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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

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

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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Latest Episodes

Today we continue our rollout, sharing sessions from the 2026 edition of TrailCon. Recorded live on stage in front of a packed house, this is a conversation between Rich Roll and Katie Schide. Rich Roll is a pioneering media figure, author, enduran... more

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Rest Day Live is back tonight with Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy acting as interviewee and co-host. We'll start by discussing Joe's recent supported FKT on the John Muir Trail before tagging some other pieces of trail running news from the week.

The ... more

This is a special episode of the Freetrail podcast. Today we're publishing a conversation that took place on stage at TrailCon between Matt Carpenter and Scott Jurek - two of the most significant figures in trail running history. Scott interviews ... more

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Rest Day Live is back tonight with Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chair. Together we'll catch up on all the biggest news in trail running over the past few weeks.

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• Salomon x IRONMAN: Salomon's biggest move beyond trail

• Run Rabbit... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Carpenter
Legendary endurance athlete; Pike's Peak/Leadville record holder
Retired/Coach/Entrepreneur
Episode: "Ahead of His Time" - Matt Carpenter Interviewed by Scott Jurek
Scott Jurek
Ultrarunner and interviewer in this episode
Professional ultrarunner
Episode: "Ahead of His Time" - Matt Carpenter Interviewed by Scott Jurek
Meg Eckert
Substantial fixed-time endurance athlete, world-record holder in six-day race, and multi-event ultrarunner
Six Day racing community
Episode: The Art of Multi-Day Racing with Meg Eckert & Rachel Entrekin
Yngvild Kaspersen
Professional ultrarunner and physician
Episode: Yngvild Kaspersen | CCC Champion Interview 2026
Ryan Montgomery
Ultrarunner, Western States podium finisher
Episode: OCC Recap Show | The Best Women's Race Ever?
Lucy Bartholomew
Professional ultrarunner
Solomon Athlete Team
Episode: Lucy Bartholomew | UTMB Pre-Race Interview 2026
Dawa Sherpa
First UTMB champion (2003), trail running pioneer from Nepal
UTMB Champion 2003
Episode: UTMB Champions Show | UTMB 2026
Pau Capell
2019 UTMB champion, 2019 winner, multiple podiums
UTMB Champion (2019)
Episode: UTMB Champions Show | UTMB 2026
Corrine Malcom
Ultrarunner journalist and analyst joining in-studio for UTMB preview
Freelance ultrarunning media
Episode: UTMB Preview Show

Host

Dylan Bowman
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Outstanding!

    Expert trail running content, Dylan is a master at the art of interviewing the best guests in an engaging, informative, welcoming and generous way. Long time listener and fan of the sport, thank you for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Joy Henderson
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Thanks Dbo

    Thank you for your Hardrock recap. So much reflection went into this, and it felt like you put into words so much of what I feel in training and racing at altitude. It made me cry and contemplate my own 100 coming up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isa San Juans
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States5 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 States6 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 States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate coverage of both elite athletes and industry trends, including sponsorships and gear innovation.
Critiques often mention moments where hosts interrupt or steer too aggressively.
Listeners praise interview quality and guest depth, noting strong host interview pacing and industry insights.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/Sports/Running
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#17
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#33
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#16
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#25
France/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#30
Italy/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Ahead of His Time" - Matt Carpenter Interviewed by Scott Jurek
Q: You and Scott have seen the sport evolve in different ways. How do you think the sport's culture around competition has changed since the early days?
Carpenter suggests that the core passion hasn't changed, but the environment around it—sponsorship, media, and professionalization—has grown, with athletes now entering as full-time professionals and with more structured support.
The Art of Multi-Day Racing with Meg Eckert & Rachel Entrekin
Q: How important is the crew in the six-day effort, and what roles do they play?
The crew provides data, manages logistics, and makes real-time adjustments to sleep and pacing. They remove the burden of constant decision-making from Meg, who focuses on moving forward within the pre-planned blocks, while the crew handles the ground-level execution and adaptation.
The Art of Multi-Day Racing with Meg Eckert & Rachel Entrekin
Q: What does the day-by-day plan look like for a six-day race, and how does it evolve?
The plan starts with early mileage and strategically timed blocks, then adjusts for heat, sleep, and on-course conditions as the week unfolds. The crew reaffirms the plan by reminding Meg of her pre-race goals and when to sleep, ensuring she sticks to blocks despite mental fatigue.
Vincent Bouillard | UTMB Pre-Race Interview
Q: What role does your equipment program play in your preparation and performance?
He discusses collaboration with his team, the ongoing development of a shoe project for Western States, and how feedback from athletes and technicians shapes the product, emphasizing that it's a team effort rather than a single person's project.
Vincent Bouillard | UTMB Pre-Race Interview
Q: How did you approach recovery after Western States and decide whether to race UTMB this year?
Bouillard explains he gave himself time to rest, then gradually reintroduced cardio with cycling and gentle running, focusing on mental readiness and enjoyment of the mountains rather than just chasing time or placement.

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6. Lucy Bartholomew
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