Stephanie Case is a Canadian pro ultra runner and human rights lawyer based in Chamonix, FR. Over the last few years, Stephanie has been very open about her fertility journey, including miscarriages and failed IVF treatments, and all the emotional turmoil of her path to motherhood. At the end of 2024, Stephanie gave birth to her daughter Pepper, and in May 2025, Stephanie returned to the racecourse for the first time in nearly 3 years, winning the Snowdonia by UTMB 100k. The performance has gained immense mainstream news coverage. This is her third appearance on the podcast:

• Stephanie's fertility struggles
• The financial and lifestyle sacrifices on the path to motherhood
• Return to racing at Snowdonia, only 6 months post-partum
• Starting with a 30min disadvantage 
• Lessons on optimism
• Preparing for Hardrock in July 
• A lot more!

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Today's episode is a crosscast with our other show, Second Nature. If you enjoy this type of content, search and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player or on YouTube.

Alex King launched his brand Terignōta less than a year ago, showing the industry that it is possible to deliver high quality running apparel without breaking the bank. In this extremely transparent conversation, Alex shares all of the details of the business. As a first-time founder, Alex shares all of the lessons he's learned, as well as his plans for the future of Terignōta.

Show Notes:

Terignōta: https://terignota.com/

Trailmix Article: https://wearetrailmix.substack.com/p/what-if-running-apparel-was-cheaper

Warby Parker HIBT Episode: https://www.npr.org/2018/03/26/586048422/warby-parker-dave-gilboa-neil-blumenthal

Terignōta x Abigail West: https://terignota.com/products/abigail-west-x-crest-cap

Shopify Loan Program: https://www.shopify.com/capital

Outside Buyer's Guide: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/clothing-apparel/best-running-shirts-for-men/

Brand, Product, Content:

Gates $100k Prize: https://go.gates.com/GBD-100k-BELTED-PURSE.html

Andy Irons Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWIPRvtAHk

HY.Q: https://www.drinkhyq.com/

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:

• Western States Training Camp
• Jim Walmsley, Hayden Hawks, & Jon Rea withdraw from Western States
• Is Kilian the WS favorite?
• Unbreakable 2 cancellation
• What to expect at at TrailCon
• Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of Broken Arrow and WS
• Zegama recap
• Sunnape Scramble preview

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Joaquin Lopez is a professional trail runner from Ecuador, living in Barcelona. After many years of strong performances, Joaquin had a huge international breakthrough, finishing 3rd at the 2024 UTMB. Building off that momentum, Joaquin started his 2025 season with a huge win and course record at the Mt. Fuji 100 in Japan, winning by a large margin. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

Topics discussed:

• Ecuadorian sporting culture
• The state of Latin American trail running
• Having a clear purpose and its benefit to performance
• Joaquin's background in adventure racing
• The 2024 UTMB and what led to that breakthrough
• Joaquin's method for goal setting and race selection
• The dominant Mt. Fuji 100 performance 
• Joaquin's sponsor Kailas
• His work with the Pro Trail Runners Association
• A lot more!

*Note: In the podcast, Joaquin says his first ultra was in 2019 - he meant to say 2012, when he was 19 years old.

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Hans Troyer is a pro trail runner for Altra living in Cartersville, GA. He burst onto the scene with a win and course record at the Bandera 100k in 2024. At only 25 years old, he's one of the most exciting young talents in the sport. Most recently, Hans finished 2nd at the Canyons 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the 2025 Western States 100. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

Topics:

• The meaning behind Hans' various taglines
• Cartersville, GA and how it's shaped him as an athlete
• Big breakthrough at the 2024 Bandera 100k
• When the competitive drive goes to far: Rhabdo at Black Canyon
• Training under the tutelage of David Roche
• Canyons 100k performance 
• Goals for Western States
• A lot more!

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Hans Troyer's YouTube channel

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In this conversation, Tommie Runz shares his inspiring journey of personal transformation, focusing on his struggles with alcohol addiction and his path to sobriety through running. He discusses the critical moments that led to his decision to change, the importance of community support, and how running has become a pivotal force in his life. 

Tommie reflects on the significance of saying 'yes' to opportunities and the power of choosing one's own path in the face of adversity. 

We also discuss Tommie’s life-changing journey through The Speed Project, a grueling 340-mile race from Santa Monica to Las Vegas, which Tommie did solo this spring.

• Discovering alcohol and falling into addiction
• Tommie’s rock bottom moment
• Getting sober and the ingredients of self-transformation
• Discovering running and investing in health
• Running all six World Marathon Majors in a calendar year
• The magic of the speed project
• Tommie’s experience running 340 miles in five days
• Finishing in Las Vegas
• Tommie’s fundraiser for release recovery
• A lot more!

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:

• Canyons by UTMB debrief
• Western States Golden Ticket recap
• Great Wall Trail, Madeira, & Mt. Fuji 100 highlights
• Cocodona 250 preview
• The emerging trends of athletes becoming employees of their brand partners

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Canyons by UTMB hosted by Dylan Bowman. Today we recap the 100k and 50k races. Thanks to everyone for tuning into this weekend's coverage! And a huge thanks to HOKA!

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Canyons by UTMB. Today's show previews the 50k -- one of the most exciting 50k races of the season. Today's cohosts are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and Tim Tollefson.

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Canyons by UTMB. Today's show previews the Golden Ticket battle for entry to the 2025 Western States 100. Today's cohosts are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and Tim Tollefson. We're also joined at the end by Maggie Tides from the Placer Land Trust -- an organization that protects wild places for recreation, agriculture, and simple existence. 

Thanks to HOKA for supporting our coverage!