The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Paddy O'Leary is an Irish pro trail runner living in San Francisco. Last Weekend, Paddy won The Dipsea in Marin County -- the 112th running of the world's oldest trail race. In this conversation we discuss what makes Paddy unique, his recent engagement, living as an immigrant in the USA, the Dipsea victory, and more. At the end, we bring in another hyper-talented Irish mountain runner, Zak Hanna, to reflect on his participation at the World Championship, Irish pride, and look ahead to their race at Broken Arrow. Paddy's Strava activity from The Dipsea Eleanor Sholz's IG account Freetrail Fantasy Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ 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

Jamil Coury is the Owner and CEO of Aravaipa Running - a media and events company in trail running. In this episode we talk about what makes Jamil unique, the origin story of Aravaipa, lessons in leadership, growing and scaling the business, expanding into Colorado, acquiring White Mountain Endurance, the trail event and media landscape, and a lot more. Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ 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

Mike Foote is a pro trail runner from Missoula, MT. He is also the race director of The Rut Mountain Runs -- one of the largest events in North America. Mike was recently featured in a short film called Shining Mountains about the intersection of trail running and climate action. We talk about Mike's running career, his events business, his long relationship with Adam Peterman, family life, the film, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the conversation! 100 Mile Happy Hour Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I 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

Craig Thornley is the Race Director for the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. In this conversation, we discuss the Memorial Day Training Camp, Craig's predecessor Greg Soderlund, leadership, the Mosquito Fire restoration project, the 2023 snowpack, the new Golden Ticket race docket, and a lot more. Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I 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

Matt Walsh works in media and advertising at an agency in the UK. He operates a great newsletter called Trailmix which analyzes the trail running media ecosystem. In this conversation we talk about the current media landscape in the sport, live streaming, demographics, UTMB and Golden Trail World Series distribution deals and a lot more. Subscribe to the Trailmix newsletter Follow Trailmix on Twitter Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I 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

Darcy Piceu is a ultrarunner and therapist from Boulder, CO. Over her 22 year career, Darcy has been one of the most successful and consistent athletes in the sport's history. In this conversation, we talk about transitioning to a new part of her athletic journey, her therapy career, motherhood, and a lot more. Therapy in Action Coaching with Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I 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

Cole Watson is a professional trail runner for HOKA, living in Sacramento, CA. He is the 2023 champion of the Canyons 100k where he earned a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100. In this conversation we talk about Cole's upbringing in rural Oregon, the significance of running culture in Oregon, his development as an athlete, his training, the Canyons race execution, look ahead to Western states and a lot more. WOUNDED WARRIOR FUNDRAISER Follow Cole on IG Follow Cole on Strava Watch the Cole Training Video Read Freetrail's Pre-Race Interview Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I 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

Brice Partouche is the Founder and CEO of Satisfy Running, a new apparel brand in the trail category that marries culture, media, and product. We discuss Brice and his personal background. We talk about the influences music and skateboarding have had on his creative instinct, we talk about differentiation and brand positioning in a market, using original media, like the Satisfy brand magazine, Possessed, as part of the brand's marketing, we of course talk about the product, the future of the brand, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the conversation. Follow Satisfy on IG Follow Brice on IG Possessed Interview with Anton Krupicka Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I 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

Adam Peterman is a pro trail runner from Missoula, MT. He is undefeated in his ultra running career. In this conversation, we talk about crewing his partner Erin Clark to victory at Lake Sonoma, his meteoric rise in the sport, emotional stability, Western States, The World Championships, his training methodology, his anticipated 2023 racing schedule, and more! Follow Adam on IG Follow Adam on Strava Dave and Kevin on Cam Haynes Podcast Subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube Channel Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ ________________________ 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

Matt Daniels is a pro trail runner for Nike from Boulder, CO. He just won the Gorge 50k in spectacular fashion and will soon be racing the Canyons 100k for a chance to race into Western States. In this conversation, we discuss what makes Matt unique, the highs and lows of his running journey, Matt's military service, dealing with the anxiety of competition, the value of training partners, his race at Gorge, and look ahead towards Canyons. It was great to have Matt on the show! Follow Matt on IG Follow Matt on Strava Follow Matt's blog Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ ________________________ 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