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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Dylan Bowman
UTMB
Trail Runner Of the Year
Trail Running
Western States
Golden Trail World Series
Ultra Trail Cape Town
Ketone IQ
Western States 100
Pikes Peak Ascent
Tyler Green
Ruth Croft
Global Trail Running Community
2023 Trail Runner Of the Year
Grand Raid Diagonale Des Fous
Ultrarunning
Mammoth Trail Fest
Grayson Murphy
Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz
Mont Blanc Marathon
Courtney Dauwalter

Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's weekly news show dissecting the latest happenings in Trail Running. this week our co-hosts are Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm.

The Docket:

- Free agency updates

- Kilian Jornet's state of the sport essay​ more

This is an emergency episode to share some breaking news, Jenn Lichter and Adam Merry sign pro contracts with All Conditions Gear (ACG), filling out their growing roster of top global talent. Both Jenn and Adam are making their 2026 debut and their... more

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Seth LaReau is a trail runner and finance professional working in the technology industry. On the side, he publishes an informative newsletter called Trail Waves, which has become a key part of my information diet. Trail Waves analyzes the business,... more

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Kilian Korth is a pro trail runner and coach most known for his recent dominance of the 200-mile distance. In 2025, Kilian won the Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and the Moab 240 in a four month span, shattering the cumulative record for the Triple Crown of... more

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Recent Guests

Beth McKenzie
An American pro trail runner living in Australia with a career previously as a professional triathlete.
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Episode: Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport
Will Murray
Professional ultrarunner and recent Brooks athlete
Brooks Running
Episode: Will Murray | Mastery in Simplicity + Going Pro
Sara Alonso
Professional trail runner from Spain, known for her achievements in short-distance races
Episode: Caleb Olson & Sara Alonso | #3 Trail Runner of the Year
Elhousine Elazzaoui
Two-time champion of the Golden Trail World Series.
Golden Trail World Series
Episode: Abby Hall & Elhousine Elazzaoui | #4 Trail Runner of the Year
Asker Jeukendrup
Pioneering sports scientist and co-founder of Neversecond
Neversecond
Episode: Asker Jeukendrup | Endurance Nutrition Masterclass
Nina Engelhardt
Double world champion from Germany in Uphill and Classic races.
Episode: Nina Engelhard | Uphill & Classic Mountain Running World Champion
Frédéric Tranchand
2025 Short Trail World Champion from France
Episode: Frédéric Tranchand | Short Trail World Champion Interview
Jenn Lichter
Professional trail runner and mountain running expert
Episode: World Champs Trailgating: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview with Jenn Lichter
Christian Allen
Fourth place in the uphill world championship
All Conditions Gear
Episode: Worlds Champs Trailgating: Uphill Recap & Short Trail Preview with Christian Allen

Host

Dylan Bowman
Host of the podcast and a professional ultrarunner, Dylan engages listeners with personal stories and interviews from diverse experts in the running and outdoor communities, emphasizing a mix of athletic accomplishment and personal growth.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • An essential podcast for the professional trail and ultra running scene. Host Dylan Bowman wears his North American bias on his sleeve, but travels the world in order to cover the sport from all angles. A variety of regular guests round out the production. DBo and friends bring an air of professionalism to a sport that is on the rise.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Shasta
    2 months ago
  • A must listen for any ultra runner and any runner.

    Fantastic, positive host. Dylan is a top notch former ultra runner with a huge network in the sport. He gets the who’s who of ultra running on his podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hans Overturf
    Switzerland2 months ago
  • The Best

    Been following this show for a few years. Got to meet D-Bo at the Boston Run Show. Down to earth guy. Love his podcast and his coverage with Corrine during races.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffPII
    United States3 months ago
  • Day 1 follower

    I’m very appreciative of what Freetrail do for the trail running industry and have been making my morning commutes bearable for 4 years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrodyOz
    Australia4 months ago
  • DyBo is leg

    One of my favs. Sometimes a lil too california for this midwesterner, but I always listen anyhoots. Keep up the excellent coverage of this ridiculous sport

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MOultraRunner
    United States4 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the community focus and quality of guests, highlighting the engaging nature of the conversations.
Many reviews celebrate Dylan's interviewing style, which makes the content accessible and relatable, regardless of the listener's running experience.
Overall, the show is seen as a positive force in the trail running community, encouraging dialogue around inclusivity and personal journeys.
The podcast is lauded for its informative content that inspires and motivates listeners engaged in running and the outdoor lifestyle.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#3
United States/Sports/Running
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#5
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#14
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
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#4
Australia/Sports/Running
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#14
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#23
Germany/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport
Q: Could you share a bit about the substance itself, Ostarine?
Ostarine is a SARM, which is a selective androgen receptor modulator, a steroid-like substance that people would take to build muscle but it is detectable during tests.
Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport
Q: What makes you, you?
I am someone that just likes to bite off more than I can chew and then slowly figure out how to eat it.
Will Murray | Mastery in Simplicity + Going Pro
Q: What makes you you, Will Murray? What are your unique strengths and weaknesses?
I'm steady, like I don't really get too high or too low, which helps me as an ultra runner.
Tom Evans & Nina Engelhard | #5 Trail Runner of the Year
Q: What moment made you realize you have to run Hard Rock 100?
Evans expresses that it was a different challenge and he feels lucky to have the opportunity, emphasizing that he values the unique experience it offers more than just the race outcome.
Tom Evans & Nina Engelhard | #5 Trail Runner of the Year
Q: What was your target for the marathon?
Evans was training at a pace of 2:11 to 2:13 and was possibly under that with the right conditions.

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2. Will Murray
3. Sara Alonso
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