Jesper Danielsson and Niclas Bornling work for Houdini Sportswear, a Swedish outdoor brand making sustainable, circular apparel for various activities. Jesper is the Head of Offering and Jesper is the Head of Brand Engagement and DTC. Houdini recently launched the Pace Collection -- their first line of trail running apparel. In this conversation we talk about making sustainable apparel, standing against overconsumption, and being values-driven as a brand. Check out Houdini's Pace Collection of t...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bow... Strava |...
Apr 22, 2022•57 min
Ladia Albertson-Junkans is a trail runner from Seattle, WA. In this episode we talk about her history in the sport, her win at the Chuckanut 50k, and look ahead to her race this weekend at the Canyons 100k. Follow Ladia on IG Film Screening - Denver Film Screening - Portland __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetr...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min
This Freetrail Friday we dive into the upcoming Madeira 115k with the 2021 Madeira Ultra Trail champion, Hillary Allen! Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/d...
Apr 15, 2022•49 min
Monica Devreese is the Founder of Rabbit -- the running apparel brand based in Santa Barbara, CA. Monica has spent her career in the running industry having worked for Adidas, Deckers, and in specialty retail, owning the Santa Barbara Running Company. In this conversation we talked a lot about her career, what she's learned along the way and how she's built Rabbit into a successful business. Check out Rabbit Apparel Follow Monica on IG Follow Rabbit on IG > __________________________ Get a pa...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min
In this episode we talk to Ryan Miller & Keely Henninger who were the respective champions of the 2022 Gorge Waterfalls 50k. Follow Ryan on IG Follow Keely on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn ...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this episode we talk to Hannah Allgood & David Laney who were the respective champions of the 2022 Gorge Waterfalls 100k. Follow Hannah on IG Follow David on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedI...
Apr 09, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bow... Strava |...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week's episode is breaking down the Gorge Waterfalls 100k & 50k with guest co-host, Zac Marion . Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en ...
Apr 02, 2022•46 min
Tim Tollefson is a professional ultrarunner for HOKA, living in Mammoth Lakes, CA. He returns to the podcast to discuss Western States, UTMB, his personal growth, a recent win at Way Too Cool and much more. Follow Tim on IG Check out the Mammoth Trail Fest __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Down...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Today on Freetrail Friday we welcome Dave Dombrow, co-founder of Speedland, and Bryan Bhark, Senior Innovation Footwear Developer at Brooks Running, for a conversation about the product side of our industry. We dive into the whole process of creating great trail footwear from design to launch with two industry veterans. I’m always curious about the creative minds who make physical goods and I’m excited to learn more about the process, the challenges, and the feeling of seeing creations come to l...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr
Hannes Namberger is a German trail runner sponsored by Dynafit. In 2022, Hannes announced his arrival on the long course scene with a win at Lavaredo Ultra Trail, 6th place at UTMB, and another victory at the Madeira Island Ultra Trail. Hannes grew up as a ski racer and also works as a police officer. Get to know him in this fun conversation. Follow Hannes on Instagram __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Buzz Burrell is an outdoor industry veteran and the co-founder of Fastest Know Time, which sold to Outside last week. We'll talk about what that acquisition means for the future of the FKT movement and the FKT community. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com...
Mar 18, 2022•54 min
Payson McElveen is a professional gravel and mountain biker from Durango, CO. He's a two-time national champion and cycling adventurer. He's also a content creator, hosting a great podcast called The Adventurestache. Much like myself, Payson is going through a big career evolution at the movement so we talked a lot about that, the state of the cycling industry, the new LifeTime Grand Prix, being a 21st century professional athlete, and a lot more. Follow Payson on IG Payson's 250 mile crossing o...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Brendan madigan is the the race director of the Broken Arrow sky race and owner of Alpenglow Sports. This conversation is about the business and industry side of trail running and announces the new prize purse for Broken Arrow. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars/id1524889988 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://...
Mar 12, 2022•54 min
Francois D'Haene is one of the best trail runners of all time. The Frenchman is a 4x UTMB champion among many other career highlights too long to list. Topics of conversation: - Origin story - Winemaking - Being a family man - Friendship with Jim - Hardrock/UTMB - Consistency - 2022 season __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Take advantage of 20% off InsideTracker performance testing ___________...
Mar 09, 2022•56 min
Today we're joined by pro Saucony athlete, Katie Asmuth to preview the races at Way Too Cool & Transgrancanaria, happening this weekend. We'll also discuss the news about UTMB banning athletes from Russia and Belarus from their races. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https:/...
Mar 04, 2022•51 min
This week, we’re lucky to be joined by Camille Herron, who is only a few days removed from breaking the 100 mile world record at the Jackpot 100 in Nevada. Not only did she set fire to the history books, she also won the race outright, further solidifying her position as one of the great champions in ultra history. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q Follow Camille on Instagram _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | ...
Feb 26, 2022•53 min
Clare Gallagher is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. She's one of the most decorated runners of the current era but always marches to the beat of her own drum and is widely admired as a result. In this conversation we talk about Clare's love affair with diving, going to grad school, ditching social media, low volume training, why she doesn't feel like she'll make her living as a pro athlete much longer, the Black Canyon victory and much more. Read Clare's blog Oak Flat issue More background o...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Join us at 12pm PST for Freetrail Friday where we’ve got an all-star panel to discuss the present and future of trail running. — Sabrina Little: Pro runner, writer, & philosophy professor — Mario Fraioli: Coach, media personality, & thought leader — Zoë Rom: Editor In Chief, Trail Runner Magazine — Hosted by Dylan Bowman: Pro runner & Founder of Freetrail We all know the sport is growing and professionalizing rapidly, so this will be a conversation attempting to assess the current en...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Cam Smith is a mountain athlete from Crested Butte, CO. In the last few years, Cam has established himself as one of the best American ski mountaineering athletes in the world. He has also had a great early start to his trail running career. In January, Cam became the first American man to ever podium in a Ski Mountaineering senior race, securing a 3rd place finish at a vertical race in Andorra. At only 26 years old, Cam Smith has a very bright future ahead both on foot and on skis! Follow Cam o...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Freetrail Friday is a weekly livestream focused on the news and happenings in the sport of trail and ultra running. This week we're previewing the action of Saturday's Black Canyon 100k with guest co-host, Eric Senseman . We'll breakdown the course, the conditions and the fields as a talented group of pros battle for six Golden Tickets to the Western States 100. Thank you to Oura for sponsoring the show. Use the link below for $50 off and six months free subscription to the Gen3 Ring: https://ou...
Feb 11, 2022•47 min
Adam Campbell is a Canadian mountain athlete living in Squamish, BC. He was one of my first inspirations in my early years as an aspiring pro trail runner. He's had an amazing career as an athlete but in the last several years, Adam has endured a few very heavy life experiences. In 2016, Adam had a near death fall in the mountains and in 2020, Adam lost his wife in a backcountry skiing accident. In this conversation, we talk about how Adam has dealt with the grief and guilt from the accident and...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Jim Walmsley is a three-time Western States 100 champion and one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. He recently won the North American Ultra Runner of the Year award for the fifth straight year. In this conversation we talk about some recent changes in Jim's life, how he's addressing his weaknesses as an athlete, his relationship with Francois D'Haene, his third victory at Western States, a DNF at UTMB, and what Jim has planned for 2022. This was a really fun conversation! Use code Freetr...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Hillary Allen is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. In this conversation, we talk about Hillary's move away from longtime sponsor, The North Face, to join Brooks -- the footwear and apparel brand based in Seattle, WA. We talk about the considerations that went into the decision, how Brooks is approaching the trail category, and how the brand aligns with Hillary's personal values. We also talk about her win at Madeira Island Ultra Trail and what's next for her competitively. Use code Freetrail1...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Camille Herron is an ultrarunner living in Arizona. Camille has been one of the best athletes of our generation, winning the legendary Comrades Marathon and setting multiple world records. This fall, Camille won and set the course record at the Javelina 100 and broke her own record for the track 100 miler at Desert Solstice, solidifying a 2nd place in the Ultrarunner of the Year voting. In this conversation, we talk about Camille entering her 40s, dealing with health issues early in 2021, and re...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Today we talk to Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon -- the co-founders of Speedland, a new hyper performance trail equipment company based in Portland, Oregon. Speedland recently released their first shoe, the SL:PDX, which in my opinion is the best trail shoe ever made. Get to know the brand and founders in this conversation. Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off at runspeedland.com Follow Speedland on IG Follow Dave on IG Follow Kevin on IG _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patre...
Jan 12, 2022•1 hr 20 min
To finish the year, frequent guest, Trail Society co-host, and good friend, Corrine Malcolm returns to talk all about the best stories and performances in 2021. Subscribe the Freetrail Training App Follow Corrine on IG Subscribe to Trail Society Podcast Watch the Bill Dooper video _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Jill Wheatley is a Canadian mountaineer who spends much of her time climbing in the Himalaya. Jill and I met in 2019 and have developed a friendship and mutual respect. I have grown to admire Jill deeply for the person she is and the lessons she's learned and shared from a life changing injury she incurred in 2014. While teaching a physical education class in Bavaria, Jill suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her 70% blind and in the hospital for months. Jill has never regained her vision...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Dakota Jones is an ultrarunner living in Bozeman, MT. Dakota is one of the best athletes of the last decade in the sport, with an amazing list of athletic accomplishments from some of the sport's most important races. At 31 years old, Dakota is now studying mechanical engineering at Montana State University with the goal of applying that education towards a career in environmentalism. In addition, Dakota runs the Footprints Running Camp , which endeavors to develop leaders in environmental and s...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 29 min
