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Rest Day Live is back tonight with Dylan Bowman and co-host Corrine Malcolm.

We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT.

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Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chairs.

We're going live on YouTube at 5pm PT.

Run of Show

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro)

In this episode we talk to Ryan about his creative process making The Big Alta 100k race film.

Jacob Banta is a pro trail runner and photographer based in Mill Valley, CA. He's been building a strong racing resume in the sport for a few years before achieving a big breakthrough in February when he finished 2nd place at the Tarawera 100k in New Zealand. That result earned Jacob a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. This podcast coincides with Jacob signing his first professional running contract with Altra -- an important moment for any ambitious athlete. Topics: What makes you you? Jacob's experience racing motocross Dealing with traumatic brain injuries and concussions An email Jacob's...

Rest Day Live is back with special guest Rachel Entrekin. We kick things off with a post-Chianti interview before Tim Tollefson joins the show to break down the latest news from around the sport.

We'll be LIVE on YouTube at 5pm PT.

Run of Show

1:00 — Breaking News 4:00 — Rachel Entrekin post-Chianti interview 35:25 — François D'Haene 2026 race calendar 52:01 — Shen Jiasheng joins Salomon 57:42 — Fuzhao Xiang new sponsor speculation 1:03:53 — Strava File of the Week

Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro) Trail House Boulder discussion

Today we're diving into The Trail House — a new media project documenting the lives of four up-and-coming professional trail runners based in Boulder, Colorado. We break down the concept, why it's interesting for the sport, and what it could mean for the future of athlete-driven storytelling in trail running.

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Welcome to Rest Day Live, Freetrail's weekly livestream breaking down the biggest stories in trail running.

Tonight, Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson step into the co-host chairs, carrying the show after a big weekend at The Big Alta. We'll also be sharing some exciting breaking news right at the top of the show.

We'll be live on YouTube at 5pm PT.

The Docket:

Breaking news: Major confirmed keynote speaker at TrailCon

Chianti recap and Golden Ticket recipients

Chuckanut recap

Links & Resources:

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Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. 

Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dyla...

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. 

Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dyla...

Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 The Big Alta. The 2026 The Big Alta is presented by Salomon Running. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. 

We're super grateful for their support!

Rest Day Live returns tonight to kick off The Big Alta race week. Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm join the show to co-host a loaded episode covering the latest news and storylines from around trail running.

On tonight's show:

Chianti Golden Ticket preview

FloTrack x UTMB broadcast partnership

Free agency updates: Tove Alexandersson, Fuzhao Xiang, and Sally McRae

Building a talent pipeline with The Trail Team's Andy Wacker

Strava file of the week

Bonus Miles: Community mailbag

This week we're doing a mailbag segment with comments and questions from the Freetrail Pro community!

This is a crossover podcast with our friends at Believe in the Run. One of the most influential running media outlets, BITR is the gold standard for gear related content. I've been a longtime reader/viewer of their shoe reviews and have always admired their work. So it was an honor to be invited on their flagship podcast, The Drop, for a wide ranging interview. We talk about Freetrail's journey, successes and challenges, our upcoming events, my current footwear rotation, and a lot more! Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, and follow BITR on YouTube. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER...

We talked about this LinkedIn post and the implications it has for UTMB and other big races.

Rest Day Live with Corrine Malcolm | Transgrancanaria Recap, Snowdonia Controversy, Grayson Murphy Interview

Welcome back to Rest Day Live, Freetrail's weekly livestream show breaking down the biggest stories in trail running. Tonight, Corrine Malcolm returns to the co-host chair alongside Dylan Bowman for a packed episode covering the latest news, race results, and debates from around the sport.

Grayson Murphy Sponsor Reveal + Interview Grayson Murphy joins the show to announce her new sponsor and discuss what's next in her running career.

Transgrancanaria Recap A breakdown of the biggest performances and storylines from one...

Dan Green is a professional trail runner for Salomon, living in Huntington, West Virginia. Dan has been a solid athlete on the scene for many years but he exploded into trail running super stardom after his course record victory at the 2025 Cocodona 250. Shortly thereafter Dan signed with Salomon, a partnership he extended at the beginning of 2026, allowing him to step back from work and become a full-time athlete. Dan was in the Bay Area for a Big Alta training run, so we took advantage and had him in-studio for this wide ranging conversation. Topics: What makes Dan Dan? Recent engagement...

Welcome to another episode of Rest Day Live, Freetrail's weekly livestream show breaking down the biggest stories in trail running.

This week, Dylan is joined by Tim Tollefson to dive into the latest headlines, athlete moves, race previews, and community highlights.

Anna Gibson & Cam Smith Post-Olympics Interview Reflections and takeaways following their Olympic experience, including what surprised them most and what's next.

Transgrancanaria Preview A look ahead to one of the early-season international showdowns — key storylines, top contenders, and what makes this course so unique.

Jeff Browning & Krissy Moehl Jo...

Jeff Browning is one of history's most successful ultrarunners, especially at the 100-mile distance where he's accumulated 30 career wins. At 54 years old, Jeff has also become the personification of longevity in the sport, maintaining an extremely consistent track record throughout his 26 year history in the sport. Entering the 2026 season, Jeff is also beginning a new partnership with Keen as he targets Cocdona, Western States, and TDS as his main competitive objectives. This is his third appearance on the podcast. Topics: Jeff's new partnership with Keen Maintaining hunger and motivation to perform as we age athletically Jeff's undying love of the...

Anne Flower is a pro runner for HOKA and Neversecond based in Colorado Springs, CO. In 2025, Anne exploded into the trail running conversation when she broke Ann Trason's course record at the historic Leadville 100 - a mark that stood for 31 years. Later in the fall, Anne went to Tunnel Hill where she broke the 50-mile World Record by a remarkable 13min margin.

One of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, Anne will be among the favorites at this week's Black Canyon 100k, where she hopes to earn a Golden Ticket to Western States. This is her first...

Cam Smith is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Crested Butte, CO. Anna Gibson is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Jackson Hole, WY. Together they are representing Team USA at the winter olympics in the Mixed Relay SkiMo race. This is the first time skimo has been included in the Olympic Games but the sport has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially among top trail runners who often pursue the sport competitively or recreationally in the winter months. Chapters: 02:40 Introduction to Olympic Aspirations 05:31 The Emotional Finish at Solitude 08:38 Personal Journeys to the...

Office Hours is back! This month we go around the horn and discuss 2026 goals for the community. Always a joy to see everyone. Thanks for your continued support of Freetrail. 

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's weekly news show dissecting the latest happenings in Trail Running. this week our co-hosts are Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm.

The Docket:

- Free agency updates

- Kilian Jornet's state of the sport essay​

- Freetrail's new Realized Competition Index​

- Recent race results

- Trail runners in the Boston Marathon elite field​

- Strava file of the week

This is an emergency episode to share some breaking news, Jenn Lichter and Adam Merry sign pro contracts with All Conditions Gear (ACG), filling out their growing roster of top global talent. Both Jenn and Adam are making their 2026 debut and their ACG debut at the Black Canyon 100k in two weeks.

Chapters:

Seth LaReau is a trail runner and finance professional working in the technology industry. On the side, he publishes an informative newsletter called Trail Waves, which has become a key part of my information diet. Trail Waves analyzes the business, economics, and culture of trail running, bringing an informed editorial perspective to contextualize industry news in the sport. This is his first appearance on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO TRAIL WAVES Chapters: 02:51 Introduction to Seth LaReau and his Career 05:38 The Birth of Trail Waves Newsletter 08:30 Analyzing Saturation in Trail Running 11:19 Differentiation and Demand in the Market 14:17 The Role of Brand in...

Kilian Korth is a pro trail runner and coach most known for his recent dominance of the 200-mile distance. In 2025, Kilian won the Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and the Moab 240 in a four month span, shattering the cumulative record for the Triple Crown of 200s by more than five hours. He's become viewed as a leader and pioneer in the discipline, rigorously documenting and sharing his learnings from this still nascent competitive sub-category of the sport. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

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Chapters:

Beth McKenzie is an American pro trail runner living in Australia. She is also the Founder and CEO of Wyn Republic, a performance sports apparel brand, and a mother of two. Over the last two seasons, Beth has accumulated several very strong performances including 2x podium finishes at Ultra Trail Australia and 2x podium finishes at Tarawera. Last fall, in her 100 mile debut, she finished 2nd place at the Javelina Jundred. Previous to her trail running career, Beth was a professional triathlete where she and her husband both enjoyed very successful careers. During that time, Beth tested positive for Ostarine...

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Tim Tollefson to talk through the following topics:

Chapters

02:23 – Introduction and Overview of Trail Runner of the Year 05:27 – Voting Process and...

Will Murray is a pro trail runner living in Bellingham, WA. He was one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, finishing 2nd at the Black Canyon 100k and winning the Javelina Jundred in a new course record time. Entering the 2026 season in partnership with Brooks, Will is poised to continue the momentum into a new year and towards the Western States 100 - his main goal for the season. This is his first time on the podcast. Chapters: 02:43 – Introduction and Personal Insights 05:27 – Recognition as #8 Ultra Runner of the Year 08:08 – Athletic Roots and Trail Running Discovery 10:54 – Mathematical Mindset in Running 13:27 – Cultivating Clarity in...

For the fourth year in a row, Corrine Malcom returns for our end-of-season retrospective podcast to summarize the year in trail running. It was another incredible season with so many amazing athletes and performances - we do our best to encapsulate everything in this episode. The Docket: 00:00 Celebrating Trail Running Traditions 12:21 Trail Runner of the Year: Women's Picks 20:40 Trail Runner of the Year: Men's Picks 33:00 Trail Performances of the Year 39:06 Rookies of the Year 45:18 Key Storylines of 2025 50:58 The Bill Dooper Spirit Award: Celebrating Contributions Beyond Performance 56:29 Predictions for 2026: The Future of Trail Running 01:05:11 Personal Highlights of 2025 and 2026 Goals REGISTER FOR...

Asker Jeukendrup is a sport scientist whose work has been massively influential, especially in the world of endurance nutrition. His resume is incredible, working with many of the top athletes, teams, brands, and research institutions during his remarkable career. In addition to his academic, consulting, and speaking work, Asker is a co-founder of Neversecond -- a leading supplier of feuling and recovery products in endurance sport and an important partner of Freetrail. This is Asker's first appearance on the podcast. Timestamps: 02:30 What Makes You You? 07:43 Founding NeverSecond: A Science-First Approach 10:52 The Carbohydrate Revolution in Endurance Sports 13:24 Understanding Carbohydrate Absorption and...

This is a recording from a live panel conducted at The Running Event - the running industry's largest trade show. One of the big trends in running is the growth of trail running as a sub-category, something that is felt palpably at TRE. To contextualize this growth, I'm joined by two fantastic guests:

We talk about the following topics:

Rod Farvard is a pro trail runner for HOKA living in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Among other things, Rod is a past champion of the Canyons 100k and a runner up of the Western States 100. We recorded this in person at Freetrail HQ in Marinwood, CA, 24hrs removed from a long run together on my home trails.

Topics discuss:

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week, we're joined by Corrine Malcolm to talk through the following topics: Western States & Hardrock Lotteries Courtney Daulwalter & Christian Allen rip CIM Thoughts from The Running Event Broken Arrow x ACG partnership Rachel Entrekin signs with Norda Debut of Trail Team of the Year Vote for Trail Runner of the Year Vote for Trail Performance of the Year REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of...

Zach Miller is a legendary trail runner, splitting time between Oregon and Colorado. He is one of the most beloved and most decorated athletes of the last decade, not only because of his results but in how he approaches the sport. This is a companion podcast for a new film that Freetrail released this week, documenting Zach's race at the 2025 Hardrock 100. The film is entitled A Lap For Bill - a moving tribute to his late friend Bill Dooper. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Current Life Updates 02:54 The Intersection of Construction and Athletics 06:10 The Art vs. Science Debate in Sports 08:56 Reminiscing About...

This is an emergency episode recorded in San Antonio, TX at The Running Event. We're here to breakdown the recently announced new multi-year partnership between the Broken Arrow Skyrace and All Conditions Gear (ACG) and the exciting details contained in the rollout.

Our guests today provide perspectives from three distinct angles:

Topics discussed:

Today's panel is entitled The Lives of Modern Professional Trail Runners, recorded live at the 2025 edition of TrailCon -- a two-day trail running festival, conference, and trade show hosted in Palisades Tahoe, CA in the days between Broken Arrow and Western States.

Our panelists today:

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week, we're joined by Adam Merry to talk through the following topics: Pacific Trails by UTMB Cancellation Gorge Waterfalls new multi-year partnership with All Conditions Gear David Kilgore's departure from the Team Manager role at On JFK & Ultra Trail Cape Town previews Fabrice Perrin's LinkedIn Post REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA 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...