These interviews were part of Good Morning, Austin - our daily show from The Running Event in Austin, Texas. Every day, Dylan talked to industry leaders about brand and product innovation shaping the trail running landscape. This week, we'll release a few "Best Of" episodes here in the podcast feed. Todays guests: Clark Morgan & Don Reichelt from Speedland (04:43) Dylan is joined by Clark Morgan, new Director of Brand Experience at Speedland and Don Reichelt, a founding Speedland athlete. Th...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Aaron Lutze is a creator and sports marketing savant. He's also a dear friend and mentor who has had an enormous impact on my career as an athlete and content creator. Aaron recruited me to Red Bull and acted as my manager for many years. He's recognized as one of the best sports marketers in the industry and now shares all his insights publicly through a new YouTube channel called Super Athlete . In this conversation, we talk about the past and present of athlete partnerships, the reasons brand...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Trail Runner of the Year (TROY) voting is open now! This the second edition of our annual end-of-season award, celebrating the great performances and the great athletes of the 2023 season. Joining me to break it down is Travis Loncar, the creator and steward of the Freetrail Fantasy platform upon which TROY is built. We discuss some important updates to the voting algorithm, the brand new Trail Performance of the Year (TPOY) , and some other details about this year's vote. Voting will be open un...
Nov 27, 2023•20 min
Ben Dhiman is an American professional trail runner living in France. Last season he had a big breakthrough, finishing 3rd at the Diagonale des Fous. In 2023, he's continued the momentum, winning Penyagolosa 110k and Andorra by UTMB 105k. In the summer, he had a disappointing DNF at UTMB Mont Blanc but turned things around with a 3rd place at Templiers to end the season. We talk about Ben's background, his experience with thru-hiking, his training philosophy, his breakthrough 2023 season, and lo...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Today it was announced that a consortium of independent races has come together as an alliance known as the World Trail Majors . It includes the Hong Kong 100, Black Canyon 100k, Transgrancanaria, Madeira Island Ultra Trail, Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji, Swiss Canyon Trail, South Downs Way, Quebec Mega Trail, & Ultra Trail Cape Town. From the founding press release: "World Trail Majors was not born with the intention of confrontation or of solving all the problems of this fast-developing sport, but ...
Nov 13, 2023•31 min
Eric Senseman is a former pro trail runner living in Flagstaff, AZ. Last week Eric announced his retirement from pro trail running after a successful 12 year career. In the conversation we talk about that decision, the realities of being a pro athlete in a niche sport, and what he's excited about in the next chapter. Eric's Retirement Post Not a Bad Thing -- 2023 Black Canyon 100k video Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutritio...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Gary Robbins is a longtime beloved athlete, coach, and race director based in Chilliwack, BC. Last Thursday, UTMB and IRONMAN announced a new race in Whistler – an action that’s been interpreted by many in the community as a hostile takeover of Gary's former independent race, Whistler Alpine Meadows (WAM). We talk about how he learned about the news, the circumstances that led to the cancellation of WAM, the community response, and the path forward. COAST MTN TRAIL RUNNING Sponsors: Use code fre...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min
Good Morning, Javelina is back to recap the action from the Javelina Jundred. We are joined by men's champion and new course record holder, Jonathan Rea from Boulder, CO. My co-hosts for the weekend are Adam Merry & Abby Hall . Sorry for the bad audio in the first half. It resolves around 32mins in. Jon's Strava Activity Thank you HOKA for sponsoring our coverage...
Oct 29, 2023•58 min
In this episode we talk about the history of the Javelina Jundred , the course and what makes it special, the conditions this weekend, and finish by previewing the fields who will be competing for those golden tickets. My co-hosts are Abby Hall and Adam Merry . Our coverage of Javelina is done in partnership with HOKA . PLAY FREETRAIL FANTASY JAVELINA LIVESTREAM FROM MTN OUTPOST...
Oct 27, 2023•58 min
Cam Hanes is a trail runner and bowhunter from Eugene, OR. Over the course of his career, Cam has become one of the most successful bowhunters in the world, taking an athlete's approach to his craft and sharing his story with the public. He's always used trail running to build strength and endurance for multi-day hunts. Over almost 20 years, Cam has accumulated many ultramarathon finishes including several 100-200+ mile events. We talk about what makes Cam unique, his friendship with Courtney Da...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min
David Callahan and Jay Kelley are the leaders of UltraSignup -- the leading event registration and race database in trail running. They have a unique vantage point from which to assess the state of trail running and its prospects for the future. We talk about their history and the 2020 acquisition of the platform, their vision for servicing race directors and runners simultaneously, their evolving media strategy, whether trail running is in a bubble, and their foray into community events with th...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Anna Gibson is a pro runner for Brooks, currently residing in the Teton Village, WY. Anna recently graduated from the University of Washington where she competed in track and cross country. She now intends to race professionally across road, track, and trail. This season, she's exploded into the trail scene with a win at the Broken Arrow VK, 2nd at the Broken Arrow 23k, 3rd at Challenge Stellina, 3rd at the Pikes Peak Ascent, and most recently 4th at Mammoth Trail Fest 26k. She also finished 10t...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min
This is a live podcast we recorded at BOA headquarters in Denver, CO. It followed a screening of 26.2 to Life – a new film about the San Quentin 1000 Mile Club premiering this weekend! 26.2 to life is a film about the redemptive and rehabilitative nature of running told through the lens of the 1000 Mile Club at San Quentin State Prison. Dylan moderates a panel featuring volunteer coach Diana Fitzpatrick, club alumni Markelle Taylor, and filmmaker Christine Yoo. 26.2 TO LIFE opens on Friday, Sept...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Jeshurun Small is a pro trail runner for Adidas TERREX living in Boulder, CO. Jeshurun popped on my radar after his 2nd place finish at the Canyons 50k in April where he gave all-time great Hayden Hawks a run for his money at the North American UTMB Major for 50k. Then in August, Jeshurun had an even bigger breakthrough with a 5th place at OCC -- the UTMB World final of the 50k distance. Top-5 in the world and top-American at only 25 years old. We talk all about Jeshurun’s background. We spend a...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This is an announcement episode and an extended trailer of a new show in the Freetrail network, done in collaboration with BOA Technologies . Introducing The Science of Performance Podcast with Dan Feeney, PhD. In this conversation, Dylan and Dan discuss the origin of the show and what listeners can expect over the course of Season 1. Subscribe to the show! Freetrail video at BOA HQ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Ge...
Sep 20, 2023•18 min
Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan return to the show to recap the historic racing from the Pikes Peak Ascent and preview the fields for the Mammoth Trail Fest 28k. Mountain Outpost YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Sub Hub Freetrail Experts Fantasy for Mammoth Trail Fest 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 ...
Sep 19, 2023•57 min
Zoë Rom is the Editor-in-Chief of Trail Runner Magazine and the Managing Editor of Women's Running. Tina Muir is a former professional runner and the host of the Running for Real Podcast. Together they authored a newly released book called Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet . In this episode, we discuss maintaining a healthy relationship with running, battling perfectionism, having good intentions, building community, giving back, environmental stew...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Welcome to Day 7 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 7 by Corrine Malcolm, his longtime co-host who he opened the week with. They talk about the Top-10 storylines of the week and how they played out. They also touch ...
Sep 04, 2023•53 min
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. Wow. It was an honor to be in Chamonix to witness Jim Walmsley become the first American man to win the ...
Sep 03, 2023•26 min
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 talks to Zach about his incredible second place finish at the 2023 UTMB. Zach finished just under ...
Sep 03, 2023•26 min
Welcome to Day 6 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 6 by Katie Asmuth, Topher Gaylord and Kim Gaylord. Topher and Kim helped found UTMB and have been here every single year since 2003. Dylan has been coming to Chamo...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Welcome to Day 5 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 5 by OCC racers Dani Moreno, EmKay Sullivan and Francesco Puppi, who all had wildly different race experiences and outcomes. Francesco had an incredible race at OC...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 30 min
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 talks to Tim about being written off, falling back in love with running, wanting to do UTMB this y...
Aug 31, 2023•20 min
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 fo...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 22 min
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 ...
Aug 31, 2023•28 min
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 partn...
Aug 30, 2023•28 min
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 a...
Aug 30, 2023•16 min
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 pl...
Aug 30, 2023•19 min
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 ...
Aug 30, 2023•27 min
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 ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 30 min
