The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

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**The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman**

Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.

Latest Episodes:

30k Recap, Champion's Interviews, & 100k Preview Show Apr 12, 2025

Show notes

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

Gorge Waterfalls Elite Athlete Panels & 30k Preview | Trailgating Apr 11, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Gorge Waterfalls. In this episode we'll welcome some of our elite athletes in the 100k, Adam Peterman, Jeff Colt, Jon Rea, Klaire Rhodes, & Jade Belzberg.

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

Bill & Loren Armstrong | NEVERSECOND Co-Founders on Business Building, Nutrition Science, and What's Next Apr 07, 2025

Show notes

Bill and Loren Armstrong, the husband and wife team behind NEVERSECOND - the cutting edge nutrition brand that in only a couple years has become very popular among trail runners, establishing itself as a leader in the category. Of course, Freetrail has officially been in partnership with NEVERSECOND since the beginning of the year, and in that time we've loved getting to know Bill and Loren and have developed a huge admiration for how they conduct themselves and their business – a quality and professionalism that 100% shows up in their products, which are exquisite. I'm excited to share a bit more of their story here.

Topics discuss:

Their previous business Whipsmart which they owned and operated for 20 years
The founding story of N2 and building a business on their own terms
We talk about branding, timing, differentiation and other practical business considerations
The systems based approach to fueling and recovery
The NEVERSECOND product line and what sets it apart
Doing things that don't scale
Working with some of the best athletes in the sport including Katie Schide and a funny story about connecting with Jim Walmsley
The future of the brand
The flavorless C30 gel that hit the market this week!
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 Honnold | Fatherhood, Legacy, & Giving Back Apr 04, 2025

Show notes

Alex Honnold is among the most accomplished climbers in history. Bursting into the mainstream consciousness in 2008, Alex has personally changed what people have viewed to be possible in the vertical world. In 2017, Alex did the first ever free solo of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, a feat that many consider to be the greatest athletic accomplishment in history, and that was documented in the Oscar winning film, Free Solo. We're honored to host him on the podcast.

Learn more about The Honnold Foundation: https://www.honnoldfoundation.org/#mission

Topics:

Where Alex is the arc of his career
His feelings recollecting to the times before he was famous
The inspiration Alex took from climbing legend Peter Croft
The state of climbing as a sport and the impact of the Olympics
Training and the similarities between running and climbing
How becoming a parent has impacted goal setting
The physical and psychological toll of being a pro athlete for two decades
Staying motivated over time
Alex's relationship with competition
The aftermath of Free Solo and what Alex called his "deployment to Hollywood"
His home in Las Vegas and why it's a great place to live
The Honnold Foundation
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

Rest Day | Salomon Athlete Presentation & Performance Program, Team Camps, & Race Results Mar 31, 2025

Show notes

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

Salomon Athlete Team Presentation
Team Camps (Salomon, TERREX, Asics, CRAFT, & Brooks)
Chianti by UTMB
Barkley Marathons
Tenerife by UTMB
Alex Proctor breaking Dylan's 14 year old CR

Newsletter signup Adidas TERREX: New Faces Video

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

The Big Alta Trailgating 28k Recap Show Mar 23, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Big Alta. Our co-hosts today are Dylan Bowman, David Lam, & Paddy O'Leary. 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

GOLDWIN - 15％off coupon: BIGALTA0323 at the SF store (where bib pickup is)

The Big Alta Trailgating 50k Recap & 28k Preview Mar 22, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Big Alta. Our co-hosts today are Dylan Bowman, David Lam, & Paddy O'Leary. 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

GOLDWIN - 15％off coupon: BIGALTA0323 at the SF store (where bib pickup is)

The Big Alta Trailgating 50k Preview Mar 21, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Big Alta. This is our race preview show, setting up the weekend of racing. This show especially focuses on the 50k. Our co-hosts today are Dylan Bowman, David Lam, & Paddy O'Leary.

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://www.never2.com

GOLDWIN - 15％off coupon: BIGALTA0323 at the SF store (where bib pickup is)

Johen DeLeon | The People's Champ Signs with SATISFY Mar 19, 2025

Show notes

Johen DeLeon is an up and coming pro trail runner from Crested Butte, CO. We discovered Johen at the Cirque Series A-Basin last September where he finished 2nd behind Patrick Kipngeno in a very competitive field. We did an interview with Johen after the race where the Freetrail team and the extended Freetrail audience fell in love with Johen, his personality, and his story. During that interview an idea was born to crowdfund Johen's participation at back to back Golden Trail World Series events on the following two weekends. It was the start of a great friendship.

Today, Johen joins for a real long form chat about his background, goals for the future, and a really exciting new partnership with SATISFY. This weekend, Johen will race at The Big Alta 28k, making his competitive debut with his new sponsors. Follow Johen on IG Follow Johen 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

Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Rest Day | Chuckanut Recap, Barkley Marathons Underway, Rod Farvard is BACK, Anton's New Deal, Chianti Questions, & The Big Alta Mar 18, 2025

Show notes

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

Chuckanut recap
Barkley Marathons is underway
Rod Farvard breaks Jim Walmsley's CR at Santa Barbara Nine Trails
Anton re-signs with La Sportiva
Golden Tickets at Chianti this weekend
The Big Alta schedule
A lot more!

Follow Keith Dunn on X 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