The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

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Ben Dhiman is Hiring, Diagonale des Fous & Templiers Preview, Kodiak & WMRA Recap, + Industry News Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Rest Day Live is on tonight with Tim Tollefson back in the co-host seat to breakdown the week in trail running news and preview some upcoming races.

The docket:

- 8:40 Ben Dhiman is Hiring: UTMB Champion begins coaching search

- 20:45 Diagonale des Fous Preview: Legends set to tackle the Grand Raid

- 35:00 Templiers Preview: Global superstars headline in France

- 42:58 Kodiak and WMRA Final Recap: Results from race weekend

- 1:03:30 Industry News Roundup

- 1:14:20 Strava File of the Week

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Sponsors:

A huge thank you to the partners who help make our show possible!

Patagonia

We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair

Neversecond

Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com

Nomio

We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com

Ketone

We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman

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

The Trends Reshaping Trail Running Participation, Culture, & the Marketplace Oct 08, 2026

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Today we continue rolling out sessions from the 2026 edition of TrailCon. We're sharing a panel discussion about the state of the trail industry and marketplace featuring three great speakers:

David Callahan - Co-CEO of UltraSignup
Stephen Holmberg - Founder/CEO Insight Accelerator
Jenny Karn - Research & Insights Leader, Sports & Fitness Industry Association

The session focuses on data emerging from the sport and what we can deduce about the health of the trail running economy, including race participation, format shifts, consumer habits, and more. Learn more about TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/ REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=138676 SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://runfreetrail.substack.com/ JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro Thanks to our sponsors who help make our show possible! Patagonia We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair Neversecond Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com Nomio We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com KetoneIQ We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman 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

Kodiak UTMB Preview, WMRA Finals, SFRC Women's Half Marathon & More Oct 06, 2026

Show notes

Rest Day Live is back tonight with EmKay Sullivan in the co-host seat to breakdown the week in trail running news and preview some upcoming races.

The docket:

- Kodiak 50k Preview: UTMB North America Major

- WMRA Final Preview: Mountain running showdown in Quebec

- UCI World Championship 2027: What does it mean for UTMB?

- SFRC Women's Half: $25k prize purse announced

- Strava File of the Week

We will be live on YouTube at 5pm PT!

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

Sponsors:

A huge thank you to the partners who help make our show possible!

Patagonia

Neversecond

Nomio

Ketone

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

Rich Roll x Katie Schide | TrailCon Live Interview Oct 01, 2026

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Today we continue our rollout, sharing sessions from the 2026 edition of TrailCon. Recorded live on stage in front of a packed house, this is a conversation between Rich Roll and Katie Schide. Rich Roll is a pioneering media figure, author, endurance athlete, and host of the Rich Roll Podcast. Katie Schide is one of the greatest trail runners of all time. A Western States, UTMB, and Hardrock champion, Katie was voted as the 2024 and 2025 Trail Runner of the Year. In this conversation, Rich interviews Katie about her process, injury management, the mental side of her game, and generally what has made her so great. It was an honor to host both of them at TrailCon. Learn more about TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/ REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=138676 SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://runfreetrail.substack.com/ JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro Thanks to our sponsors who help make our show possible! Patagonia We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair Neversecond Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com Nomio We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com KetoneIQ We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman 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

Stringbean's JMT FKT Interview, Dunand-Pallaz Breaks GR20 FKT, Trailfest Recap & Mammoth 200 Preview Sep 29, 2026

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Rest Day Live is back tonight with Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy acting as interviewee and co-host. We'll start by discussing Joe's recent supported FKT on the John Muir Trail before tagging some other pieces of trail running news from the week.

The docket:

- Freetrail's First Retreat

- Stringbean's JMT FKT Interview

- Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz Breaks GR20 FKT

- Mammoth Trailfest Recap & Mammoth 200 Preview

- Strava File of the Week

Importantly, the show will take place an hour earlier than normal at 4pm today to accommodate Joe's schedule.

WATCH THE FINAL 11 MINUTES OF JOE'S JMT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te2WUqx-0VE

SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://runfreetrail.substack.com/

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

Sponsors:

A huge thank you to the partners who help make our show possible!

Patagonia

Neversecond

Nomio

Ketone

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

"Ahead of His Time" - Matt Carpenter Interviewed by Scott Jurek Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

This is a special episode of the Freetrail podcast. Today we're publishing a conversation that took place on stage at TrailCon between Matt Carpenter and Scott Jurek - two of the most significant figures in trail running history. Scott interviews Matt, exploring his remarkable athletic achievements as both a peer and an admirer. Topics: 00:00 Intro 02:34 Matt Carpenter & Scott Jurek 05:10 Matt's Origins in Running 08:15 His Analytical Approach to Training 16:22 The Early Days of Skyrunning 21:05 Racing Around the World 25:40 Advocating for Change 29:45 Walking Away From Public Life 36:53 The Leadville 100 42:30 Breaking the Leadville Record 47:10 How Trail Running Has Changed 51:25 The Cost of Competing at the Highest Level 55:20 Would Matt Want to Race Today?

Sponsors: A huge thank you to the partners who help make our show possible!

Patagania We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair
Neversecond Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com
Nomio We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com

Ketone We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman

Use code Freetrail at healwithheat.com for an exclusive deal on the sauna I use almost everyday.

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Salomon x IRONMAN, Run Rabbit's Prize Purse, Trail Running Retail Boom, & Ruth Targets Grand Raid Sep 22, 2026

Show notes

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chair. Together we'll catch up on all the biggest news in trail running over the past few weeks.

The docket:

• Salomon x IRONMAN: Salomon's biggest move beyond trail

• Run Rabbit Results & Prize Money News: Hannah Allgood & Ryan Sullivan earn victories

• Trail Running Retail Boom: REI & Marathon Sports see growth in trail market

• Ruth Croft Targets Diagonale des Fous: The Kiwi legend pivots after late scratch at UTMB

• Mammoth Trailfest Preview

• Strava File of the Week

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

SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://runfreetrail.substack.com/

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

Sponsors:

A huge thank you to the partners who help make our show possible!

Patagonia

Neversecond

Nomio

Ketone

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

The Art of Multi-Day Racing with Meg Eckert & Rachel Entrekin Sep 15, 2026

Show notes

Rest Day Live is back tonight!

On a slow news week, we're doing something a little different. Joined by Meg Eckert, fresh off her six-day World Record run, we'll discuss the effort itself and multi-day racing more generally.

Joining us as co-host, Rachel Entrekin will help interview Meg and contribute her own hard-earned insights as well.

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

Ultra Minute Recap of Megan Eckert's World Record https://eckertsixday2026.theultraminute.com/

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