Podcast appearances and mentions of Jim Walmsley

Send us a textA month after Canfranc, the dust has settled but the stories still sting—sometimes literally. We sat down with Team USA leaders Paul Kirsch and Tom Hooper to unpack a world championship defined by raw terrain, tight logistics, and athletes who found another gear when it mattered most. If you watched the medals, you saw the headlines. If you listen here, you'll hear the blueprint.We start where results are made: planning. Paul and Tom pull back the curtain on selection debates, athlete travel, hotel puzzles, kit approvals, and an aid station operation designed for seconds, not comfort. Imagine three staff crewing a dozen athletes off a single table while frost slicks the rocks, ground wasps erupt near the trail, and two bulls jog past a sunrise checkpoint. That's the reality of world-level trail—messy, improvised, and relentlessly precise.From there we dig into racing. The long and short trail routes tilted skyward and technical, but champions like Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide still rose, proving that range and resilience travel across terrain. Hillary Gerardi stepped from VK to 80K to keep the team whole. Short trail newcomers like Jane and Ruby showed composure well beyond their caps. The vertical and classic squads highlighted rising stars—Anna Gibson, Cam Smith—and real team tactics, with athletes working together late to lock in points, cross-country style. Meanwhile, U20 athletes arrived with true mountain chops, signaling a pipeline ready to meet a deeper, more global field that now includes full squads from Uganda and Kenya and breakthrough team medals from nations like Canada.We also talk about the gap that still holds the sport back: brand buy-in. Many athletes earn no bonuses for worlds and must choose between country and paycheck. With more sponsor support—following models we already see in track and the Olympics—world championships could become the premier stage they deserve to be. South Africa is next, and with the right mix of citizen races, media, and partners, the scene could match the spectacle.Hit play for a candid, inside look at how Team USA turned chaos into podiums and why the future of mountain and trail running has never looked brighter. If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more fans find the show.Follow Paul Kirsch on IG - @pkrunswithdogsFollow Tom Hooper on IG - @tomhooper603Follow Six03 Endurance on IG - @six03enduranceCheck out Six03 Races - @six03enduranceFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com! Follow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod Use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!

Jim Walmsley is one of the greatest trail runners of all time. Two weeks ago, he won the Long Trail World Championship, a brutally technical 80k race in Canfranc, Spain. This was Jim's second World Title following up a Short Trail victory in 2019. In this conversation, we reflect on the performance and discuss Jim's plans for the future.   Chapters: 1:00 Jim Walsmley's Clutch Gene 10:00 The Success of Doubling Back in Racing 13:04 Technical Challenges of the Course 16:04 Race Dynamics and Early Strategies 19:07 Mid-Race Mindset and Team Dynamics 21:54 The Turning Point at Candanchu 24:52 Reflections on Achievements and Growth 34:38 Shoe Selection Insights 38:27 Performance and ITRA Scores 42:10 Trail Running in the Olympics 54:56 Competing Together: Jess & Jim both racing at worlds 57:25 Looking Ahead: Future Plans   REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS   Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Voici le 14e épisode de la 4e saison de La Bande à D+, animé par Nicolas Fréret, enregistré lors des championnats du monde de trail et de course en montagne à Canfranc dans les Pyrénées espagnoles.Dans cette émission consacrée aux Mondiaux, où la France a été sacrée meilleure nation, revivez les émotions à chaud de ces quatre journées intenses marquées par les victoires du Suisse Rémi Bonnet et de l'Allemande Nina Engelhard sur la montée sèche, du Français Frédéric Tranchand et de la Suédoise Tove Alexandersson sur l'épreuve de trail court, des Américains Jim Walmsley et Katie Schide sur le trail long et du Kenyan Philemon Kiriago et — de nouveau — de l'Allemande Nina Engelhard sur la course classique en montées-descentes.Nous proposons également un debrief à froid de cet événement planétaire qui n'avait jamais été aussi relevé, avec au départ de chacune des courses de grands noms de notre sport.Nous revenons tout particulièrement sur les nouveaux exploits de l'équipe de France qui a décroché huit médailles dont deux en or, trois en individuel et cinq par équipe, et sur la première médaille de l'histoire d'équipe du Canada en course en montagne.Voici les 22 personnalités du monde du trail que vous retrouverez au micro dans ce podcast riche et dynamique (par ordre alphabétique) : Geneviève Asselin-Demers, Thibaut Baronian, Johann Baujard, Rémi Bonnet, Fred Bousseau, Sylvain Cachard, Baptiste Chassagne, Nélie Clément, Louison Coiffet, Anne-Marie Comeau, Christel Dewalle, Clémentine Geoffray, Hillary Gerardi, Théodore Klein, Quentin Meyleu, Manu Meyssat, Élisa Morin, Julien Rancon, Benjamin Roubiol, Anne-Lise Rousset-Séguret, Adrien Séguret, Fred Tranchand

Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 29 septembre 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ présenté par Franck Berteau et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire cette semaine : le bilan des championnats du monde de trail et de course en montagne en Espagne où la France a décroché 8 médailles dont trois en individuel et a été sacrée « meilleure nation » mondiale, comme il y a deux ans en Autriche. La France qui a notamment obtenu la médaille d'or par équipe sur l'épreuve de trail long grâce au podium de Louison Coiffet et Benjamin Roubiol, arrivés ensemble derrière l'Américain Jim Walmsley.

Los Campeonatos del Mundo de Trail de Canfranc Pirineos 2025 ya son historia. La localidad aragonesa ha pasado el testigo a Ciudad del Cabo, los próximos organizadores. Cinco días en los que los ojos del trailrunning mundial miraron al Pirineo Aragonés, donde atletas de 85 países lucharon por las medallas y la gloria. Unos mundiales que repasamos en Sweet Home Alabama con el análisis a fondo, nuestra opinión de la participación española, la puntuación general de los campeonatos y entrevistas a los principales protagonistas del mundial: Frederic Tranchand, Manu Merillas, Sara Alonso, María Fuentes, Alain Santamaría, Jim Walmsley, Katie Schide, Manu Aguita, Joaquín López, Saga Rueda, Juan Gavasa y la representación sudafricana que recoge el testigo para 2027 entre otros.

It was a French tie for second place at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail with Benjamin Roubiol and Louison Coiffet crossing the finish line together.   In this interview, Benjamin and Louison discuss running so long with men's eventual champion Jim Walmsley, what happened when the trio finally separated after the 50-kilometer mark, how the pair came back together and decided to finish in a tie, and how they feel about Team France's dominance at the world championships.   For more on how the race played out, read our in-depth 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail results article: https://www.irunfar.com/2025-trail-world-championships-long-trail-results

The U.S.'s Jim Walmsley emerged with the win at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail after spending much of the race running with the French duo of Benjamin Roubiol and Louison Coiffet. In this interview, Jim talks about what it was like to run with the Frenchmen over the more technical first half of the course, what he thought of the course at race pace versus scouting pace, some of the strategies he used to play to his strengths, and how he finally opened the gap he was able to hold until the end. For more on how the race played out, read our in-depth 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail results article: https://www.irunfar.com/2025-trail-world-championships-long-trail-results 

Mundial Canfranc 2025: Resultados y balance final, por Mayayo. España cuarta del Mundo. Como parte de la organización del mismo, creo que es justo decir que hemos cerrado desde Canfranc el tercer Mundial de Montaña y Trail running, tras Tailandia e Insbruck, con un gran resultado tanto en lo deportivo como en lo organizativo. En lo deportivo, hemos asistitdo a la consagración de figuras ya conocidas como Jim Walmsley, Katie Shide, Remi Bonnet, Philemon Kiriago o Frederic Tranchand tanto como al ascenso a los cielos de la Reina de Canfranc, la bicampeona Nina Engelhard. España ha brillado tambien, sobre todo en Maratón con el oro y plata por equipos, más las medallas individuales de Manuel Merillas, Sara Alonso y Andreu Blanes, completadas por ese top5 de Rosa Lara en ultra y el bronce del sub20 femenino. Aquí os dejo un resumen muy personal de lo que más me llamó la atención así como el balance final donde, oficialmente, España cierra como la cuarta potencia en la clasificación mundial. Un logro que, opino, debemos celebrar como se merece. Dime aqui mismo como lo ves tu y porque.

Retrouvez la synthèse des Championnats du Monde de Trail Court et long à Canfranc Pyrénéos (25-28 septembre)Les Mondiaux de trail 2024 dans les Pyrénées espagnoles, ont tenu toutes leurs promesses avec des courses intenses et un superbe bilan pour la France.

Mundial Canfranc 2025: Resultados y balance final, por Mayayo. España cuarta del Mundo.Como parte de la organización del mismo, creo que es justo decir que hemos cerrado desde Canfranc el tercer Mundial de Montaña y Trail running, tras Tailandia e Insbruck, con un gran resultado tanto en lo deportivo como en lo organizativo. En lo deportivo, hemos asistido a la consagración de figuras ya conocidas como Jim Walmsley, Katie Shide, Remi Bonnet, Philemon Kiriago o Frederic Tranchand tanto como al ascenso a los cielos de la Reina de Canfranc, la bicampeona Nina Engelhard.España ha brillado tambien, sobre todo en Maratón con el oro y plata por equipos, más las medallas individuales de Manuel Merillas, Sara Alonso y Andreu Blanes, completadas por ese top5 de Rosa Lara en ultra y el bronce del sub20 femenino. Aquí os dejo un resumen muy personal de lo que más me llamó la atención así como el balance final donde, oficialmente, España cierra como la cuarta potencia en la clasificación mundial. Un logro que, opino, debemos celebrar como se merece. Dime aquí mismo como lo ves tu y porqué#carrerasdemontaña #radiotrailConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-trail-carreras-de-montana-mayayo--4373839/support.

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year.   This is our recap show for the Long Trail and our preview show for the Classic Trail race. Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG!   Our 2025 World Championships coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com We're super grateful for their support!  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  

An interview with Jim Walmsley before the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail.   The U.S.'s Jim Walmsley arrives at the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail after a summer slowed by injury but with a win at OCC just a month before race day.   In this interview, Jim talks about his recovery since OCC, the injury that took him out of the Western States 100 earlier this year, what he thinks about the Trail World Championships course, and his motivations for racing.    iRunFar is covering the 2025 Trail World Championships Long Trail. Check out all our coverage!

Les championnats du monde de trail court et long approchent à grands pas. Cette année, rendez-vous à Canfranc-Pirineos du 25 au 28 septembre en Espagne, avec environ 1700 athlètes et 70 pays attendus.Côté français, la sélection est dense et ambitieuse sur le trail court et le trail long. Sur le trail court, on retrouvera Thomas Cardin, champion d'Europe en grande forme, épaulé par Frédéric Tranchand, Sylvain Cachard, Thomas Butez, Johann Baujard et Pierre Galbourdin. Chez les femmes, Clémentine Geoffray championne du monde et d'Europe en titre mènera l'équipe, avec Lucille Germain, Emilie Menuet, Olivia Magnone et l'expérimentée Adeline Martin, déjà championne du monde en 2017.Cette année sur le trail long nous attendons un duel explosif entre la France et les États-Unis.Coté Français : Chez les hommes Vincent Bouillard, vainqueur de l'UTMB 2024, Benjamin Roubiol champion du monde en titre, Baptiste Chassagne 2ème de l'UTMB 2024, Louison Coiffet, Robin Juillaguet et Mathieu Delpeuch. Chez les femmes, Marion Delespierre championne du monde en titre, Anne-Lise Rousset 2ème de la hardrock 2023, Hillary Gerardi, Jennifer Lemoine, et Anne-Cécile Thévenot.Coté Américain : Sur le trail long hommes, des noms qui claquent : Jim Walmsley vainqueur de l'UTMB 2023, 4 fois vainqueur de la western states, Zach Miller 2ème de l'UTMB 2023, Adam Peterman, entourés de Tyler Green, Caleb Olson et Tracen Knopp.Chez les femmes, Katie Schide double vainqueur de l'UTMB, vainqueur de la hardrock 2025 et de la western 2024 mènera l'équipe américaine féminine, avec Jennifer Lichter, Allison Baca, Emily Schmitz, Klaire Rhodes et Shea Aquilano.Une confrontation de titans, entre la densité française et la puissance américaine, qui régnera sur les championnats du monde de trail de Canfranc-Pirineos 2025 ?

Follow and share - https://www.instagram.com/ultrauncoveredpodcast/In this episode of Ultra Uncovered, we go deep on one of the most iconic—and punishing—mountain races in the world: the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent. We're joined by Colorado Springs local and multi-time champion Kristina Mascarenas, whose deep love for this mountain (and her decent record) makes her the perfect co-host to help us break it all down. From the relentless W's to the infamous Golden Stairs, we dissect every section of the course and share practical advice for tackling the climb, prepping for high-altitude conditions, handling the mental grind, and navigating gear and etiquette on race day. Kristina also shares her unique journey into the sport—how a challenge from her brother pulled her off the couch and onto the mountain, and how she's rebounded from not one, but two major ankle injuries to keep chasing her best performances.We also dive into the history and legends of America's Mountain, from Matt Carpenter's still-unbreakable 1993 record to the rise of Remi Bonnet, Maude Mathys, and other international stars. Kristina gives us insider tips on how to race the decent (pro tip: don't step on anything that might roll), what to expect in terms of trail conditions and weather, and why emotional readiness is just as important as physical training. Whether you're gunning for a golden hour finish or just hoping to cross that line, this one's packed with insight, lore, and plenty of laughs—including a few “Uncle Rick” gems and a call for Jim Walmsley to please come race Pikes.

Les membres de La Bande à D+ Blandine L'hirondel, Sabine Ehrström, Stéphane Brogniart, Ugo Ferrari et Robin Schmitt des Genoux dans le GIF débriefent à froid la 22e édition de l'UTMB (176 km, 10 000 m D+), remportée par Tom Evans (19 h 58) et Ruth Croft (22 h 56).DEUXIÈME PARTIE / Écoutez la partie 1 Voici plusieurs des sujets au sommaire de l'émission intégrale :

Les membres de La Bande à D+ Blandine L'hirondel, Sabine Ehrström, Stéphane Brogniart, Ugo Ferrari et Robin Schmitt des Genoux dans le GIF débriefent à froid la 22e édition de l'UTMB (176 km, 10 000 m D+), remportée par le Britannique Tom Evans (19 h 58) et la Néo-Zélandaise Ruth Croft (22 h 56).Une émission en deux partiesInvité spécial : le data scientist Joseph Mestrallet, qui a conçu le plan de course des deux champions 2025, en se basant sur une multitude de données.Voici plusieurs des sujets au sommaire :

In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine Malcolm, Keely Henninger, and Hillary Allen dive into one of the biggest weeks in trail running, the 2025 UTMB Finals. From brutal weather and historically high dropout rates to some of the closest top-10 finishes ever, the crew breaks down all the drama across OCC, CCC, and UTMB. They highlight standout wins from Jim Walmsley, Ruth Croft, and Francesco Puppi, celebrate trailblazing performances from athletes representing countries new to the UTMB stage, and reflect on the growing but still uneven women's participation numbers. Beyond the race results, they explore what it means for athletes to double between UTMB, Hardrock, and upcoming World Championships, and touch on the ever-buzzing brand scene in Chamonix. Beyond the race, the crew highlights systemic challenges in sport: Strava and For All Mothers+ awarded $2,000 grants to 50 athlete-mothers to cover childcare costs and training expenses, directly addressing the “motherhood penalty” that prevents so many women from competing at the highest level. Tune in for a mix of insights, stories from the ground, and the unique perspective only this crew can bring. Sponsors We are so excited to be partnering with rabbit as our primary apparel sponsor this year! Send us some DMS about your favorite apparel and what you would like to see built for the trail running space!  So snag some of the new Trail Society x rabbit line before it's gone! CODE → TRAILHOP10 use at https://www.runinrabbit.com/   This was brought to you by @runfreetrail  

We loaded up on sympathy baguettes for UTMB racers before recording this great episode! The main topic was digesting everything from UTMB week, including Jim Walmsley reinforcing his GOAT status, Courtney Dauwalter reinforcing hers, the coolest coaching story ever from Scott Johnston (who coached Ruth Croft and Tom Evans to UTMB wins), training takeaways, and so much more! The science breakdown looked at a new study that is being used to argue that low carb doesn't hurt high-intensity performance. We dive into the study design and statistics to show why that's the wrong conclusion. And this one had so many great topics! Other topics: going dark on the trails, Megan's new fast shoe, our trail supershoe rundown, the new Champion Plan for 100k to 100 miles, the minimum dose of passive heat training, using weight vests, what makes a good coach, a relationship question, relying on liquid carbs, engaging the glutes, drinking from streams, and climbing form.What's for dinner? We'll take the European Aid Station--baguettes, sausage, cheese, sparkling water, techno music, and being unable to drop out due to the language barrier.We love you all! HUZZAH!-Megan and DavidClick "Claim Reward" for free credit at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swapBuy the Kickr Run treadmill (code "SWAP"): https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buyBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP")

Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 1er septembre 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ présenté par Franck Berteau et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire cette semaine : le sacre de Tom Evans et Ruth Croft sur l'UTMB, et celui de Francesco Puppi et Martyna Mlynarczyk sur la CCC ; la victoire sur un fil de Jim Walmsley sur l'OCC et la confirmation de la Kényane Joyline Chepngeno, quasiment intouchable cette saison ; le triomphe d'Antoine Charvolin sur la TDS, et celui de l'Américaine Careth Arnold pour sa première course en Europe.

This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.   In this interview, Dylan talks to 2025 OCC by UTMB Champion, Jim Walmsley (HOKA).   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 UTMB. All shows hosted by Dylan Bowman, with special guests listed below:   Friday August 22nd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 UTMB with Tim Tollefson Saturday August 23rd: OCC Preview Show with Dani Moreno Sunday August 24th: CCC Preview Show with Hayden Hawks Monday August 25th: UTMB Preview Show with Sally McRae Tuesday August 26th: Final Predictions Show with Corrine Malcolm & Keith Byrne Wednesday August 27th: TDS Recap Show with Ryan Sandes & Martina Valmassoi  Thursday August 28th: OCC Recap Show with Corrine Malcolm and Ryan Montgomery Friday August 29th: We'll provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram. Saturday August 30th: UTMB Instant Reactions + CCC Results Show with Jim Walmsley & Sally McRae Sunday August 31st: UTMB Week recap with Corrine Malcolm   Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 10-deep for OCC, CCC & UTMB for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners HOKA, SunGod and more!   Our 2025 UTMB coverage is brought to you by HOKA, the best people and products in the trail running business. The show is also made possible with support from Red Bull & SunGod. We're grateful for their support!  HOKA Make sure to check out the HOKA Mafate 5, the shoe Hayden was wearing during his interview and the CCC Preview show recordings today! The Mafate 5 is a shoe with plush cushioning for tough terrain. A pinnacle product for technical trail, the Mafate 5 goes the extra mile with more cushioning and protection than ever before. Built tough for mileage chasers, this tenacious trail runner helps maintain control during long haul efforts with our Rocker Integrity Technology™ and protects from trail debris with an optional ankle gaiter. Finished with a soft, springy foam just underfoot and impact-absorbing foam near the sole, the Mafate 5 is grounded in aggressive Vibram® Megagrip traction lugs. No doubt, this is the shoe our team will be wearing on the trails all week in Chamonix! SunGod   A longtime friend of Freetrail, we're grateful for SunGod's support of Freetrail's UTMB coverage this year! SunGod makes performance eyewear worn by the world's top trail running athletes.   Use code FREETRAIL10 off SunGod products at https://sungod.avln.me/c/xfOAIzPFAeSd   Freetrail Pro members receive a deeper discount on SunGod, available after you sign up at https://freetrail.com/pro   Red Bull   Thanks to one of Dylan's longest sponsors for supporting our coverage of UTMB. To get your daily dose of epic adventure content, follow @redbulladventure. Make sure to also check out the latest season of Red Bull's How to Be Superhuman podcast for immersive stories of incredible achievements in trail running and beyond.   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

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.   This is our UTMB Instant Reactions show. Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-hosts Jim Walmsley and Sally McRae, two of the great characters in the sport of trail running, both who have incredible experience and results racing here at UTMB.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 UTMB. All shows hosted by Dylan Bowman, with special guests listed below:   Friday August 22nd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 UTMB with Tim Tollefson Saturday August 23rd: OCC Preview Show with Dani Moreno Sunday August 24th: CCC Preview Show with Hayden Hawks Monday August 25th: UTMB Preview Show with Sally McRae Tuesday August 26th: Final Predictions Show with Corrine Malcolm & Keith Byrne Wednesday August 27th: TDS Recap Show with Ryan Sandes & Martina Valmassoi  Thursday August 28th: OCC Recap Show with Corrine Malcolm and Ryan Montgomery Friday August 29th: We'll provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram. Saturday August 30th: UTMB Instant Reactions + CCC Results Show with Jim Walmsley & Sally McRae Sunday August 31st: UTMB Week recap with Corrine Malcolm   Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 10-deep for OCC, CCC & UTMB for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners HOKA, SunGod and more!   Our 2025 UTMB coverage is brought to you by HOKA, the best people and products in the trail running business. The show is also made possible with support from Red Bull & SunGod. We're grateful for their support!  HOKA Make sure to check out the HOKA Mafate 5, the shoe Hayden was wearing during his interview and the CCC Preview show recordings today! The Mafate 5 is a shoe with plush cushioning for tough terrain. A pinnacle product for technical trail, the Mafate 5 goes the extra mile with more cushioning and protection than ever before. Built tough for mileage chasers, this tenacious trail runner helps maintain control during long haul efforts with our Rocker Integrity Technology™ and protects from trail debris with an optional ankle gaiter. Finished with a soft, springy foam just underfoot and impact-absorbing foam near the sole, the Mafate 5 is grounded in aggressive Vibram® Megagrip traction lugs. No doubt, this is the shoe our team will be wearing on the trails all week in Chamonix! SunGod   A longtime friend of Freetrail, we're grateful for SunGod's support of Freetrail's UTMB coverage this year! SunGod makes performance eyewear worn by the world's top trail running athletes.   Use code FREETRAIL10 off SunGod products at https://sungod.avln.me/c/xfOAIzPFAeSd   Freetrail Pro members receive a deeper discount on SunGod, available after you sign up at https://freetrail.com/pro   Red Bull   Thanks to one of Dylan's longest sponsors for supporting our coverage of UTMB. To get your daily dose of epic adventure content, follow @redbulladventure. Make sure to also check out the latest season of Red Bull's How to Be Superhuman podcast for immersive stories of incredible achievements in trail running and beyond.     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  

Dans cet épisode je vous propose une rencontre avec Baptiste Morel, chercheur à l'université Savoie-Montblanc. Il a mené une étude sur l'UTMB 2023 sous l'angle du rapport entre force et vitesse par rapport à la pente.Tout est parti d'un zoom sur les performances de Kilian Jornet et Jim Walmsley sur l'édition 2022.Avec son équipe, ils ont d'abord étudié les vitesses de course sur des portions de 100m sur l'intégralité du parcours. Cela leur a permis de constater sur quel type de portions l'écart s'est finalement fait entre eux deux.En 2023, ils ont pu reproduire l'analyse sur Jim et constater l'amélioration de ses points faibles, qui l'ont mené à la victoire. Mais ce n'est pas tout : cette année-là, ils ont travaillé sur environ 400 traces pour comparer les vitesses à plat, en pente, sur des petits groupes de niveau homogène.Ce travail a révélé de nombreux résultats très intéressants, confirmant aussi par les chiffres que les descentes de plus de 7-8% sont généralement juges de paix et marquent la différence de performance entre les athlètes top élite et les coureurs de “milieu de peloton”.Ce genre d'information pourrait finalement contribuer à donner, individuellement, des pistes de compréhension et d'amélioration des qualités des athlètes.De belles perspectives pour l'avenir de l'entraînement !Je vous souhaite une bonne écoute !Liens entendus dans l'épisode :Publicationscientifique UTMB 2023 - 408 sportifsVidéoYoutube : Colloque "Le trail et l'ultra trail, tout un monde" I Conférence Baptiste Morel - UCO-IFEPSA STAPS 49Episode Jason KOOP #243 : Insights from Ultramarathon Pacing Strategies with Baptiste Morale | KoopCast #243Outil PrédictrailNewsletter Rémi Rivet --NB : Aucune rétribution n'est accordée aux podcasteurs de la part des plateformes de diffusionAucune publicité n'est diffusée sur le LTPLe seul moyen de faire en sorte que tout le travail réalisé puisse être rétribué et que le podcast puisse perdurer est d'apporter votre soutien financier via la plateforme PATREON : Pour soutenir le projet et intégrer la communauté des Patrailons c'est par là :https://www.patreon.com/lets_trail_le_podcastHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welcome Back! The Boulder Boys Show Ep. 54 This Episode is brought to you by Intrepid Camp Gear.  https://intrepidcampgear.com/discount/BoulderBoys Code: BoulderBoys for 10% off Boulderboys.show Year Of The Boy: https://youtu.be/KsClhdWc5-8 Moi's training app: https://vert.run Matt's substack: https://substack.com/@mattdaniels480?utm_source=substack-feed-item 

This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.   This is our OCC by UTMB Recap show. Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-hosts Corrine Malcolm and Ryan Montgomery, two of the great characters in the sport of trail running.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 UTMB. All shows hosted by Dylan Bowman, with special guests listed below:   Friday August 22nd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 UTMB with Tim Tollefson Saturday August 23rd: OCC Preview Show with Dani Moreno Sunday August 24th: CCC Preview Show with Hayden Hawks Monday August 25th: UTMB Preview Show with Sally McRae Tuesday August 26th: Final Predictions Show with Corrine Malcolm & Keith Byrne Wednesday August 27th: TDS Recap Show with Ryan Sandes & Martina Valmassoi  Thursday August 28th: OCC Recap Show with Corrine Malcolm and Ryan Montgomery Friday August 29th: We'll provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram. Saturday August 30th: UTMB Instant Reactions + CCC Results Show with Jim Walmsley & Sally McRae Sunday August 31st: UTMB Week recap with Corrine Malcolm   Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 10-deep for OCC, CCC & UTMB for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners HOKA, SunGod and more!   Our 2025 UTMB coverage is brought to you by HOKA, the best people and products in the trail running business. The show is also made possible with support from Red Bull & SunGod. We're grateful for their support!  HOKA Make sure to check out the HOKA Mafate 5, the shoe Hayden was wearing during his interview and the CCC Preview show recordings today! The Mafate 5 is a shoe with plush cushioning for tough terrain. A pinnacle product for technical trail, the Mafate 5 goes the extra mile with more cushioning and protection than ever before. Built tough for mileage chasers, this tenacious trail runner helps maintain control during long haul efforts with our Rocker Integrity Technology™ and protects from trail debris with an optional ankle gaiter. Finished with a soft, springy foam just underfoot and impact-absorbing foam near the sole, the Mafate 5 is grounded in aggressive Vibram® Megagrip traction lugs. No doubt, this is the shoe our team will be wearing on the trails all week in Chamonix! SunGod   A longtime friend of Freetrail, we're grateful for SunGod's support of Freetrail's UTMB coverage this year! SunGod makes performance eyewear worn by the world's top trail running athletes.   Use code FREETRAIL10 off SunGod products at https://sungod.avln.me/c/xfOAIzPFAeSd   Freetrail Pro members receive a deeper discount on SunGod, available after you sign up at https://freetrail.com/pro   Red Bull   Thanks to one of Dylan's longest sponsors for supporting our coverage of UTMB. To get your daily dose of epic adventure content, follow @redbulladventure. Make sure to also check out the latest season of Red Bull's How to Be Superhuman podcast for immersive stories of incredible achievements in trail running and beyond.   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  

Send us a textGet ready for an exhilarating UTMB OCC race preview that blends expert analysis with laugh-out-loud banter! James Lariello teams up with Teddy Tonelli from the Chasing Trail podcast to break down this iconic 55K mountain race that features over 11,000 feet of climbing through some of the most spectacular terrain in the Alps.The duo dives deep into what makes OCC special - from its technical course that prohibits switchback cutting to the mandatory gear requirements that add an extra layer of challenge. With forecasts showing potential rain and temperatures ranging from 48-68°F, the stage is set for an unpredictable battle on the trails.At the heart of this preview is the much-anticipated showdown between Jim Walmsley and Adam Peterman, two American ultra-running stars rarely seen competing in the same race. Has Walmsley's move to France (and his newly acquired French accent, as the hosts joke) given him the European edge? Can Peterman, coming back from injuries, reclaim his position among the elite? The hosts also highlight other Americans to watch including Michelino Sanseri and rising star Cade Michael.On the women's side, defending champion and course record holder Mao Yao returns to face stiff competition from Switzerland's Judith Weider and a strong American contingent led by Hannah Allgood and Sophia Lockley. Canadian Jasmine Lather, fresh off setting records on the Grand Teton, brings her exceptional climbing ability into the mix.Between the analysis, Teddy and James deliver hilarious commentary on everything from European shower habits to the dangers of aggressive Alpine cows, making this preview as entertaining as it is informative. Their chemistry shines through as they debate their podium picks and contemplate the future of betting in trail running.Whether you're planning to follow the live coverage or just want to understand what makes OCC one of the most competitive races of the UTMB weekend, this episode offers the perfect blend of insight, predictions, and trail running culture. Tune in before Thursday's race to get fully primed for what promises to be an epic mountain running showdown!Follow Chasing Trail on Spotify - @chasingtrail Follow Chasing Trail on Apple - @chasingtrailFollow Chasing Trail on Youtube - @chasingtrailFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com! 

This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.   In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Rod Farvard (HOKA) for a pre-race interview in advance of UTMB. Rod lives and trains in Mammoth Lakes, California. Rod was the breakout star of the 2024 Western States 100, throwing down an incredible performance to take second place behind champion Jim Walmsley, and had a disappointing DNF in 2025. He comes to Chamonix with a spiritual approach to his upcoming lap around Mont Blanc.   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 UTMB. All shows hosted by Dylan Bowman, with special guests listed below:   Friday August 22nd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 UTMB with Tim Tollefson Saturday August 23rd: OCC Preview Show with Dani Moreno Sunday August 24th: CCC Preview Show with Hayden Hawks Monday August 25th: UTMB Preview Show with Sally McRae Tuesday August 26th: Final Predictions Show with Corrine Malcolm & Keith Byrne Wednesday August 27th: TDS Recap Show with Ryan Sandes & Martina Valmassoi  Thursday August 28th: OCC Recap Show with Corrine Malcolm and Ryan Montgomery Friday August 29th: We'll provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram. Saturday August 30th: UTMB Instant Reactions + CCC Results Show with Jim Walmsley & Sally McRae Sunday August 31st: UTMB Week recap with Corrine Malcolm   Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 10-deep for OCC, CCC & UTMB for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners HOKA, SunGod and more!   Our 2025 UTMB coverage is brought to you by HOKA, the best people and products in the trail running business. The show is also made possible with support from Red Bull & SunGod. We're grateful for their support!  HOKA Make sure to check out the HOKA Mafate 5, the shoe Hayden was wearing during his interview and the CCC Preview show recordings today! The Mafate 5 is a shoe with plush cushioning for tough terrain. A pinnacle product for technical trail, the Mafate 5 goes the extra mile with more cushioning and protection than ever before. Built tough for mileage chasers, this tenacious trail runner helps maintain control during long haul efforts with our Rocker Integrity Technology™ and protects from trail debris with an optional ankle gaiter. Finished with a soft, springy foam just underfoot and impact-absorbing foam near the sole, the Mafate 5 is grounded in aggressive Vibram® Megagrip traction lugs. No doubt, this is the shoe our team will be wearing on the trails all week in Chamonix! SunGod   A longtime friend of Freetrail, we're grateful for SunGod's support of Freetrail's UTMB coverage this year! SunGod makes performance eyewear worn by the world's top trail running athletes.   Use code FREETRAIL10 off SunGod products at https://sungod.avln.me/c/xfOAIzPFAeSd   Freetrail Pro members receive a deeper discount on SunGod, available after you sign up at https://freetrail.com/pro   Red Bull   Thanks to one of Dylan's longest sponsors for supporting our coverage of UTMB. To get your daily dose of epic adventure content, follow @redbulladventure. Make sure to also check out the latest season of Red Bull's How to Be Superhuman podcast for immersive stories of incredible achievements in trail running and beyond.   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  

Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 11 août 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ présenté par Franck Berteau et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire cette semaine : la nouvelle victoire de Joyline Chepngeno à Sierre-Zinal, la mythique course en montagne suisse, dominée cette année par les Kényans ; les victoires d'Eliot Retulli et de la championne du monde de trail long en titre Marion Delespierre sur l'Asics Méribel Trail, événement lors duquel Jim Walmsley a couru et gagné le kilomètre vertical ; les belles performances de Jennifer Lemoine au Val Tho Summit Games et de la championne du monde de trail court Clémentine Geoffray au Canigou ; ou encore le podium de Sylvain Court sur le Kat100 by UTMB, en Autriche.

-Race Results: *Vermont 100 and 100k *Cascade Crest 100 *High Lonesome 100 *Ouray 100 *Speedgoat 50k *Crazy Mountain 100 *Burning River 100 *Hood Hundred *Minnesota Voyageur 50 *Tushers Mountain 100k -FKTs: *Colorado Trail (W to E, Collegiate West), Female Unsupported, Jessica Pekari *100 Miles of Wilderness in Maine, Male Supported, Xander Keiter *New Hampshire 4000 footers, Self Powered, Male Unsupported, Andrew Drummond *PCT Oregon Section, Female Unsupported, Kaylee Levine *Oregon Coast Trail, Female Self-Supported, Katie Gunvalson *Mike Wardian, Several FKTs in the British Virgin Islands *Update on Liz Derstine's PCT FKT Attempt -News: *2025 US Mountain and Trail Running Teams announced *Courtney Dauwalter and Jim Walmsley both running UTMB this year *Bear 100 moves to a lottery system *John Kelly's MRI is clear and he is contemplating running Tor de Geants *A guy in Wales does an epic feat for charity to honor his late wife. -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network

Send us a textThe legendary Speedgoat 50k isn't just another mountain race—it's a brutal test of endurance that has humbled even the sport's greatest athletes. With 11,400 feet of climbing packed into 31 miles at altitudes reaching 11,000 feet, this Karl Meltzer creation has rightfully earned its reputation as America's toughest 50k.James and Nick dive deep into what makes this race so special, tracing its rich history through the performances of ultrarunning royalty like Kilian Jornet, Anton Krupicka, and Jim Walmsley. They analyze David Sinclair's mind-blowing course record (4:57:35) set last year when he became the first runner to break the 5-hour barrier, while marveling at how the women's record has incredibly stood untouched since Anita Ortiz ran 6:02:06 back in 2008.This year's field might be the deepest in race history. The women's battle features defending champion Jasmine Lowther, Broken Arrow winner Jennifer Lichter, mountain running star Grayson Murphy stepping up in distance, and local favorite Mally Noyes who knows every inch of the course. On the men's side, Michelino Senseri stands as the clear favorite—the only runner in the field who has broken 5:20, and he's done it twice.What makes the conversation particularly fascinating is the hosts' analysis of the unique skills this course demands. Unlike many ultras, Speedgoat rewards ski mountaineering strength and climbing ability over pure running talent, explained by the exposed nature of the course running across ski slopes with minimal tree cover. Weather becomes crucial too, with cooler temperatures potentially setting the stage for record attempts.Whether you're planning your fantasy picks, preparing to race, or simply love the drama of mountain ultrarunning, this preview provides all the insights you need to understand why Speedgoat has become one of the most respected measuring sticks in trail running—a race where legends are tested and new ones are born.Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com! 

Today's episode is produced by you, the listeners, and hosted by Josh + Brian. In this episode we take calls and read comments responding to what you care about. Everyone is welcome to chime in here. We will never humiliate anyone. If you bring good faith takes to us, we will return with good faith answers. Jim Walmsley calls out pacersAre Western States + Hardrock hiding behind virtue?Here for the Women's Race shirt follow up Calling out class clown behaviorWas it actually a proxy issue?The best running documentariesPut the camera in the runner's face(!)(Wylder is now available on iOS + Android.)----Hyperlyte Hotline - In America? Call RUNMORE649 (786.667.3649) or here for international calls---- Partner ----Hyperlyte Liquid Performance - 100g Carbs, 1000mg Sodium, Miles of Dirt

This Fourth of July, The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind kicks off its Run the Nation series by heading out West — where the freedom to run wild is as big as the coastline itself. From misty coastal boardwalks to rugged mountain trails, the West Coast running scene is all about adventure, grit, and epic scenery that makes you grateful to lace up in the land of the free. Kyle breaks down iconic bucket-list races like Big Sur, Western States 100, and the legendary Hood to Coast Relay. We'll dig into how the terrain, climate, and laid-back surf-and-trail culture shape a community where ultramarathons, mindful miles, and post-run beers go hand in hand. You'll hear stories about West Coast running legends like Jim Walmsley, Sally McRae, Ann Trason, and Dean Karnazes — athletes who show what American endurance is all about. Whether you dream of running under the Golden Gate Bridge or climbing mountain passes in the high Sierras, this episode will stoke your wanderlust and remind you that running is one of the best ways to celebrate the freedom we have. So on this Independence Day, let's hit the road, the trail, and the coast — and honor America, one mile at a time.

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jim Walmsley returns to the Singletrack Podcast for a live, in-person conversation from our Olympic Valley, CA studio during Western States week—only this time, he's not lining up to race.In this exclusive interview, Jim opens up about his decision to bow out of the 2025 Western States 100, offering insight into what went into that choice and where his mind and body are at as one of the most iconic runners in the sport. Whether it's lingering fatigue, long-term goals, or a strategic reset, Jim shares what fans need to know.We also talk about the future: Will he be back at Western States in 2026 or beyond? What would it take to pull him back to the start line in Olympic Valley? And what does he still hope to accomplish at this race?In the second half of the conversation, Jim brings his deep course knowledge and competitive experience to bear in analyzing this year's men's field. Who are the biggest threats? What splits might signal a historic performance? Are we on the cusp of seeing another course record—or perhaps a completely new racing style emerge?Jim is not just a generational athlete, but also one of the sharpest minds in ultrarunning. This episode is part reflection, part analysis, and part look forward—an essential conversation for anyone invested in the past, present, and future of the Western States 100.Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Additional Links:Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Distances+ est aux États-Unis pour suivre trois événements emblématiques du trail américain que sont la Western States et Broken Arrow en Californie et la Hardrock 100 au Colorado, avec un dispositif exceptionnel sur le terrain. Retrouvez l'intégralité de la couverture journalistique sur les réseaux sociaux de @distancesplus et trois podcasts hors série spécial Western States (160 km, 5000 m D+, 7000 m D-) sur le canal de La Bande à D+, disponible sur toutes les plateformes.Avant de vous proposer le grand debrief de la Western States 2025 avec les membres de la bande, Distances+ vous fait le récit de cette 52e édition depuis Olympic Valley jusqu'à Auburn, sous la forme d'un docu-reportage réalisé par Alexandre Ferreira grâce au reportage sur place de l'équipe D+ Chloé Rebaudo, Julian Claros, Quentin Orain et Timothée Ranger.Ce document vous est proposé en version audio et en version vidéo sur la chaîne YouTube de Distances+.Vous entendrez en fil rouge la voix de la reporter de Distances+ Chloé Rebaudo, mais aussi l'athlète québécoise et membre de la bande Marianne Hogan et l'un de ses pacers Mathieu Blanchard - vainqueur de la dernière diagonale des fous -, le vainqueur de l'UTMB 2024 Vincent Bouillard et sa conjointe Kamilah Journét - chargée de l'assistance du Français -, le traileur élite américain Hayden Hawks, qui est monté deux fois sur le podium de la Western, mais qui était blessé cette année, l'athlète Dylan Bowman - aujourd'hui commentateur du monde du trail américain et présentateur du podcast « Freetrail » ou encore le fantasque David Roche, qui avait affiché son objectif de gagner la course et de battre le record de l'épreuve - détenu par Jim Walmsley, à savoir 14 h 09 min.Plongez dans l'histoire de la Western States 2025.À noter que Näak soutient la couverture journalistique de Distances+ sur cette Western States et nous permet d'être mobilisé sur le terrain pour tenter de vous raconter au mieux l'un des quatre majeurs de l'ultra-trail international.ATTENTION - Un code promo exceptionnel a été créé pour la communauté D+ : LBAD+WSERAvec ce code, jusqu'au 31 juillet, vous avez 20 % de réduction sur TOUTES vos commandes sur le site web de Näak.---Le partenaire de La Bande à D+ Shokz offre également 10 euros de réduction sur tous les casques à conduction osseuse et/ou aérienne Shokz avec le code LBAD+ sur shokz.com (rabais qui se cumule aux éventuelles promotions en cours).Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Western States 100! Join us live every day of race week at 3:30pm PT as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields and provide our personal predictions for the win.    Today's show is a fun new ‘Champions Edition' featuring special guests and past Western States champions: Jim Walmsley, Scott Jurek, Hal Koerner, Magdalena Boulet, and Cat Bradley.    Don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes!   Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world!   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.   Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Mafate X. The Mafate X is all about innovation and pushing past limits. HOKA evolved their max-cushion trail experience to provide the confidence, control, and adaptability ultra runners require for their biggest trail efforts. Embracing the paradox of max cushion and stability on trail to develop a new experience for the longest adventures.    You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/   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    

Distances+ est à la Western States 2025 avec un dispositif exceptionnel sur le terrain californien entre Olympic Valley près du Lac Tahoe et Auburnet. La couverture journalistique est à suivre sur les réseaux sociaux de @distancesplus et nous vous ferons également vivre cet événement en podcast grâce à La Bande à D+, présenté par Nicolas Fréret.Pour vous mettre en haleine, nous vous proposons une émission d'avant-course avec l'une des grandes favorites du plus vieux 100 miles américain, Marianne Hogan, qui est aussi l'une des membres de La Bande à D+ et une athlète de notre partenaire Näak. Marianne Hogan avait terminé sur la 3e marche du podium en 2022 et elle revient en Californie pour faire encore mieux. Elle partage avec nous son enthousiasme d'être de nouveau au départ ce samedi 28 juin et d'être accompagnée sur les 60 derniers kilomètres du parcours par deux très proches amis, deux bombes des sentiers, l'un des meilleurs coureurs en sentier du Québec Olivier Gagnon, et l'un des meilleurs ultra-traileurs de la planète Mathieu Blanchard…Dans cette émission d'avant-course, nous sommes également allés à la rencontre du vainqueur surprise du dernier UTMB, Vincent Bouillard, qui a coché la Western States comme objectif numéro 1 cette saison. Vincent est l'un des meilleurs amis du quadruple vainqueur de la Western, Jim Walmsley, et il est presque chez lui puisqu'il a vécu plusieurs années en Californie. Il est donc lui aussi heureux d'être au départ de cette course qu'il rêve de gagner. Même s'il faudra pour cela rivaliser avec l'ultra-terrestre et ultra-polyvalent Kilian Jornet et les nombreux américains candidats à la victoire en l'absence du grand Jim, à l'image du vainqueur 2022 Adam Peterman, de Rod Farvard, 2e l'an dernier, ou encore du fantasque David Roche qui a prévenu qu'il venait pour gagner la course (et battre le record ?). Nous discutons également avec William Walker, le co-fondateur de Näak, qui suit avec passion la Western depuis une dizaine d'années et qui va la vivre au plus près dans quelques heures aux côtés des athlètes soutenus par la marque de nutrition sportive spécialisée dans les sports d'endurance.À noter que Näak soutient la couverture journalistique de Distances+ sur cette Western States et nous permet d'être mobilisé sur le terrain pour tenter de vous raconter au mieux l'un des quatre majeurs de l'ultra-trail international.ATTENTION - Un code promo exceptionnel a été créé pour la communauté D+ : LBAD+WSERAvec ce code, jusqu'au 31 juillet, vous avez 20 % de réduction sur TOUTES vos commandes sur le site web de Näak.---Le partenaire de La Bande à D+ Shokz offre également 10 euros de réduction sur tous les casques à conduction osseuse et/ou aérienne Shokz avec le code LBAD+ sur shokz.com (rabais qui se cumule aux éventuelles promotions en cours).Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, hosts Ryan, Luis, and Mitchell break down the upcoming Western States 100-mile race. They explore how Jim Walmsley's absence opens the door for new contenders and dive into key strategies around heat training and nutrition. The trio analyzes top runners like David Roche and Kilian Jornet, then draft their fantasy teams with hot takes and bold predictions. The episode wraps with final thoughts and sleeper picks for the most iconic ultra of the year.

This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Western States 100, the most important trail running event in North America. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.   In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Rod Farvard (HOKA) for a pre-race interview in advance of this weekend. Rod lives and trains in Mammoth Lakes, California. Rod was the breakout star of the 2024 Western States 100, throwing down an incredible performance to take second place behind champion Jim Walmsley. He is the second fastest man in Western States race history. Rod comes in as the fastest returning male runner and no doubt a favorite. He is hungry to be at the front and drive the sport further. Good luck, Rod!   Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Western States. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of race week before we set our sites on the official broadcast where Dylan will be commentating, and we'll be providing photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram.   Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 10-deep for Western States. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes from Freetrail and brand partners like Ketone and Neversecond.     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.   Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Mafate X. The Mafate X is all about innovation and pushing past limits. HOKA evolved their max-cushion trail experience to provide the confidence, control, and adaptability ultra runners require for their biggest trail efforts. Embracing the paradox of max cushion and stability on trail to develop a new experience for the longest adventures.    You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/   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  

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Rod Farvard joins the Singletrack Podcast live from our Olympic Valley, CA studio during Western States race week to discuss what it really takes to compete at the highest level in trail and ultrarunning—and why he may be the biggest threat to the Western States crown in 2025.In 2024, Rod turned heads by going toe-to-toe with one of the sport's greatest athletes, Jim Walmsley, at the Western States 100. His fearless front-running and relentless pace put him on the radar of fans and competitors alike. Now, with another year of focused training, refined systems, and added motivation, Rod returns with something to prove—not just that he belongs, but that he's ready to win.In this conversation, we dive deep into the mindset and lifestyle of a modern pro trail runner. Rod pulls back the curtain on the level of commitment and precision it takes to not just go pro, but stay pro. We explore the pressures of high-stakes racing, the tactical demands of the Western States course, and how he's evolved as an athlete over the past 12 months.Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Additional Links:Follow Brett on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 16 juin 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ présenté par Nicolas Fréret et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire cette semaine :la canicule en Europel'Andorra 100 by UTMBle Trail du Saint-Jacques by UTMB au Puy en Velayl'Ultra-Trail du Puy Mary Aurillac (UTPMA) dans le Cantalle Trail de la Montan'Aspe dans les Pyrénées-Atlantiquesl'Ultra-Trail du Haut-Giffre à Samoëns dans les Alpesla Barjo sur la péninsule du Cotentin en Normandiele titre pour la jeune coureuse en montagne Marion Duprat et l'équipe de France féminine lors de la coupe du monde des moins de 18 ans en Slovaquiela mythique course verticale Neirivue-Moléson en Suissela 4e étape du circuit mondial de course en montagne en Polognela nouvelle victoire de l'athlète québécois Alexandre Ricard sur la Mount Washington Road Race, dans l'État du Vermont aux États-Unisla 10e édition de l'Ultra-Trail Gaspesia 100 avec traditionnelle arrivée le sublime Rocher-Percéle South Downs Way 100, 7e étape des World Trail Majorsl'engagement de l'UTMB pour réduire ses émissions de carbonela fin du tour du monde de l'ultra-traileur XXL Thierry Corbarieu et son fils de 20 ansle Big Three Project de Christopher Mortier qui consiste à enchaîner les trois rounds du Royaume-Uni, à savoir la Paddy Buckley, la Bob Graham et Charlie Ramsayle record de l'ultra-traileuse Camille Bruyas dans la traversée des Bauges en parcourant les 14 sommets de plus de 2000 m de ce massifle tour de France en courant de Duncan Perrillat qui s'est transformé en tour de France en vélo elliptiqueou encore les deux pacers de luxe que Ludovic Pommeret aura à ses côtés à la Hardrock, à savoir les vainqueurs des deux dernières éditions de l'UTMB Jim Walmsley et Vincent Bouillard

The male and female course records at Western States are stout. Will the current course records held by Jim Walmsley (14:09 in 2019) and Courtney Dauwalter (15:29 in 2023) respectively fall during the 2025 running of WSER?As a fan, we just want a great race regardless of times, but both fields are poised to attack the CRs.If only one CR falls, whose is most likely to go? Courtney's or Jim's? Joe Corcione of Everyday Ultra debates Brian Peterson on today's episode.(Wylder is now available on iOS + Android.)---- Partners ----Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runsNaked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration beltSalt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025----Borderlands.cc | Instagram100+ | Articles | High Tones | Open Range Races | Videos----Call RUNMORE649 (786-667-3649). Leave a message for the podcast—hot takes, agreement, anger, or joy.

We gulped down some pungent juice before recording this amazing episode! The main topics were the two big pieces of news: Jim Walsmley won't be racing Western States, and Kilian Jornet is making training videos now. Jim is the GOAT and we gave him an 85% chance of winning just last week. He's the supermassive black hole at the center of the Western States galaxy. Without Jim at the start line, how does it change the race? Kilian is the GOAT too (yes, we have a GOAT herd), and he just released a training video! He abides by the "no secrets" approach, and we analyzed every frame of that video to try to find clues about whether he might be beatable. Answer: no. Bonus answer: Kilian is the best and it's fascinating that he started his own video series by talking about his heat training.And this one was full of great topics! Other topics: our magical coaching day at the US Mountain Championships, thoughts on training for mountain races, Unbreakable 2 cancellation, the wild triumph of Simon Yates, a new bicarb gel that could upend the bicarb market, the wild science of broccoli sprouts and a new juice supplement from Nomio, anti-histamines and athletic performance, why we're eating dark chocolate (it tastes good), lung training via breathing devices, the relationship between speed work and form in ultras, a hypothetical about Conner Mantz racing Leadville or Western States, an article in the New York Times on unethical mountaineering, training with a newborn, dealing with life transitions, fitting the Naked Belt, the cost of running, cheaper suphershoes, and an incredible poem on failing and flying.Everyone forgets that Icarus also flew. Also, if Icarus had broccoli sprouts and Kilian's training video, maybe he would have flown a bit longer.We love you all! HUZZAH! Click "Claim Reward" for free credit at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap Order a Core 2 Sensor here before they sell out: https://thefeed.com/products/core-2-temperature-monitorBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP")For weekly bonus podcasts, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swap

What do Will Goodge, Jim Walmsley, David Roche, Eli Hemming, + Hans Troyer Have in Common? The Naked Running Band. The Naked Running Band has been a staple on a majority of podiums going on almost 10 years. Why do so many elite athletes wear the Naked Running Band? What so great about it? Lindsay Dakota of Naked Sports Innovations joins Josh.BTW, yes, Naked does sponsor various Borderlands endeavors, though this podcast episode is not one of them. After you listen, you'll see why Josh has been wanting to talk to Lindsay on the podcast.Josh loves talking ot founders in the running space. (Wylder is now available on iOS + Android.)---- Partners ----Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs----Borderlands.cc | Instagram100+ | Articles | High Tones | Open Range Races | Videos----Call RUNMORE649 (786-667-3649). Leave a message for the podcast—hot takes, agreement, anger, or joy.

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We took off our armor for this incredible episode! The main discussion might have been one of our most important (and fun) ever: the Big Alta 50k DNF, failure, and what it truly means to go for it. David raced Big Alta because it was somewhere that he couldn't hide. We needed to gather data about what happened at the very edge of human capabilities. And when you F around...sometimes you find out. We hope that you feel a connection to your big scary dreams. Thank you for giving us the courage to dream bigger!And this one was full of great topics! Other topics: racing lessons from Big Alta, why ankles are annoying, guys v. dudes, running your own race, Jim Walmsley dominates at Chianti, Kilian is going to Western States, sauna v. hot tub, going from 0 to 1 to 2 kids, running groups, bike v. treadmill, core work, life "balance" for people with big goals, long-term training builds, and lots more.This episode gives you a raw window into the true story that athletes rarely tell. We all fail. Life really unfolds in what happens next. We love you all! HUZZAH!-David and MeganClick "Claim Reward" for free credit at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap Use code "SWAP" for a free gift with a Kickr Run Treadmill: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buyBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP")For weekly bonus podcasts, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swapCheck out the SWAP video series: https://youtu.be/9JoQJIq5fpw?si=xc7hCZJ65vNxUwrD

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!We've got another classic edition of the Long Run Archives on deck, but it's been a minute. We've been fully immersed in all things Barkley Marathons, working hard to bring a few key projects to the finish line.Two big shoutouts here:First, The Finisher, a long-form documentary about Jasmin Paris' three-year journey to become the first female finisher at the Barkley. Huge credit and gratitude to Jules Campanelli, Drew Darby, and Rob Fisher, who worked tirelessly to bring this piece to life. We wrapped it up in great form last week.Second, we turned around a 2025 Barkley recap vlog to get a window in this year's event as quickly as possible. That's now live on the Singletrack YouTube channel, thanks to the excellent work of my friend and colleague, Roo Smith.Anyways, in this edition of the Long Run Archives, Brett and I chat all things Big Alta, Chianti, Barkley, and Crown King before closing with the best stuff we found on the internet this week. Enjoy!Timestamps:(1:33) - Big Alta(25:14) - Chianti(41:41) - Barkley Marathons(64:06) - Courtney Dauwalter + Crown King(76:42) - Best Stuff We Found On The InternetPartners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Additional Links:HypershellFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, Coaching, PatreonFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Welcome Back!   The Boulder Boys Show Ep. 38 The boys keep delivering wins! On this episode we discuss the recent weekend of racing, including a podium for both Adam and Matt at Behind the Rocks 50k.  We then discuss the effect the national park layoffs/ public land resell will have on people who recreate outdoors, and how to avoid havving to

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today: Chuckanut recap Barkley Marathons is underway Rod Farvard breaks Jim Walmsley's CR at Santa Barbara Nine Trails Anton re-signs with La Sportiva Golden Tickets at Chianti this weekend The Big Alta schedule A lot more! Follow Keith Dunn on X   Register for TrailCon   Sponsors:   Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ   Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

We lifted some styrofoam plates painted like metal before this great episode! The main topic was a new study showing improved fatigue resistance for athletes doing heavy lifting twice per week. Yes... we regret to inform you that we think you should probably have a squat rack nearby. Prepare your butts.We also answered a question on carb intake after exercise, framed around a pro triathlete recently announcing that they had high hemoglobin A1C. We talk about some of the complications of that particular story, and also how high-carb fueling during training may change fueling approaches overall. This episode is not sponsored by Country Time Lemonade, but the Country Time people need to call our people.And there were so many other great topics! Other topics: our first date run in 6 months, Jim Walmsley's dominant 50k, an offer code for the Wahoo Run Treadmill, grunting during training, timing nutrition intake, creating supportive environments, why health is the missing link in many training approaches, fitness and speed offsets, watch data, cadence, and the main thing to look for if you suffer from cramps.This episode is a Public Service Announcement for medicated creams. Medicated Creams: be careful about what you put in your mouth. We love you all! HUZZAH!-David and MeganClick "Claim Reward" for $80 at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap Use code "SWAP" for a free gift with a Kickr Run Treadmill: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buyBuy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP")For weekly bonus podcasts, articles, and videos (plus hat purchases): patreon.com/swapCheck out the SWAP video series: https://youtu.be/G_o4ZR1vwXQ?si=VRdyfQtzh-K4LpMV

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:   Riley Brady signs with Nike Sabrina Stanley signs with OnlyFans Jazmine Lowther signs with Arc'Teryx Cat Bradley signs with SATISFY Transgrancaria results Courtney Dauwalter's season opener Chuckanut preview Chianti by UTMB preview Jim Walmsley's season opener The Big Alta preview A lot more!   Caleb Olson's Substack   Sponsors:   Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ   Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava