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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Dylan Bowman
UTMB
Trail Running
Trail Runner Of the Year
Western States
Golden Trail World Series
Ultra Trail Cape Town
Ketone IQ
Pikes Peak Ascent
Western States 100
Ruth Croft
Tyler Green
Global Trail Running Community
Grand Raid Diagonale Des Fous
2023 Trail Runner Of the Year
Ultrarunning
Mammoth Trail Fest
Grayson Murphy
Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz
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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This episode is part of Freetrail's annual Trail Runner of the Year Rollout -- an opportunity to reflect on the 2025 season and celebrate the athletes who performed the best according to the global trail running community. In 2025, we're proud to par... more

For the fourth year in a row, Corrine Malcom returns for our end-of-season retrospective podcast to summarize the year in trail running. It was another incredible season with so many amazing athletes and performances - we do our best to encapsulate ... more

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Asker Jeukendrup is a sport scientist whose work has been massively influential, especially in the world of endurance nutrition. His resume is incredible, working with many of the top athletes, teams, brands, and research institutions during his rema... more

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This is a recording from a live panel conducted at The Running Event - the running industry's largest trade show. One of the big trends in running is the growth of trail running as a sub-category, something that is felt palpably at TRE. To contextua... more

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Recent Guests

Asker Jeukendrup
Pioneering sports scientist and co-founder of Neversecond
Neversecond
Episode: Asker Jeukendrup | Endurance Nutrition Masterclass
Nina Engelhardt
Double world champion from Germany in Uphill and Classic races.
Episode: Nina Engelhard | Uphill & Classic Mountain Running World Champion
Frédéric Tranchand
2025 Short Trail World Champion from France
Episode: Frédéric Tranchand | Short Trail World Champion Interview
Jenn Lichter
Professional trail runner and mountain running expert
Episode: World Champs Trailgating: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview with Jenn Lichter
Christian Allen
Fourth place in the uphill world championship
All Conditions Gear
Episode: Worlds Champs Trailgating: Uphill Recap & Short Trail Preview with Christian Allen
David Sinclair
Ultrarunner representing Team USA
Team USA
Episode: David Sinclair | Short Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
Caleb Olson
Western States Champion and Team Captain of All Conditions Racing Department
Team USA
Episode: Caleb Olson | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
Martyna Mlynarczyk
2025 CCC Champion and ultrarunner from Poland
HOKA
Episode: Martyna Mlynarczyk | 2025 CCC Champion Post-Race Interview
Jessica Brazeau
Professional ultrarunner finishing ninth at the 2025 Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc
Team USA
Episode: Jessica Brazeau | ETC Post-Race Interview

Host

Dylan Bowman
Host of the podcast and a professional ultrarunner, Dylan engages listeners with personal stories and interviews from diverse experts in the running and outdoor communities, emphasizing a mix of athletic accomplishment and personal growth.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • 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
    a month 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
    Switzerland2 months ago
  • The Best

    Been following this show for a few years. Got to meet D-Bo at the Boston Run Show. Down to earth guy. Love his podcast and his coverage with Corrine during races.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffPII
    United States2 months ago
  • Day 1 follower

    I’m very appreciative of what Freetrail do for the trail running industry and have been making my morning commutes bearable for 4 years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrodyOz
    Australia3 months ago
  • DyBo is leg

    One of my favs. Sometimes a lil too california for this midwesterner, but I always listen anyhoots. Keep up the excellent coverage of this ridiculous sport

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MOultraRunner
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the community focus and quality of guests, highlighting the engaging nature of the conversations.
Many reviews celebrate Dylan's interviewing style, which makes the content accessible and relatable, regardless of the listener's running experience.
Overall, the show is seen as a positive force in the trail running community, encouraging dialogue around inclusivity and personal journeys.
The podcast is lauded for its informative content that inspires and motivates listeners engaged in running and the outdoor lifestyle.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#9
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#26
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#28
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#17
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#20
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#41
France/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Asker Jeukendrup | Endurance Nutrition Masterclass
Q: How do you assess and improve gut carb tolerance?
To assess gut carb tolerance, athletes should find their comfortable carbohydrate intake during training, gradually pushing their limits to improve tolerance and absorption.
Asker Jeukendrup | Endurance Nutrition Masterclass
Q: What makes you you? What are your unique strengths and weaknesses?
Asker discusses how endurance sport shaped his identity and his transition from athlete to scientist, emphasizing the importance of critical and analytical thinking.
The Lives of Modern Professional Trail Runners | TrailCon Live Panel - Sally McRae, Jim Walmsley, Hayden Hawks, Hillary Allen, & Tabor Hemming
Q: Can you share how you cope with injuries and the mental challenges they present?
Hillary explained the importance of self-belief and a positive mindset in overcoming injuries.
The Lives of Modern Professional Trail Runners | TrailCon Live Panel - Sally McRae, Jim Walmsley, Hayden Hawks, Hillary Allen, & Tabor Hemming
Q: What drives you in your passion, and how do you maintain commitment day in and day out?
Panelists shared personal motivations including family, curiosity, and the pursuit of self-improvement.
Caleb Olson | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
Q: You are about to compete as part of Team USA; how does that fact affect your preparation?
Olson talks about the motivation and camaraderie of training with fellow competitors who are now teammates, enhancing his readiness for the upcoming race.

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2. Nina Engelhardt
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7. Caleb Olson
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