• Jeff's new partnership with Keen
• Maintaining hunger and motivation to perform as we age athletically
• Jeff's undying love of the process
• Performance as an emergent phenomenon of biological health
• Why the Colorado Trail left a toll on Jeff's body and mind
• Rising to the occasion and the courage to speak up
• Jeff's racing season, including Cocodona, Western States, and TDS
• The evolution of his coaching business
• A lot more!

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's weekly livestream show contextualizing the latest news in trail running.

This week, Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm to break down a packed docket spanning global race calendars, athlete announcements, competition metrics, and industry headlines.

• Kilian Jornet's 2026 racing calendar

• Olympic Ski Mountaineering recap

• Realized Competition Index: Black Canyon & Tarawera

• The Barkley Marathons – 2026 edition

• Golden Trail World Series calendar and early thoughts

• SATISFY vs. Currently industry beef

• Team camps and recent athlete announcements

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Rest Day Live | Jenn Lichter and Anthony Costales on Black Canyon 100K

Rest Day Live returns tonight with two of the main characters from the 2026 Black Canyon 100K.

Women's champion Jenn Lichter and men's runner-up Anthony Costales join us live from ACG team camp in Palm Springs as they decompress from their standout performances on Saturday. We'll speak with each of them individually about how their races unfolded, the immediate aftermath, and what comes next on the road to Western States.

Jenn delivered a remarkable 100K debut in one of the fastest editions of the race, while Anthony put together a statement performance after a challenging stretch of racing, declaring at the finish line, "I'm still here."

We're excited to dive deeper into both stories live at 5:00 PM PT.

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Black Canyon 100K 2026 Recap | Golden Tickets and Key Takeaways

Tonight we recap the 2026 Black Canyon 100K, breaking down the race results, Golden Ticket recipients, and the key storylines from a historically fast edition of the race.

We'll discuss how the race unfolded across the desert course, what it means for this summer's Western States 100, and the standout performances that defined the weekend.

We'll also be joined live by Hans Troyer, the men's 100K champion, to reflect on his race and experience at Black Canyon.

Special thanks to All Conditions Gear for supporting our coverage.

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Tarawera by UTMB 2026 Recap | Golden Tickets and Key Takeaways

Tonight we recap the 2026 Tarawera by UTMB, breaking down the race results, Golden Ticket recipients, and the biggest storylines from the 102K event.

We'll analyze how the race unfolded, what it means for the Western States 100, and the key performances that defined the weekend in Rotorua.

We'll also be joined live by Robyn Lesh, the women's 50K champion, to discuss her race and experience on the course. Additional guests may join the show as well.

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Black Canyon 50K Preview | Golden Ticket Weekend

Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail's preview of the Black Canyon 50K. We'll also share final thoughts and key stats from the Black Canyon 100K and make our Golden Ticket predictions.

We'll be live at 5:00 PM PT with co-hosts Tim Tollefson, Dani Moreno, and EmKay Sullivan.

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Black Canyon 100K Preview | Golden Ticket Weekend

Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail's preview of the Black Canyon 100K.

Over the last 12 years, Black Canyon has grown into one of North America's most prestigious trail races. It now feels like the annual kickoff to the professional racing season — and the energy reflects it.

A Super Golden Ticket race again in 2026, Black Canyon has attracted some of the best athletes in the sport to battle across this classic desert course for a chance to compete at this summer's Western States 100.

We'll be live at 5:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM NZ with Tim Tollefson and EmKay Sullivan to break down the course, expected conditions, and top contenders heading into race weekend. We'll also be joined by a special guest.

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Black Canyon course overview
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