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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Dylan Bowman
UTMB
Trail Runner Of the Year
Trail Running
Western States
Golden Trail World Series
Ultra Trail Cape Town
Ketone IQ
Western States 100
Pikes Peak Ascent
Ruth Croft
Tyler Green
Global Trail Running Community
Grand Raid Diagonale Des Fous
2023 Trail Runner Of the Year
Ultrarunning
Mammoth Trail Fest
Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz
Grayson Murphy
Mont Blanc Marathon
Courtney Dauwalter

Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.

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Recent Guests

Jacob Banta
Pro runner and photographer
Altra (sponsor) and own photography work
Episode: Jacob Banta | Golden Tickets, Brain Injury, Being Patient, & Going Pro
Aries Reading
Champion, 28k podium from Boulder, Colorado
Independent athlete, Boulder
Episode: The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
Joan de Leon
Podium contender from the race, strong early-round pace
Trail running athlete
Episode: The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
Marcel Hoche
Podium finisher from Germany, first European on the podium
Roots Running Project / Global trail racing
Episode: The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
Taylor Peavy
Women's 28k champion, course record holder
CU Boulder connection, US trail community
Episode: The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
Rena Schwartz
Women's podium finisher, multiple top performances
Trail running community, Boulder
Episode: The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
Alice Goodall
Women's podium finisher, UK-based athlete
UK trail racing
Episode: The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
Kellan Blumberg
Inaugural Big Alta 100k champion
San Diego, CA representative
Episode: The Big Alta 100k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
Rob Mulkey
2nd place finisher, standout climber
Minneapolis, MN
Episode: The Big Alta 100k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews

Host

Dylan Bowman
Host of The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman; prominent figure in ultrarunning and trail running media.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Master of interviews

    Dylan is truly the maestro on the art of interviewing. I listen to every podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelli MB
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Show

    Always a great listen, fun, informative and never repetitive. Dylan Dowman’s enthusiasm and love for the sport will only help make trail running more popular! Looking forward to the next podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    George Kingston 67
    Switzerland2 months ago
  • Good podcast - no backbone not empathy

    Hi Dylan

    To not start with the negative i want to say that i really enjoy and appreciate your podcast and the work you do for the trailrunning community.

    I just listened to the pod with Katie and Jim and i was truly saddened by your non response to her struggles - the inability to live in her own country with her spouse in a dignified way.

    But not answering and not showing any empathy with her is crazy to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Joepodcast
    Switzerland3 months ago
  • An essential podcast for the professional trail and ultra running scene. Host Dylan Bowman wears his North American bias on his sleeve, but travels the world in order to cover the sport from all angles. A variety of regular guests round out the production. DBo and friends bring an air of professionalism to a sport that is on the rise.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Shasta
    4 months ago
  • A must listen for any ultra runner and any runner.

    Fantastic, positive host. Dylan is a top notch former ultra runner with a huge network in the sport. He gets the who’s who of ultra running on his podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hans Overturf
    Switzerland4 months ago

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#10
United States/Sports/Running
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#18
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#36
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
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#21
Australia/Sports/Running
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#36
Italy/Sports/Running
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#43
France/Sports/Running

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The Big Alta 100k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
Q: How did Kellan Blumberg manage to secure the win in a tight 100k field?
He stayed patient early, moved up gradually, and leveraged strong climbing and a keen sense of pacing to overtake rivals after the crucial Mount Tam sections, eventually taking the lead around the 36-mile mark.
Heather Jackson & Riley Brady | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
Q: What is last year looking like for you, and how are you using that experience to inform this season?
Heather reflects on 2025, the ups and downs, and how race outcomes prompted coaching changes and a strategic reframe around training and recovery.
Heather Jackson & Riley Brady | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
Q: Tell me in general how you put these pieces together. How did you come up with this menu of races for 2026?
Heather explains the bucket-list nature of Cocodona and Tour Divide, the desire to push endurance boundaries, and how support and coaching influenced the calendar.
Heather Jackson & Riley Brady | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
Q: So maybe we just start there. How does it feel with all the things ahead of you? What's the mixture between excitement and intimidation?
Heather describes a balanced mix of excitement and nerves, looking forward to the 50K and highlighting how the schedule blends endurance challenges and travel, while acknowledging the mental and logistical planning involved.
Kellen Blumberg, Anna Louden, & Johen DeLeon | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
Q: What role does community play in your training and motivation?
All guests emphasize the SFRC/Marin community and training partners as essential support systems that keep them motivated, provide accountability, and enrich their preparation with diverse workouts.

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Explores ultrarunning, endurance sport culture, and the outdoor industry through long-form conversations with top athletes, brand partners, and industry insiders. Episodes frequently cover race strategy, training, sponsorship dynamics, and the personal journeys behind elite performances, with a strong emphasis on community, mentorship, and the evolving business of trail running. A standout trait is the blend of high-level athletic insight with practical training and gear discussions, plus occasional industry news and athlete career pivots that appeal to both athletes and professionals in sport marketing and sponsorships.

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2. Aries Reading
3. Joan de Leon
4. Marcel Hoche
5. Taylor Peavy
6. Rena Schwartz
7. Alice Goodall
8. Kellan Blumberg

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