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ただ走るだけ、ただ飛ぶだけ、ただ投げるだけでない陸上競技の魅力を。日本唯一の陸上『雑談』専門チャンネル『Track Town JPN』陸上競技を追っ掛け、応援していきます。2025年東京世界陸上は国立超満員になりました!次の目標は陸上日本選手権を満員に&日本にダイヤモンドリーグを!出演者への質問もお待ちしています! track@joqr.net <出演者> 西本武司さん(EKIDEN NEWS主宰:OTT理事長) 柏原竜二さん(大学院で心理学を勉強中) <今回の内容> 7月は西本さん、柏原さんの誕生日月 ・西本さん7日、柏原さん13日、ついでにスポーツ報知太田さん8日 エグい暑さになりました ・HOKAイベントでターンパイク箱根走りました。上りっぱなしだけど箱根5区は違う ・上田瑠偉選手佐久長聖時代伝説 グランド裏の平尾山が今に繋がってる ホクレン深川大会暑過ぎて大変でした ・士別にエントリー集まってない 士別ハーフは盛況 ・5000mまでは何とかなるけど1万mで記録出すには暑すぎ 再考の時期? ・クレイアーロン選手のポイントが着々と積み上げているのは参考になる ・日本国内にカテゴリーCのレースを増やして欲しい 7月20日OTT万全の熱中症対策してお越しください https://x.com/OtonaTT/status/2072193125150314983 ・シャトルランへのエントリー大盛況で300人超えそう ・柏原さんから熱中症対策アドバイスあり 7月のザバスプレゼントはこちら https://x.com/TrackTownJPN/status/2072159165737545819 [TIME 01:01:01]
Your best customer runs a quiet background check on your brand before she'll pay full price – and if one thing comes back weak, she doesn't tell you. She just buys the cheaper option, or waits for your next sale. In this episode, Catherine Langman breaks down the four foundations that decide whether a premium brand scales or stalls – a point of difference that's hard to replicate, a point of view worth having, a genuine purpose, and a premium pricing strategy – plus the fifth element that holds them all together. Featuring what On and Hoka understood that Nike forgot, and a candid look at Catherine's own brand, Indagare. If your growth has plateaued, one of these foundations is likely the reason. Book a Brand Growth Strategy Session at productpreneurmarketing.com to find out which. Subscribe for weekly episodes on building premium eCommerce brands that don't compete on price. Show Notes: https://www.productpreneurmarketing.com/episode-325/ TAGS premium brand strategy, ecommerce marketing, brand building, premium pricing, point of difference, brand positioning, considered buyer, Catherine Langman, The Brand Marketing Show
Big life updates in today's episode! Rachel shares her engagement story and everything that made the proposal so memorable, while Megan catches everyone up on her recent move, meeting a new training partner, and some of the races she has coming up on her schedule. The two also discuss track etiquette for newer runners, share their takes on running with sunglasses and whether or not you should race with a watch, and thoughts on evolving as a runner post-college.Plus: Tips on balancing training, work, and motherhood when time is limited._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Megan: Flynn 5050 Shield SunglassesRachel: Women's Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggles_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
Lotti Brinks is a rising star in the sport of trail ultramarathon. She has improved year over year, which recently resulted in finishing 5th at the 2026 WSER 100. She joins the show to discuss history with the sport of running, introduction to the sport of ultramarathon, becoming a professional athlete with Hoka, the growing trend of race day optimization with team training camps, and how she has shaped her mindset to stay balanced in life outside of being a professional runner. Lotti Brinks: @lotti_brinks | https://www.strava.com/pros/25210246 Episode Sponsors: ProBio: probionutrition.com/endurance Code: Endurance (20% Off) LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) True Nutrition: truenutrition.com/hpo Code: HPO (20% Off) Podcast Details: Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter
トレイルランニングの世界で起きた1週間の出来事を、背景にある力学とともに深く読み解くDogsorCaravanのニュース番組。毎週月曜夜にYouTubeプレミア公開+ポッドキャスト配信。Monday Night Run powered by Goldwin。今回はまずハードロック100。記録的少雪の影響でコース上に雪がまったくない異例のサンファンで、50歳のルドビック・ポムレと41歳のコートニー・ドウォルターがともに自身のコースレコードを更新しました。ドウォルターは今年、ペーサーをつけずに走り切っています。優勝候補のトム・エヴァンスは高所に苦しみ58マイル手前でリタイア。中国では崇礼168が創設10周年。台風の雨の中でジャオ・ジアジューが終盤に10分差を消し去る大逆転でコースレコードを更新し、新設の万龍50kmでは髙村貴子が女子2位、小笠原光研が男子3位と日本勢が揃って表彰台に立ちました。同じ大会のEXPO会場でASICSが中国選手3名との契約を発表した一方、スタートラインで数えられたシューズは、カイラス461足に対してASICSは13足。この非対称性が何を意味するのかを考えます。後半は伊豆トレイルジャーニー2026。KEENが史上初のタイトルスポンサーに就任し初心者向けプログラムが始まる一方で、昨年好評だった修善寺山門前のフィニッシュは安全上の懸念から総合会館駐車場へ戻されます。開くことと、退くこと。同じ日に発表されたこの2つの決定を、山火事で中止となったOuray 100、そして熊の出没で登山道が閉鎖されたハセツネCUPのコースと並べて考えます。Photo: Hardrock 100, 崇礼168, Photo © ZZAM Agency / JACOPO GREPPI00:00 オープニング01:00 #DCResults — 皇居、SWCP、福王山、野沢の最終調整05:29 Hardrock 100 — 雪のないサンファンで、50歳と41歳が記録を消した16:41 【Analyst View】積み重ねは裏切らない/雪のないハードロックが問うもの21:28 崇礼168 — 10周年の大逆転、髙村貴子と小笠原光研が表彰台27:42 ASICSの中国選手契約と、カイラスの「461足」32:35 ヨーロッパ・アルプスの週末 — 猛暑と、雨と、雹38:32 業界トピック — TUDOR × UTMB/Altra「TORIN 9」42:11 伊豆トレイルジャーニー2026 — KEENの参入と、山門前フィニッシュからの撤退52:31 今週末のレース・エンディング【訂正】・08:11〜 ドウォルターのフィニッシュタイム 26時間03分10秒は、従来のコースレコード(26時間11分49秒)を「1分余り」ではなく「8分余り」縮めたものです。・42:11〜 Living on the Trail with KEEN の選考結果発表は「7月22日」ではなく「7月20日」です(一般エントリー開始の前日)。・21:28〜 崇礼が会場となったのは北京「冬季」五輪です。・52:31〜 The 4100D 野沢温泉の種目は 65km/37km/14km/7km です。【今週の登場人物・大会ガイド
The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: MidPack Musings SubStackSupport the MidPacker Pod on Patreon.Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching Page STOKED TO PARTNER WITH PLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first orderGO BREWING - 20% off your first orderUSE MIDPACKER TO GET THAT DISCOUNT FRIENDSRENDEZVU.CO - Check out the Gear I love our purchases support me directlyField Notes is back after a short break, and Troy has plenty to catch up on. Fresh off Western States week, he shares the moments that have stuck with him most, from Hans Troyer's fearless front-running to Vincent Bouillard's emotional victory, Jenn Lichter's breakout performance, and why Zack Miller remains his favorite ultrarunner of all time.The conversation then shifts from the sport to real life. Troy opens up about the decision to skip Laurel Highlands, why launching a new business changed his priorities, and how entrepreneurship and ultrarunning have more in common than most people realize. Rather than chasing races, he's embracing a season of enjoying the trails, building fitness, and preparing for a few exciting adventures later this year.He wraps things up with an update on his upcoming plans, thoughts on Hardrock, and a look at where the MidPacker Pod is headed for the rest of the season.Episode HighlightsWestern States reflections beyond the results.Why Hans Troyer's race reminded Troy of the Icarus story.Vincent Bouillard's memorable win and what it says about today's sport.Jenn Lichter's incredible Western States debut and why she's one to watch.Why Zack Miller continues to embody everything Troy loves about trail running.Is 2026 an "asterisk year" at Western States because of the cooler weather?The decision to skip Laurel Highlands and prioritize family and business.Introducing Lead Fōrj, Troy's new B2B lead generation agency.Summer running without the pressure of chasing races.Plans for the Barkley Fall Classic waitlist and an unsupported Pitchell FKT attempt.Excitement surrounding Hardrock and the return of mountain racing.Training TakeawaysConsistency often matters more than constantly chasing races.Sometimes the smartest training decision is saying no to an event.Building a business and training for ultras require many of the same skills: patience, resilience, and long-term thinking.Enjoying running for its own sake can be just as valuable as structured race preparation.Troy's Links IG: @Troyontherun @MidpackerpodRTL Ultra Coaching Lead FōrjRelevant LinksWestern States Endurance RunLaurel Highlands UltraHellbender 100Barkley Fall ClassicHardrock 100Partner Links: PlayOn Relief - https://playonrelief.comAll Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderGo Brewing - https://gobrewing.com/discount/MIDPACKERNA Beers for people that enjoy brews that taste great and are better for you.Use MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderRendezvu.Co - https://www.rendezvu.co/troy-meadowsCheck out the Gear I love our purchases support me directlyVacation Races - https://www.vacationraces.comEpic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or TrailfestRun Trail Life - https://runtraillife.comFind Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Freetrail - https://freetrail.comVisit Freetrail.com to sign up today.MidPacker Pod, Field Notes, Troy Meadows, Western States, Hardrock 100, Laurel Highlands, Barkley Fall Classic, Hans Troyer, Vincent Bouillard, Jenn Lichter, Zack Miller, Hellbender 100, Lead Forge, entrepreneurship, summer running, trail running, ultrarunning, Pitchell, FKT, Asheville, HOKA, Go Brewing, Play On Relief, Rendezvu
Are you looking for a reliable trail shoe that can handle technical terrain without feeling like a sponge? In today's video, we dive deep into the Dynafit Ultra 100 V3 to see how this German-engineered shoe performs after 50 miles on the trail.
Sportswear is projected to surpass USD460 billion in global sales by 2030, but where will that growth come from? In this episode, Euromonitor's fashion expert Marguerite Le Rolland tells you about the three largest growth regions: North America, Asia and Europe. See which markets are driving expansion, how consumer demand is evolving and where brands are uncovering new opportunities. You'll also hear how women's sports, racquet sports, outdoor activities and major events including the FIFA World Cup are creating new momentum. This episode features highlights from our sportswear webinar on 10 June. Watch the full session for additional insights on Nike, Adidas, Hoka and other leading competitors, along with five strategies to help brands compete in the sportswear market. 00:00.00 Intro and overview00:02.08 North America00:09.22 APAC00:13.06 EuropeLots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it?At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust through evidence-based research. Our claim validation service ensures your marketing messages are backed by real data. Stand out in a crowded market. Visit euromonitor.com/claims to learn more. Introducing Opportunity Minded, a new series from Euromonitor International designed for forward-thinking business leaders like you. Each episode tackles a strategic approach or topic on corporate agendas. You'll hear from our experts who share in
Welcome back to another episode of Private Conversations! This week on Private Conversations, we're breaking down the biggest upcoming sneaker releases and why Nike may be losing its grip on the sneaker industry. We dive into how brands like New Balance, ASICS, HOKA, On-Cloud, and Solomon are gaining momentum while Nike shifted away from major retailers in favor of a direct-to-consumer strategy. We also put Gilberto's viral Birria Balls and Hot Cheetos Burritos to the test, tell some unforgettable Kanye West concert and SXSW stories, and Larry delivers an all-time rant about Pokémon fans, scalpers, and why people keep accusing sneaker stores of ruining the hobby. In this episode we discuss: • The hottest upcoming sneaker releases • Is Nike losing the sneaker war? • Why running brands are dominating right now • Kanye West concert memories & SXSW stories • Trying Gilberto's viral Birria Balls & Hot Cheetos Burritos • Larry vs. Pokémon fans • Sneakers, food, stories, and plenty of chaos New episodes every week. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@prvt.selection LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=podcast_box_promote_link SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wnDrQiUCPcUErprdaBX2b ALL PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/PrivateSelection ADD US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/prvt.selection/ ALL OF OUR SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/PrivateSelection Follow the Hosts: Ian (@masterchefian) Full Fit Larry (@fullfitlarry) Scotty (@beammmeupscotty) _________________________________________________________________ #PrivateConversations #Sneakers #Streetwear #Podcast
MARATONA DE SALVADOR 2026 – https://cnoar.run/MaratonaSalvador2026Use o cupom CORRIDANOAR15 para ter 15% de desconto na sua inscriçãoNeste episódio do CNA News, analisamos a polêmica desclassificação de atletas em uma prova em Minas Gerais por ajuda externa e a lamentável conduta do dono da assessoria que tentou coagir a arbitragem. Trazemos também todos os detalhes e novidades da Maratona de Salvador, o erro de percurso que induziu Samuel do Nascimento ao erro na prova da Hoka, notícias sobre atendimentos médicos bem-sucedidos em corridas de rua e a repercussão dos comentários sobre o uso inadequado de analgésicos por influenciadores.- Introdução (00:00)- Desclassificação em Minas Gerais e polêmica com assessoria (01:09)- Maratona de Salvador: Percurso, novidades e desconto (04:33)- Samuel do Nascimento induzido ao erro na prova da Hoka (05:57)- Casos médicos em corridas com desfechos positivos (08:41)- Comentários da comunidade e debate sobre analgésicos (09:49)Nossos cupons e links - https://cnoar.run/cuponsO Corrida no Ar News é produzido diariamente.
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Western States champion, Jenn Lichter. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
In today's episode, Karen, Megan, and Rachel catch up on all things training, injuries, and life lately before diving into a round of listener questions.Rachel shares how she's added swimming into her recovery from injury and why she's unexpectedly fallen in love with it. Megan gives an update on the chaos of moving and how she's balancing it with the rest of her life. The Chicks also chat about the importance of taking rest days and break down a recent study on minimum mileage recommended to successfully run a marathon and how cross training can help make up for lower running volume.Plus, they answer your questions, including:- Spring/summer marathons to target if you're racing CIM (or another fall/winter marathon)- How to find a running coach who's the right fit_________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Megan: Saucony Endorphin Pro 4Karen: Crocs Brooklyn Low WedgesRachel: Nike Bold Color Block V-Back One Piece_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Western States champion, Vincent Bouillard. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Western States 2026 delivered one of the most memorable races we've ever seen.Instead of doing a mile-by-mile recap, Allison and I hand out our completely unofficial Western States Awards. We talk about the biggest performances, the most impressive comebacks, the heartbreaking DNFs, the smartest race tactics, and the moments that made this year's race so special.From Vincent Bouillard proving that a full-time HOKA employee can beat the world's best, to Jen Lichter's incredible debut, Hans Troyer's aggressive race, Canyon Woodward's performance, Molly Seidel's first 100 miler, and everything in between—we break down the biggest stories from one of the fastest and deepest Western States fields ever assembled.Whether you watched every minute of the livestream or are just catching up, this episode is a fun look back at one of the biggest weekends in trail running.Topics include:• Vincent Bouillard's historic win• Jen Lichter's course record• Biggest surprises and disappointments• Our favorite performances• The future of Western States• Why this race may never be repeated• FKT updates and what's next in trail runningIf you enjoy these conversations, subscribe to the channel. Every week we bring you trail running, ultrarunning, FKT, and endurance stories from the people pushing the sport forward.Support our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8abSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside#Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdooradventure
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels! In today's show, we share our final thoughts and predictions for the race. Host Dylan Bowman is joined by special guests Sally McRae and Hellah Sidibe. Who are you picking for the win? Let us know in the comments! And don't forget to make your picks in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for a chance to win great prizes from Freetrail and HOKA. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Tommie Runz. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
In this episode, Matthew Kleinosky sits down with legendary coach and running personality Duane “Peanut” Harms, whose remarkable journey spans more than five decades in the sport. From discovering running almost by accident as a high school baseball player to coaching national teams, helping launch HOKA, and shaping generations of athletes, Peanut shares stories that are equal parts inspiring, hilarious, and unforgettable.Memorable Quotes“The path to success was not thinking about the immensity of the task. It was just to embark.”“The greatest honor is when kids continue to run after they leave your program.”“You coach the kids you get.”“There might be part-time pay, but there is no part-time coaching.”“I know I've impacted a lot of people positively, and hopefully they pass that along.”Key TakeawaysMentorship can completely alter the trajectory of a young person's life.Great coaching is about developing people, not simply producing results.Lifelong participation matters more than short-term success.Multi-sport experiences create stronger athletes and more well-rounded people.Running communities thrive when competition and fun coexist.Success often begins by simply taking the first step and getting started.Listen & SubscribeIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with fellow runners and fans of running history.Running in the '70s with Matthew Kleinosky explores the stories, people, and culture that helped shape the running boom and continue to inspire runners today.
In today's episode, Karen and Rachel break down the London Marathon's announcement that it will expand to a two-day event beginning in 2027. They discuss the new format, what it could mean for the race and its participants, and share their thoughts on the major change. Karen also talks about buying a road bike and diving into the world of cycling, while Rachel shares an update on her injury recovery. Plus, the Chicks share their favorite marathon spectating tips and explain how to cheer for more than one pro when your favorites are all racing at the same time._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: Nike Pegasus 41Rachel: Feetures Elite Ultra Light Tab Socks_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels! Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Riley Brady. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Zach Miller. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels! In today's Champions Show, we sit down with four legends of Western States history. Host Dylan Bowman is joined by: • Katie Schide (2024 champion) • Caleb Olson (2025 champion) • Clare Gallagher (2019 champion) • Nikki Kimball (three-time champion) Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Tara Dower. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Hayden Hawks. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Hannah Allgood. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels! Today's show is our official 2026 Western States 100 Preview Show featuring host Dylan Bowman alongside Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22 at 10:00am PT – Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25 at 3:30pm PT – Final Thoughts & Predictions Show • Saturday, June 27 at 4:00am PT – Live Western States Broadcast • Sunday, June 28 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend, including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow @runfreetrail on Instagram so you don't miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Additional race week schedules, events, and activations can be found at: Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Check out the latest from HOKA—the Rocket X Trail—speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website: https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts: https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Bowman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Kilian Jornet Interview | 2026 Western States Race Week Coverage Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Kilian Jornet. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM PT Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM PT Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend, including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and ensure you don't miss a thing! Presented by HOKA Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! Check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail — speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Additional Race Week Information Full Freetrail Schedule: https://freetrail.com/ Additional Events & Activations: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official Western States Race Week Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA's Full Western States Schedule: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Bowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
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Western States 100 Top 10 Storylines Show | 2026 Race Week Coverage Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100, hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! Join us live during race week as we discuss the biggest storylines of this year's race, preview the fields, and provide expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe. Come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels. In today's show, Dylan Bowman, Tim Tollefson, and Corrine Malcolm break down the Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 – 10:00 AM PT Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 3:00 PM PT Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – 3:00 PM PT Western States Champions Show Featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 3:30 PM PT Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 4:00 AM PT Live Western States Broadcast https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 – 3:00 PM PT Western States Instant Recap Show Beginning June 19th, we'll also be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend, including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow @runfreetrail on Instagram so you don't miss a thing. Presented by HOKA Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Check out the latest from HOKA: the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Built for trails like Western States. Learn more: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Helpful Links Freetrail Race Week Schedule https://freetrail.com/ Additional Events & Activations https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official Western States Race Week Agenda https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA's Full Western States Schedule https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Freetrail Links Website: https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts: https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Bowman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Molly Seidel Interview | 2026 Western States Race Week Coverage Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Molly Seidel. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM PT Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM PT Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend, including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing! Presented by HOKA Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! Check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail — speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and made for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Additional Race Week Information Full Freetrail Schedule: https://freetrail.com/ Additional Events & Activations: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official Western States Race Week Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA's Full Western States Schedule: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Bowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Marianne Hogan Interview | 2026 Western States Race Week Coverage Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Marianne Hogan. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM PT Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM PT Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend, including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and ensure you don't miss a thing! Presented by HOKA Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! Check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail — speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain and built for trails like Western States. Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Additional Race Week Information Full Freetrail Schedule: https://freetrail.com/ Additional Events & Activations: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official Western States Race Week Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA's Full Western States Schedule: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Bowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with 2022 Western States champion Adam Peterman. Freetrail's Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions • Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates • Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at: https://freetrail.com/ https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ Official race website: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA's full Western States schedule: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | /dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@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
These are the times! Hans Troyer joins us in the studio for his first-ever (longer form) appearance on the Singletrack Podcast. Hans has had an exciting recent build to Western States, including a win at the Twisted Fork 30K and a training camp in Flagstaff with the Hoka team. Beyond that, on the biggest stages of the sport, he is on a roll demonstrating his greatness with a course record victory at the Black Canyon 100K back in February and an impressive win at JFK late last year. Hans took 8th place at his debut here last June, but expectations are higher for his return. Many consider him one of the favorites for the win here and part of the cohort of superstars that could break the fabled 14-hour barrier on the course. Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Support the show
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They specialize in helping adults 50 and older build portfolios designed to generate income that can keep pace with inflation over time." } } ] } ] } The Nike Cautionary Tale: What Happens When Leadership Loses Touch With Its Customers The Tom Dupree Show | Dupree Financial Group | dupreefinancial.com | 859-233-0400 Nike spent decades building one of the most recognized brands on the planet — the Swoosh, the Air Jordan, high-heat basketball shoes that consumers lined up for, and a presence in every major sporting goods retailer in the world. Then, in 2020, the company handed its future to a CEO who believed physical retail was a dying model, and what followed became a business school study in how quickly a great company can lose its way. In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, host Tom Dupree and analyst Michael Dawahare walk through the full arc of Nike’s rise and decline — from its origins in a track coach’s garage to a stock that traded at $180 and has since fallen to around $44. They examine the strategic decisions that caused the damage, the board failures that let it compound, and the hard-won lesson that consumer loyalty, once transferred to a competitor, is almost impossible to reclaim. And for anyone managing retirement assets, the parallels are direct: proven strategies should not be abandoned for untested ones, fundamentals matter more than narratives, and the cost of a foundational error can take years to undo. You cannot put your own lenses on the lenses of your customer — you have to ask how they see the world, not how you see it. — Tom Dupree How Nike Built the Brand — and What It Was Actually Built On Nike was founded on performance athletics. Phil Knight, a runner at the University of Oregon, partnered with legendary track coach Bill Bowerman — who famously experimented with a waffle iron to create better running soles — and built a company that stood for technical innovation and athletic credibility. The brand’s cultural ascent accelerated in 1984 with the signing of Michael Jordan, and from there, Nike became what everyone knows: the dominant force in athletic footwear and apparel, consistently ranked among the world’s most recognized brands. At its peak, Nike operated across multiple business lines — high-heat basketball, lifestyle and streetwear, performance running, and endorsement deals with some of the most iconic athletes in the world. Its Jordan Brand alone eventually grew to represent 25–30% of total business. But that success carried a hidden fragility: the Jordan Brand was built on a generational talent, and there was no clear plan for what would carry that brand forward once Jordan’s cultural relevance inevitably faded with younger consumers. The 2020 CEO Transition and the Fatal Pivot When Nike’s board appointed John Donahoe as CEO in 2020, it elevated someone who had served on the board since 2014 and who had an exceptional track record — at eBay and ServiceNow. But his entire professional background was in direct-to-consumer digital commerce, and he arrived at Nike with a conviction that physical retail distribution was a slowly melting ice cube. His plan: reduce Nike’s dependence on wholesale partners — Foot Locker, Dick’s Sporting Goods, specialty running retailers — and shift the business toward a pure direct-to-consumer model. Margins would improve by eliminating the distribution layer. And the consumer, Donahoe believed, would simply find Nike on their phone rather than in a store. The pandemic made it look like a genius. Physical retail was disrupted, Nike’s direct channels surged, the stock reached all-time highs around $180, and the board was enthusiastic. Beneath the surface, the strategy was already creating irreversible damage. The Shelf Space Problem — and the Competitors Who Said Thank You When Nike told its wholesale partners they would be receiving significantly less product going forward, those partners did not fight back. They simply filled the space with someone else. HOKA — already a credible running brand — accelerated its growth dramatically. On Cloud, a Swiss performance running brand, began one of the most remarkable growth runs in the industry, expanding into running, tennis, golf, and multiple other categories simultaneously. New Balance, ASICS, and Brooks also claimed their share of the newly available retail real estate. The consumer who walked into a Foot Locker or Dick’s and encountered a wall of Nike was now encountering a much more competitive set of choices. They tried the alternatives. Many of them preferred what they found. And once a runner builds loyalty to a particular shoe platform — especially in a category where consumers replace their shoes every 90 days — that loyalty is remarkably durable. Nike also lost something less tangible but equally important: the feedback loop. Specialty running retailers were the ground-level intelligence network that told Nike week by week what runners wanted, what was working, and where the product needed to improve. When Nike walked away from that channel, it walked away from its early warning system. The Board Failure — and the Groupthink That Let It Happen One of the most striking aspects of the Nike story is not that one CEO had a flawed conviction — that happens — but that an entire board of accomplished executives approved and sustained a strategy that was, in hindsight, obviously misaligned with how Nike’s business actually worked. By some accounts, Tim Cook of Apple was on that board during part of this period. It is difficult to imagine Cook making an analogous argument that Apple did not need its retail stores. The dynamic Tom and Michael describe is familiar to anyone who studies large organizations: board members are generally reluctant to challenge a CEO too forcefully, because the social and professional cost of being the dissenter is real. The result is groupthink — a board that validates a strategy long past the point where the data should have prompted hard questions. By late 2022 and into 2023, the numbers made it undeniable. Nike attempted to reverse course, reaching back out to wholesale partners and offering them premium product. The response was polite — and firm. Retailers were glad to take the high-demand items that consumers queued for. The rest of Nike’s moderate catalog? They had already replaced it, and they were satisfied with what they had. Where Nike Stands Today The board replaced Donahoe with Elliott Hill in September 2024. Hill’s story is genuinely different from his predecessor’s: he started in a Nike stockroom and built his entire career inside the company, earning credibility at every level. He speaks clearly and credibly about what went wrong and what needs to happen. And nearly two years into his tenure, Nike’s stock remains near $44 — roughly 75% below its peak —, and the company has not yet found its footing. In running — the category that gave Nike its identity — the brand no longer consistently appears in the top 10 for preferred shoes among dedicated runners. In China, sales are down 20–30% in recent quarters. On Cloud continues to grow at roughly 50% per quarter. The chart, as Tom notes throughout this episode, always tells the story: if a real recovery is underway, you will see it in the price action. The current chart does not yet show that. What This Means for Your Retirement Portfolio Tom closes this episode with a point that connects the Nike story directly to retirement investing: when someone tells you that a proven model is outdated — that index funds are so last century, or that some new product captures market upside without any downside — the right questions are always the same. What is the process? Has it been tested across different market conditions? And who benefits when you believe in it? The investor who abandons a sound income strategy during a period of volatility, convinced by a compelling narrative, is making the same error Donahoe made. The fundamentals that built something durable do not become wrong because someone new arrived with a different set of lenses. Key Takeaways Know what your business — or portfolio — is actually built on. The moment Nike shifted focus from technical performance products, competitors filled the gap. Investors face the same risk when strategies drift from the principles that made them work. Never surrender your shelf space. Giving up distribution is almost impossible to reverse. The same principle applies when investors abandon a proven income strategy during volatility — re-entry is rarely seamless. Leadership bias is one of the most expensive mistakes in business. Donahoe was an outstanding digital executive who ran a physical consumer company through a digital lens. Bias in a CEO or a portfolio manager costs real money. Boards exist to prevent catastrophic decisions. Most don’t. Nike’s board approved a strategy that effectively fired its wholesale customer base. Institutional oversight is only as good as the willingness to ask uncomfortable questions. Consumer loyalty, once transferred, is remarkably sticky. Runners who found HOKA or On Cloud did not come back. When you give a customer a reason to try something else, and they love it, you may have lost them permanently. Recovery from a foundational strategic error takes far longer than the error itself. The damage from a few years of bad decisions can take a decade to undo — in business and in retirement portfolios. Proven strategies deserve skepticism about replacement, not abandonment. When a new model sounds compelling, the questions are always: what’s the process, has it been tested, and who benefits from your belief in it? Frequently Asked Questions What caused Nike’s stock to fall from $180 to around $44? Nike’s decline was driven primarily by a strategic pivot under CEO John Donahoe, who took over in 2020 and aggressively reduced the company’s reliance on wholesale partners in favor of a direct-to-consumer digital model. This freed up shelf space for competitors like HOKA and On Cloud, whose products consumers tried, preferred, and stayed with. Nike also lost focus on technical product innovation — the foundation of the brand — and the combination proved very difficult to reverse. What leadership lessons can retirement investors take from Nike’s decline? The Nike story illustrates several principles that apply directly to managing retirement assets: proven strategies should not be abandoned in favor of untested new models; losing touch with core fundamentals creates compounding damage; and when someone tells you the old approach is outdated, the right question is always whether the new approach has been tested and who benefits from your belief in it. Why did Nike’s wholesale withdrawal strategy fail? Nike believed consumers would migrate online and that eliminating wholesale intermediaries would improve margins. What actually happened was that vacated shelf space went to competitors — HOKA, On Cloud, New Balance, ASICS, and Brooks — who earned consumer loyalty through it. Once runners found a shoe they preferred, they did not switch back. Nike also lost the critical feedback loop that specialty running retailers provided. Who is Elliott Hill and can he turn Nike around? Elliott Hill replaced John Donahoe as Nike CEO in September 2024. Unlike his predecessor, Hill spent his entire career at Nike, starting at the lowest rungs and earning his way up. He is widely regarded as credible and clear-eyed about the challenges. However, nearly two years into his tenure, Nike has not yet regained meaningful traction — illustrating how much harder recovery is than the original damage. What is Dupree Financial Group’s investment approach for retirement income? Dupree Financial Group is a fee-only, fiduciary SEC-registered RIA based in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm builds retirement income strategies around dividend-paying, income-generating separately managed accounts — with no products sold, no commissions, and no conflicts of interest. They specialize in helping adults 50 and older build portfolios designed to generate income that can keep pace with inflation over time. Schedule a Complimentary Portfolio Review If you’re not sure whether your portfolio is built on the same principles Nike abandoned — proven strategy, staying close to what works, and never losing sight of the fundamentals — we’ll take a look. No charge. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what you own and whether it’s working for you. Call: 859-233-0400 | Visit: dupreefinancial.com Dupree Financial Group is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. 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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace! In today's show we'll recap the 23k, talk to the race champions and share our instant reactions to the weekend overall. Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and Dani Moreno. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our coverage of the Broken Arrow Skyrace is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! Learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | /dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@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
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with 2025 4th place finisher Jeff Mogavero. Freetrail's Western States Schedule Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail, on the dedicated Western States coverage page, and on the official race website. HOKA's full Western States schedule is also available online. Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! 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
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with 2024 UTMB Champion Vincent Bouillard. Freetrail's Western States Schedule: --Monday June 22, 2026 at 10am PT - The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 --Tuesday June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT - Western States Preview Show --Wednesday June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT - Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher --Thursday June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT - Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions --Saturday June 27, 2026 - 4am PT - Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates --Sunday June 28, 2026 at 3pm PT - Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule including additional events and activations at https://freetrail.com/ plus here: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/ and on the official race website here: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/ HOKA's full Western States schedule here: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/ Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail 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
Adam Peterman Interview | 2026 Western States 100 Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with 2022 Western States champion Adam Peterman. Freetrail's Western States Schedule Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4am PT – Tune into the live broadcast Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail, on Splash, and on the official Western States website. HOKA's full Western States schedule is also available online. Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | /dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | /@Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | /dylan-bowman-06174380
Francesco Puppi Interview | 2026 Western States 100 Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Francesco Puppi. Freetrail's Western States Schedule Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4am PT – Tune into the live broadcast Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail, on Splash, and on the official Western States website. HOKA's full Western States schedule is also available online. Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | /dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | /@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | /dylan-bowman-06174380
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace! In today's show we'll recap the 46k, talk to the race champions, and preview the 23k race. Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and EmKay Sullivan. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our coverage of the Broken Arrow Skyrace is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-HOKA-US-Site/en_US/Coveo-Show?q=Rocket+X+Trail&sz=2 In This Episode 46k race recap Interviews with the race champions Preview of the 23k race 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
Hans Troyer Interview | 2026 Western States 100 Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Hans Troyer. Freetrail's Western States Schedule Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Preview Show Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Champion Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4am PT – Tune into the live broadcast Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! You can view our full Western States race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail, on Splash, and on the official Western States website. HOKA's full Western States schedule is also available online. Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | /dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | /@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | /dylan-bowman-06174380
Broken Arrow Skyrace VK Recap & 46K Preview Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace! In today's show we'll recap the VK (Ascent), talk to the race champions, and preview the 46k race. Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and EmKay Sullivan. Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing! Our coverage of the Broken Arrow Skyrace is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail! Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Rocket X Trail, speed-tuned performance for the most runnable terrain. Made for trails like Western States! Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | /dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | /@freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | /dylan-bowman-06174380
Francesco Puppi is a professional trail runner for Hoka based outside of Lake Como, Italy. For many fans of the sport, his debut at the 100-mile distance and Western States has been long-anticipated. It's finally here and we cover the usual topics around preparation, mentality, and racing strategy for the current moment, but I also take the opportunity to ask him about current anti-doping efforts in the sport, European vs American trail media, and lessons learned from other superstars in our sport. Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Janji - running gear that goes the distanceKodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pancakes Support the show
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Rest Day Live is back tonight to begin our ultra marathon of race coverage around two of the world's most significant events - the Broken Arrow Skyrace and the Western States 100! Tonight, EmKay Sullivan & Tim Tollefson will join as co-hosts to dissect the Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace! We'll also touch on some breaking free agency news announced today: Mason Coppi joining Vibram, and Ellaney Matarese signing with HOKA. Chapters 00:00 – Start 06:17 – Intro and Breaking News Top 10 Storylines 16:20 – #10 PrizeMoney 22:22 – #9 Trail Futures 28:20 – #8 Triple Crown Racers 33:38 – #7 Stats Corner 45:03 – #6 Rising Stars 53:19 – #5 WS Racers in the Vertical 57:01 – #4 The Perennials 1:02:45 – #3 Momentum Havers 1:07:07 – #2 Comeback Kids 1:12:15 – #1 Title Defenses 1:18:10 – Strava File of the Week We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday starting at 5pm PT. Freetrail Links SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro REGISTER FOR TRAILCON - https://trailconference.com/register/ Sponsors Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at https://www.never2.com Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman?utm_source=partners&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FREETRAIL30 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
EP. 496 Best to the Nest: June 2026 WRLHappy watching, reading, and listening! Margery: Watch: Sherlock on Disney +Read: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin KimmererListen: The Interview with Scott Pelley The New York Times Eat: House of Chocolate chocolates Elizabeth: Watch: Michael AMC Theatres Read: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Listen: The Daily on Michael Jackson The New York Times Eat: Egg Bakes!And our sponsors...Yay!Schuler Shoes. It's all about sandals at Schuler Shoes. Buy 1 pair of sandals, save 10 dollars. Buy 2, save 30 dollars. Buy 3, save 60 dollars until June 28th. Birkenstocks, Hoka, and Ugg excluded. Find out more at schulershoes.com.Hennepin County Trees. Hennepin County has set a goal of one million trees planted by 2030. And we're half way there. 500,000 trees planted. You can help plant 500,000 more. Planting a tree is as easy as 1, 2, Tree. Pick the right tree, plant it, and take care of it. Find out more at Hennepintrees.org.Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through all stages of life whether it's pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. New patients receive $200 off a Women's Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/besttothenest/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we’re talking shoes. Specifically, the best shoes for you if you have chronic dizziness or balance problems. (If you caught my viral Hoka video back in April, you already know I have thoughts.) But I need you to know this… it was never really about Hoka. It’s about understanding what’s actually going on with your shoes when you have a vestibular disorder and why that matters more than any brand name ever will. I'm breaking down the anatomy of a shoe (from toe box to heel drop) so you can stop Googling “best shoe for dizziness” and just know what to look for. Because the best shoe is the one that works for your feet, your symptoms, and your life. Full stop. In this episode, we'll dig into: The big takeaway from my viral Hokas video Why there’s no single “best shoe” for vestibular disorders The key parts of shoe anatomy every vestibular warrior should know How conditions like peripheral neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, or a toe fusion change what YOU need in a shoe The best places to shop for shoes when you have a vestibular disorder Why heel-to-toe walking matters for fall prevention Your shoes are touching the ground so YOU don’t have to think about it, so let’s make sure they’re actually working how they need to for you. If you have questions about this or you want support as you explore the best possible shoe for you, join us in Vestibular Group Fit (use code GROUNDED)! Links Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit The viral Hoka video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXWzgM9BKc-/ Recommended shoes link: https://liketk.it/67x4j Free Resources: The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n The PPPD Management Masterclass: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership The FREE Mini VGFit Workout: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit The FREE POTS – safe Workouts: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor Work with Dr. Madison: For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email madison@thevertigodoctor.com Otherwise, I'll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit! Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/ Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit Citation Jellema, A. H., Huysmans, T., Hartholt, K., & van der Cammen, T. J. M. (2019). Shoe design for older adults: Evidence from a systematic review on the elements of optimal footwear. Maturitas, 127, 64–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.06.002 Love what you heard?Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you! This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— shoes for balance problems, exercises for vestibular disorders, living with vestibular migraine, vertigo, bppv, pppd, guidelines of physical activity, anxiety and depression, chronic dizziness, balance issues, anatomy of a shoe, toe box, rocker angle, sole firmness, cushioning, tread, heel bevel, heel drop
Nathan, Matt, and David play a round of This or That, pitting mainline trainers against their premium counterparts to decide which they'd actually pick. They work through head-to-head matchups across several major brands — Asics, Brooks, Saucony, Hoka, Puma, and On — weighing the real-world differences in ride, value, and who each shoe is really for.We're thrilled to announce our apparel collaboration with Rabbit! The collection includes the EZ Tee SS, EZ Tee LS, and a unisex Go-to Hoodie. Pre-sale is open thru June 17th, with gear shipping the week of July 6th. Check it out at https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/doctors-of-running. Note that the monthly discount code cannot be applied to collab items.Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORJUNE10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro0:31 - Rabbit X DOR gear!3:29 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs23:24 - This or That: Asics Novablast 6 or Superblast 3?34:12 - Brooks Glycerin 23 or Glycerin Max 239:06 - Saucony Ride 19 or Paramount Max44:36 - Triumph 24 or Paramount Max48:40 - Hoka Clifton 10 or Hoka Skyward X 251:24 - Puma Velocity Nitro 4 or Magmax 254:30 - On Cloudmonster 3 or Cloudmonster 3 Hyper1:00:08 - Wrap-up
EP. 495 Best to the Nest: Podcast LIVE! Thank you to all the Nester's who welcomed us to Apple Valley, Minnesota. You asked great questions and laughed in all the right places. We had so much fun hanging out with all of you. Also, thanks to the kind people who sponsor our little podcast: Healing Insight. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. New patients receive $200 off a Women's Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at healinginsightonline.comSchuler Shoes. It's all about sandals at Schuler Shoes. Buy 1 pair of sandals, save 10 dollars. Buy 2, save 30 dollars. Buy 3, save 60 dollars until June 28th. Birkenstocks, Hoka, and Ugg excluded. Find out more at schulershoes.com.Hennepin County Trees. Hennepin County has set a goal of one million trees planted by 2030. And we're half way there. 500,000 trees planted. You can help plant 500,000 more. Planting a tree is as easy as 1, 2, Tree. Pick the right tree, plant it, and take care of it. Find out more at Hennepintrees.org.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.