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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
Ultrarunning
2023 Trail Runner Of the Year
Mammoth Trail Fest
Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz
Grayson Murphy
Mont Blanc Marathon
Jim Walmsley

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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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Canyons by UTMB. Today's show previews the Golden Ticket battle for entry to the 2025 Western States 100. Today's cohosts are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and Tim Tollefson. We're also joined at the end b... more

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:

• Katie Schide & Germain Grangier return to On

• Warner Brothers Discovery broadcast partnership with Golden Trail World Serie... more

Katie Schide is the reigning Trail Runner of the Year, a Western States and UTMB champion, and Germain Grangier is a UTMB and Diagonale des Fous podium performer -- they are two of the best trail runners in the world. 

  This episode goes deeper... more

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Gorge Waterfalls hosted by Dylan Bowman.

Huge thanks to our race sponsors, links below:

SPEEDLAND - Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear - www.runspeedland.com

NEVERSECOND - ... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Schide
Reigning Trail Runner of the Year, champion at Western States and UTMB.
Episode: Katie Schide & Germain Grangier | The Next Chapter with On
Germain Grangier
UTMB and Diagonale des Fous podium performer.
Episode: Katie Schide & Germain Grangier | The Next Chapter with On
Joshua Potvin
Men's champion and course record holder from Vancouver, BC.
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Podiums Interviews & Weekend Wrap-up | Trailgating
Liam Miro
Men's second place finisher.
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Podiums Interviews & Weekend Wrap-up | Trailgating
Adam Loomis
Men's third place finisher and 100K champion from last year.
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Podiums Interviews & Weekend Wrap-up | Trailgating
Sarah Alaben
Women's champion from Trout Lake, Washington.
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Podiums Interviews & Weekend Wrap-up | Trailgating
Taylor Bacon
Women's second place finisher from Fort Collins, Colorado.
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Podiums Interviews & Weekend Wrap-up | Trailgating
Christina Randrup
Women's third place finisher.
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Podiums Interviews & Weekend Wrap-up | Trailgating
Shay Aquilano
Champion of the 2025 Gorge Waterfalls 100K
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 100k Podium Interviews & 50k Preview | Trailgating

Host

Dylan Bowman
Professional ultrarunner and experienced podcaster, hosting insightful conversations about sports, endurance, and personal journeys.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Great podcast.

    I really enjoy listening to the way Dylan asks questions and how comfortable the conversations flow. Great running podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Creating free spirit.
    United States2 months ago
  • DBO’s stoke…

    Stokes the fire of trail running.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I run phat
    United States3 months ago
  • Easy listening

    Great show, content! 5 star review. My only feedback is for D-BO to allow guests to fully explain and reduce his interruptions to the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raektm
    United States3 months ago
  • Bingeable ear candy for trailrunning enthusiasts

    Dylan’s positive energy and warmth is extended to every conversation, even with friends like the great Courtney Dauwalter or Kilian Jornet, both of whom have featured more than once as guests. Great production values, diverse content and community focus. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chattymatty_au
    Australia5 months ago
  • One of the best out there!

    Always informative and topical. My go to on long runs. I enjoy Dylan’s interviewing style and humbleness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Albany YEM
    United States5 months ago

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The community-driven approach gets highlighted, reinforcing the podcast as a go-to resource within the trail running niche.
Dylan's interviewing style is appreciated for being engaging and comfortable during conversations.
Reviews note the podcast's positive energy, diverse content, and the quality of guest discussions.
Listeners value the informative nature of episodes, with many expressing inspiration from the stories shared.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#9
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#10
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#29
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#17
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#29
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#77
France/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gorge Waterfalls Elite Athlete Panels & 30k Preview | Trailgating
Q: How are you thinking about Team USA this season?
Being part of Team USA means a lot to me, and I would love to represent them at the World Championships; it’s become an important milestone in my career.
Gorge Waterfalls Elite Athlete Panels & 30k Preview | Trailgating
Q: What made you decide that 2025 was the right year to step up in distance?
After two years of injuries preventing me from racing longer distances, frustration drove me to finally take the leap and compete in my first 100K.
Gorge Waterfalls Elite Athlete Panels & 30k Preview | Trailgating
Q: Maybe share a little bit about what made competing for Team USA so fun in 2022?
Competing for Team USA in 2022 was an incredible experience, especially the team camaraderie that pushed me to excel during the race.
Gorge Waterfalls 100k Podium Interviews & 50k Preview | Trailgating
Q: What made it such a fast day between course, the conditions, the competition, et cetera?
Shay noted the perfect weather, the trail conditions, and the competitive atmosphere made for an exceptional race day.
Gorge Waterfalls 100k Podium Interviews & 50k Preview | Trailgating
Q: What gave you the confidence coming into today to really just go out and lead wire to wire?
Shay mentioned she was not confident at first, but had a small belief that helped her push through.

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