Rest Day | Western States Attrition, Kilian's Training, TrailCon, Zegama, & Sunnape Scramble
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  REGISTER FOR TRAILCON  Sponsors:  Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey 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
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.  Subscribe to Joaquin's Substack  Follow Joaquin on Strava  REGISTER FOR TRAILCON  Sponsors:  Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey 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  If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving us a 5 star rating and review in the Apple podcast player to help other listeners find us.
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Hans Troyer | Young & Fit with a Golden Ticket
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!  REGISTER FOR TRAILCON  Hans Troyer's YouTube channel Sponsors:  Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey 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
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Tommie Runz | Sobriety, Self-Transformation, & The Solo Speed Project
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.   Topics:  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!  REGISTER FOR TRAILCON  Listen to the Tommis Runz show  Donate to Tommie's Speed Project fundraiser Sponsors:  Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey 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
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Rest Day | Canyons Debrief, Golden Ticket Conclusion, Great Wall Trail, Madeira, Mt. Fuji 100, Cocodona, & Athletes as Employees
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  REGISTER FOR TRAILCON  Sponsors:  Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey 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
Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.
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