The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Gorge Waterfalls! 
 
First off, we'd like to thank the presenting sponsor of the race and this coverage, All Conditions Gear (ACG). We're extremely grateful for their support, and excited to welcome them to Cascade Locks this week. Their support has been paramount in helping us take the event to the next level in 2026 and beyond!
 
All week, 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.
 
Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with Corrine Malcolm.
 
Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2026 Gorge Waterfalls:
Monday April 6th: Rest Day Live + 30k Race Preview

Tuesday April 7th: 100k Race Preview

Wednesday April 8th: 50k Race Preview 

Thursday April 9th: Elite Men's & Women's Panels

Friday April 10th: 30k Race Recap + Podium Interviews

Saturday April 11th: 100k Race Recap + Podium Interviews

Sunday April 12th: 50k Race Recap + Podium Interviews + Gorge Waterfalls 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!
 
Freetrail
Website: https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
Dylan Bowman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

🚨Breaking News: Yao Miao signs with All Conditions Gear🚨
One of the biggest moves of the 2026 free agency season, ACG adds the back-to-back OCC champion to their growing roster. 
We had the honor of sitting down with Miao at Nike World Headquarters this week to learn more about her story and this significant new partnership. 
Miao will be racing Gorge 50k this Sunday as part of her 2026 season that will also include the Val d'Aran 100k and CCC.
Beginning a new chapter in multiple ways, this calendar signifies an exciting return to long course racing  for Miao after several seasons focusing on short to mid distance. 🍿
 
Freetrail
Website: https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
Dylan Bowman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Gorge Waterfalls! 
 
First off, we'd like to thank the presenting sponsor of the race and this coverage, All Conditions Gear (ACG). We're extremely grateful for their support, and excited to welcome them to Cascade Locks this week. Their support has been paramount in helping us take the event to the next level in 2026 and beyond!
 
All week, 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.
 
Today's show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Corrine Malcolm.
 
Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2026 Gorge Waterfalls:
Monday April 6th: Rest Day Live + 30k Race Preview

Tuesday April 7th: 100k Race Preview

Wednesday April 8th: 50k Race Preview 

Thursday April 9th: Elite Men's & Women's Panels

Friday April 10th: 30k Race Recap + Podium Interviews

Saturday April 11th: 100k Race Recap + Podium Interviews

Sunday April 12th: 50k Race Recap + Podium Interviews + Gorge Waterfalls 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!
 
Links & Resources
Subscribe to the newsletter: https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup
Join Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/pro
Register for TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/register/
Register for The Big Alta: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943
Register for Gorge Waterfalls: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366
Sponsors
NEVERSECOND — Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order: https://www.never2.com
Clearlight Sauna — Use code FREETRAIL for a discount: https://healwithheat.com/
Freetrail
Website: https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
Dylan Bowman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chairs.
We're going live on YouTube every Monday at 5pm PT.
Run of Show
Athletes dealing with setbacks: Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Francesco Puppi
Athletes in prime form: Ben Dhiman, Abby Hall, Rod Farvard
Gorge Waterfalls storylines + 30k preview
Salomon "Next Gen" program
Strava file of the week
Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro)
How Ryan made The Big Alta 100k highlight video
Links & Resources
Subscribe to the newsletter: https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup
Join Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/pro
Register for TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/register/
Register for The Big Alta: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943
Register for Gorge Waterfalls: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366
Sponsors
NEVERSECOND — Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order: https://www.never2.com
Clearlight Sauna — Use code FREETRAIL for a discount: https://healwithheat.com/
Freetrail
Website: https://freetrail.com/
Freetrail Pro: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts: https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
Dylan Bowman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Jacob Banta is a pro trail runner and photographer based in Mill Valley, CA. He's been building a strong racing resume in the sport for a few years before achieving a big breakthrough in February when he finished 2nd place at the Tarawera 100k in New Zealand. That result earned Jacob a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. This podcast coincides with Jacob signing his first professional running contract with Altra -- an important moment for any ambitious athlete.
 
Topics:
What makes you you?
Jacob's experience racing motocross
Dealing with traumatic brain injuries and concussions
An email Jacob's mother Misty sent to Freetrail
The importance of being given an opportunity
Jacob's coach, Rick Floyd
Earning a Golden Ticket
How the Altra partnership came to be
Practicing patience while building a pro athletic career
Visualization and cultivating belief
Training and goals for Western States
Upcoming race at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k
A lot more!

 
Tarawera Instant Recap Show with Jacob's post-race interview
 
Watch The Big Alta 100k Highlight Video
 
REGISTER FOR TRAILCON
 
Sponsors:
Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount on Clearlight Saunas at HealWithHeat.com
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