Devon Yanko is a professional runner for lululemon living in Salida, CO. She has had a long and very successful career inside and outside of sport. In addition to being a pro athlete, Devon has owned and operated several businesses, mostly in the world of culinary arts. Two weeks ago, Devon and her teammates finished a 6-day run of self-transcendence as part of lululemon's FURTHER project. In that time, Devon ran a total of 313 miles and participated in one of the most significant research studi...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 43 min
This is episode #1 of Second Nature . A new media project from Dylan Bowman and Aaron Lutze , Second Nature focuses on the business of outdoor -- providing analysis and commentary on what's evolving in the outdoor, action, and endurance sport market. In the first episode tackle the following products: Business planning process for FURTHER The challenge of being authentic in a new category and with a new consumer Developing footwear as a world-class apparel brand The danger of losing focus on lul...
Mar 22, 2024•55 min
Camille Herron is a world champion and world record holding ultrarunner. She is perhaps the most decorated athlete in the history of timed ultra events. Last week, Camille completed the lululemon FURTHER event in Southern California. A team of ten women set off to test their limits, running "further" than ever before. In the process, Camille broke the following world records: 300 miles 400 miles 500 miles 500k 600k 700k 800k 900k 3-Day WR 4-Day WR 5-Day WR 6-Day WR We talk all about the vision, ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Tabor Hemming is a professional trail runner for Adidas TERREX living in Kremmling, CO. She has been one of the stellar crop of young American sub-ultra distance specialists racing internationally in the last couple years. We get to know her in this first appearance on the show. Topics discussed: Tabor's personal and athletic background Family history and cattle ranching Joining Adidas TERREX Racing collegiately at CU Nordic skiing history Career development and the importance of self-investment...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Andy Pearson is an ultrarunner and VP of Creative at Liquid Death , living in Southern California. He's also the co-host of a trail running podcast called Between Two Pines , distributed by UltraSignup. He's made his career in advertising and creative, winning industry awards along the way. He's also a longtime ultrarunner who has competed in races like Western States, Big's Backyard Ultra, Barkley, and Cocodona 250. Topics discuss: Andy's personal and professional background The difference betw...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Shannon O'Grady is the CEO of Gnarly Nutrition , our longest tenured partner. She is also a PhD Sports Nutritionist with incredible knowledge about fueling for performance and recovery. This is her second appearance on the show -- the first being one of our most popular episodes ever. We use this as another opportunity to blast through a laundry list of nutrition topics to help you be more informed about your nutrition choices and strategies. Topics discussed: Shannon's new role as CEO The Gnars...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Trailgating kicks off Mountain Outpost's coverage of the inaugural running of The Big Alta in Marinwood, CA. This is a pre-race show co-hosted by Dylan Bowman and Corrine Malcolm to preview the action ahead of the races. They'll talk about the course, the condition, and the fields assembling for both the 50k and the 28k. The Big Alta 50k Fantasy: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events/... The Big Alta 28k Fantasy: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events/... See below for links and discount codes from...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Zoë Rom is the Editor in Chief of Trail Runner Magazine and Managing Editor of Women's Running. She is also a host of The Outside Show. She is one of the most respected journalists in the sport, writing two fantastic pieces recently that we center the episode around. The articles are The Rise of Indie Running Brands and How Fan Service is Changing Running Media . Topics discussed: Nichification of sports Brands as identity signalers Social media's role in empowering new brands The DTC business m...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Justin Grunewald is a professional runner and physician, living in Boulder, CO. At the end of January, Justin posted about his experience giving up alcohol for a month and how it impacted his running and personal health. His post resonated with me and created a great opportunity to finally have Justin on the podcast. Topics covered: Dry January Justin's observation of alcoholism as a physician How giving up alcohol impacted his training, relationships, and mood The importance of moderation The s...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min
This is Freetrail's 2024 Black Canyon 100k recap show. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, and The Boulder Boys - Matt Daniels, Seth Ruhling, and Adam Merry. Topics: - Delayed start Men's and women's top-10 Aid Station Fireball's top-5 stats Fantasy recap Boulder Boys next races Super Bowl predictions A lot more! Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/event...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 16 min
This is Freetrail's 2024 Black Canyon 100k prediction show. Six Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in one of the most competitive races to ever take place on American soil. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and 2019 Black Canyon champion, Matt Daniels. Topics: - Level of the modern pro athletes Potential race dynamics Weather/course update Competitive density measurements Men's and women's predictions Anticipated breakthrough performers A lot more! Our cover...
Feb 09, 2024•55 min
This is Freetrail's 2024 Black Canyon 100k preview show. Six Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in one of the most competitive races to ever take place on American soil. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and 2019 Black Canyon champion, Matt Daniels. Topics: Course preview and conditions Weather Elite men's preview Elite women's preview Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Jon Rea is a professional trail runner for HOKA, living in Boulder, CO. In 2023 he finished 4th at CCC and broke the CR at Javelina Jundred. Next weekend, Jon lines up as one of the favorites at the Black Canyon 100k. This podcast is a companion conversation for a training video Freetrail released, documenting one of the final key workouts in Jon's build to Black Canyon. In the podcast we discuss the following topics: Jon's background and family "From runner to racer" philosophy Team sports as t...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Mario Fraioli is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of The Morning Shakeout podcast , he is also a coach to many athletes across all formats of running. He’s one of the most respected people in the sport and more importantly he’s a high character, high integrity person, and a good friend. As we've done each of the last three years, this episode is an annual check in where Mario and I compare notes on life, running, and career -- where we are, what we're inspired about, and wh...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Andrew Bumbalough is a former professional track and road racer for the Bowerman Track Club who now works as a product line manager at Nike. Boasting a 2:10 marathon PR, Bumbi will be making his ultra debut, chasing a Golden Ticket, at Aravaipa's Black Canyon 100k where I will serve as his crew chief. He is a close friend returning for his second appearance on the pod. Topics discussed: Andrew's arrival in the national spotlight in High School The incubator Retirement and career transition Worki...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Anna Frost is a trail running icon. The native New Zealander has had one of the most decorated careers of any athlete in the last two decades. She has since moved on from elite level racing but is still involved in the sport through coaching , guiding , and with her foundation Sisu Girls . Topics covered: Anna's current relationship with running Kiwi roots and trail running origin story The early days of the Salomon international Team Hardock and her community in Silverton Career management Agin...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 27 min
For the first time in a few years, we're doing an AMA episode! After sourcing questions on Instagram, Harmony steps in to act as the host to pose fun questions from the community. Topics we cover. Previous career path Podcast prep strategies 2024 Freetrail priorities Having faith when taking a leap Mt. Rushmore of trail running Early peers and mentors Inspiring sporting performances from 2023 Challenges that have led to personal growth Favorite books and music Harmony's support and our family dy...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. Today we speak with the winners of the 2023 Trail Runner Of The Year, Americans Courtney Dauwalter and Jim Walmsley . Courtney's highlights: 1st place at Western States 100 1st place at Hardrock 100 1st place at UTMB Jim's Highlights: 1st place...
Jan 10, 2024•25 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #2, we're joined by Remi Bonnet from Switzerland and Katie Schide, an American who lives in France. Remi's highlights: 1st place at Mont Blanc Marathon 1st place at Pikes Peak Ascent 1st place at Mammoth Trail Fest Katie's Highlights: 2nd pl...
Jan 09, 2024•36 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #3, we're joined by Americans, Sophia Laukli and Zach Miller . Sophia's highlights: 1st place at Mont Blanc Marathon 1st place at Sierre Zinal 1st place at Pikes Peak Ascent Zach's Highlights 1st place at Tarawera by UTMB 100 Miler 6th place...
Jan 08, 2024•44 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #4, we're joined by Tom Evans from Great Britain and Toni McCann from South Africa. Tom's highlights: 2nd place at Black Canyon 100k 1st place at Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB 50k 1st place at Western States 100 Toni's Highlights: 1st place ...
Jan 07, 2024•39 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #5, we're joined by Grayson Murphy from the USA and Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz from France. Grayson's highlights: Double USA Mountain Running Champion (Vertical & Up/Down) 3rd place Vertical World Championship 1st place Up/Down World Champio...
Jan 06, 2024•33 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #6, we're joined by Judith Wyder from Switzerland and Jonathan Albon from Great Britain. Judith's highlights: 2nd place at Short Trail World Championship 1st place at Mammoth Trail Fest 2nd place at Golden Trail World Series Final Jonathan's...
Jan 05, 2024•36 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #7, we're joined by French duo Germain Grangier and Claire Bannwarth . Germain's Highlights: 1st place at Mont Blanc 90k 3rd place at UTMB 2nd place at Diagonale des Fous Claire's Highlights 1st place at MONTANE Winter Spine Race 1st place a...
Jan 04, 2024•34 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #8, we're joined by Leah Yingling from Salt Lake City, UT and Stian Angermund from Bergen, Norway. Leah's highlights: 2nd place at Way Too Cool 50k 9th place at Western States 100 8th place at UTMB Stian's Highlights 1st place at Istria by U...
Jan 03, 2024•34 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #9, we're joined by Tyler Green from Portland, OR and Ruth Croft from New Zealand. Tyler's highlights: 3rd place at Transgrancanaria 2nd place at Western States 100 7th place at UTMB Ruth's Highlights: 6 races, with 4 victories 1st place at ...
Jan 02, 2024•40 min
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. To start the countdown, in #10, we talk to Anthony Costales from Salt Lake City, UT and Blandine L'Hirondel from France. Anthony's highlights: 1st place and CR at Black Canyon 100k 3rd place at Western States 100 3rd Place at Ultra Trail Cape T...
Jan 01, 2024•35 min
Corrine Malcolm is a pro trail runner, media personality, and co-host of the Trail Society Podcast. She is our most frequent recurring guest and also Freetrail's Editor-in-Chief. As is our tradition, Corrine is back for our End of Year Podcast where we celebrate the 2023 trail running season. These are the categories that we review: Trail Runner Of The Year: Top-5 M/W Performance Of The Year: Top-3 M/F FKTs Of The Year Rookies Of The Year Overall Story of 2023 Bill Dooper Spirit Award - Someone ...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Nick Handel is a trail runner, data scientist, and entrepreneur. He graduated college at 19, was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 at 25, founded a company at 28, and sold it this year at 31. In addition to being very successful in his academic and professional life, Nick has become a great trail runner who had a breakthrough season in 2023, including wins at Mammoth Trail Fest 50k and the Quad Dipsea. In the episode we talk about his formative years, his entrepreneurial journey, leadership and t...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 36 min
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: Steve Doolan, President of the Americas, Salomon (04:34) Steve is the newly appointed President of the Americas for Salomon. Born in France and now living in Utah, Steve started with H...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min
