The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Today we continue the rollout of sessions from the 2026 edition of TrailCon. This session explores the important topic of anti-doping in trail running and how we can prioritize fairness as the sport grows globally and as the incentive structures evolve. 
 
Leading this discussion is Travis Tygart, the CEO of USADA, one of the foremost experts on the subject globally. The session starts with a slideshow presentation where Travis talks through his experience working in the domain and what maturing sports can do to stay in front of the problem. 
 
After the presentation, Travis is joined by Tim Tollefson who shares some his experience as an athlete and race director, engaging Travis in an on stage interview. 
 
Topics:
Creating a culture of fairness
Increasing the benefit of doing the right thing
Enforcing firm consequences for infractions
How increased commercialization increases the temptation to cheat
The current state of anti-doping and where we're going
Defining our sport's values
The tension between promoting and policing
A lote more!

 
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Rest Day Live is on tonight with Tim Tollefson back in the co-host seat to breakdown the week in trail running news and preview some upcoming races.
 
The docket:
 
- 8:40 Ben Dhiman is Hiring: UTMB Champion begins coaching search
- 20:45 Diagonale des Fous Preview: Legends set to tackle the Grand Raid
- 35:00 Templiers Preview: Global superstars headline in France
- 42:58 Kodiak and WMRA Final Recap: Results from race weekend
- 1:03:30 Industry News Roundup
- 1:14:20 Strava File of the Week
 
 
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Sponsors:
A huge thank you to the partners who help make our show possible!
 
Patagonia
We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair
 
Neversecond
Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com
 
Nomio
We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com
 
Ketone
We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman
 
Freetrail Links: 
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 Links: 
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

Today we continue rolling out sessions from the 2026 edition of TrailCon. We're sharing a panel discussion about the state of the trail industry and marketplace featuring three great speakers:
David Callahan - Co-CEO of UltraSignup
Stephen Holmberg - Founder/CEO Insight Accelerator
Jenny Karn - Research & Insights Leader, Sports & Fitness Industry Association

The session focuses on data emerging from the sport and what we can deduce about the health of the trail running economy, including race participation, format shifts, consumer habits, and more.
 
Learn more about TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/


 
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Thanks to our sponsors who help make our show possible!
Patagonia
We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair
 
Neversecond
Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com
 
Nomio
We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com
 
KetoneIQ
We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman
 
Freetrail Links: 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 Links: 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

Rest Day Live is back tonight with EmKay Sullivan in the co-host seat to breakdown the week in trail running news and preview some upcoming races.
 
The docket:
 
- Kodiak 50k Preview: UTMB North America Major
- WMRA Final Preview: Mountain running showdown in Quebec
- UCI World Championship 2027: What does it mean for UTMB?
- SFRC Women's Half: $25k prize purse announced
- Strava File of the Week
 
We will be live on YouTube at 5pm PT!
 
REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=138921
 
REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=138676
 
SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://runfreetrail.substack.com/
 
JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro
 
Sponsors:
A huge thank you to the partners who help make our show possible!
 
Patagonia
We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair
 
Neversecond
Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com
 
Nomio
We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com
 
Ketone
We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman
 
Freetrail Links: 
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 Links: 
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

Today we continue our rollout, sharing sessions from the 2026 edition of TrailCon. Recorded live on stage in front of a packed house, this is a conversation between Rich Roll and Katie Schide. 
 
Rich Roll is a pioneering media figure, author, endurance athlete, and host of the Rich Roll Podcast.
 
Katie Schide is one of the greatest trail runners of all time. A Western States, UTMB, and Hardrock champion, Katie was voted as the 2024 and 2025 Trail Runner of the Year.
 
In this conversation, Rich interviews Katie about her process, injury management, the mental side of her game, and generally what has made her so great. It was an honor to host both of them at TrailCon. 
 
Learn more about TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/
 
REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=138676
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JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro
 
Thanks to our sponsors who help make our show possible!
Patagonia
We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair
 
Neversecond
Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com
 
Nomio
We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com
 
KetoneIQ
We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman
 
Freetrail Links: 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 Links: 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