The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Rest Day | Western States & Hardrock Lotteries, The Running Event, CIM Results, & Rachel Entrekin x Norda
Dec 8, 2025
Corrine Malcolm, an experienced trail and ultrarunning journalist, joins to discuss exciting developments in the trail running scene. They dive into the Western States and Hardrock lotteries, analyzing interesting contenders and potential rivalries. CIM results spark conversation about athletic performance while trends from The Running Event showcase brand innovation. Corrine also shares insights on Rachel Entrekin's signing with Norda, presenting a fresh face in the sport. Tune in for a lively round-up of the latest in ultrarunning!
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Episode Preview And Voting Reminder
- Dylan Bowman opened the episode by previewing Western States, Hard Rock, CIM results, TRE takeaways, and Rachel Entrekin signing with Norda.
- He also reminded listeners to vote for Trailrunner and Performance of the Year at fantasy.freetrail.
UTCT DNF And Recovery
- Corrine Malcolm shared her UTCT 100-mile experience where she was pulled at mile 73 due to wheezing and rested.
- She described taking a nap and enjoying wine tasting with Esther Kendall after the medical DNF.
Strong Return Rate At Western States
- 17 of the top 20 Western States finishers from 2025 returned for 2026, matching recent averages.
- That continuity preserves strong storylines while still leaving room for fresh matchups.