The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

2025 TDS Champion | Antione Charvolin Post-Race Interview Trailgating

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Aug 27, 2025
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Antoine Charvolin
Antoine Charvolin, the 2025 TDS Champion from Annecy, France, shares his exhilarating journey from an engineering background and cross-country skiing to becoming a professional trail runner. He dives into the emotional highs and lows of his recent victory, the importance of community support, and the challenges of transitioning to ultra-distance racing. Charvolin also highlights the significance of cross-training for performance, race preparation, and the bonds formed within the trail running community that make the journey unforgettable.
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From Engineer To Pro Trail Runner

  • Antoine Charvolin left engineering studies and moved into the outdoor industry to work at On in Zurich, helped develop the shoes he races in.
  • He quit his job this year to focus fully on performance and enjoyment of racing and training.
INSIGHT

Annecy's Training Ecosystem Helps And Pressures

  • Living in Annecy gives Antoine constant access to top training partners and industry connections that boost performance.
  • He also warns that the intense micro-community makes taking breaks or stepping back mentally harder.
ANECDOTE

Slowly Progressing Through Distances

  • Antoine described his gradual progression from short races to marathons, then to 100K and finally 100-mile distances.
  • He emphasized he didn't rush distance increases and switched when he felt he'd reached his potential at each level.
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