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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Dylan Bowman
Trail Running
Western States 100
Ultrarunning
Ultra Trail De Mont Blanc
Hoka
UTMB
Western States
CCC
Hardrock 100
Team USA
OCC
All Conditions Gear
World Championships
2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Golden Trail World Series
Jim Walmsley
World Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc
Gorge Waterfalls
Black Canyon 100K

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 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

In this interview, we sit down with Tommie Runz.

Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – Th... more

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert ana... more

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert ana... more

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!

Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert ana... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Andrews
Professional ultrarunner specializing in FKTs and Everest attempts
Sponsor relationships mentioned with La Sportiva
Episode: Tyler Andrews Everest FKT Interview, Kilian's Zegama Report, Mogavero's WS Block & OCC Course Change
Emelie Forsberg
Professional ultrarunner, entrepreneur
Moon Valley; NNormal
Episode: Emelie Forsberg's Second Act | Motherhood, Mountains, & Reprioritizing Elite Competition
Taylor Stack
Sub-ultra trail runner, podium at Zegama
Brooks
Episode: Taylor Stack Interview, Elhousine's Dominance, Golden Trail Recap, & Remembering John Cappis
Katie Scheid
American trail running athlete featured in TrailCon programming
TrailCon speaker
Episode: Rest Day Live | Canyons Final Thoughts, Western States Hype, MIUT + FUJI Results, & Industry News
Adrian Vincent
Representative from UTMB, sports and sustainability team
UTMB World Series
Episode: Understanding the UTMB Index: What's Changing & Why It's Important?
Karen Merlin
Representative from UTMB, elite athlete and inclusion initiatives
UTMB World Series
Episode: Understanding the UTMB Index: What's Changing & Why It's Important?
Sarah Allaben
100K podium finisher, Gorge veteran
The Gorge
Episode: Canyons 100k & 50k Instant Recap Show | Golden Tickets, Podium Interviews, & Race Highlights
Makena Morley
New name on the circuit and 50K champion candidate
ASICS trail/road team
Episode: Canyons 100k & 50k Instant Recap Show | Golden Tickets, Podium Interviews, & Race Highlights
Yaomiao (Yao-Miao)
Second in women's 50k, OCC champion, top international athlete
China
Episode: Gorge Waterfalls 50k Recap + Podium Interviews

Hosts

Dylan Bowman
Host of the primary show, focused on ultrarunning coverage, race analysis, and sport trends
Corrine Malcolm
Co-host with a studio presence; covers race stories, industry talk, and guest interactions
Tim Tollefson
Co-host and frequent collaborator, contributes race context and guest insights

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Mostly Solid

    The podcast is usually a solid listen, but unfortunately you have to listen to Corrine’s woke opinions. It gets old and annoying to her social agenda when you are trying to appreciate high level athletes performing their craft.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    thejbaker81
    United States2 months ago
  • Less spiritism would be great💁‍♂️

    Seriously, tarot cards?!? Otherwise this is one of my favorite podcasts. Hopefully this is just a phase🙄

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Matt73940552
    United States3 months ago
  • D-BOWWWW

    Confused how Dylan Bowman didn’t win ultra runner of the year last year?? We will see if he can take it at Hardrock!! In all seriousness, he does a great job with interview, previews, and keeping tabs on business side / hype of the sport. Every podcast he does is interesting. My only gripe is that he sometimes tries to keep the interview on the tracks or wrap it up and can sometimes come across like he is cutting the person off. It’s not bad or anything, I just sometimes feel like he forces the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Clem
    United States4 months ago
  • Master of interviews

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelli MB
    United States5 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
    Switzerland5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the host's interviewing ability and deep sport knowledge, calling episodes informative and engaging.
Show is described as a must-listen for trail runners and ultrarunners, with strong coverage of races and industry trends.
Production quality and guest variety receive frequent positive comments, contributing to a sense of community in the sport.
Overall, the show is seen as a top resource for staying connected with endurance running culture and industry developments.
Some feedback notes interruptions during guest segments; a few listeners wish for more empathy in sensitive topics.

Chart Rankings

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

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#1
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#48
United States/Sports
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#1
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#1
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#72
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#89
United Kingdom/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Taylor Stack Interview, Elhousine's Dominance, Golden Trail Recap, & Remembering John Cappis
Q: What was the psychology of your lead-up to Zegama, given the deep field and the pressure to perform?
Taylor Stack explained that he focused on enjoying the experience, managing expectations, and leveraging preparation and team support to stay mentally steady, aiming for a strong performance without letting pressure derail him.
David Sinclair Interview, Cocodona Viewership Stats, & the State of Trail Race Live Streaming
Q: How are you feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally after such a big achievement on La Palma?
David Sinclair described feeling great, with confidence from the win and a sense of enjoying the post-race ride, despite some lingering IT band irritation and a slow recovery.
Rest Day Live | Jim Walmsley Interview, Golden Ticket Schedule, & Transvulcania Preview
Q: What was the reaction to Jim Walmsley's Western States start list inclusion?
The hosts describe it as overwhelmingly positive, with a sense of inevitability given his status, while acknowledging scrutiny and questions about fairness and pathways into the race.
Rest Day Live | Molly Seidel Interview, Madeira Preview, Blanchard to KIPRUN, Zach Miller to Canyons
Q: What was the significance of joining Satisfye and how does it align with your broader goals?
Molly framed the move as expanding identity beyond running, embracing a creator-driven environment with a skate-inspired brand that brings new energy and cross-industry collaboration to trail running.
Rest Day Live | Molly Seidel Interview, Madeira Preview, Blanchard to KIPRUN, Zach Miller to Canyons
Q: How do you view racing against a new cohort of athletes at Canyons compared to a traditional field?
She sees it as an opportunity to push the pace from the gun, treat it as a dress rehearsal for Western States, and use the race to race hard against strong short-to-mid distance specialists.

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8. Makena Morley

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