The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

This is Freetrail's 2024 Black Canyon 100k preview show. Six Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in one of the most competitive races to ever take place on American soil. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and 2019 Black Canyon champion, Matt Daniels.   Topics: Course preview and conditions Weather  Elite men's preview  Elite women's preview    Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/   Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events/...   Subscribe to Mountain Outpost: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkBVF0sQGsJ...    Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Jon Rea is a professional trail runner for HOKA, living in Boulder, CO. In 2023 he finished 4th at CCC and broke the CR at Javelina Jundred. Next weekend, Jon lines up as one of the favorites at the Black Canyon 100k. This podcast is a companion conversation for a training video Freetrail released, documenting one of the final key workouts in Jon's build to Black Canyon. In the podcast we discuss the following topics: Jon's background and family "From runner to racer" philosophy Team sports as the foundation for his running career This important moment in Jon's career His training for Black Canyon Flux workouts His unorthodox taper strategy The value of hardwork His PhD work and career at RMI Not needing a Golden Ticket "Big Cat Mode"  Who Jon admires Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava   ________________________   Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:   Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal   Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game   Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion   Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Mario Fraioli is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of The Morning Shakeout podcast, he is also a coach to many athletes across all formats of running. He’s one of the most respected people in the sport and more importantly he’s a high character, high integrity person, and a good friend.   As we've done each of the last three years, this episode is an annual check in where Mario and I compare notes on life, running, and career -- where we are, what we're inspired about, and what we're struggling with.   Zach Miller's Article on iRF   Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from OspreyUse code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland FootwearUse code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava   ________________________   Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:   Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal   Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game   Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion   Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Andrew Bumbalough is a former professional track and road racer for the Bowerman Track Club who now works as a product line manager at Nike. Boasting a 2:10 marathon PR, Bumbi will be making his ultra debut, chasing a Golden Ticket, at Aravaipa's Black Canyon 100k where I will serve as his crew chief. He is a close friend returning for his second appearance on the pod. Topics discussed: Andrew's arrival in the national spotlight in High School The incubator Retirement and career transition Working at Nike after being sponsored by the brand Mix of emotions about his pro career Trail inspiration at Canyons 100k His training and psychology ahead of Black Canyon Being self-coached for the first time People he admires A lot more SIGNUP FOR THE FREETRAIL NEWSLETTER   Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava   ________________________   Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:   Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal   Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game   Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion   Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Anna Frost is a trail running icon. The native New Zealander has had one of the most decorated careers of any athlete in the last two decades. She has since moved on from elite level racing but is still involved in the sport through coaching, guiding, and with her foundation Sisu Girls.    Topics covered: Anna's current relationship with running Kiwi roots and trail running origin story The early days of the Salomon international Team Hardock and her community in Silverton Career management Aging as an elite athlete Current projects State of the sport A lot more! CHECK OUT "HOME" -- SHORT FILM ABOUT FROSTY   Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava   ________________________   Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:   Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal   Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game   Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion   Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

For the first time in a few years, we're doing an AMA episode! After sourcing questions on Instagram, Harmony steps in to act as the host to pose fun questions from the community. Topics we cover. Previous career path Podcast prep strategies 2024 Freetrail priorities Having faith when taking a leap Mt. Rushmore of trail running Early peers and mentors Inspiring sporting performances from 2023 Challenges that have led to personal growth Favorite books and music Harmony's support and our family dynamic Frustrating and rewarding parts of Freetrail Goals for 2024 People I admire Things Mentioned: Ben Dhiman's Substack Rick Rubin's pod with Rory sutherland Rick Rubin's book Rory Sutherland's book Barbarian Days Roger Federer's Retirement Speech GIFT A FREETRAIL PRO MEMBERSHIP   Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava   ________________________   Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:   Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal   Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game   Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion   Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ. The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world.    Today we speak with the winners of the 2023 Trail Runner Of The Year, Americans Courtney Dauwalter and Jim Walmsley.   Courtney's highlights: 1st place at Western States 100 1st place at Hardrock 100 1st place at UTMB   Jim's Highlights: 1st place at Istria by UTMB 1st place at UTMB 1st place at Nice by UTMB   Thanks for following along to the 2nd annual Trail Runner Of The Year!   GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30

For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ. The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world.    In #2, we're joined by Remi Bonnet from Switzerland and Katie Schide, an American who lives in France.   Remi's highlights: 1st place at Mont Blanc Marathon 1st place at Pikes Peak Ascent 1st place at Mammoth Trail Fest Katie's Highlights: 2nd place at Western States 100 2nd place at OCC 1st place at Diagonale des Fous Check back in tomorrow for the winners!    GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30

For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ. The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world.    In #3, we're joined by Americans, Sophia Laukli and Zach Miller.   Sophia's highlights: 1st place at Mont Blanc Marathon 1st place at Sierre Zinal 1st place at Pikes Peak Ascent   Zach's Highlights 1st place at Tarawera by UTMB 100 Miler 6th place at Long Trail World Championship 2nd place at UTMB   Check back in tomorrow for #2!    GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30

For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ. The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world.    In #4, we're joined by Tom Evans from Great Britain and Toni McCann from South Africa.   Tom's highlights: 2nd place at Black Canyon 100k 1st place at Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB 50k 1st place at Western States 100 Toni's Highlights: 1st place at Transvulcania 48k 1st place at OCC 1st place at Ultra Trail Cape Town 55k Check back in tomorrow for #3!    GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30