The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast. He is also the coach of Western States champion, Vincent Bouillard. 
 
John Fitzgerald is a running coach for CTS based in Montana. He is the coach of Western States champion, Jenn Lichter.
 
John and Mario have a personal relationship going back 15 years. They are both highly respected and thoughtful coaches, and together they provide a valuable peek behind the curtain at two of the greatest performances we've ever seen. 
 
Topics:
Mario and John's connection to each other
Their connection to Vincent and Jenn
The uncoachable personality traits that make them special athletes
Vincent's "Let's go win this thing" text after securing a Golden Ticket
How Jenn's training changed as she's moved up in distance 
Training environments: Jenn's Missoula crew vs. Vincent in Annecy
The focus and details of their respective training blocks
Race week energy: Vincent calm and happy vs. Jenn falling ill 
Vincent's motto "Every second counts"
Race execution: Self-management, emotional control, will to win, etc.
Emotion of the finish and victory
Read Mario's post-race reflections
 
Read Mario's article about how Vincent trained for Western States
 
Read John Fitzgerald's article about Jenn's victory
 
Read Cliff Pittman's article for UltraRunning Mag
 
Sponsors:
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

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT every Monday!
00:18 – Intro

06:20 – Trail Runner magazine returns

14:00 – Peptide controversies

41:10 – Tour de France and UTMB parallels

1:04:50 – Bob Graham Round & PCT FKTs

1:13:24 – Speedgoat results

1:22:35 – Strava File of the Week / Closing Segment

 
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Dylan Links:
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Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

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
We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.
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Sponsors:
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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:
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Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Last weekend, I dropped out of Hardrock at mile 45. As has been tradition, my brother Jason Bowman @_jasonbowman acts as host, interviewing me about the experience. Together we unpack the experience, the preparation that went into it, the decision to drop out, and the lessons learned from disappointment.
 
 
Sponsors:
 
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

We sat down with 2026 Hardrock 100 champion Ludovic Pommeret for a live interview at the Wyman Hotel in Silverton, Colorado.
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Dylan Bowman
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