The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

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Joe Gray | Broken Arrow Ascent Post-Race Interview Jun 20, 2025

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Dylan sits down with Joe Gray (HOKA) for a post-race interview after his incredible performance at the Broken Arrow Ascent. Joe placed second, proving he is still on top of his game and one of the best in the world. Joe punched his ticket to worlds for team USA for the 17th year in a row, so unbelievably impressive.

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.

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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:

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

LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Strava | / strava

Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace Jun 19, 2025

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

Today's show covers The Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace, hosted by Dylan Bowman and EmKay Sullivan. The storylines we cover are below, tune into the show for our full breakdown of each storyline:

#10 Growth of Broken Arrow both in size and significance

#9 Depth this year across races

#8 Grayson Murphy goes long - double world champ running her first ultra

#7 Golden Trail World Series at BA for the first time

#6 Double Team USA qualifier

#5 Racers already on Worlds team

Taylor stack - VK, 23k (Classic)
Anna Gibson - VK, 23k (Classic)
Mason Coppi - 23k (Classic)
Cam Smith - VK, 23k (Classic)
Allie Mac - VK, 23k (Classic)
David Norris - 46k (Classic)
Tracen Knopp - 46k (Long)
Klaire Rhodes - 46k (Long)
Jade Belzberg - Canada VK, 26k (Vertical, Short)

#4 Prize Money - $60k in total

#3 Fantastic Four -

Elhoussine, Patrick, Philemon, Remi all racing

#2 Returning Champions

#1 Kilian vs Patrick vs Philemon in the Vertical + Joyce, Anna, Allie for women (whole 2024 podium)

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!

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

Tara Dower | Western States 2025 Pre-Race Interview Jun 19, 2025

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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, Tara Dower (Altra). In 2024, Tara famously set the FKT on the AT, solidifying her as one of the best through hikers in the world. Recently, she's thrown down very fast times at some of the most competitive trail races, including a 2nd place at the 2024 Black Canyon 100k and a very impressive win at the Lake Sonoma 50. Her enthusiasm is contagious and we're excited to see her in the mix 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.

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.

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

Dan Jones | Western States 2025 Pre-Race Interview Jun 19, 2025

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In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Dan Jones (Terrex). Dan lives and trains most of the year in New Zealand and has thrown down incredible performances at major races around the globe including multiple wins at the Tarawera 100k. Dan was 5th at the Western States 100 in 2023, and 4th in 2024. No doubt, he comes back hungrier than ever this year. What do you think, is 2025 Dan's year?

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

Rich Roll | Playing The Long Game Jun 18, 2025

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Rich Roll is an ultra endurance athlete, author, and host of the Rich Roll Podcast. He's one of the most influential voices in modern fitness, health, and wellness. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

Topics:

Rich's recent back surgery
Realigning personal intentions during a period of forced rest
The value of stepping back and taking sabbaticals
The ingredients of successful self-transformation
Rich's orientation towards being of service
Wrestling with athletic identity
The art of communication
Voice Change Media
A lot more!

Sponsors:

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Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
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Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Rest Day | Trail Running Tastemakers, Shea Aquilano to Nike, More Western States Attrition, & The Dipsea Race Jun 11, 2025

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Corrine Malcolm & Matt Trappe.

The docket:

Shea Aquilano signs with Nike
More attrition from the men's race at Western States
Trail Running Tastemakers
The 114th Dipsea Race
Cirque Series goes Beast Coast
Ethan Newberry Wins an Emmy!

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Sponsors:

Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
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Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Stephanie Case | Fertility, Motherhood, & Winning Snowdonia by UTMB Jun 04, 2025

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Stephanie Case is a Canadian pro ultra runner and human rights lawyer based in Chamonix, FR. Over the last few years, Stephanie has been very open about her fertility journey, including miscarriages and failed IVF treatments, and all the emotional turmoil of her path to motherhood. At the end of 2024, Stephanie gave birth to her daughter Pepper, and in May 2025, Stephanie returned to the racecourse for the first time in nearly 3 years, winning the Snowdonia by UTMB 100k. The performance has gained immense mainstream news coverage. This is her third appearance on the podcast:

Stephanie's fertility struggles
The financial and lifestyle sacrifices on the path to motherhood
Return to racing at Snowdonia, only 6 months post-partum
Starting with a 30min disadvantage
Lessons on optimism
Preparing for Hardrock in July
A lot more!

Sponsors:

Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Alex King | The Story of Terignōta Jun 02, 2025

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Today's episode is a crosscast with our other show, Second Nature. If you enjoy this type of content, search and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player or on YouTube.

Alex King launched his brand Terignōta less than a year ago, showing the industry that it is possible to deliver high quality running apparel without breaking the bank. In this extremely transparent conversation, Alex shares all of the details of the business. As a first-time founder, Alex shares all of the lessons he's learned, as well as his plans for the future of Terignōta.

Show Notes:

Terignōta: https://terignota.com/

Trailmix Article: https://wearetrailmix.substack.com/p/what-if-running-apparel-was-cheaper

Warby Parker HIBT Episode: https://www.npr.org/2018/03/26/586048422/warby-parker-dave-gilboa-neil-blumenthal

Terignōta x Abigail West: https://terignota.com/products/abigail-west-x-crest-cap

Shopify Loan Program: https://www.shopify.com/capital

Outside Buyer's Guide: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/clothing-apparel/best-running-shirts-for-men/

Brand, Product, Content:

Gates $100k Prize: https://go.gates.com/GBD-100k-BELTED-PURSE.html

Andy Irons Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWIPRvtAHk

HY.Q: https://www.drinkhyq.com/

Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media

Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature

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Rest Day | Western States Attrition, Kilian's Training, TrailCon, Zegama, & Sunnape Scramble May 30, 2025

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:

Western States Training Camp
Jim Walmsley, Hayden Hawks, & Jon Rea withdraw from Western States
Is Kilian the WS favorite?
Unbreakable 2 cancellation
What to expect at at TrailCon
Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of Broken Arrow and WS
Zegama recap
Sunnape Scramble preview

Sponsors:

Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Joaquin Lopez | UTMB Podium Finisher & Mt. Fuji 100 Course Record Holder May 28, 2025

Show notes

Joaquin Lopez is a professional trail runner from Ecuador, living in Barcelona. After many years of strong performances, Joaquin had a huge international breakthrough, finishing 3rd at the 2024 UTMB. Building off that momentum, Joaquin started his 2025 season with a huge win and course record at the Mt. Fuji 100 in Japan, winning by a large margin. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

Topics discussed:

Ecuadorian sporting culture
The state of Latin American trail running
Having a clear purpose and its benefit to performance
Joaquin's background in adventure racing
The 2024 UTMB and what led to that breakthrough
Joaquin's method for goal setting and race selection
The dominant Mt. Fuji 100 performance
Joaquin's sponsor Kailas
His work with the Pro Trail Runners Association
A lot more!

*Note: In the podcast, Joaquin says his first ultra was in 2019 - he meant to say 2012, when he was 19 years old.

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Follow Joaquin on Strava REGISTER FOR TRAILCON

Sponsors:

Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

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