The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Kellen Blumberg, a San Diego runner shifting from marathons to ultras and recent Kodiak 100K winner. Anna Louden, Marin-based road-to-trail runner and 100K contender coached by Magda Boulay. Johen DeLeon, Crested Butte creative runner and Satisfye athlete who raced Black Canyon. They talk race strategies, training routines, heat and cooling tactics, local community vibes, and creative sponsorship work.

A lively preview of the Big Alta 100K course, from Cavallo Point through coastal climbs to the long Mount Tam ascent. Discussion of the brutal 13,000ft profile, nine major climbs, and the decisive 8-mile, 3,000ft crux. Weather, heat strategies, aid station and crew logistics get practical attention. A rundown of top contenders and intriguing dark-horse picks rounds out the race build-up.

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.

Andy Wacker, founder of The Trail Team who builds pathways for NCAA athletes into pro trail running. He talks about the Trail Team mission, roster picks for 2026, and why brands should invest in development. Other highlights include Chianti’s brutal course features, Kilian returning to Zegama, UTMB’s FloTrack broadcast deal, and recent free agency moves.

Dylan Bowman, professional ultrarunner and founder/CEO of FreeTrail, mixes media, races, and community building. He discusses growing FreeTrail, the toll and rewards of leading events, balancing family and recovery, a packed 2026 events calendar, and his current shoe rotation. Short, lively stories about hosting grassroots races and shaping trail running culture.

Grayson Murphy, professional ultrarunner and multiple-time world champion, reveals a new Salomon sponsorship and talks negotiating while pregnant. Conversations cover her postpartum racing plans, a maternity training camp, and balancing road and trail goals. The show also tackles Transgrancanaria race drama, the Snowdonia by UTMB routing controversy, and Jim Walmsley’s surprising 65-minute half performance.

Dan Green, a Salomon professional trail and ultrarunner from Huntington, WV, known for his Cocodona 250 course record. He recounts his gratitude-driven mindset, a finish-line proposal, stepping away from work to run full time, race-day pacing and tactics at Cocodona, mentorship influences, the Bargain Boys origin, and plans for a big 2026 race season.

Anna Gibson, elite ski mountaineer and trail runner fresh from Milano Cortina, reflects on sprint surprises and mixed relay chaos. Cam Smith, elite ski mountaineer and cross‑country skier, recounts Olympic race dynamics and next race plans. They preview Transgrancanaria, debate athlete longevity, discuss sponsorship moves, and flag calendar shifts and standout community performances.

Jeff Browning, a 54-year-old professional ultrarunner and coach with decades of success at 100 miles, talks partnerships, longevity, and racing plans. He describes his new role with Keen and why the brand fits. He discusses aging smartly—training tweaks, recovery, and motivation—and previews his season targets like Cocodona, Western States, and TDS.

A lively rundown of Kilian Jornet’s 2026 race calendar and why his choices matter beyond results. A recap of Olympic ski mountaineering sprint and mixed relay formats with trail runners making waves. A look at competition metrics comparing Black Canyon and Tarawera, plus Barkley Marathons’ brutal 2026 return. Industry drama over SATISFY vs Currently and notes on Golden Trail World Series scheduling and team camp moves.