The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!
Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm.
We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn.
Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB.
--Thursday April 23rd LIVE at 5pm PT: 100k Preview: Storylines, Stats and Contenders -
-Friday April 24th LIVE at 12pm PT: Golden Ticket Predictions at 12pm PT: Final Thoughts & Canyons 50k Preview
--Saturday April 25th LIVE at 5pm PT: Canyons by UTMB Instant Recap Show: Golden Tickets, Podium Interviews & Race Highlights
Check out the HOKA Speedgoat 7 shoes, a grippy, responsive ride for technical terrain.
You can also head over to the HOKA Speedgoat 7 Vert Challenge on Strava:
https://www.strava.com/challenges/5640?utm_source=social&utm_medium=challenge_partner&utm_campaign=hoka_challenge_5640&_branch_match_id=1538634737242359682&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAwXBQQqAIBAF0BOpyyCIFh0kpvqpaM4wDrbr7L2XzKTPIXRTGuRJxNfcSkhcyHUBrshkbnIDau5MVCtaxPopbqjmFvdD%2Be3QZUvKD35ZAzWTUQAAAA%3D%3D
Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at HOKA!
Freetrail Links:
Website | https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/
Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai...
YouTube | / @freetrail
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/
Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en
LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail!
Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm.
We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn.
Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB.
--Thursday April 23rd LIVE at 5pm PT: 100k Preview: Storylines, Stats and Contenders -
-Friday April 24th LIVE at 12pm PT: Golden Ticket Predictions at 12pm PT: Final Thoughts & Canyons 50k Preview
--Saturday April 25th LIVE at 5pm PT: Canyons by UTMB Instant Recap Show: Golden Tickets, Podium Interviews & Race Highlights
Check out the HOKA Speedgoat 7 shoes, a grippy, responsive ride for technical terrain.
You can also head over to the HOKA Speedgoat 7 Vert Challenge on Strava:
https://www.strava.com/challenges/5640?utm_source=social&utm_medium=challenge_partner&utm_campaign=hoka_challenge_5640&_branch_match_id=1538634737242359682&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAwXBQQqAIBAF0BOpyyCIFh0kpvqpaM4wDrbr7L2XzKTPIXRTGuRJxNfcSkhcyHUBrshkbnIDau5MVCtaxPopbqjmFvdD%2Be3QZUvKD35ZAzWTUQAAAA%3D%3D
Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at HOKA!
Freetrail Links:
Website | https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/
Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai...
YouTube | / @freetrail
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/
Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en
LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair, broadcasting from Boston on Marathon Monday.
We're joined at the top of the show by Molly Seidel to discuss her upcoming races at Canyons 50k and Western States, along with her new partnership with SATISFY.
We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday at 5pm PT.
Run of Show
Molly Seidel interview
Mathieu Blanchard joins KIPRUN
Zach Miller Golden Ticket chase
Madeira Island Ultra Trail preview
Jim's IG nugget
Canyons Trailgating + Mammoth Trailfest updates
Strava file of the week
Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro)
Join Freetrail Pro to access the after show
Links & Resources
Subscribe to the newsletter: https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup
Join Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/pro
Register for TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/register/
Sponsors
NEVERSECOND — Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order: https://www.never2.com
Clearlight Sauna — Use code FREETRAIL for a discount: https://healwithheat.com/
Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ
Freetrail
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 Bowman
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

Molly Seidel is a pro runner and Olympic medalist living in Flagstaff, AZ. Currently transitioning from road marathons to trails, Molly recently finished 4th place at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the 2026 Western States 100, which will serve as her much anticipated 100-mile debut.

 
Today, we're announcing Molly's signing of a long-term contract with SATISFY, a disruptive running brand based in Paris, France. This move represents a huge piece of free agency news in the sport. 

 
Topics:

 
- How Molly came to be connected with the brand

- Brand/athlete fit: Molly and SATISFY attitude alignment
- Bigger offers on the table?
- Product development plans including WS kit
- Black Canyon reflections
- Racing against a new cohort of athletes after her road career
- Molly's training and support team 
- Developing trail specific skills
- A lot more!  

 
REGISTER FOR TRAILCON

 
Sponsors:
 
Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount on Clearlight Saunas at HealWithHeat.com
Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ
 
Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

 
Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Dylan Bowman and co-host Corrine Malcolm.
We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday starting at 5pm PT.
Run of Show
Gorge Waterfalls storylines
Marathon des Sables recap
Calamorro Skyrace
Ryan Becker signs with Kailas FUGA
Strava File of the Week
Links & Resources
SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup
JOIN FREETRAIL PRO https://freetrail.com/pro
REGISTER FOR TRAILCON https://trailconference.com/register/
REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943
REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366
Sponsors
NEVERSECOND Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order https://www.never2.com
Clearlight Sauna Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount https://healwithheat.com/
Ketone
Go to ketone.com/Freetrail30 for 30% off your first subscription order.
 
 
 
Freetrail
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 Bowman
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