The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

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Matt Daniels | Gorge Waterfalls 50k Champion Apr 12, 2023

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Matt Daniels is a pro trail runner for Nike from Boulder, CO. He just won the Gorge 50k in spectacular fashion and will soon be racing the Canyons 100k for a chance to race into Western States. In this conversation, we discuss what makes Matt unique, the highs and lows of his running journey, Matt's military service, dealing with the anxiety of competition, the value of training partners, his race at Gorge, and look ahead towards Canyons. It was great to have Matt on the show!

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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

Adam Merry | Chuckanut 50k Champion Mar 30, 2023

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Adam Merry is a pro trail runner for Saucony living in Boulder, CO. He recently won the Chuckanut 50k in Bellingham, WA -- a historic and competitive early season event on the North American circuit. Adam is also a brand new dad, welcoming a baby boy in February of 2023. In this conversation we talk about his new chapter as a dad, the value of training partners, Adam's high volume training block, Chuckanut race execution, what led to the breakthrough, and 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

Matt Walsh | Strength & Movement Training for Trail Runners Mar 27, 2023

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Matt Walsh is a Physical Therapist based in Portland, OR. He is also a member of the Freetrail Experts, providing strength and movement training services to runners of all levels. This is his second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss what makes Matt's approach unique, why he enjoys working with trail runners, his thoughts on lifting heavy, flexibility, form, efficiency, practical examples in working with Keely Henninger and Tyler Green, and a lot more.

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Matt's first appearance on the show

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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

John Kelly | Two-Time Barkley Marathons Finisher Mar 21, 2023

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John Kelly is a two-time finisher of the infamous Barkley Marathons. One of only seventeen people to finish and one of only three people to finish more than once. In this conversation we discuss the 2023 race, the mentality that led to success, and what makes the event such a puzzle.

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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

Jeff Browning | Ultra Running Legend Mar 16, 2023

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Jeff Browning is an ultra running legend, living in Flagstaff, AZ. In this conversation, we discuss his Jeff's rural midwestern roots, his relationship with Karl Meltzer, the evolution of the sport, graphic design and personal brand, longevity and DNFs, 200 mile racing, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the show.

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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

Mike Ambrose & Corrine Malcolm | Trail Running Brand Landscape Mar 14, 2023

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Last week, Business of Fashion published an article calling trail running "activewear's next big category" citing the emergence of startup brands and the market growth that's attracted incumbents from the road and track space. It's an exciting time in the sport, so we figured we do a show analyzing the brand and product landscape. Corrine and Dylan are joined by Mike Ambrose, former Product Line Manager at Salomon and current USA country manager at NNormal. First we chat about some of the sponsor shakeups that have occurred and summarize the athletes who've aligned with new partners. Then we go big picture and talk about the fascinating state of the market, providing our perspective on where we are headed.

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Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
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Check out Best Day Brewing for great non-alcoholic beers

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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

Allie Ostrander | Battling Perfectionism, ED Recovery, Finding Your Passion, & Excitement for Trail Running Mar 07, 2023

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Allie Ostrander is a pro runner from Seattle, WA. She has been a world-class athlete since high school, eventually going pro as a track and road runner after an illustrious career at Boise State University. Allie recently went through a hard moment in her career, struggling with an eating disorder, injury cycles, and loss of her main sponsor, Brooks.

Allie recently signed with NNormal and will be transitioning to focus mostly on trail running. We talk about that new partnership, what Allie learned from eating disorder treatment, and her goals are for the future.

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Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
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Check out Best Day Brewing for great non-alcoholic beers

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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

EmKay Sullivan + Dani Moreno | Announcing The Sub Hub Podcast Mar 06, 2023

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We're proud to launch a new show in the Freetrail Podcast Network -- The Sub Hub, hosted by Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan. As the name suggests, the show will focus on sub-ultra distance trail racing both domestically and internationally. Dani and EmKay both race professionally on the sub-ultra circuit for Adidas TERREX and Craft Sportswear respectively.

Episode #1 of the Sub Hub is up now and episode #2 will be published on 3/10.

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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

Heather Jackson | Black Canyon 100k, Gravel Racing, & Western States Feb 27, 2023

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Heather Jackson is a pro trail runner and gravel cyclist. She's a former pro triathlete with several top-5 finishes at the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 world championships. She recently finished 2nd place at the Black Canyon 100k, running under the previous course record, in only her 2nd career ultramarathon.

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Sponsors:

Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition
Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing

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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

Tom Evans | Black Canyon 100k, Sports Psychology, Self Discipline, & Western States Feb 24, 2023

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Tom Evans is a champion ultrarunner from the UK. Last weekend he finished 2nd place, well under the course record, at the Black Canyon100k. We talk about his race, his method of training, cultivating self-discipline, race management, race evaluation, learnings for Western States and a lot more.

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