The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

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Kellen Blumberg, Anna Louden, & Johen DeLeon | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews Mar 19, 2026

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Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails.

Kellen - 01:45

Anna - 22:00

Johen - 41:23

Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan Bowman and presented by Salomon. You can join us in person during race weekend at the Marinwood Community Center right at the finish line, or follow along at the Freetrail YouTube channel or listen in the Freetrail Podcast audio feed.

You can find Salomon gear on salomon.com or in your favorite running store near you.

The Inaugural Big Alta 100k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders Mar 19, 2026

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You can find Salomon gear on salomon.com or in your favorite running store near you.

The Big Alta 50k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders Mar 18, 2026

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Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 The Big Alta. The 2026 The Big Alta is presented by Salomon Running. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails.

We're super grateful for their support!

You can find Salomon gear on salomon.com or in your favorite running store near you.

Rest Day | Chianti Preview, Kilian to Zegama, UTMB x FloTrack, Free Agency Updates, & The Big Alta Mar 17, 2026

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Rest Day Live returns tonight to kick off The Big Alta race week. Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm join the show to co-host a loaded episode covering the latest news and storylines from around trail running.

On tonight's show:

07:10 Chianti Golden Ticket preview
28:30 FloTrack x UTMB broadcast partnership
43:00 Building a talent pipeline: The Trail Team's Andy Wacker
1:10:10 Free agency updates: Tove Alexandersson, Fuzhao Xiang, & Sally McRae
1:19:08 Strava file of the week
Bonus Miles: Community mailbag (Join Freetrail Pro to access)

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Links & Resources: Subscribe to Freetrail's Newsletter — https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup Register for TrailCon — https://trailconference.com/register/ Register for The Big Alta — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943 Register for Gorge Waterfalls — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366

Sponsors: NEVERSECOND — Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order at https://www.never2.com Clearlight Sauna — Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount with purchase https://healwithheat.com/

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 Bowman: 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

Dylan Bowman on The Drop Podcast Mar 13, 2026

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This is a crossover podcast with our friends at Believe in the Run. One of the most influential running media outlets, BITR is the gold standard for gear related content. I've been a longtime reader/viewer of their shoe reviews and have always admired their work. So it was an honor to be invited on their flagship podcast, The Drop, for a wide ranging interview. We talk about Freetrail's journey, successes and challenges, our upcoming events, my current footwear rotation, and a lot more! Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, and follow BITR on YouTube. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER REGISTER FOR TRAILCON REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS Sponsors:

Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
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Rest Day | Grayson Murphy Sponsor Reveal, Walmsley's Half Marathon, Snowdonia Controversy, & Transgrancanaria Recap Mar 10, 2026

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Rest Day Live with Corrine Malcolm | Transgrancanaria Recap, Snowdonia Controversy, Grayson Murphy Interview

Welcome back to Rest Day Live, Freetrail's weekly livestream show breaking down the biggest stories in trail running. Tonight, Corrine Malcolm returns to the co-host chair alongside Dylan Bowman for a packed episode covering the latest news, race results, and debates from around the sport.

The Docket

Grayson Murphy Sponsor Reveal + Interview Grayson Murphy joins the show to announce her new sponsor and discuss what's next in her running career.

Transgrancanaria Recap A breakdown of the biggest performances and storylines from one of the season's most important early-year races.

Snowdonia by UTMB Controversy Discussion of the recent controversy surrounding Snowdonia by UTMB and the broader implications for the sport.

Strava File of the Week Jim Walmsley's half marathon effort takes the spotlight in this week's Strava file of the week.

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro After Show) Ambush Marketing at UTMB — a deeper discussion exclusively for the Freetrail Pro community.

Resources and Links

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Dylan Bowman

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Dan Green | Gratitude, Mentorship, & A Cocodona Course Record Mar 06, 2026

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Dan Green is a professional trail runner for Salomon living in Huntington, West Virginia. While he's been a consistent presence in the sport for years, Dan burst into trail running superstardom after his course record victory at the 2025 Cocodona 250.

Soon after that performance, Dan signed with Salomon — a partnership he extended at the beginning of 2026, allowing him to step away from work and pursue trail running as a full-time athlete.

Dan was in the Bay Area for a Big Alta training run, so we brought him into the Freetrail studio for a wide-ranging conversation covering his journey, mindset, and plans for the future.

Topics

What makes Dan Green, Dan Green
His recent engagement and finish line proposal
Living and training in Huntington, West Virginia
The performance benefits of maintaining a positive attitude
Dan's earliest mentor, Lance Pledger
Cocodona 250 stories and 200-mile race strategy
Lessons learned from François D'Haene
The origins of The Bargain Boys
Plans and goals for the 2026 season
And much more

Follow The Bargain Boys Dan's appearance on the Boulder Boys Show Register

TrailCon https://trailconference.com/register/

The Big Alta https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943

Gorge Waterfalls https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366

Sponsors

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

Clearlight Saunas Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount https://healwithheat.com

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 Bowman

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 | Anna Gibson & Cam Smith Interview, Transgrancanaria Preview, Athlete Longevity, + Free Agency News Mar 03, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of Rest Day Live, Freetrail's weekly livestream show breaking down the biggest stories in trail running.

This week, Dylan is joined by Tim Tollefson to dive into the latest headlines, athlete moves, race previews, and community highlights.

Episode Docket

Anna Gibson & Cam Smith Post-Olympics Interview Reflections and takeaways following their Olympic experience, including what surprised them most and what's next.

Transgrancanaria Preview A look ahead to one of the early-season international showdowns — key storylines, top contenders, and what makes this course so unique.

Jeff Browning & Krissy Moehl Join Keen A veteran pairing with a heritage outdoor brand — what it signals about athlete partnerships and brand direction.

Will Athletes Have Shorter Careers in the Future? A broader conversation on training load, competition density, sponsorship pressure, and whether today's rising intensity could impact longevity.

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB Rescheduled What we know about the changes and how it affects athletes' spring calendars.

Fiona Pascall Joins Adidas, Jiasheng Shen Leaves The North Face Notable sponsorship shakeups and what they might mean heading into 2026.

Strava File of the Week Breaking down a notable activity from the community.

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro Exclusive) After-show conversation with DBo and Tim sharing training updates and behind-the-scenes insights. Available exclusively for Freetrail Pro members.

Join the Freetrail Community

Freetrail Pro https://freetrail.com/pro

TrailCon Registration https://trailconference.com/register/

Sponsors

NEVERSECOND Nutrition Get 25% off your first order with code FREETRAIL25 at: https://www.never2.com

Clearlight Sauna Use code FREETRAIL for an additional discount with purchase.

https://healwithheat.com/

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 Bowman

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

Jeff Browning | Cocodona, Western States, & A New Partnership with Keen Feb 26, 2026

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Jeff Browning is one of history's most successful ultrarunners, especially at the 100-mile distance where he's accumulated 30 career wins. At 54 years old, Jeff has also become the personification of longevity in the sport, maintaining an extremely consistent track record throughout his 26 year history in the sport. Entering the 2026 season, Jeff is also beginning a new partnership with Keen as he targets Cocdona, Western States, and TDS as his main competitive objectives. This is his third appearance on the podcast. Topics:

Jeff's new partnership with Keen
Maintaining hunger and motivation to perform as we age athletically
Jeff's undying love of the process
Performance as an emergent phenomenon of biological health
Why the Colorado Trail left a toll on Jeff's body and mind
Rising to the occasion and the courage to speak up
Jeff's racing season, including Cocodona, Western States, and TDS
The evolution of his coaching business
A lot more!

Giddyup Ultra Coaching Jeff on Cam Hanes' podcast The Cutoff Film Tour Sponsors:

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Rest Day Live | Kilian's Race Calendar, Olympic Skimo Recap, SATISFY vs Currently, & More Feb 24, 2026

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's weekly livestream show contextualizing the latest news in trail running.

This week, Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm to break down a packed docket spanning global race calendars, athlete announcements, competition metrics, and industry headlines.

The Docket