The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Hans Troyer Interview | 2026 Western States 100
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!
In this interview, we sit down with Hans Troyer.
Freetrail's Western States Schedule
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4am PT – Tune into the live broadcast

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show

Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley and much more.
Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!
Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!
You can view our full Western States race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail, on Splash, and on the official Western States website.
HOKA's full Western States schedule is also available online.
Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States!
Freetrail Links
Website | https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/
Patreon | /dylanbowman
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/
YouTube | /@freetrail
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/
Dylan Links
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn | /dylan-bowman-06174380

Francesco Puppi Interview | 2026 Western States 100
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!
In this interview, we sit down with Francesco Puppi.
Freetrail's Western States Schedule
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4am PT – Tune into the live broadcast

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show

Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley and much more.
Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!
Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!
You can view our full Western States race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail, on Splash, and on the official Western States website.
HOKA's full Western States schedule is also available online.
Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States!
Freetrail Links
Website | https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/
Patreon | /dylanbowman
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/
YouTube | /@freetrail
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/
Dylan Links
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn | /dylan-bowman-06174380

Adam Peterman Interview | 2026 Western States 100
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!
In this interview, we sit down with 2022 Western States champion Adam Peterman.
Freetrail's Western States Schedule
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4am PT – Tune into the live broadcast

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show

Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley and much more.
Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!
Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!
You can view our full Western States race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail, on Splash, and on the official Western States website.
HOKA's full Western States schedule is also available online.
Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States!
Freetrail Links
Website | https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/
Patreon | /dylanbowman
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/
YouTube | /@Freetrail
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/
Dylan Links
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn | /dylan-bowman-06174380

Broken Arrow Skyrace VK Recap & 46K Preview
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace! In today's show we'll recap the VK (Ascent), talk to the race champions, and preview the 46k race. Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and EmKay Sullivan.
Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!
Our coverage of the Broken Arrow Skyrace is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!
Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States!
Freetrail Links
Website | https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/
Patreon | /dylanbowman
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/
YouTube | /@freetrail
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/
Dylan Links
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn | /dylan-bowman-06174380

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.
Chapters
00:00 – Start
06:17 – Intro and Breaking News
Top 10 Storylines
16:20 – #10 PrizeMoney
22:22 – #9 Trail Futures
28:20 – #8 Triple Crown Racers
33:38 – #7 Stats Corner
45:03 – #6 Rising Stars
53:19 – #5 WS Racers in the Vertical
57:01 – #4 The Perennials
1:02:45 – #3 Momentum Havers
1:07:07 – #2 Comeback Kids
1:12:15 – #1 Title Defenses
1:18:10 – Strava File of the Week
We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday starting at 5pm PT.
Freetrail Links
SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup
JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro
REGISTER FOR TRAILCON - https://trailconference.com/register/
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
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