The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Jeff Browning is one of history's most successful ultrarunners, especially at the 100-mile distance where he's accumulated 30 career wins. At 54 years old, Jeff has also become the personification of longevity in the sport, maintaining an extremely consistent track record throughout his 26 year history in the sport.
 
 
Entering the 2026 season, Jeff is also beginning a new partnership with Keen as he targets Cocdona, Western States, and TDS as his main competitive objectives. This is his third appearance on the podcast.
 
 
Topics:
Jeff's new partnership with Keen
Maintaining hunger and motivation to perform as we age athletically
Jeff's undying love of the process
Performance as an emergent phenomenon of biological health
Why the Colorado Trail left a toll on Jeff's body and mind
Rising to the occasion and the courage to speak up
Jeff's racing season, including Cocodona, Western States, and TDS
The evolution of his coaching business
A lot more!
 
Giddyup Ultra Coaching

 
Jeff on Cam Hanes' podcast
 
The Cutoff Film Tour
 
 
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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's weekly livestream show contextualizing the latest news in trail running.
This week, Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm to break down a packed docket spanning global race calendars, athlete announcements, competition metrics, and industry headlines.
The Docket
Kilian Jornet's 2026 racing calendar

Olympic Ski Mountaineering recap

Realized Competition Index: Black Canyon & Tarawera

The Barkley Marathons – 2026 edition

Golden Trail World Series calendar and early thoughts

SATISFY vs. Currently industry beef

Team camps and recent athlete announcements

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Rest Day Live | Jenn Lichter and Anthony Costales on Black Canyon 100K
Rest Day Live returns tonight with two of the main characters from the 2026 Black Canyon 100K.
Women's champion Jenn Lichter and men's runner-up Anthony Costales join us live from ACG team camp in Palm Springs as they decompress from their standout performances on Saturday. We'll speak with each of them individually about how their races unfolded, the immediate aftermath, and what comes next on the road to Western States.
Jenn delivered a remarkable 100K debut in one of the fastest editions of the race, while Anthony put together a statement performance after a challenging stretch of racing, declaring at the finish line, "I'm still here."
We're excited to dive deeper into both stories live at 5:00 PM PT.
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Black Canyon 100K 2026 Recap | Golden Tickets and Key Takeaways
Tonight we recap the 2026 Black Canyon 100K, breaking down the race results, Golden Ticket recipients, and the key storylines from a historically fast edition of the race.
We'll discuss how the race unfolded across the desert course, what it means for this summer's Western States 100, and the standout performances that defined the weekend.
We'll also be joined live by Hans Troyer, the men's 100K champion, to reflect on his race and experience at Black Canyon.
Special thanks to All Conditions Gear for supporting our coverage.
 
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Tarawera by UTMB 2026 Recap | Golden Tickets and Key Takeaways
Tonight we recap the 2026 Tarawera by UTMB, breaking down the race results, Golden Ticket recipients, and the biggest storylines from the 102K event.
We'll analyze how the race unfolded, what it means for the Western States 100, and the key performances that defined the weekend in Rotorua.
We'll also be joined live by Robyn Lesh, the women's 50K champion, to discuss her race and experience on the course. Additional guests may join the show as well.
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