Episodes

  • Chris Myers | Black Canyon 100k, Gorge Waterfalls 50k, & Western States Training

    Chris Myers | Black Canyon 100k, Gorge Waterfalls 50k, & Western States Training
    May 2 2024
    Chris Myers is a professional trail runner living in Boulder, CO. He is also a visual effects artist in the entertainment industry, working on movies, TV, and streaming media. This year, Chris finished 3rd at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to Western States. He then won and set the course record at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k. Chris is among the new class of young pros changing the game in trail running and this is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Artistic background and influencesArt for work vs. art for recreationThe state of the entertainment industryGrowing up in Southern CaliforniaMoving to BoulderTraining under coach David RocheBeing an underdogDealing with nervousnessBlack Canyon 100k performance and the duel with Jupiter Carera CasasGorge Waterfalls 50k victoryCrewing for Makai Clemons at Canyons 100kGoals and training for Western StatesA lot more! Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutritionUse code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland FootwearGrab a trail running pack from OspreyUse code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly NutritionGo to hvmn.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Trailgating | Canyons Post-Race Show with Katie Schide, Rod Farvard, & Drew Holmen

    Trailgating | Canyons Post-Race Show with Katie Schide, Rod Farvard, & Drew Holmen
    Apr 28 2024

    This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons instant reactions race recap show after Canyons by UTMB.

    Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Paddy O'Leary, and David Lam Guests: Katie Schide, Rod Farvard, Drew Holmen, Kim Gaylord, & Topher Gaylord

    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/events

    Freetrail Links:

    Website | https://freetrail.com/

    Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/

    Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en

    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg

    Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/

    Dylan Links:

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en

    Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en

    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

    Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Trailgating | Fantasy Prediction Show

    Trailgating | Fantasy Prediction Show
    Apr 26 2024

    This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons prediction show. Four Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in a very competitive 100k race. We will also preview the talent-packed 50k. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Hayden Hawks, and David Lam.

    Topics:

    • Weather/course update
    • - Predicted top contenders
    • - Anticipated breakthrough performers
    • - 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/events

    Freetrail Links:

    Website | https://freetrail.com/

    Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/

    Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en

    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg

    Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/

    Dylan Links:

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en

    Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en

    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

    Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
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    1 hr
  • Adam Peterman | Canyons 100k Pre-Race LIVE Pod

    Adam Peterman | Canyons 100k Pre-Race LIVE Pod
    Apr 26 2024

    This is a live podcast from the race expo at the 2024 Caynons 100k presented by HOKA.

    Watch our short film on Adam here: https://youtu.be/pd8IPIOwP1E
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    38 mins
  • Trailgating | Canyons Preview Show with Hayden Hawks & Emily Hawgood

    Trailgating | Canyons Preview Show with Hayden Hawks & Emily Hawgood
    Apr 26 2024

    This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons prediction show. Four Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in a very competitive 100k race. We will also preview the talent-packed 50k. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Hayden Hawks, and Emily Hawgood.

    Topics:

    • Potential race dynamics
    • - Weather/course update
    • - Competitive density
    • - Men's and women's preview
    • - Anticipated breakthrough performers
    • - 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/events

    Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/

    Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/

    Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en

    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg

    Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/

    Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en

    Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en

    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

    Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Lotti Brinks | The Big Alta 50k & Gorge Waterfalls 100k Champion

    Lotti Brinks | The Big Alta 50k & Gorge Waterfalls 100k Champion
    Apr 24 2024
    Lotti Brinks is a professional trail runner for Salomon living in Boise, ID. Originally from Germany, Lotti came to the States to study design and now operates design consultancy with her husband, Aaron. In the past couple years, Lotti has established herself as one of the great young rising stars in the sport. Last year she won the Grindstone 100k, a Golden Ticket race, earning her way into the 2024 Western States 100. This season, Lotti won The Big Alta 50k and the Gorge Waterfalls 100k, continuing the incredible momentum in her athletic career. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics Discussed: Lotti's design backgroundEarly running influencesLessons from building a knife businessDesign collaboration and business building with her husbandThe driving force of joy and optimismLotti's introduction to trail and ultra runningCoaching relationship with Tyler GreenBreakthrough performance at GrindstoneHer races at The Big Alta and Gorge WaterfallsHer final training block and goals for Western States ADAM PETERMAN TRAINING VIDEO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutritionUse code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland FootwearGrab a trail running pack from OspreyUse code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Greg Vollet | Golden Trail World Series Director

    Greg Vollet | Golden Trail World Series Director
    Apr 18 2024
    Greg Vollet is a long time influential professional in the trail running industry. He was the athlete manager for Salomon for many years before transitioning to focus solely on the Golden Trail World Series, one of the premier racing platforms in the sport. The GTWS begins this weekend with the Kobe Trail in Japan where some of the best athletes in the world will kick off their racing season. Topics discussed: The original Salomon Running TV videosDeveloping the sport vs developing a brandLessons about building communityThe founding story of Golden TrailThe unique structure of the seriesThe impact of media and the GTWS digital strategyThe impact of Eurosport broadcast distributionThe power of focusing on short course racingThe expansion into Asia this yearGreg's views on trail running's future as an olympic sportA lot more! Play Fantasy for Kobe Trail Watch the Chasing Dreams Series Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutritionUse code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland FootwearGrab a trail running pack from OspreyUse code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Karl Meltzer | Ultra Running Legend

    Karl Meltzer | Ultra Running Legend
    Apr 11 2024
    Karl Meltzer is an ultra running legend, living in Colorado. He is the winningest 100 mile racer in history, recently securing his 50th victory. He's also been a leader and pioneer in so many ways as the sport has matured in the last two decades. This is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics covered: The Value of simplicityKarl’s golf prowessThe founding story of HOKA and Karl’s history with the brandBuilding a career in the sport and some of the great stories from the old daysThe 2012 Run Rabbit Run 100 Kyle Skaggs 2008 HardrockHis friendship with Jeff BrowningHis 50th 100-mile victory a few weeks agoSo much more! GORGE WATERFALLS 100K LIVESTREAM GORGE WATERFALLS 50K LIVESTREAM Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutritionUse code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland FootwearGrab a trail running pack from OspreyUse code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB
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    1 hr and 40 mins