The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Martina Valmoassoi is an Italian professional trail runner and ski mountaineer. She's also a professional photographer and runs a small brand called Insane Inside. In August, Martina won TDS, the 145k race as part of UTMB week. Follow Martina on IG Vote for TROY Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM! ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

This episode is a conversation between host Dylan Bowman and Freetrail team member and the inventor of fantasy trail running, Travis Loncar, to announce the launch of Trail Runner of the Year -- a new year-end award recognizing the best athletes in the sport for the 2022 racing season. GO VOTE FOR TRAIL RUNNER OF THE YEAR ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Shannon O'Grady is the Chief Product Officer and the Chief Operating Officer for Gnarly Nutrition -- one of the longtime sponsors of the Freetrail podcast. In this episode, we go deep on some of the most interesting topics in nutrition for trail and ultra marathon performance. Topics include: electrolytes, amino acids, collagen, creatine, intermittent fasting, the microbiome and a lot more. Follow Shannon on IG Shop Gnarly Nutrition - use code freetrail15 for 15% off ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Abby Hall is a professional trail runner from Flagstaff, AZ, running for Adidas Terrex. Most recently, Abby finished 3rd place at CCC, then followed it up with a victory at Transvulcania. We talked about Abby leaving her full time job as a designer to go all-in as a professional athlete, what she's learned from her friend and teammate Ruth Croft, self-confidence and self doubt, her season, and how she's been able to make such a leap in performances on the international circuit. Follow Abby on IG Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM! ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

This live podcast was recorded on 11/10 at BOA Headquarters in Denver, CO. We talk about the science of fit, the prototyping and iteration process to arrive at a finished product, integrating athlete feedback in that process, what we know and what we don't know about how carbon plates impact trail performance, what sets the GS:TAM apart in a crowded trail footwear marketplace, and how Don Reichelt used it to set three world records just a couple weeks ago. Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM! ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. She returns for her second appearance on the show to discuss her 2022 season, including her victories at Harrock and Diagonale des Fous -- two of the most important races in the world. We also discuss her FKT on the Collegiate Loop in Colorado and her experience running an ultra with her mom. Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM tomorrow! RSVP for live podcast in Denver ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Petter Engdahl is a Swedish professional trail runner living in Norway. He races for Adidas Terrex and is the 2022 champion of CCC and Transvulcania. Get to know Petter in the wide-ranging conversation. Follow Petter on IG Read Petter's nutrition blog from CCC ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Bruce Fordyce is a South Africa running legend. A 9-time Comrades Marathon Champion, Bruce is also the former 50-mile World Record holder. He now runs the Park Run organization providing free, weekly 5k community runs around the world. In this conversation, we discuss Bruce's running career, his thirty Comrades finishes, longevity as an athlete, racing during the apartheid era in South Africa and the unifying nature of sports. Follow Bruce on Twitter Bruce's book, Winged Messenger ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Kaytlyn Gerbin a pro trail runner from Issaquah, WA. This is her 2nd appearance on the show and we discuss her 3rd place performance at UTMB, the North Cascades High Route expedition, returning from injury, the World Trail Championship, and a lot more. Follow Kaytlyn on IG Katylyn's strava from NCHR Katylyn's strava from UTMB ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Rich is an ultra runner from Seattle, WA. Rich has had a breakout season in 2022 with a 2nd place finish at the Gorge Waterfalls 100k, 1st place at Tushars 100k, and then another 1st place at Run Rabbit Run 100 miler. Get to know Rich in this fun conversation! Follow Rich on IG Join Freetrail Pro ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava ________________________ Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy: Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB