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Mario Fraioli | Annual Life, Running, & Career Check-In Feb 02, 2024

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Mario Fraioli is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of The Morning Shakeout podcast, he is also a coach to many athletes across all formats of running. He's one of the most respected people in the sport and more importantly he's a high character, high integrity person, and a good friend.

As we've done each of the last three years, this episode is an annual check in where Mario and I compare notes on life, running, and career -- where we are, what we're inspired about, and what we're struggling with. Zach Miller's Article on iRF

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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:

Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Andrew Bumbalough | Bowerman to Black Canyon Jan 29, 2024

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Andrew Bumbalough is a former professional track and road racer for the Bowerman Track Club who now works as a product line manager at Nike. Boasting a 2:10 marathon PR, Bumbi will be making his ultra debut, chasing a Golden Ticket, at Aravaipa's Black Canyon 100k where I will serve as his crew chief. He is a close friend returning for his second appearance on the pod. Topics discussed:

Andrew's arrival in the national spotlight in High School
The incubator
Retirement and career transition
Working at Nike after being sponsored by the brand
Mix of emotions about his pro career
Trail inspiration at Canyons 100k
His training and psychology ahead of Black Canyon
Being self-coached for the first time
People he admires
A lot more

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Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:

Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Anna Frost | Trail Running Legend Jan 24, 2024

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Anna Frost is a trail running icon. The native New Zealander has had one of the most decorated careers of any athlete in the last two decades. She has since moved on from elite level racing but is still involved in the sport through coaching, guiding, and with her foundation Sisu Girls.

Topics covered:

Anna's current relationship with running
Kiwi roots and trail running origin story
The early days of the Salomon international Team
Hardock and her community in Silverton
Career management
Aging as an elite athlete
Current projects
State of the sport
A lot more!

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Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:

Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Dylan Bowman | Ask Me Anything Jan 18, 2024

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For the first time in a few years, we're doing an AMA episode! After sourcing questions on Instagram, Harmony steps in to act as the host to pose fun questions from the community. Topics we cover.

Previous career path
Podcast prep strategies
2024 Freetrail priorities
Having faith when taking a leap
Mt. Rushmore of trail running
Early peers and mentors
Inspiring sporting performances from 2023
Challenges that have led to personal growth
Favorite books and music
Harmony's support and our family dynamic
Frustrating and rewarding parts of Freetrail
Goals for 2024
People I admire

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Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

#1 TROY | Courtney Dauwalter & Jim Walmsley Jan 10, 2024

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For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ. The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world.

Today we speak with the winners of the 2023 Trail Runner Of The Year, Americans Courtney Dauwalter and Jim Walmsley.

Courtney's highlights:

1st place at Western States 100
1st place at Hardrock 100
1st place at UTMB

Jim's Highlights:

1st place at Istria by UTMB
1st place at UTMB
1st place at Nice by UTMB

Thanks for following along to the 2nd annual Trail Runner Of The Year!

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#2 TROY | Remi Bonnet & Katie Schide Jan 09, 2024

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In #2, we're joined by Remi Bonnet from Switzerland and Katie Schide, an American who lives in France.

Remi's highlights:

1st place at Mont Blanc Marathon
1st place at Pikes Peak Ascent
1st place at Mammoth Trail Fest

Katie's Highlights:

2nd place at Western States 100
2nd place at OCC
1st place at Diagonale des Fous

Check back in tomorrow for the winners!

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#3 TROY | Sophia Laukli & Zach Miller Jan 08, 2024

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In #3, we're joined by Americans, Sophia Laukli and Zach Miller.

Sophia's highlights:

1st place at Mont Blanc Marathon
1st place at Sierre Zinal
1st place at Pikes Peak Ascent

Zach's Highlights

1st place at Tarawera by UTMB 100 Miler
6th place at Long Trail World Championship
2nd place at UTMB

Check back in tomorrow for #2!

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#4 TROY | Tom Evans & Toni McCann Jan 07, 2024

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In #4, we're joined by Tom Evans from Great Britain and Toni McCann from South Africa.

Tom's highlights:

2nd place at Black Canyon 100k
1st place at Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB 50k
1st place at Western States 100

Toni's Highlights:

1st place at Transvulcania 48k
1st place at OCC
1st place at Ultra Trail Cape Town 55k

Check back in tomorrow for #3!

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#5 TROY | Grayson Murphy & Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz Jan 06, 2024

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In #5, we're joined by Grayson Murphy from the USA and Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz from France.

Grayson's highlights:

Double USA Mountain Running Champion (Vertical & Up/Down)
3rd place Vertical World Championship
1st place Up/Down World Championship

Aurelien's Highlights

2nd place at the Maxi Race 80k
1st place at Hardrock 100
1st place at Diagonale des Fous

Check back in tomorrow for #4!

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#6 TROY | Judith Wyder & Jonathan Albon Jan 05, 2024

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In #6, we're joined by Judith Wyder from Switzerland and Jonathan Albon from Great Britain.

Judith's highlights:

2nd place at Short Trail World Championship
1st place at Mammoth Trail Fest
2nd place at Golden Trail World Series Final

Jonathan's Highlights:

3rd place at Zegama
1st place at CCC
1st place at Grand Trail Des Templiers

Check back in tomorrow for #5!

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