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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
Pikes Peak Ascent
Western States 100
Ruth Croft
Tyler Green
Global Trail Running Community
Ultrarunning
2023 Trail Runner Of the Year
Grand Raid Diagonale Des Fous
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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Today we welcome the #1 Trail Runners of the Year, Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide, both Americans who currently reside in France. This is the second time each has won our prestigious award and they've both been featured all four years of TROY's exis... more

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Today we welcome the #2 Trail Runners of the Year, Ruth Croft of New Zealand and Francesco Puppi of Italy.

We start with Ruth who is unquestionably one of the best to ever do it. This season, she started with a huge victory at Tarawera, another a... more

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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. We're proud to partner with... more

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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. We're proud to partner with... more

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Recent Guests

Francesco Puppi
Professional trail runner from Italy with a successful racing season
Episode: Ruth Croft & Francesco Puppi | #2 Trail Runner of the Year
Ruth Croft
Professional trail runner from New Zealand with multiple prestigious race wins
Episode: Ruth Croft & Francesco Puppi | #2 Trail Runner of the Year
Sara Alonso
Professional trail runner from Spain, known for her achievements in short-distance races
Episode: Caleb Olson & Sara Alonso | #3 Trail Runner of the Year
Elhousine Elazzaoui
Two-time champion of the Golden Trail World Series.
Golden Trail World Series
Episode: Abby Hall & Elhousine Elazzaoui | #4 Trail Runner of the Year
Asker Jeukendrup
Pioneering sports scientist and co-founder of Neversecond
Neversecond
Episode: Asker Jeukendrup | Endurance Nutrition Masterclass
Zach Miller
Legendary trail runner and ultra-endurance athlete
Episode: Zach Miller | Art vs. Science, Hardrock, Bill Dooper, & World Champs
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
Remi Bonnet
2025 Uphill World Champion and Swiss athlete
Episode: Remi Bonnet | Uphill World Champion 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
    Australia4 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 States4 months ago

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

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
#8
United States/Sports/Running
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#7
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#18
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#12
Australia/Sports/Running
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#14
Italy/Sports/Running
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#18
France/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tom Evans & Nina Engelhard | #5 Trail Runner of the Year
Q: What moment made you realize you have to run Hard Rock 100?
Evans expresses that it was a different challenge and he feels lucky to have the opportunity, emphasizing that he values the unique experience it offers more than just the race outcome.
Tom Evans & Nina Engelhard | #5 Trail Runner of the Year
Q: What was your target for the marathon?
Evans was training at a pace of 2:11 to 2:13 and was possibly under that with the right conditions.
Abby Hall & Elhousine Elazzaoui | #4 Trail Runner of the Year
Q: What does it mean to you to now be the two-time champion of the Golden Trail World Series?
Elhousine stated that winning the Golden Trail World Series is a major dream and a testament to being one of the best athletes in trail running.
Abby Hall & Elhousine Elazzaoui | #4 Trail Runner of the Year
Q: What was the main highlight for you if you had to choose from the 2025 season?
Elhousine reflected on his win at Zegama, which had been a long ambition for him, marking a significant achievement in his career.
Abby Hall & Elhousine Elazzaoui | #4 Trail Runner of the Year
Q: What was the overall learning from the DNF?
Abby shared that she felt complete peace with her decision to DNF at UTMB and found it a learning experience, teaching her the importance of being specifically prepared for races.

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2. Ruth Croft
3. Sara Alonso
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5. Asker Jeukendrup
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7. Nina Engelhardt
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