Timothy Olson is an ultrarunnner from Boulder, CO. Originally from Wisconsin, Timothy has become one of the best ultrarunners of his generation, with wins and podium performances at some of the world's most important races, including two victories at the Western States 100. On June 1st, Timothy will embark on the biggest undertaking of his career - an FKT attempt on the 2600 mile Pacific Crest Trail. Follow Tim on IG FKT Podcast about Tim's FKT attempt Ram Dass Podcast _________________________ ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 24 min
In this episode, I sit down with running coach, commentator, and media personality, Mario Fraioli to break down the news of UTMB's partnership with IRONMAN. UTMB Press Announcement UTMB World Series FAQ Subscribe to Mario's Newsletter Listen to Mario's Podcast _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 45 min
Coree Woltering is an ultrarunner from Illinois. In addition to being a solid racer on the circuit over the past few years, Coree has established himself as one of the best athletes at multi-day and multi-week speed records. In 2020, Coree broke the Fastest Known Time for the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail, and in 2021, he set a new standard on the 350 Pinhoti Trail. In this episode, we pick Coree's brain about how to approach such long and logistically complicated undertakings. Follow Coree on IG Core...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Beth Pascall is an ultrarunner from the UK. This past weekend she won the Canyons 100k in convincing fashion in a field of super talented competitors. In this conversation we covered Beth's background in life and sport, her progression as a trail runner, her win at the Canyons 100k, and how she's looking ahead towards the Western States 100. Follow Beth on Instagram Follow Beth on Strava _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram ...
Apr 30, 2021•58 min
Anthony Costales is a trail/ultra runner from Salt Lake City, UT. This last weekend, Anthony won the prestigious Canyons 100k in California, earning a Golden Ticket into the fast approaching Western States 100. In this conversation we talk about his background, his racing history and progression in the sport, before we go deep on the Canyons victory, the training that went into it, and how Anthony is looking ahead to Western States. Follow Anthony on IG Anthony's Strava file from Canyons 100k __...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today I'm joined by pro ultrarunner and coach, Corrine Malcolm, to break down some of the recent happenings in trail running. The main topics of conversation are the Canyons 100k, the start list for Western States, and the Jackpot 100. Corrine is from San Francisco and runs for Adidas. Follow Corrine on IG Treeline Journal Recap of Canyons 100k Western States 100 Start List _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | Li...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Lucy Bartholomew is an ultrarunner from Australia. She started ultrarunning at only 15 years old and has admittedly always been compelled to break the mold. Now 24, she's one of the top racers in the world with wins and top performances at some of the sport's most important events. Of course, it hasn't been easy or without challenge and Lucy does a great job of honestly talking though the highs and lows of being a pro athlete. Recently, Lucy set an FKT on the Larapinta Trail -- a 138 mile trail ...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Yassine is an ultrarunner from Portland, OR. He and I have been friends for 10 years after meeting and competing against each other at the 2011 San Diego 100 -- finishing 1st and 2nd. In this conversation, we talk about that story, Yassine's journey from addiction to sobriety, his infectious positivity, his coaching business, and recent race at the Peterson Ridge Rumble. Follow Yassine on IG Wy'East Wolfpack _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dy...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Eric Senseman is an ultrarunner from Flagstaff, AZ. In this conversation we talk about Eric's recent marriage, the loss of his father in 2020, his progression as an athlete, successes and failures along the way, and look ahead towards the 2021 Western States 100, where Eric will race for the third time. This one was a blast! Follow Eric on IG Eric's article for Rabbit _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Ethan is a runner and content creator from Seattle, WA. His YouTube channel is a world famous resource for inspirational running films, gear reviews, live interviews, and much more. Ethan is multi talented -- as good behind the camera as he is in front of it -- and has great insights about the life of a modern creator and the changing media environment over the last 15 years. The Ginger Runner YouTube Channel Summer of Wonder Ethan's IG Tiger Claw Forrest Fenn Treasure _________________________ ...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 28 min
This is a lecture from the Pyllars app delivered by Jason Bowman. _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn...
Mar 24, 2021•26 min
Catherine Poletti is the Chairwoman and Co-Founder of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc -- the most important event in trail and ultra running. In this conversation, we talk about the history of the race, how it grew from humble beginnings, the expansion of the UTMB brand internationally, confronting the challenges of COVID, the outlook for 2021 and much more. Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc UTMB World Events Register for Thailand by UTMB Signup for Registration Reminder for Panda Trail by UTMB (opens 5/1...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Cat Bradley is an ultrarunner from Boulder, CO. Cat has been a top performer on the ultra scene after bursting into the limelight in 2017 as a relative unknown in the sport to win the most important race in North America -- The Western States 100. At only 25, this amazing achievement changed Cat's life and launched her career as a pro athlete. Cat recently signed a new partnership with Brooks Running and will be representing them going forward. We talk all about that and more in this wide rangin...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Recorded LIVE on YouTube on 3/3/21, this is a conversation with three great race directors in our sport -- Jamil Coury of Aravaipa Running, Skip Brand of the Lake Sonoma 50, and Brendan Madigan of the Broken Arrow Skyrace. We talk all about navigating the COVID era as an events business, how they've adapted to the new reality, and what they've learned through the process. Subscribe to the Pyllars YouTube Channel Aravaipa Running Lake Sonoma 50 Broken Arrow Skyrace _________________________ Pylla...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Stephanie Case is a Canadian Human Rights Lawyer and Ultrarunner based in Chamonix, France. In a sport full of amazing people, Stephainie is one of the most inspiring I've encountered. She works for the UN, devoting her life to humanitarian causes all over the world, and often in war zones. She also founded a charity called Free to Run, which endeavors to support women and girls in conflict areas through running and outdoor sport. In addition to her career and charity work, Stephanie is an amazi...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Stephanie Case is a Canadian Human Rights Lawyer and Ultrarunner based in Chamonix, France. In a sport full of amazing people, Stephanie is one of the most inspiring I've encountered. She works for the UN, devoting her life to humanitarian causes all over the world, and often in war zones. She also founded a charity called Free to Run, which endeavors to support women and girls in conflict areas through running and outdoor sport. In addition to her career and charity work, Stephanie is an amazin...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min
David Laney has long been a top performer and fan favorite in trail and ultrarunning. We've been buddies since 2013 when we took a fun road trip to the Grand Canyon -- a key moment that set David down the road that has led to such a great career. We talk about that memory, David's amazing performance at the 2015 UTMB, the ups and downs he's had since, and his recent change in sponsorship -- moving from Nike to Craft Sportswear. Hope you enjoy! Follow David on IG Tommy Riv's post about CRAFT Trai...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Tyler Green is an ultrarunner from Portland, OR. This past weekend, Tyler won the prestigious Black Canyon 100k in Arizona, thus earning a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 coming up in June. Hear Tyler's perspective on the race, the training leading into it, and how he's thinking ahead towards WS, less than 24hrs removed from his victory. Tyler's first appearance on the podcast Follow Tyler on IG Tyler's Black Canyon Strava File _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Inst...
Feb 14, 2021•26 min
Jerry Colonna is the co-founder and CEO of Reboot, an executive coaching and leadership development firm based in Boulder, CO. Jerry is also the author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up. Jerry's style is a mix between therapist and consultant, helping his clients to gain a better understanding of themselves through what he calls radical self-inquiry. Jerry and I became acquainted during the lowest moment of my life and his work has had a tremendous impact on my professional and ath...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode we talk about the latest news in the world of trail and ultrarunning. Topics of conversation: Jim Walmsley narrowly missing the 100k world record Nike loses Camille Herron and David Laney Spartan's 2021 event calendar UTMB start list iRunFar acquisition Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn...
Jan 27, 2021•37 min
Joe Grant is an ultrarunner and outdoor enthusiast from Durango, CO. His approach to mountain sport is as artistic as it is athletic. He's known not only for being a great runner, but also as a creative story teller and philosophical adventurer. Joe and I go way back and I have a tremendous amount of admiration for him. He was a personal inspiration of mine upon my introduction to ultrarunning and he's been a good friend since. In this convo, we talk about Joe's move to Durango from Boulder, rem...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Alex Borsuk is a nutritionist and sports dietician based in Portland, OR. She's also an ultrarunner, rock climber, mountaineer, ski mountaineer, cyclist, and overall amazingly versatile outdoor adventure athlete. She's a self-described weekend warrior who balances a full-time job with an insanely impressive resume of athletic achievement. In this conversation we discuss Alex's career and some of her adventure highlights including the Mt. Rainier Infinity Loop and unsupported Wonderland Trail FKT...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min
This is the first episode under the new name - The Pyllars Podcast. To kick it off I did an Ask Me Anything episode to answer some great questions submitted on Instagram. Topics covered: Advice for young athletes Performances of 2020 Staying motivated Dealing with injury Mission behind pyllars Beginning a mindfulness practice The future of Ultrarunning My training Strength and PT Dietary habits, dealing with fatigue, coaching and more! pyllars.com Follow @pyllars on Instagram -------------------...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min
This is the final episode of The Well, so we jumped into the time capsule and went through some of our favorite moments in the first year of the show. REMINDER - Starting next week, this show will rebrand to become The Pyllars Podcast. You will not have to resubscribe, the show will just start showing up in your feed under the new name. pyllars.com Follow @pyllars on IG ------------------------------------------------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo...
Dec 30, 2020•2 hr 8 min
In this episode, we announce the launch of a new project called Pyllars. Pyllars is a mobile app platform built for runners who want to improve as athletes and as human beings. The core philosophy is that our athletic success comes down to two fundamental pillars that are equally important – our physical fitness AND our emotional fitness. Oftentimes athletes emphasize the former at the expense of the latter, sometimes with detrimental personal consequences. Pyllars is committed to supporting ath...
Dec 21, 2020•32 min
It was an honor to welcome ultrarunning sensation Jim Walmsley to the show! Jim has been a personal inspiration of mine and has single handedly changed the paradigm in our sport over the last 5 years. We cover a lot of ground in this 90min conversation, exploring what sets Jim apart as a man and athlete. We talk about his sporting heroes, his relationship to social media, self-belief and self doubt, dealing with critics, his personal time trial on the Hardrock 100 course, the Golden Trail World ...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Aaron Lutze is my Athlete Marketing Manager at Red Bull. That makes him my boss, but he's also been an amazing friend and mentor over the formative years of my career. He has unique insights into the past, present, and future of sports marketing in the ever-evolving competition and media environment. We talk about Aaron's background, his career trajectory, the complexity of working with athletes, the future of pro sports and athlete marketing, his introduction to ultrarunning, his new YouTube ch...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Abby Hall is an ultrarunner and graphic designer from Boulder, CO. This past summer Abby tackled the 220 mile John Muir Trail (Nuumu Poyo) in California in unsupported fashion. And in the year of the FKT, I think Abby’s JMT speed record attempt was maybe the one I found the most inspiring. And it was inspiring not only because of Abby’s proud solo style on the trail but also how she told the story of the history of the trail and paid respects to that heritage both in her attempt and on social me...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Mike Alfred is an old friend and personal inspiration of mine. He's a successful entrepreneur and dedicated athlete. Mike is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Assets Data and was previously the Co-Founder and CEO of BrightScope, which was acquired in 2016 for $30 million. In this conversation, we discuss Mike's history as an entrepreneur and athlete, the highs and lows of business and sport, making investments, taking risks, the state of the markets, crypto currency, the sale of his bu...
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Hayden Hawks is a professional ultrarunner from Utah. Just last weekend Hayden won and set the course record at the JFK 50 miler -- the oldest ultramarathon in the USA. In this conversation we talked about that performance, Hayden's recent move back to HOKA One One, his future goals and much more. Follow Hayden on IG Hayden's Strava file from JFK 50 ----------------------------------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min
