join Freetrail Pro Listen to Adam Merry on Trail Society Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing's delicious non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Matt Walsh is a Physical Therapist based in Portland, OR. He is also a member of the Freetrail Experts, providing strength and movement training services to runners of all levels. This is his second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss what makes Matt's approach unique, why he enjoys working with trail runners, his thoughts on lifting heavy, flexibility, form, efficiency, practical examples in working with Keely Henninger and Tyler Green, and a lot more. Work with Matt through Freetrail Experts Matt's first appearance on the show Join Freetrail Pro Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing's delicious non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

John Kelly is a two-time finisher of the infamous Barkley Marathons. One of only seventeen people to finish and one of only three people to finish more than once. In this conversation we discuss the 2023 race, the mentality that led to success, and what makes the event such a puzzle. Follow John on IG Follow John on Strava Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing's delicious non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Jeff Browning is an ultra running legend, living in Flagstaff, AZ. In this conversation, we discuss his Jeff's rural midwestern roots, his relationship with Karl Meltzer, the evolution of the sport, graphic design and personal brand, longevity and DNFs, 200 mile racing, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the show. Follow Jeff on IG JOIN FREETRAIL PRO FIND A COACH WITH FREETRAIL EXPERTS Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Check out Best Day Brewing for great non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Last week, Business of Fashion published an article calling trail running "activewear's next big category" citing the emergence of startup brands and the market growth that's attracted incumbents from the road and track space. It's an exciting time in the sport, so we figured we do a show analyzing the brand and product landscape. Corrine and Dylan are joined by Mike Ambrose, former Product Line Manager at Salomon and current USA country manager at NNormal. First we chat about some of the sponsor shakeups that have occurred and summarize the athletes who've aligned with new partners. Then we go big picture and talk about the fascinating state of the market, providing our perspective on where we are headed. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL PRO Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Check out Best Day Brewing for great non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Allie Ostrander is a pro runner from Seattle, WA. She has been a world-class athlete since high school, eventually going pro as a track and road runner after an illustrious career at Boise State University. Allie recently went through a hard moment in her career, struggling with an eating disorder, injury cycles, and loss of her main sponsor, Brooks. Allie recently signed with NNormal and will be transitioning to focus mostly on trail running. We talk about that new partnership, what Allie learned from eating disorder treatment, and her goals are for the future. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUB HUB Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Check out Best Day Brewing for great non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

We're proud to launch a new show in the Freetrail Podcast Network -- The Sub Hub, hosted by Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan. As the name suggests, the show will focus on sub-ultra distance trail racing both domestically and internationally. Dani and EmKay both race professionally on the sub-ultra circuit for Adidas TERREX and Craft Sportswear respectively. Episode #1 of the Sub Hub is up now and episode #2 will be published on 3/10. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUB HUB Follow the Sub Hub on IG Follow EmKay on IG Follow Dani on IG Get coached by EmKay Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Heather Jackson is a pro trail runner and gravel cyclist. She's a former pro triathlete with several top-5 finishes at the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 world championships. She recently finished 2nd place at the Black Canyon 100k, running under the previous course record, in only her 2nd career ultramarathon. Follow Heather on IG Follow Heather on Strava Join Freetrail Pro Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Tom Evans is a champion ultrarunner from the UK. Last weekend he finished 2nd place, well under the course record, at the Black Canyon100k. We talk about his race, his method of training, cultivating self-discipline, race management, race evaluation, learnings for Western States and a lot more. Join Freetrail Pro Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB