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"Let's Monday Morning Quarterback Killian Jornet's 2010 Western States. That idiot."

"Harmony and I's first date was watching Unbreakable."

In the third and final installment of the MidPacker Pod Mini Series “Revisiting Unbreakable” hosts Troy Meadows and MVD, Matt Van Delsam sit down with Dylan Bowman Founder of Freetrail and Broadcast host of the WSER live stream that is a 3 time Western States top ten finisher whose career took off in the years after the release of Unbreakable.

Dylan has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of Ultrarunning in the earthly 2000’s and brought a “College Gameday” vibe to the conversation that plays like 3 long time friends unpacking the movie on a weekly long run.

In this episode, the hosts continue their discussion about the film 'Unbreakable' and the impact it had on the trail running community. They focus on the experiences and stories of the four main athletes featured in the film: Anton Krupicka, Geoff Roes, Hal Koerner, and Kilian Jornet. They discuss how these athletes influenced the sport and share their own personal interactions with them. They also analyze Killian Jornet's race at the 2010 Western States and the mistakes he made, such as not carrying water and taking too much time at aid stations. They focus on the early experiences and inspirations of the participants in the sport of trail running. It covers topics such as the first time they saw the movie 'Unbreakable', their introduction to Western States, the Montreal Ultra Cup team, and the influence of Scott Jurek.

The conversation also touches on the legacy of David Horton, the impact of Jen Shelton, and the unique character of Ricky Gates. Unbreakable is a trail running film that had a significant impact on the sport. It captured a moment in time and showcased the legends of the sport, including Jeff Rose, Anton Krupicka, Hal Koerner, and Kilian Jornet. The film inspired a new generation of athletes and filmmakers, legitimizing the sport and paving the way for more emotional and documentary-style films. Unbreakable also played a role in the growth of trail running, with the 2021 Western States lottery having over 10,000 participants. The film remains a timeless piece of trail running history.

Unbreakable on Youtube

Unbreakable Digital Box Set - OVER 10 HOURS OF BONUS MATERIAL

Dylan's Links:

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Things we talked about on the show:

Anton Krupicka Blog

Anton Substack

Leadville 100 Indulgence: 1000 Miles Under the Colorado Sky

Hard Rock 100

Geoff Rose Ultra Sign Up

Hal Korner Ultra Sign Up

Kilian Summits Of My Life

Bandera 100k

Western States Killing Machine P1 - Joe Uhan

Western States Killing Machine P2 - Joe Uhan

Leona Divide

Scott Jurek 

Gordy Ansley

Topher Gaylord

Scotty Mills

SD 100

Dave Horton

Little Nell Hotel Aspen

Ricki Gates

Lost Coast FKT

Joe Grant

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

Where Dreams Go To Die - Gary Robbins at the Barkley Marathons - Ethan Newberry

They Cross The Mountains

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