Freetrail Fam

Freetrail Fam

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Freetrail Fam episodes

  • Rest Day | TrailRunner is BACK, Peptide Debates, Bob Graham & PCT FKTs, Speedgoat Results, TdF + UTMB Parallels

    Rest Day Live is back tonight with Abby Levene & Cade Michael making their Freetrail debuts! Abby and Cade recently assumed the Managing Editor and Assistant Editor roles respectively at TrailRunner, which is where we'll start the show.

    • TrailRunner is BACK: Rebirth of a Media Institution
    • Peptide Controversies: Finding Signal in the Noise
    • Tour de France & UTMB: The Parallels Between Two Iconic French Events
    • FKT News: Bob Graham Round & PCT FKTs Go Down
    • Speedgoat 50k Recap: Coppi & Gregory Earn Victories
    • Strava File of the Week
    1 hr 29 min
  • Rest Day | European FKT Madness, Trail Running Industry News, Recent Race Results, & Speedgoat 50k Preview

    Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. After a couple weeks off, we have lots to catch up on!

    • European FKT Madness: Francios D'Haene reclaims GR20 FKT, Sophie Grant's Via Alpina progress, & Karel Sabbe begins the Great French Trail
    • Trail Grails: DBo's all-time most coveted shoe
    • Industry News Roundup: Tudor watch sponsorships, Chamonix's mayor on restricting UTMB, Kilian out at Sierre-Zinal, & Katie Schide's injury progress
    • Recent Race Performances: Catching up on what we've missed + Tim's commentary on Josh Kerr's World Record
    • Speedgoat 50k Preview
    • Strava File of the Week
    1 hr 35 min
  • Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace

    Rest Day Live is back tonight to begin our ultra marathon of race coverage around two of the world's most significant events - the Broken Arrow Skyrace and the Western States 100! Tonight, EmKay Sullivan & Tim Tollefson will join as co-hosts to dissect the Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace! We'll also touch on some breaking free agency news announced today: Mason Coppi joining Vibram, and Ellaney Matarese signing with HOKA.

    1 hr 20 min
  • [Freetrail Pro Ad-Free] Canyon Woodward's Unconventional Path | Learning by Doing, Community Organizing, & Humanity's Interdependence
    Canyon Woodward is pro trail runner for Patagonia from Franklin, NC. Canyon has proven himself to be among the most consistent long-course athletes in America, finishing top five at three golden ticket races in a six-month timespan: Javelina Jundred (3rd), Black Canyon 100k (4th), and Canyons 100k (5th). Carrying a lot of fitness and competitive momentum, Canyon will be a factor at Western States later this month -- a goal he's been chasing for several years.

    But Canyon is much more than just a talented runner. He's made his career working in politics and community organizing where he's fought for his values in the public domain – things like rural communities, environmentalism, and conservation, which we discuss at length in the episode.

    Also part of our conversation is Canyon's recently signing with Patagonia – the iconic outdoor brand that takes a leadership role in the industry and globally around the things that Canyon cares about – the collision of his running career and his career as an environmentalist and activist coming together is an exciting new partnership. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

    Topics:

    – Canyon's fascinating childhood and ppbringing

    – His education and discovering his knack for community organizing

    – Getting into politics and running a 100% positive campaign

    – the political power of rural communities

    – Of course we explore the origins of his running prowess

    – the value of learning by doing

    – Consistency and Success in Racing

    – Navigating Sponsorships and The new Partnership with Patagonia

    – Preparing for Western States

    – The Pacer Debate in Ultra Running

    – Goals for Western States

    – And a lot more

    Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front -- The poem recited at the end of the episode

    Sponsors:

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    Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava
    1 hr 25 min
  • Rest Day (with The Boulder Boys) | Western States Banter, Canyon Woodward x Patagonia, Sunapee and Euro Champs Recap, + Industry News

    Rest Day Live is back tonight with a Freetrail x Boulder Boys mashup! Seth Ruhling and Adam Merry will co-host as we rip through a fun docket:

    • Western States Banter: Seth withdrawing from the race, insider perspective on the field, Kilian affirming his participation, training in Flagstaff, etc.
    • Canyon Woodward Signs with Patagonia
    • Sunapee Scramble Recap
    • European Championships Recap
    • Industry News Roundup: Cocodona lottery & 50-mile relay idea, Rory Linkletter racing Broken Arrow
    • Strava File of the Week
    1 hr 16 min
  • [Freetrail Pro Ad-Free] Emelie Forsberg's Second Act | Motherhood, Mountains, & Reprioritizing Elite Competition
    *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" data-turn-id="5edf3657-89e2-4a6b-b766-b3f26eaeafab" data-turn-id-container="5edf3657-89e2-4a6b-b766-b3f26eaeafab" data-testid="conversation-turn-11" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> Emelie Forsberg is one of the great trail runners of the last two decades. In the early 2010s Emelie was a dominant force on the racing circuit, accumulating wins and podium performances at some of the sport's most important races. Emelie was part of the early Salomon trail running team that, in many ways, ushered in the modern era of the sport and she became one of the most impactful athletes during that time. While she's remained around the community all along, Emelie de-prioritized running for several year to focus on starting and building a family. Now a mother of three, Emelie is ready to re-prioritize racing again, starting at Transvulcania a few weeks ago where she finished on the podium with a very strong third-place performance. Emelie has also been a key contributor to two ambitious startups in the sport, Moon Valley Nutrition and NNormal. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Chapters: *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a14ab6e-33bc-83ea-9491-409ffd5ecc19-3" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a14ab6e-33bc-83ea-9491-409ffd5ecc19-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant">

    02:43 – What makes you you? 05:17 – How Emelie's relationship with running has changed over 15 years 09:46 – Why Emelie is committing to a new 3-year competitive chapter 11:52 – Parenting, racing & what the kids think about their parents' careers 13:41 – Early Salomon team memories & trail running's formative years 16:53 – How the early Salomon era shaped modern trail running 19:22 – Moving from Chamonix to Norway & building a quieter life 25:02 – Motherhood, sacrifice & stepping back from racing 28:17 – Learning from our children 31:55 – The evolution of trail running & the current racing landscape 34:42 – Moon Valley, NNormal & lessons from entrepreneurship 37:07 – Balancing family, business & elite training 40:13 – Returning to Transvulcania after nearly a decade away 43:21 – Racing again without pressure & embracing the present version of herself 46:03 – Lessons, mistakes & rediscovering joy during Transvulcania 48:14 – Anna Frost & Lucy Bartholemew 52:56 – What's next? 55:14 – Hardrock dreams & memories from Diagonale des Fous 55:56 – How Emelie & Kilian balance racing schedules with family life 58:53 – Who is one person you admire?

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    Sponsors:

    Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at https://www.never2.com

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    Freetrail Links:

    Website | https://freetrail.com/

    Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/

    Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/

    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg

    Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/

    Dylan Links:

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/

    Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo

    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/

    Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

    1 hr 4 min

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This feed is a price audio feed for Freetrail Pro members — the coolest people in trail running. Here you'll find Rest Day, our member-only podcast, Office Hours recordings, and audio versions of written articles.