Mike Alfred returns to the podcast for a second time. I joke that Mike has become the Chief Financial Correspondent and this time we spend basically the entire time talking about Mike's areas of expertise, specifically Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and financial markets in general. A departure from standard ultra talk, this one was really fun to record! Follow Mike on Twitter Mike's appearance on the TIP podcast Mike's first appearance on the show _________________________ Pyllars Links: App ...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Adam Peterman is a trail runner from Missoula, MT. At only 26 years old, Adam is already putting up times at historic races that put him in the category of some of the best of all time. This year Adam won and set the CR at the Speedgoat 50k, finished 2nd at the Pikes Peak Marathon, won the USATF Trail Marathon Championship, and then finished the year with another win at the JFK50, running the second fastest time in the race's history. Get to know this young talent in this conversation - Adam's f...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Ruth Croft is a trail runner from New Zealand. Ruth is one of the most versatile athletes in the sport, earning many wins and podium performances across all different distances, terrains, and elevation profiles. Ruth had an amazing 2021 racing season, which we talk all about in this conversation. Follow Ruth on Instagram Premiere of Begin Again Shop Compressport trail running products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: I...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Pyllars is now Freetrail. We are rebranding our entire business in order to better align our brand with our market and our mission. In this State of the Union podcast, Dylan explains the thought process behind the rebrand and the new name. Register for the Begin Again premiere Subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel...
Dec 01, 2021•15 min
Ryan Montgomery is a trail runner from Park City, UT. He recently finished 2nd place at the Javelina Jundred, earning a coveted golden ticket to the Western States 100. Ryan is also an advocate for LGBTQ athletes and speaks eloquently about his experience as a queer/gay man. Follow Ryan on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Darren Thomas is a pro trail runner from Reno, NV. He has been in the sport for a long time but has come into his own in the last few years and, in my opinion, has the potential to be one of the best athletes in the world. Follow Darren on Instagram Watch Darren Thomas win the Broken Arrow VK Watch Darren Thomas finish 2nd at the Broken Arrow 26k _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, my friend and commentary partner, Corrine Malcolm joins to discuss the new race announcements from the UTMB World Series and some of the other news happening in trail/ultra running. Trail Society episode about drug testing in ultra _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I'm interviewed by my big brother, Jason Bowman, about my recent race at the Grand Raid. Follow Jason on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In this episode I talk a little bit about the Grand Raid of Reunion Island - a 100 mile race I'm competing in this week - including the training leading into it and my strategy/expectations for how it will go. In the second half of the pod I bang through some of the AMA questions submitted by listeners! Joe Grant’s 2012 Diagonale des Fous Race Report _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strav...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Katie Asmuth is an ultrarunner from Mammoth Lakes, CA. Katie is very much a rising star in the sport and 2021 has been a breakout year in her career. She won the Bandera 100k in January and then followed it up with a very strong 5th place finish at her debut Western States 100 -- the most important race in North America. Katie is also a nurse practitioner and mother of two boys. Hope you enjoy this conversation! Follow Katie in Instagram _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Pa...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Stephanie Case is an ultrarunner and human rights lawyer for the UN. This is her second appearance on the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the recent unrest in Afghanistan - where Stephanie has worked for many years - including how we can help. We also talk about Stephanie's recent race at the 450k Tor des Glaciers in Italy, where she finished 3rd overall in 155hrs. Stephanie is an incredible person and I'm honored she'd come on the show. Donate to Free To Run Free To Run Ambassador Program ...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest ultra runners on the planet. In the history of the sport, there are few athletes who have been as successful and versatile as Courtney - competing and winning races of all different distances and formats. Most recently, Courtney won and broke the course record at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in what was one of the great ultra performances of all-time, finishing 7th overall. This was her second victory at the world's most important event. We talk all abo...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Taggart Van Etten is an ultrarunner from Illinois. He made a name for himself at the Tunnelhill 100 in 2019 where he ran an astonishing 12:19 -- one of the fastest 100 mile debuts ever. A short time later he smashed the 100 mile world record on a treadmill, recording an insane 11:32. Taggart is an extremely hardworking and talented athlete and he has a crazy bright future in the sport. Follow Taggart on Twitter Follow Taggart on IG Follow Taggart on Strava > _________________________ Pyllars ...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Anton Krupicka is one of the most legendary ultrarunners in history. Bursting onto the ultra scene in 2006 with a win at the Leadville 100, Anton quickly became the representative for an entire generation of ultrarunners and directly contributed to the rapid growth we've seen in the sport. After many years of injury that kept him away from competition, Anton made his triumphant return to racing at this year's Leadville 100, where he finished 3rd place. In this episode we talk all about the Leadv...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Drew Holmen is an ultrarunner from Boulder, CO. In my opinion, Drew is one of the true rising stars in the sport who has incredible potential as an athlete. He's also a very humble, likeable guy who carries the spirit of the trail. Get to know Drew in this fun interview. Follow Drew on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 20 min
The greatest distance runner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge is here! From his home in Kenya, Eliud talks with us about his life, training, and the new film documenting the INEOS 1:59 project -- where Eliud made history, becoming the first man to run under 2hrs in the marathon. This film is a must watch, find links below: Kipcohge: The Last Milestone _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Sep 08, 2021•18 min
On today's episode, Corrine Malcom and I break down the action of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. Follow Corrine on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Aug 30, 2021•38 min
Sally is a professional ultrarunner for Nike currently living in Bend, OR. She's a fan favorite in the sport and one of the most requested guests for the podcast, so it was great to chat. Sally is just coming off a win at the legendary Badwater 135 -- one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world. We go deep on the story of Sally's preparation for the race, what she learned from her first attempt in 2018, and how she navigated low moments on race day to achieve a 10-year dream to win the race....
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Timothy "Mirage" Olson returns to the podcast to share the story of his recent successful FKT mission on the Pacific Crest Trail - a 2600 mile quest from Mexico to Canada. SUPPORT PYLLARS ON PATREON Tim's first appearance on the podcast Follow Tim on IG Return to Zero Foundation _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 22 min
This is a very special episode! Today we are so excited to announce the second show in the Pyllars Podcast Network. The show is called Trail Society, co-hosted by three incredible professional athletes in our sport -- Keely Henninger, Corrine Malcolm, and Hillary Allen. In this episode we talk about the vision for the show and what they all hope to provide to the community and conversation in our sport. After the announcement we transition to a chat I had with Corrine Malcolm about some of the l...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Bryon Powell is the Editor-in-Chief of iRunFar.com -- the single most influential news and information platform in the sport of trail and ultrarunning. In January of 2021, iRunFar announced they'd been acquired by Lola Digital Media, marking an exciting new chapter for the company. This podcast is a deep dive into the origins of iRunFar and an exploration of what this new ownership structure means for its future. Intro Interview with Alex Potter Support iRF on Patreon _________________________ P...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Sabrina Stanley is an ultrarunner from Silverton, CO. Recently Sabrina won the legendary Hardrock 100 for the second time and in the second fastest time in history. In this conversation, we discuss Sabrina's background, her development as an athlete, her Nolan's 14 FKT, Hardrock, her goals for the future and much more. Follow Sabrina on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, roles are reversed. This time I'm interviewed by my big brother, Jason Bowman, all about the recent Hardrock 100 where I finished 2nd place. Hope you enjoy! Dylan's Strava Activity from the run Follow Jason on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Tim Johnson is a longtime professional cyclist and six-time national champion. He had an incredible career and is one of the true pioneers and legends of cyclocross. The thing I admire so much about Tim is that he's managed to continue to have a big impact and influence on the sport of cycling long after his professional racing career was over. He cares about his sport and the people in it and represents what it means to be an ambassador. Tim has worked for USA Cycling and is now the Director of...
Jul 09, 2021•58 min
These are pre-race interviews recorded live from Olympic Valley before the 2021 edition of the Western States 100. Today's guests: Ragna Debats Paul Lind Mike McManus Clare Gallagher Max King Prognostication SUBSCRIBE TO THE WS100 YOUTUBE CHANNEL _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 57 min
These are pre-race interviews recorded live from Olympic Valley before the 2021 edition of the Western States 100. Today's guests: Hayden Hawks Brittany Peterson Magda Boulet Diana Fitzpatrrick Jim Walmsley Craig Thornley SUBSCRIBE TO THE WS100 YOUTUBE CHANNEL _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 35 min
These are pre-race interviews recorded live from Olympic Valley before the 2021 edition of the Western States 100. Today's guests: Jeff Browning Matt Daniels Ruth Croft Tim Tollefson Beth Pascall Jared Hazen SUBSCRIBE TO THE WS100 YOUTUBE CHANNEL _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Tim Tollefson is a professional runner from Mammoth Lakes, CA. Over the past five years, Tim has risen to the highest level of the sport of trail and ultrarunning, earning wins and podium performances at some of the world's most important races. He's one of the most liked and respected runners on the circuit and he's now preparing for his first attempt at North America's most important race - The Western States 100. In this conversation, we talk all about Tim's preparation for the race and why h...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Topher Gaylord is an outdoor industry professional and ultrarunner from Marin County, CA. Topher has been a great friend and mentor throughout my career and he's a person who I really admire. In his career, he's helped to lead iconic outdoor and apparel brands like The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, and Under Armour. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of following your passions in life and how to best bring your professional career in line with what you love pursuing. Subscribe t...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Keely Henninger is an ultrarunner from Portland, OR. In this conversation we talk about Keely's background, her career progression, dealing with injury, women's health, and body image issues, before transitioning and finishing the conversation talking about Keely's upcoming race at the Wester States 100, which will be her first attempt at the distance. KEELY TRAINING FOR WESTERN STATES VIDEO Follow Keely on IG Article about injury on Keely's blog Article about body image for the Trail Sisters __...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min
