The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Latest Episodes:

Rest Day | Transvulcania Recap, Zegama Preview, Golden Ticket Competitiveness, & Trail Grails May 14, 2026

Show notes

Two Rest Days this week! As we move into the heart of racing season, there is so much to discuss, so Corrine Malcolm and I will go live tonight and breakdown some important stories unfolding in the sport.

Run of show:

Transvulcania Recap
Zegama Preview: Golden Trail World Series kicks off!
Golden Ticket RCI Recap: Analyzing historical competitiveness
Ruth Croft vs Miao Yao at Ultra Trail Australia
Western States and Hardrock Attrition
Trail Grails: Our favorite current products
Bonus Miles: Community Spotlight - Bill Schum & Ryan Kennedy (Join Freetrail Pro to access)

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.

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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/

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

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

Dylan Links:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/

Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo

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

Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Rest Day | Rachel Entrekin Interview & Cocodona 250 Recap May 12, 2026

Show notes

Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. We'll be joined by the athlete of the moment - 2026 Cocodona 250 Champion, Rachel Entrekin!

Run of show:

Rachel Entrekin Interview
Cocodona Storylines
Strava File of the Week
Bonus Miles: DBo's Jemez 50 mile race report (Join Freetrail Pro to access)

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.

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JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro

Sponsors:

Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at https://www.never2.com

Check out the Capilene Cool Sun Hoodie from Patagonia https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/capilene-cool-tech-tees/sun

Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FREETRAIL30

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/

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

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

Dylan Links:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/

Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo

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

Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Rest Day Live | Jim Walmsley Interview, Golden Ticket Schedule, & Transvulcania Preview May 04, 2026

Show notes

Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chair. We'll be joined by Jim Walmsley at the top of the show to discuss his addition to the Western States field.

Run of show:

Jim Walmsley Interview
Jim's Impact on WS Field
Golden Ticket Races Announced
Transvulcania Preview
Strava File of the Week

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.

SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup

JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro

Sponsors:

Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at https://www.never2.com

Check out the Capilene Cool Sun Hoodie from Patagonia https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/capilene-cool-tech-tees/sun

Clearlight Sauna: Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount with purchase at https://healwithheat.com/

Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FREETRAIL30

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/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/

Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Cocodona 250 Preview Show with Dan Green | Trailgating Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

Today, we're hosting a LIVE Trailgating show to preview the 2026 Cocodona 250. We're lucky to have 2025 men's champion Dan Green assuming co-hosting duties to share all the hard earned insights from his amazing course record victory at this iconic race.

Trailgating Docket:

Cocodona course: unique challenges, crux moments, and strategic approach
Expected conditions: how will weather impact the race?
Race strategy: how to manage long days, sleep deprivation, aid station transitions, and more?
Women's contenders
Men's contenders

Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Rest Day Live | Canyons Final Thoughts, Western States Hype, MIUT + FUJI Results, & Industry News Apr 28, 2026

Show notes

Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. It was a busy weekend of racing and we have a lot to discuss.

Run of Show

BREAKING NEWS: TrailCon Keynote & Freetrail Update
Tim's Takes: Canyons Final Thoughts & Marathon World Records
Final Western States Lists
Madeira Island Ultra Trail Results & Storylines
Mt. FUJI Results & Storylines
Industry News Roundup
Strava File of the Week

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro)

Miller vs. Hawks 2 (Join Freetrail Pro to access)

We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday starting at 5pm PT tonight.

Links & Resources

SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup
JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro
REGISTER FOR TRAILCON - https://trailconference.com/register/

Sponsors

Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at https://www.never2.com
Check out the Capilene Cool Sun Hoodie from Patagonia https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/capilene-cool-tech-tees/sun
Clearlight Sauna: Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount with purchase at https://healwithheat.com/
Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FREETRAIL30

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/
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/

Dylan Links

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Understanding the UTMB Index: What's Changing & Why It's Important? Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

The UTMB Index and race scores have become increasingly significant in the global trail running ecosystem. The Index upstream of sponsorship and race entry opportunities for pros, it allows fans to gauge who is performing best on the world's stage, and it helps media members contextualize performances across years, distances, and different course terrains.

Today the UTMB Index is evolving in some subtle yet important ways. Joining me to talk all about it are Adrian Vincentand Karen Merlin — two members of the team who worked on this new system and are well qualified to explain how things are changing and what it means for the sport.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro + episode overview (UTMB Index) 00:50 – Guest introductions (Adrian Vincent & Karen Merlin) 02:50 – Why the UTMB Index was created 07:25 – Why the index matters for the sport 10:45 – Index vs. race scores explained 13:40 – What the index is (and isn't) 15:45 – Why changes were needed 19:40 – Gender scoring discussion 24:40 – Myth: bias toward UTMB races 26:15 – Challenge of collecting global race results 30:55 – Myth: weather/conditions affect scores 37:15 – New scoring system overview 39:25 – Step 1: Finding similar races 42:40 – Step 2: Expected score + confidence 47:45 – Step 3: Selecting high-quality data 51:20 – Step 4: Final calculation (regression explained) 55:05 – Retroactive re-scoring (what changes) 56:10 – Impact on everyday runners 57:10 – Impact on elite athletes + qualification 58:55 – Myth: bad races hurt your index 01:00:55 – Highest scores ever (new system) 01:06:10 – Behind the scenes of the rebuild 01:09:00 – Transparency + final thoughts 01:10:30 – Closing remarks

Additional Material:

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Canyons 100k & 50k Instant Recap Show | Golden Tickets, Podium Interviews, & Race Highlights Apr 26, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA.

We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!

Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm.

We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn.

Timestamps: --

50k Champions Interviews (Matt Daniels & Makena Morley) -- 1:50

100k Women's Podium Interviews (Riley Brady, Careth Arnold, & Sarah Allaben) -- 22:30

100k Mens's Podium Interviews (Adam Peterman, Zach Miller, & Hayden Hawks) -- 46:30

Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB. --Thursday April 23rd LIVE at 5pm PT:

100k Preview: Storylines, Stats and Contenders --Friday April 24th LIVE at 12pm PT:

Golden Ticket Predictions at 12pm PT:

Final Thoughts & Canyons 50k Preview --Saturday April 25th LIVE at 5pm PT:

Canyons by UTMB Instant Recap Show: Golden Tickets, Podium Interviews & Race Highlights

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Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at HOKA!

Freetrail Links:

Website | https://freetrail.com/

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

Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai...

YouTube | / @freetrail

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

Dylan Links:

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

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

LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Golden Ticket Predictions, Final Thoughts, & Canyons 50k Preview With Hans Troyer Apr 24, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!

Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm.

We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn.

Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB.

--Thursday April 23rd LIVE at 5pm PT: 100k Preview: Storylines, Stats and Contenders -

-Friday April 24th LIVE at 12pm PT: Golden Ticket Predictions at 12pm PT: Final Thoughts & Canyons 50k Preview

--Saturday April 25th LIVE at 5pm PT: Canyons by UTMB Instant Recap Show: Golden Tickets, Podium Interviews & Race Highlights

Check out the HOKA Speedgoat 7 shoes, a grippy, responsive ride for technical terrain.

You can also head over to the HOKA Speedgoat 7 Vert Challenge on Strava:

Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at HOKA!

Freetrail Links:

Website | https://freetrail.com/

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

Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai...

YouTube | / @freetrail

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

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

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

LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Canyons 100k Preview Show | Storylines, Stats, & Golden Ticket Contenders Apr 24, 2026