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Hans Troyer | Young & Fit with a Golden Ticket May 21, 2025

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Hans Troyer is a pro trail runner for Altra living in Cartersville, GA. He burst onto the scene with a win and course record at the Bandera 100k in 2024. At only 25 years old, he's one of the most exciting young talents in the sport. Most recently, Hans finished 2nd at the Canyons 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the 2025 Western States 100. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

Topics:

The meaning behind Hans' various taglines
Cartersville, GA and how it's shaped him as an athlete
Big breakthrough at the 2024 Bandera 100k
When the competitive drive goes to far: Rhabdo at Black Canyon
Training under the tutelage of David Roche
Canyons 100k performance
Goals for Western States
A lot more!

Hans Troyer's YouTube channel

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Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Tommie Runz | Sobriety, Self-Transformation, & The Solo Speed Project May 14, 2025

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In this conversation, Tommie Runz shares his inspiring journey of personal transformation, focusing on his struggles with alcohol addiction and his path to sobriety through running. He discusses the critical moments that led to his decision to change, the importance of community support, and how running has become a pivotal force in his life.

Tommie reflects on the significance of saying 'yes' to opportunities and the power of choosing one's own path in the face of adversity.

We also discuss Tommie's life-changing journey through The Speed Project, a grueling 340-mile race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, which Tommie did solo this spring.

Topics:

Discovering alcohol and falling into addiction
Tommie's rock bottom moment
Getting sober and the ingredients of self-transformation
Discovering running and investing in health
Running all six World Marathon Majors in a calendar year
The magic of the speed project
Tommie's experience running 340 miles in five days
Finishing in Las Vegas
Tommie's fundraiser for release recovery
A lot more!

Listen to the Tommis Runz show

Donate to Tommie's Speed Project fundraiser

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

Rest Day | Canyons Debrief, Golden Ticket Conclusion, Great Wall Trail, Madeira, Mt. Fuji 100, Cocodona, & Athletes as Employees Apr 29, 2025

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

Canyons by UTMB debrief
Western States Golden Ticket recap
Great Wall Trail, Madeira, & Mt. Fuji 100 highlights
Cocodona 250 preview
The emerging trends of athletes becoming employees of their brand partners

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

Canyons 100k & 50k Post Race Show & Podium Interviews | Trailgating Apr 27, 2025

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Canyons by UTMB hosted by Dylan Bowman. Today we recap the 100k and 50k races. Thanks to everyone for tuning into this weekend's coverage! And a huge thanks to HOKA!

Canyons 50k Preview Show & Predictions with Tim Tollefson & Corrine Malcolm | Trailgating Apr 25, 2025

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Canyons by UTMB. Today's show previews the 50k -- one of the most exciting 50k races of the season. Today's cohosts are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and Tim Tollefson.

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Thanks to HOKA for supporting our coverage!

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Canyons 100k Preview with Tim Tollefson & Corrine Malcolm | Trailgating Apr 24, 2025

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Canyons by UTMB. Today's show previews the Golden Ticket battle for entry to the 2025 Western States 100. Today's cohosts are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and Tim Tollefson. We're also joined at the end by Maggie Tides from the Placer Land Trust -- an organization that protects wild places for recreation, agriculture, and simple existence.

Thanks to HOKA for supporting our coverage!

Rest Day | Katie Schide & Germain Grangier Return to On, Warner Brothers Discovery Partners with Golden Trail & Recent Race Results Apr 21, 2025

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

Katie Schide & Germain Grangier return to On
Warner Brothers Discovery broadcast partnership with Golden Trail World Series
EmKay Sullivan's Golden Ticket rolls down to Abby Hall
Golden Trail World Series kicks off in Asia
Gorge Waterfalls, Lake Sonoma, & Desert RATs recaps

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Sponsors:

Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
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Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Katie Schide & Germain Grangier | The Next Chapter with On Apr 14, 2025

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Katie Schide is the reigning Trail Runner of the Year, a Western States and UTMB champion, and Germain Grangier is a UTMB and Diagonale des Fous podium performer -- they are two of the best trail runners in the world.

This episode goes deeper into the major breaking news that they have officially re-signed a long term partnership with On, the Swiss performance juggernaut and one of the fastest growing brands in the world. We discuss their history with On, testing and developing confidence in the new product, On's increased investments in the outdoor and trail categories, the excitement of working with such a fast growing brand, navigating the process together as a team and all the considerations that went into this huge decision. Of course, at the end we talk about their upcoming trail season which will be highlighted by their participation at Hardrock

Congrats to Katie and Germain on this big new step. Hope you enjoy the show.

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

Gorge Waterfalls 50k Podiums Interviews & Weekend Wrap-up | Trailgating Apr 13, 2025

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Gorge Waterfalls hosted by Dylan Bowman.

Huge thanks to our race sponsors, links below:

SPEEDLAND - Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear - https://www.runspeedland.com

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

Gorge Waterfalls 100k Podium Interviews & 50k Preview | Trailgating Apr 13, 2025

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Gorge Waterfalls.

Thanks to the sponsors of the race, links below:

SPEEDLAND - Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear - https://www.runspeedland.com

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

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