The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Jim Walmsley is one of the greatest trail runners of all time. Two weeks ago, he won the Long Trail World Championship, a brutally technical 80k race in Canfranc, Spain. This was Jim's second World Title following up a Short Trail victory in 2019. In this conversation, we reflect on the performance and discuss Jim's plans for the future.   Chapters: 1:00 Jim Walsmley's Clutch Gene 10:00 The Success of Doubling Back in Racing 13:04 Technical Challenges of the Course 16:04 Race Dynamics and Early Strategies 19:07 Mid-Race Mindset and Team Dynamics 21:54 The Turning Point at Candanchu 24:52 Reflections on Achievements and Growth 34:38 Shoe Selection Insights 38:27 Performance and ITRA Scores 42:10 Trail Running in the Olympics 54:56 Competing Together: Jess & Jim both racing at worlds 57:25 Looking Ahead: Future Plans   REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS   Sponsors: 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

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   This is our recap show for the Long Trail and our preview show for the Classic Trail race. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with Sophia Rodriguez (All Conditions Racing Department) in advance of her race at the 2025 World Championships. Sophia is racing the U20 8K on Sunday.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with Lauren Gregory (Nike ACG) in advance of her race at the 2025 World Championships. Lauren is racing the Classic 14K on Saturday.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   This is our recap show for the Short Trail and preview for the Long Trail taking place on Saturday. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-hosts Adam Merry and Jennifer Lichter.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   This is our recap show for the Uphill 6k and preview show for the Short Trail race on Friday. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-hosts Adam Merry and Christian Allen. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with Tyler Green (All Conditions Racing Department) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. Tyler is racing the Long Trail on Saturday.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   This is our preview show for the Uphill 6k, taking place on Thursday September 25th. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with Seth Ruhling (The North Face) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. Seth is racing the Short Trail on Saturday.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with Adam Peterman (HOKA) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. Adam is racing the Long Trail on Saturday. After a disappointing summer racing season at Western States and OCC, Adam is fit and ready for a good one this week!   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with David Sinclair (Craft) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. David is racing the Short Trail on Friday.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with Grayson Murphy (Saucony) in advance of her races at the 2025 World Championships. Grayson is a 2x World Champion and she’s racing the Short Trail on Friday. Can she win again at the 2025 World Championships?   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   This is our preview show for the Uphill 6k, taking place on Thursday September 25th. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   This is our fan favorite show where we talk through the Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with Anna Gibson (Brooks) in advance of her races at the 2025 World Championships. Anna is racing the Uphill on Thursday and the Mountain Classic on Sunday. Anna is a trail running superstar with massive potential. Can she win at the World Championships?   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   Dylan sits down with Caleb Olson (Nike ACG) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. Caleb will be racing the Long Trail on Saturday. As the reigning Western States Champion and a representative of Team USA, Caleb is a favorite heading into this weekend's race.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up 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 Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!    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  

Scott Johnston is the Founder of Evoke Endurance, a coaching company serving trail runners, skiers, climbers, alpinists, and beyond. Scott is also the coach of both Tom Evans and Ruth Croft, the 2025 UTMB champions. In this conversation, we explore Scott's coaching background, the importance of fatigue resistance, local fatigue vs. global fatigue, his relationship with Tom & Ruth, and reflections from their victories.    Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:00 Understanding Fatigue Resistance 14:49 Muscular Endurance and Its Importance 18:02 Practical Applications of Training Techniques 20:55 Utilizing Treadmills & Poles for Enhanced Training 40:06 Understanding the Unique Talents of Tom and Ruth 42:28 Daily Communication and Coaching Dynamics 46:15 Enhancing Coach-Athlete Communication 48:39 The Importance of Team Collaboration 51:15 Training Adjustments for Ruth's Aggressive Strategy 53:03 Tom's Increased Training Load 55:28 Race Management and Observations 57:22 Emotional Highs of Coaching Success 01:00:04 Muscular Endurance and Race Execution 01:02:43 Curiosity and Continuous Learning in Coaching 01:06:33 Admiring Influential Figures in Sports Science   Training for the Uphill Athlete   Evoke Endurance   JOIN FREETRAIL PRO   Sponsors:   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