The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

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Rod Farvard | Western States 2025 Pre-Race Interview Jun 24, 2025

Show notes

This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Western States 100, the most important trail running event in North America. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.

In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Rod Farvard (HOKA) for a pre-race interview in advance of this weekend. Rod lives and trains in Mammoth Lakes, California. Rod was the breakout star of the 2024 Western States 100, throwing down an incredible performance to take second place behind champion Jim Walmsley. He is the second fastest man in Western States race history. Rod comes in as the fastest returning male runner and no doubt a favorite. He is hungry to be at the front and drive the sport further. Good luck, Rod!

Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Western States. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of race week before we set our sites on the official broadcast where Dylan will be commentating, and we'll be providing photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram.

Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 10-deep for Western States. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes from Freetrail and brand partners like Ketone and Neversecond.

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Mafate X. The Mafate X is all about innovation and pushing past limits. HOKA evolved their max-cushion trail experience to provide the confidence, control, and adaptability ultra runners require for their biggest trail efforts. Embracing the paradox of max cushion and stability on trail to develop a new experience for the longest adventures.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

Freetrail Links:

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YouTube | / @freetrail

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

Dylan Links:

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

LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Top-10 Storylines of the 2025 Western States 100 Jun 24, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Western States 100! Join us live every day of race week at 3:30pm PT as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields and provide our personal predictions for the win. You can join us here on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before we turn our work towards the race broadcast and social coverage all weekend. We'll host a recap show after the race. Thanks for tuning in!

Today's show covers The Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace, hosted by Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson. The storylines we cover are:

#10 – Important Anniversaries

#9 – Heather Jackson - Unbound to WS

#8 – It's all in the family

#7 – Septuagenarians & Octogenarians

#6 - Weather – Always a story but we don't know how yet?

#5 - Course Record Watch

#4 - Pre-Race Attrition

#3 - Cocodona to Western States

#2 - Wide Open Women's Race

#1 - Kilian Returns

What do you think? What storylines did we miss? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes!

Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world!

Don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes!

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

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

Broken Arrow 23k Recap & Weekend Wrap-up | Dylan Bowman & Tim Tollefson Jun 23, 2025

Show notes

Thanks for tuning into Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace! This is our final show for Broken Arrow and will go live at 3:30pm PT.

In today's show hosted by Dylan Bowman and Tim Tollefson, we'll provide a recap of the Golden Trail World Series 23k and recap the weekend overall. Dylan is fresh off hosting commentary for the race this morning and will share more about that experience too.

What was your favorite performance from the 23k? And the weekend? Let us know in the comments!

Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Mafate X. The Mafate X is all about innovation and pushing past limits. HOKA evolved their max-cushion trail experience to provide the confidence, control, and adaptability ultra runners require for their biggest trail efforts. Embracing the paradox of max cushion and stability on trail to develop a new experience for the longest adventures.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

Freetrail Links:

Website | https://freetrail.com/

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

Patreon | / dylanbowman

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

YouTube | / @freetrail

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

Dylan Links:

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

LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Strava | / strava

Broken Arrow 46k Men's Podium - Eli Hemming, David Sinclair, Ryan Becker Jun 22, 2025

Show notes

Dylan sits down for a post-race interview with the men's podium from today's Broken Arrow 46k: Champion Eli Hemming (Terrex), 2nd place David Sinclair and 3rd place Ryan Becker after their incredible battle today.

David and Ryan will be headed to Spain in September to represent Team USA in the Short Trail event. Eli has his sites set on OCC by UTMB in August and is evaluating if he can do both. Congratulations, Eli, David and Ryan!

Don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes.

Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

Freetrail Links:

Website | https://freetrail.com/

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

Patreon | / dylanbowman

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

YouTube | / @freetrail

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 | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Strava | / strava

Broken Arrow 46k Recap & 23k Preview Jun 21, 2025

Show notes

Thanks for tuning into Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace! We're live every day covering Broken Arrow starting Thursday June 19th through Sunday June 22nd starting at 3:30pm PT.

In today's show hosted by Dylan Bowman, Tim Tollefson, and Dani Moreno (3rd place in today's race) recap the 46k and preview tomorrow's 23k.

For post-race interviews with the women's podium (Jen Lichter, Helen Mino Faukner, Dani Moreno) and the men's podium (Eli Hemming, David Sinclair, Ryan Becker) please check out those standalone interviews on the Freetrail YouTube.

What was your favorite performance from the 46k? Whose your pick for the 23k tomorrow? Let us know in the comments!

Don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes!

Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

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

Strava | / strava

Broken Arrow 46k Women's Podium - Jennifer Lichter, Helen Mino Faukner, Dani Moreno Jun 21, 2025

Show notes

Dylan sits down for a post-race interview with the women's podium from today's Broken Arrow 46k: Champion Jennifer Lichter (The North Face), 2nd place Helen Mino Faukner (HOKA) and 3rd place Dani Moreno (Terrex) after such a close race with wildly impressive performances across the board.

All three women qualified to represent Team USA in Spain in September in the Short Trail event and are deciding what they'll do. Congrats, Jen, Helen and Dani!

Don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes.

Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

Freetrail Links:

Website | https://freetrail.com/

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

Patreon | / dylanbowman

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

YouTube | / @freetrail

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 | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Strava | / strava

Ryan Montgomery | Western States 2025 Pre-Race Interview Jun 21, 2025

Show notes

In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Ryan Montgomery (Janji). Ryan is a force in the trail world - he's an incredible athlete with impressive performances at top races like the Javelina Jundred, Leadville, Tahoe 200 and more. Ryan is currently a student at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. As a gay, queer athlete, he is passionate about creating community for LGBTQ+ athletes and making the outdoors more inclusive & equitable. Ryan is also the Founder of Out Trails, a community of queer trail runners, that hosts retreats and group runs around the country. This will be Ryan's 3rd go at the Western States 100.

Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Western States. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of race week before we set our sites on the official broadcast where Dylan will be commentating, and provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram.

Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

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

Broken Arrow Ascent Recap, Podium Interviews, & 46k Preview Jun 20, 2025

Show notes

Thanks for tuning into Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace! We'll be live every day starting Thursday June 19th through Sunday June 22nd starting at 3:30pm PT.

In today's show hosted by Dylan Bowman and EmKay Sullivan, we host interviews with women's 2nd place finisher Joyce Njeru (Nnormal), 3rd place Jade Belzberg (Altra) and men's 4th place finisher Tyler McCandless. Dylan and EmKay then recap the Ascent, talk about EmKay's race and preview Saturday's 46k. For interviews with the women's champion Anna Gibson, men's champion Christian Allen, and men's 2nd place finisher Joe Gray, please check out those standalone interviews on the Freetrail YouTube.

What was your favorite performance from the Ascent? Whose your pick for the 46k tomorrow? Let us know in the comments!

Don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes!

Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

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

Strava | / strava

Christian Allen | Broken Arrow Ascent Champion Interview Jun 20, 2025

Show notes

Dylan sits down with Christian Allen (Nike) for a post-race interview after his incredible win today at the Broken Arrow Ascent. Christian is a mountain athlete, 2:10 marathoner, and loving dad of 3 with number 4 on the way.

Christian will be headed to Spain in September to represent Team USA for the first time, racing the Uphill. In addition to worlds, he has a stacked racing calendar lined up for the fall, tune in to hear his plans.

Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

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

Anna Gibson | Broken Arrow Ascent Champion Interview Jun 20, 2025

Show notes

Dylan sits down with Anna Gibson (Brooks) for a post-race interview after her incredible win today at the Broken Arrow Ascent. Anna has quickly made a name for herself, winning major short distance trail races like the Gorge Waterfalls 30k and Sunapee Scramble. She'll be headed to Spain in September to represent Team USA in two distances: The Uphill and The Classic.

Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/

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