The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman The Big Alta 50k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
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Mar 18, 2026 Dani Moreno, professional ultrarunner and 50K specialist, breaks down course quirks, strategy, and contenders. She explains the counterclockwise loop change, the race-defining third climb, and why pacing downhills matters. Also covers heat tactics, aid station logistics, and top men’s and women’s names to watch.
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Control Early Downhill Effort
- Don't burn your legs on the early fast downhills; pace by feel and heart rate to save legs for decisive climbs later.
- Dani Moreno recommends holding controlled effort through the first 90 minutes so you can make moves on the second major climb.
Line Of Sight Becomes A Tactical Weapon
- The course has long line-of-sight high points, which turns gaps into visible psychological weapons during the race.
- Dani Moreno says she times and counts seconds on visible competitors to manage effort and hunt them down.
Third Climb Is The Decisive Section
- The third climb is the race crux where winners often create decisive gaps before a long, roller-filled descent.
- Dylan Bowman notes Eli Hemming separated on that third climb and sealed it through punchy rollers on the descent.