Will Modern Intensity Shorten Careers?

Welcome to another episode of Rest Day Live, Freetrail's weekly livestream show breaking down the biggest stories in trail running.

This week, Dylan is joined by Tim Tollefson to dive into the latest headlines, athlete moves, race previews, and community highlights.

Anna Gibson & Cam Smith Post-Olympics Interview Reflections and takeaways following their Olympic experience, including what surprised them most and what's next.

Transgrancanaria Preview A look ahead to one of the early-season international showdowns — key storylines, top contenders, and what makes this course so unique.

Jeff Browning & Krissy Moehl Join Keen A veteran pairing with a heritage outdoor brand — what it signals about athlete partnerships and brand direction.

Will Athletes Have Shorter Careers in the Future? A broader conversation on training load, competition density, sponsorship pressure, and whether today's rising intensity could impact longevity.

Puerto Vallarta by UTMB Rescheduled What we know about the changes and how it affects athletes' spring calendars.

Fiona Pascall Joins Adidas, Jiasheng Shen Leaves The North Face Notable sponsorship shakeups and what they might mean heading into 2026.

Strava File of the Week Breaking down a notable activity from the community.

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro Exclusive) After-show conversation with DBo and Tim sharing training updates and behind-the-scenes insights. Available exclusively for Freetrail Pro members.

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