The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman TROY Recap, Honorable Mentions, & Athlete Free Agency Update
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Jan 12, 2025 Corrine Malcolm, a trail running expert and analyst, joins to dissect the latest in trail running accolades and athlete movements. They analyze the Trail Runner of the Year results, highlighting representation and potential biases. Discussions include Courtney Dauwalter's contract extension, major athletes switching teams, and the dynamics of athlete independence. The challenges of athlete rankings and sponsorship tensions in the wake of doping allegations are also explored, offering a thrilling glimpse into the evolving world of trail running.
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TROY and TPOY Analysis
- Trail Runner of the Year (TROY) and Trail Performance of the Year (TPOY) results were analyzed.
- Discussion included American bias, feedback, and honorable mentions.
Podcast Introduction and Guests
- Corinne Malcolm joined Dylan Bowman, slightly unwell, for the podcast.
- They discussed their holiday breaks and plans for 2025.
TROY Voting Process Improvements
- The Trail Runner of the Year voting process is improving annually.
- This year saw increased voter participation and a more diverse top 10.