The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Rest Day | Kilian's Next Project, Speedgoat + Pitz Alpine Recap, & Sierre-Zinal Preview
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Aug 7, 2025 EmKay Sullivan and Dani Moreno, co-hosts of the SubHub podcast that highlights sub-ultra distance trail running, join to discuss Kilian Jornet's ambitious "States of Elevation" project. They recap the recent Speedgoat 50k results and introduce Milimani Runners, Kenya's pioneering pro trail team. The conversation dives into emerging East African talents and the competitive landscape leading up to the prestigious Sierre-Zinal race, exploring the dynamics of trail running and the evolving role of sponsorships.
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Milimani Runners Rise in Trail Running
- Kenyan Milimani Runners, sponsored by Salomon, are a new professional trail team building East African presence in trail running.
- Their emergence marks a shift in trail running towards African dominance similar to long-distance road and track running.
Brands Sponsor African Trail Teams
- Brands like Salomon and On are pioneering sponsorship of African trail teams to cultivate emerging talent.
- This trend could redefine the geographic future of elite trail running athletes globally.
Naomi Lang: Rising UK Trail Star
- Naomi Lang is a 25-year-old UK runner excelling on technical terrain and emerging as a Golden Trail star.
- Young athletes like Naomi and Malin Osa highlight a growing crop of versatile, technical runners in the world series.