The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Gorge Waterfalls 50k Recap + Podium Interviews
Apr 12, 2026
Tara Dower, versatile ultrarunner from Durango, Colorado. Anthony Costales, competitive Salt Lake City ultrarunner and podium contender. Jennifer Lichter, Missoula-based elite and recent course record holder. They recap the Gorge Waterfalls 50K podiums, talk race strategies and key moments, discuss navigation and aid-station anecdotes, and preview upcoming goals and race plans.
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Kokon Conserved Then Unleashed
- Kokon Ogasawara described racing conservatively early then pushing late to win and break the course record at Gorge Waterfalls.
- He credited the smoother U.S. trails for letting him conserve energy early and a boost from Crazy Carl at the Cascade Locks aid station.
Be Aggressive Around Corners To Stay With The Pack
- Anthony Costales recommended being aggressive on technical, twisty courses and accelerating through corners to stay with a fast pack.
- He emphasized 'sending it' on descents and corners to close gaps on runnable 50Ks after losing pack momentum.
Wrong Way Scare With Three Miles To Go
- Anthony described the stressful moment when a racer told him he might be going the wrong way with three miles left, so he stopped his watch and checked GPX.
- He confirmed he stayed on course after a tense mile and avoided losing his podium position.