How Zach Met Bill Dooper

Zach Miller is a legendary trail runner, splitting time between Oregon and Colorado. He is one of the most beloved and most decorated athletes of the last decade, not only because of his results but in how he approaches the sport.

This is a companion podcast for a new film that Freetrail released this week, documenting Zach's race at the 2025 Hardrock 100. The film is entitled A Lap For Bill - a moving tribute to his late friend Bill Dooper.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Current Life Updates 02:54 The Intersection of Construction and Athletics 06:10 The Art vs. Science Debate in Sports 08:56 Reminiscing About Early Racing Days 12:03 The Impact of Bill Dooper 15:06 Reflections on Hardrock and Future Goals 32:48 The Toughness of Zach Miller 34:34 The Essence of Competition 40:11 Reflections on the World Championships 50:32 Inspiration and Future Goals

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