The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Mario Fraioli is a dear friend and inspiration in many ways. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of the podcast bearing the same name. He is one of the most respected voices in running in addition to being a passionate coach and talented athlete. In this conversation we talk about his recent race at the New Balance Grand Prix mile, we explore the state of his media platform and how it's evolving, we talk about his new coaching venture, his moral framework, people he admires, and what he's learned about life through his participation in the sport. Check out Rideout Strong ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ 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

Gediminus Grinius is a pro trail runner from Lithuania. He served for many years in the Lithuanian military before finding ultra running and becoming one of the world's best. We talk about Gediminus' military career, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, his running career, dealing with injury, and his great 3rd place finish at UTMB Thailand in December 2022. Get Coached by Freetrail ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ 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

Luke Nelson and Nate Bender are trail runners and environmental advocates based in Idaho and Montana respectively. They recently took part in the Snowman Race in Bhutan -- a trail ultra marathon organized to bring awareness to the effects of climate change in the Himalaya. In this conversation, we discuss the intersection of trail running and climate action, Luke and Nate's experience on the trail in Bhutan, and what trail runners can do to take action in support of the places we recreate. As we discuss at the end, Freetrail and Footprints, an organization that Nate helps to manage, are partnering on creating sustainability oriented content. We're very proud to work with them and look forward to making this information easily accessible to trail runners. Check out the Snowman Race Footprints Running Scout Mountain Ultras -- Luke's race in Idaho Get Coached by Freetrail ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ 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

Keely Henninger is a pro runner for Altra, co-host of the Trail Society Podcast, aspiring medical professional, and now the Head Coach of Freetrail Experts -- a coaching marketplace for trail runners of all skill and experience levels. In this conversation we announce Freetrail Experts, the vision, and coaches involved. We then transition to talk about Keely's 2022 Western States, her training for Black Canyon 100k, Trail Society, and a lot more. ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube 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

Jeff Colt is the 2023 champion of the Bandera 100k. This is a conversation about his preparation and execution of the race. Follow Jeff on IG -- https://www.instagram.com/easy_dog/?h... ________________________ Join Freetrail Pro - https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Pre-order the GS:TAM - https://runspeedland.com/ ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear - https://www.runspeedland.com/ Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition - https://gognarly.com/ Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing - https://bestdaybrewing.com/ _________________ Freetrail Links: Website: https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bow... Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

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Francesco Puppi is an Italian runner representing Nike. He is an #anysurfaceanydistance athlete who competes across various disciplines in the sport. On the trails, he focuses on sub-ultra distance events, finishing 2nd in the 40k World Championship in November. Outside of running, Francesco is a content creator, organizer, and leader in the sport, including being a founding member of the Pro Trail Runners Association. In this conversation, we talk about the state of affairs in sub-ultra racing, Francesco's 2022 season, and finish by talking about his work with the PTRA. Follow Francesco on IG Pro Trail Runners Association Read the History of Trail Running Listen to Fransco's Podcast ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube 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

Corinne Malcolm is a pro runner, Freetrail's Editor-in-Chief, & Trail Society co-host. In this episode, we discuss the biggest stories and performances from the 2022 trail racing season and look ahead to the future of the sport in 2023 and beyond. Follow Corrine in IG ________________________ ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube 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

Christian Meier is a Canadian trail runner living in Girona, Spain. He was a professional cyclist for many years before retiring to focus on various entrepreneurial ventures. He later became enamored with the sport of trail running and has emerged as a very solid pro, sponsored by Buff. We talk about his cycling career, his entrepreneurial life, and the intersection between sport and business. Follow Christian on IG La Fabrica Overland Running Provisions ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube 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

Bailey Kowalczyk is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. This season, Bailey finished fifth place overall and the 2nd American at the Golden Trail World Series Final in Madeira. Bailey has a powerful personal story and a ton of potential in the sport. Follow Bailey on IG Bailey's website Vote for Trail Runner of the Year Join Freetrail Pro ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube 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