Episodes

  • Ben Gibbard | Western States, Touring, & the GS:TMT

    Ben Gibbard | Western States, Touring, & the GS:TMT
    Aug 11 2025

    Ben Gibbard is a professional musician and trail runner from Seattle, WS. He is the frontman for Death Cab for Cutie, an American indie rock band that's on tour now. In June, Ben finished the Western States 100 in 27:15. This is his second appearance on the podcast:

    Topics discussed:

    • Life on the road as a professional musician
    • Revisiting old material and reconnecting with the work
    • The realities of the music business and how it's changed during Ben's career
    • Ben's relationship with coach Gary Robbins
    • His experience running Western States
    • Collaborating with Speedland on the GS:TMT
    • A lot more!

    ZUT100 -- Race we discuss in Germany

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    • Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Rest Day | Kilian's Next Project, Speedgoat + Pitz Alpine Recap, & Sierre-Zinal Preview

    Rest Day | Kilian's Next Project, Speedgoat + Pitz Alpine Recap, & Sierre-Zinal Preview
    Aug 7 2025

    Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Dani Moreno & EmKay Sullivan.

    The docket:

    • Kilian's "States of Elevation" Project
    • Jenn Lichter's incredible season
    • Speedgoat 50k results recap
    • Milimani Runners: Kenya's First Pro Trail Running Team
    • Pitz Alpine results recap
    • Sierre-Zinal preview

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    Sponsors:

    • Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
    • Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
    • Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
    • Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ben Dhiman | Lavaredo Champion & Course Record Holder

    Ben Dhiman | Lavaredo Champion & Course Record Holder
    Aug 4 2025

    Ben Dhiman is an American pro runner for Asics, living in France. He has been one of the strongest long-course athletes in the sport in recent years, this season winning Ventoux by UTMB 89k, and Lavaredo by UTMB 120k - the latter in course record fashion. Later this summer, Ben will be among the favorites at UTMB.

    Topics discussed:

    • How Ben is feeling mid-season a month removed from UTMB
    • The couple disappointing DNFs Ben as succumbed to at UTMB
    • Dealing with the loss of his father in 2024
    • Ben's winter campaign to run sub-30min in the 10k
    • Documenting his training and racing on Substack
    • His win at Ventoux by UTMB 89k
    • Breaking the course record at Lavaredo
    • Look ahead to UTMB
    • A lot more!

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    Sponsors:

    • Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
    • Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
    • Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
    • Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Rachel Entrekin | Two-Time Cocodona 250 Champion

    Rachel Entrekin | Two-Time Cocodona 250 Champion
    Jul 28 2025

    Rachel Entrekin is a rising star trail runner living in Conifer, CO. She burst onto the trail scene last year with a win at the Cocodona 250. She returned this year to win again, set a new course record, improve her own winning time by 10hrs, and finish 4th overall. This is her first appearance on the podcast

    Topics discussed:

    • How Rachel is grappling with her recent success and rising profil
    • Rachel's background growing up and discovering the sport in Alabama
    • Racing timed events and the skills that apply to the trails
    • Her life changing experience at the 2024 Cocodona 250
    • The transformative performance at the 2025 Cocodona 250
    • High Lonesome
    • Rachel's unsponsored status and the economic realities of racing professionally
    • Look ahead to the rest of her season
    • A lot more!

    Sponsors:

    • Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
    • Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
    • Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
    • Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

    Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Spirit of Western States | Topher Gaylord's TrailCon Keynote

    The Spirit of Western States | Topher Gaylord's TrailCon Keynote
    Jul 25 2025

    This bonus episode is a recording of Topher Gaylord's keynote presentation from the 2025 TrailCon, a multi-day trail running conference and festival located in Palisades Tahoe.

    Topher is a longtime leader in the trail running industry, holding executive level roles at important brands including The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, and Under Armour. Among other things, he now serves as the President of the Board of the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run.

    This presentation was delivered live in front of hundreds of onlookers and focuses on the spirit of Western States - past, present, and future.

    We were honored to host Topher at TrailCon and to be in partnership with the Western States organization.

    Sponsors:

    • Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
    • Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
    • Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
    • Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

    Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

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    39 mins
  • Rest Day | Western States, Nolan's 14 FKT, Hardrock, & Mid-Season TROY Watch

    Rest Day | Western States, Nolan's 14 FKT, Hardrock, & Mid-Season TROY Watch
    Jul 21 2025

    Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Corrine Malcolm.

    The docket:

    • Western States Recap
    • Lavaredo Results
    • Francios D'Haene Breaks Nolan's 14 FKT
    • Hardrock Recap
    • Mammoth 200

    Rod Farvard's WS Report

    Caleb Olson's WS Report

    Kilian's WS Report

    Sponsors:

    • Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
    • Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
    • Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
    • Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

    Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

    Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Katie Schide & Germain Grangier | Hardrock 100 2025 Post-Race Interview

    Katie Schide & Germain Grangier | Hardrock 100 2025 Post-Race Interview
    Jul 12 2025
    This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to 2025 Hardrock Champion professional runner, Katie Schide (On) and third place finisher Germaine Grangier. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Hardrock 100. Wednesday July 9th: 2025 Hardrock race preview with Hilary Yang and Billy Yang Wednesday July 9th and Thursday July 10th: Interviews with top athletes racing this weekend: Ludovic Pommeret, Stephanie Case, Zach Miller, Katie Schide, Germain Grangier, Hilary Yang and Mathieu Blanchard. Friday July 11th: We’ll provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram. Saturday July 12th: We’ll be hosting a Happy Hour and live podcast at 5pm at the Wyman Hotel in Silverton. If you’re local, please stop by and enjoy good vibes and fun with the Freetrail crew! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 5-deep for Hardrock for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and shoes from The North Face! Our Hardrock 100 coverage is brought to you by The North Face trail. We're grateful for their support! Make sure to check out the latest and greatest shoe innovation from The North Face. The VECTIV Enduris 4 is designed to play with distance. Combining the ultralight DREAM foam midsole with VECTIV 3.0’s high performance TPU plate, the Enduris 4 provides increased cushioning and trail-optimized propulsion - Made to propel you even further. Zach will be putting the product to the ultimate test this weekend during the Hardrock 100, providing its ability to withstand the toughest trail conditions. You can learn more and check out the shoe for yourself here: Men’s The North Face trail running shoes here: https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/c/mens/mens-footwear/mens-trail-run-213281 Women’s The North Face trail running shoes here: https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/c/womens/womens-footwear/womens-trail-run-213489 Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... YouTube | / @freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380
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    30 mins
  • Ludovic Pommeret | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview

    Ludovic Pommeret | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
    Jul 11 2025
    This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Ludovic Pommeret (HOKA). Ludo is the reigning, returning champion and overall course record holder. Nearing his 50th birthday, Ludo serves as an inspiration to us all. We can’t wait to watch what he does. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Hardrock 100. Wednesday July 9th: 2025 Hardrock race preview with Hilary Yang and Billy Yang Wednesday July 9th and Thursday July 10th: Interviews with top athletes racing this weekend: Ludovic Pommeret, Stephanie Case, Zach Miller, Katie Schide, Germain Grangier, Hilary Yang and Mathieu Blanchard. Friday July 11th: We’ll provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram. Saturday July 12th: We’ll be hosting a Happy Hour and live podcast at 5pm at the Wyman Hotel in Silverton. If you’re local, please stop by and enjoy good vibes and fun with the Freetrail crew! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 5-deep for Hardrock for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and shoes from The North Face! Our Hardrock 100 coverage is brought to you by The North Face trail. We're grateful for their support! Make sure to check out the latest and greatest shoe innovation from The North Face. The VECTIV Enduris 4 is designed to play with distance. Combining the ultralight DREAM foam midsole with VECTIV 3.0’s high performance TPU plate, the Enduris 4 provides increased cushioning and trail-optimized propulsion - Made to propel you even further. Zach will be putting the product to the ultimate test this weekend during the Hardrock 100, providing its ability to withstand the toughest trail conditions. You can learn more and check out the shoe for yourself here: Men’s The North Face trail running shoes here: https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/c/mens/mens-footwear/mens-trail-run-213281 Women’s The North Face trail running shoes here: https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/c/womens/womens-footwear/womens-trail-run-213489 Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... YouTube | / @freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380
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    21 mins