Jean-Marc Djian is the brand new VP of Footwear for SATISFY and one of the OG shoe dogs of trail running. Jean-Marc worked at Salomon for almost 20 years, pioneering trail running footwear during an important moment for the sport. After Salomon, Jean-Marc went to The North Face where he was able to significantly improve the brand's footwear offerin…

In this week's episode of the Sub Hub podcast, Dani and Emkay dish out their recap of the last stage of the Golden Trail World Series, Mammoth Trail Fest. They cover the key players, the atmosphere, the men’s winning finish, and more. They also chat about when a course record (CR) should be considered a CR in the sport of trail running, the remaini…

Episode 3: How do your biomechanics affect your performance and injury risk? With Allison Gruber – Associate Professor University of Indiana. PhD UMass Amherst and Masters East Carolina. Has worked deeply on the entire spectrum of running mechanics. from the mechanics and energetics of footfall patterns in running Impact causes injury hypothesis – …

In this episode Keely, Corrine, and Hillary start it off by diving into some races, including Run Rabbit Run, The Rut, and The Golden Trail Series. Then they discuss both the lack of period products and porta-potties for women at TDS and how that may have impacted women runners. For the rest of the episode they tackle two issues. First, they talk t…

Doctor of Physical Therapy for 10+ years Aspects of the shoes he tests: Insoles – can increase perception of comfort, plantar pressures change Impact testing to compliment human-based footwear testing Traction testing – how do you test? Is it indicative of real world where humans move in variable ways. Slipping vs. Sticking Do Pro Athletes need cus…

The final regular season race of the Golden Trail World Series has arrived. If you haven't been paying attention...what have you been doing?? Dani and EmKay do a recap of the Headlands 27K as well as preview the upcoming 26K at Mammoth which will feature many of the same athletes. PLUS - The Rut results from last weekend and a preview of Pikes Peak…

In this episode, we sit down with Eli Hemming, the first American man to claim victory at the prestigious OCC, running for Adidas Terrex. Eli shares his journey as a self-coached athlete, how he planned his season around OCC, and the strategies that helped him secure this monumental win. Eli also opens up about the challenges he faced during the ra…

Sara Alonso joins the podcast again to talk about her race at OCC by UTMB. Sara is a professional runner for Asics based in Spain. This was Sara's first attempt at a longer distance and she ended up 4th in an insanely stacked field. Dani and EmKay chat with her about her decision to move up, fueling and strategy for the race and what is next for Sa…

Season 2/Episode 1: What can you do to stay resilient and how can shoes improve performance with Jay Dicharry – Physical Therapist, Oregon State University-Cascades, MOBO, Founder, author of Running Rewired Kinematics and Kinetics of Gait: From Lab to Clinic – We can measure things very precisely in the laboratory from the forces in 3 dimensions at…

In this episode, we dive into the latest changes in the Golden Trail World Series, including the cancellation of the Tatra Skyrace and the new rule of only needing three races to qualify. We’ll also discuss the current status of the Golden Trail World Series and what it means for athletes and fans. Before we get into the nitty-gritty, we have a cou…

In this episode of Trail Society, we dive into the UTMB races, discussing the fast race times, podiums, breakthrough performances, and top USA athletes. We also spotlight the latest advancements in the WNBA and NWSL, and discuss the impactful “Here For the Women’s Race” initiative that is reshaping women’s trail running. Our conversation reveals ho…

Freetrail’s first time at a Cirque Series event, the A-Basin event is the final of the 2024 series and has drawn an incredibly competitive field. Dylan talks to the race champions including Jane Maus, Patrick Kipnengo, and the breakout star from today: the men’s second place finisher, less than 45 seconds behind Patrick, Johen DeLeon. Johen is one …

Freetrail’s first time at a Cirque Series event, the A-Basin event is the final of the 2024 series and has drawn an incredibly competitive field. Dylan talks to some of the top athletes racing tomorrow, including Patrick Kipngeno, Philemon Kiriago & Adrian Macdonald. We also chat with Cirque Series founder and race director, and big mountain ski le…

Today we are joined by the 2024 UTMB champion, Katie Schide, the champ is here to recount the glory of her course record breaking day, running 22:09 in tough conditions, it was truly a historic performance and I’m honored she’d come on and share all about it. We talk about the goal setting around the WS/UTMB double, the recovery and training in bet…

Wow! What an insane week of performances. UTMB week delivered - per usual. Dani and EmKay do a quick recap of their races followed by some overall race thoughts. Then, we answer some questions that were sent to us on Instagram. Enjoy the rundown and be on the lookout for our episodes with Eli Hemming and Sara Alonso next week. Support the pod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to CCC champion, Hayden Hawks, about his amazing victory. Make sur…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to CCC champion, Toni McCann. Make sure to tune into our full week…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to UTMB champion, Vincent Bouillard about his amazing victory. Mak…

What a race! The top athletes of the 2024 UTMB have completed the historic lap around Mont Blanc and this year’s race did not disappoint. Our team recounts the top stories, breakout performances, upsets, and more from the 2024 UTMB. In a breakout performance, Vincent Bouillard took the men’s win in blazing fast time of 19:54:23, the third fastest t…

This is Freetrail’s Official OCC Results + Recap show hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previ…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to OCC champion, Eli Hemming about his amazing victory. Eli is the…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Ben Dhiman (Asics), who is racing UTMB thi…

This is Freetrail’s Official Preview show for the 2024 UTMB hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Leah Yingling (lululmon) and Rod Farvard (HOKA). Our hosts preview the men’s and women’s fields, the course, conditions, and more. What did we miss? Let us know what you think in the comments! Make sure to tune into our full …

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily…

This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 UTMB. Today Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm and Matt Daniels to preview both the OCC and CCC races. Thank you for listening! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as …

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily…

This week’s podcast kicks off with a recap of recent competitive races, including record-breaking performances and intense competition. We discuss standout moments from the Leadville 100-mile and Headlands 50km, celebrating impressive achievements and new champions. Then, we delve into a recent study on the impact of bone stress injuries in female …

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hannes Namberger (Dynafit), who is racing …

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Ludovic Pommeret (HOKA), who is racing UTM…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hayden Hawks (HOKA), who is racing CCC thi…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athletes Eli & Tabor Hemming (Terrex), who are bot…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily…

This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Toni McCann (Terrex), who is racing CCC th…

This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 UTMB. Today Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm and Matt Daniels to discuss the top storylines heading into race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.…

UTMB week is here, and the focus is on the men’s OCC! 🏔️ We’re joined by guest host Hayden Hawks, who gives us insights into this year’s race and a deep dive into the course and top competitors. 🏃‍♂️ Plus, we check in with Hayden about how his training is going as he preps for CCC! 🔥 Don’t miss out on this episode before making your Freetrail Fanta…

David Sinclair is a professional trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Vermont. Though he flies under the radar, David is as talented and capable of a mountain runner as anyone in the USA. This summer he's registered two very impressive victories at the Broken Arrow 46k and the Speedgoat 50k, in addition to an FKT on Mt. Shasta. Follow David S…

UTMB week is almost upon us - and for those of us in the "sub ultra" realm that means OCC is here as well! 2023 OCC Champion Toni McCann joins EmKay for a preview of the course and the current lineup of incredible athletes ready to race. Be sure to give this episode a listen before filling out your Freetrail Fantasy!! Don't forget to check out our …

On June 26th, Freetrail helped to launch TrailCon in partnership with Doug Emslie and Brendan Madigan - an industry conference focused on the present and future of the sport. Over four weeks, we are releasing the audio from each panel. So far we've shared the events panel and the media panel, and the brand & athlete panel. This week we're sharing t…

The Golden Trail World Series keeps delivering thrilling races! In this episode, Dani and EmKay share their in-depth reactions to the iconic Sierre-Zinal race. From standout performances by athletes like Kilian Jornet and Sophia Laukli to unexpected twists on the trail, we break down all the action. Looking ahead, we shift gears to preview the upco…

Jeff Browning is an ultrarunning legend living in Flagstaff, AZ. He is one of the all-time winningest 100 mile racers and, at 53 years old, still competes at the highest level in the sport. This coming Sunday, Jeff will begin what he characterizes as the project of a lifetime -- an FKT attempt on the Colorado Trail. We talk about the preparation fo…

In this episode, Keely and Corrine delve into the 2024 Olympics Games, which marks the first Olympics to achieve gender parity. They discuss notable moments in sports that emphasize mental health, embracing femininity, and celebrating all body types. They also highlight some of the top moments in sports witnessed at the games. Furthermore, they can…

Today we are joined by David Roche and Dr. Megan Roche for a fun and wide ranging conversation. David and Megan are top athletes, coaches, and co-hosts of the Some Work All Play podcast -- one of the most popular shows in running. We center the conversation around the state of trail running, sports science, and why it seems like everyone is getting…

On June 26th, Freetrail helped to launch TrailCon in partnership with Doug Emslie and Brendan Madigan - an industry conference focused on the present and future of the sport. Over four weeks, we will release the audio from each panel. So far we've shared the events panel and the media panel, and this week we're sharing the brand & athlete panel. Ou…

Tom Evans is a professional trail runner from the UK. He is one of the most decorated athletes in the world, a champion of many top races including Western States and CCC. This season he's had two solid second place performances at Transvulcania and Lavaredo as he's worked towards his major goal for the 2024 season -- the full course at UTMB. Topic…