The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

OCC Results + Recap Show with Francesco Puppi & Dani Moreno

Aug 30, 2024

Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno, both accomplished trail runners, share their insights on the recent OCC race and personal race experiences. They discuss the emotional and physical challenges athletes face, including unexpected wrong turns and hydration issues. The duo analyzes competitive dynamics, highlighting remarkable performances, particularly among women. They celebrate emerging talents and the camaraderie among racers while reflecting on the unpredictability of race outcomes. A thrilling dive into the resilience and strategies of elite trail running!

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Dani Moreno

Francesco Puppi

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Quick takeaways

Francesco Puppi's second-place finish underscores the importance of mental resilience and adaptability in navigating the unpredictable challenges of trail running.

Dani Moreno's sixth-place result reflects the evolving competitive dynamics among female trail runners, highlighting both personal ambition and supportive camaraderie in the sport.

Deep dives

The Significance of UltraTrail du Mont Blanc

The UltraTrail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) stands as one of the premier sporting events globally, marking its 21st year in 2024. It has been a pivotal part of the running community, drawing athletes and fans from around the world to Chamonix, France. The event not only celebrates endurance and athleticism but also fosters a sense of community among trail runners. As part of the ongoing coverage, the role of sponsors like Hoka is highlighted, demonstrating their commitment to the sport and the athletes who partake in such challenging races.

Intro

2min

Reflections on Race Performance and Upcoming Events

3min

Resilience in Race Challenges

4min

Race Reflections: Emotions and Strategies

6min

Racing Insights and Competitive Dynamics

18min

Race Reflections and Insights

11min

This is Freetrail’s Official OCC Results + Recap show hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno.

Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here:

Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48

OCC & CCC Race Previews:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc

We’ll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you’re following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing.

Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world!

Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes.

Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail.

HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights.

The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe.

Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix,

France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand’s most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week.

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