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 T...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 b...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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 cod...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 F...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 Fre...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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 ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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 Che...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 33 min
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 sponso...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 learn...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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 o...
Mar 06, 2023•16 min
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 f...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 ________________________ Free...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Daniel Jones is a pro trail runner from New Zealand. He is the 2023 champion of the Tarawera 102k, earning a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. We talk about his background, his history with running, his relationship with Hayden Hawks, the victory at Tarawera, and look ahead to Western States. Follow Daniel on IG Follow Daniel on Strava ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code D...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Mario Fraioli is a dear friend and inspiration in many ways. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of the podcast bearing the same name. He is one of the most respected voices in running in addition to being a passionate coach and talented athlete. In this conversation we talk about his recent race at the New Balance Grand Prix mile, we explore the state of his media platform and how it's evolving, we talk about his new coaching venture, his moral framework, people he admi...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Gediminus Grinius is a pro trail runner from Lithuania. He served for many years in the Lithuanian military before finding ultra running and becoming one of the world's best. We talk about Gediminus' military career, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, his running career, dealing with injury, and his great 3rd place finish at UTMB Thailand in December 2022. Get Coached by Freetrail ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% of...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Luke Nelson and Nate Bender are trail runners and environmental advocates based in Idaho and Montana respectively. They recently took part in the Snowman Race in Bhutan -- a trail ultra marathon organized to bring awareness to the effects of climate change in the Himalaya. In this conversation, we discuss the intersection of trail running and climate action, Luke and Nate's experience on the trail in Bhutan, and what trail runners can do to take action in support of the places we recreate. As we...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Keely Henninger is a pro runner for Altra, co-host of the Trail Society Podcast, aspiring medical professional, and now the Head Coach of Freetrail Experts -- a coaching marketplace for trail runners of all skill and experience levels. In this conversation we announce Freetrail Experts, the vision, and coaches involved. We then transition to talk about Keely's 2022 Western States, her training for Black Canyon 100k, Trail Society , and a lot more. ________________________ Sponsors: Use code free...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Jeff Colt is the 2023 champion of the Bandera 100k. This is a conversation about his preparation and execution of the race. Follow Jeff on IG -- https://www.instagram.com/easy_dog/?h... ________________________ Join Freetrail Pro - https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Pre-order the GS:TAM - https://runspeedland.com/ ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear - https://www.runspeedland.com/ Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition - https://gog...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min
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Jan 06, 2023•51 min
Francesco Puppi is an Italian runner representing Nike. He is an #anysurfaceanydistance athlete who competes across various disciplines in the sport. On the trails, he focuses on sub-ultra distance events, finishing 2nd in the 40k World Championship in November. Outside of running, Francesco is a content creator, organizer, and leader in the sport, including being a founding member of the Pro Trail Runners Association. In this conversation, we talk about the state of affairs in sub-ultra racing,...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Corinne Malcolm is a pro runner, Freetrail's Editor-in-Chief, & Trail Society co-host. In this episode, we discuss the biggest stories and performances from the 2022 trail racing season and look ahead to the future of the sport in 2023 and beyond. Follow Corrine in IG ________________________ ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet _...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Christian Meier is a Canadian trail runner living in Girona, Spain. He was a professional cyclist for many years before retiring to focus on various entrepreneurial ventures. He later became enamored with the sport of trail running and has emerged as a very solid pro, sponsored by Buff. We talk about his cycling career, his entrepreneurial life, and the intersection between sport and business. Follow Christian on IG La Fabrica Overland Running Provisions ________________________ Sponsors: Use co...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Bailey Kowalczyk is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. This season, Bailey finished fifth place overall and the 2nd American at the Golden Trail World Series Final in Madeira. Bailey has a powerful personal story and a ton of potential in the sport. Follow Bailey on IG Bailey's website Vote for Trail Runner of the Year Join Freetrail Pro ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to c...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Martina Valmoassoi is an Italian professional trail runner and ski mountaineer. She's also a professional photographer and runs a small brand called Insane Inside . In August, Martina won TDS, the 145k race as part of UTMB week. Follow Martina on IG Vote for TROY Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM! ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the p...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This episode is a conversation between host Dylan Bowman and Freetrail team member and the inventor of fantasy trail running, Travis Loncar, to announce the launch of Trail Runner of the Year -- a new year-end award recognizing the best athletes in the sport for the 2022 racing season. GO VOTE FOR TRAIL RUNNER OF THE YEAR ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best ...
Dec 06, 2022•27 min
Shannon O'Grady is the Chief Product Officer and the Chief Operating Officer for Gnarly Nutrition -- one of the longtime sponsors of the Freetrail podcast. In this episode, we go deep on some of the most interesting topics in nutrition for trail and ultra marathon performance. Topics include: electrolytes, amino acids, collagen, creatine, intermittent fasting, the microbiome and a lot more. Follow Shannon on IG Shop Gnarly Nutrition - use code freetrail15 for 15% off ________________________ Spo...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Abby Hall is a professional trail runner from Flagstaff, AZ, running for Adidas Terrex. Most recently, Abby finished 3rd place at CCC, then followed it up with a victory at Transvulcania. We talked about Abby leaving her full time job as a designer to go all-in as a professional athlete, what she’s learned from her friend and teammate Ruth Croft, self-confidence and self doubt, her season, and how she’s been able to make such a leap in performances on the international circuit. Follow Abby on IG...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This live podcast was recorded on 11/10 at BOA Headquarters in Denver, CO. We talk about the science of fit, the prototyping and iteration process to arrive at a finished product, integrating athlete feedback in that process, what we know and what we don’t know about how carbon plates impact trail performance, what sets the GS:TAM apart in a crowded trail footwear marketplace, and how Don Reichelt used it to set three world records just a couple weeks ago. Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. She returns for her second appearance on the show to discuss her 2022 season, including her victories at Harrock and Diagonale des Fous -- two of the most important races in the world. We also discuss her FKT on the Collegiate Loop in Colorado and her experience running an ultra with her mom. Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM tomorrow! RSVP for live podcast in Denver ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 ...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min
