The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

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!
 
Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan Bowman and presented by Salomon. You can join us in person during race weekend at the Marinwood Community Center right at the finish line, or follow along at the Freetrail YouTube channel.
 
You can find Salomon gear on salomon.com or in your favorite running store near you.

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:
 07:10 Chianti Golden Ticket preview

28:30 FloTrack x UTMB broadcast partnership

43:00 Building a talent pipeline: The Trail Team's Andy Wacker

1:10:10 Free agency updates: Tove Alexandersson, Fuzhao Xiang, & Sally McRae

 1:19:08 Strava file of the week

Bonus Miles: Community mailbag (Join Freetrail Pro to access)

Join Freetrail Pro to access Bonus Miles: Freetrail Pro — https://freetrail.com/pro
Links & Resources: Subscribe to Freetrail's Newsletter — https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup Register for TrailCon — https://trailconference.com/register/ Register for The Big Alta — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943 Register for Gorge Waterfalls — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366
Sponsors: NEVERSECOND — Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order at https://www.never2.com Clearlight Sauna — Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount with purchase https://healwithheat.com/ 
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 Bowman: 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

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.
 
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Sponsors:
Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount on Clearlight Saunas at HealWithHeat.com
Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts
 
Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

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.
The Docket
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 of the season's most important early-year races.
Snowdonia by UTMB Controversy Discussion of the recent controversy surrounding Snowdonia by UTMB and the broader implications for the sport.
Strava File of the Week Jim Walmsley's half marathon effort takes the spotlight in this week's Strava file of the week.
Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro After Show) Ambush Marketing at UTMB — a deeper discussion exclusively for the Freetrail Pro community.
Resources and Links
Join Freetrail Pro https://freetrail.com/pro
Register for TrailCon https://trailconference.com/register/
Register for The Big Alta https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943
Register for Gorge Waterfalls https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366
Sponsors
Neversecond Nutrition Get 25% off your first order with code FREETRAIL25 https://www.never2.com
Clearlight Sauna Use code FREETRAIL for an additional discount with purchase.
https://healwithheat.com/
 
Freetrail
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 Bowman
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

Dan Green is a professional trail runner for Salomon living in Huntington, West Virginia. While he's been a consistent presence in the sport for years, Dan burst into trail running superstardom after his course record victory at the 2025 Cocodona 250.
Soon after that performance, Dan signed with Salomon — a partnership he extended at the beginning of 2026, allowing him to step away from work and pursue trail running as a full-time athlete.
Dan was in the Bay Area for a Big Alta training run, so we brought him into the Freetrail studio for a wide-ranging conversation covering his journey, mindset, and plans for the future.
Topics
What makes Dan Green, Dan Green

His recent engagement and finish line proposal

Living and training in Huntington, West Virginia

The performance benefits of maintaining a positive attitude

Dan's earliest mentor, Lance Pledger

Cocodona 250 stories and 200-mile race strategy

Lessons learned from François D'Haene

The origins of The Bargain Boys

Plans and goals for the 2026 season

And much more

Follow The Bargain Boys
Dan's appearance on the Boulder Boys Show
Register
TrailCon https://trailconference.com/register/
The Big Alta https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943
Gorge Waterfalls https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366
Sponsors
NEVERSECOND Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order https://never2.com
Clearlight Saunas Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount https://healwithheat.com
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 Bowman
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