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Chris Myers is a professional trail runner living in Boulder, CO. He is also a visual effects artist in the entertainment industry, working on movies, TV, and streaming media. This year, Chris finished 3rd at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to Western States. He then won and set the course record at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k. Chris is among the new class of young pros changing the game in trail running and this is his first appearance on the podcast.

 
Topics discussed:

Artistic background and influences Art for work vs. art for recreation The state of the entertainment industry Growing up in Southern California Moving to Boulder Training under coach David Roche Being an underdog Dealing with nervousness Black Canyon 100k performance and the duel with Jupiter Carera Casas Gorge Waterfalls 50k victory Crewing for Makai Clemons at Canyons 100k Goals and training for Western States A lot more! Sponsors:

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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:
 
Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal

 
Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game

 
Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion

 
Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons instant reactions race recap show after Canyons by UTMB.
Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Paddy O'Leary, and David Lam Guests: Katie Schide, Rod Farvard, Drew Holmen, Kim Gaylord, & Topher Gaylord
Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/
Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events
 
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/?hl=en
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
 
Dylan Links:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
 

This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons prediction show. Four Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in a very competitive 100k race. We will also preview the talent-packed 50k. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Hayden Hawks, and David Lam.
 
Topics:
Weather/course update - Predicted top contenders - Anticipated breakthrough performers - A lot more! Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/
 
Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events
 
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/?hl=en
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
 
Dylan Links:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
 

This is a live podcast from the race expo at the 2024 Caynons 100k presented by HOKA.
 
Watch our short film on Adam here: https://youtu.be/pd8IPIOwP1E

This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons prediction show. Four Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in a very competitive 100k race. We will also preview the talent-packed 50k. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Hayden Hawks, and Emily Hawgood.
Topics:
Potential race dynamics - Weather/course update - Competitive density - Men's and women's preview - Anticipated breakthrough performers - A lot more! Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/
 
Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events
 
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/?hl=en
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en
Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/
Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
 

Lotti Brinks is a professional trail runner for Salomon living in Boise, ID. Originally from Germany, Lotti came to the States to study design and now operates design consultancy with her husband, Aaron. In the past couple years, Lotti has established herself as one of the great young rising stars in the sport. Last year she won the Grindstone 100k, a Golden Ticket race, earning her way into the 2024 Western States 100. This season, Lotti won The Big Alta 50k and the Gorge Waterfalls 100k, continuing the incredible momentum in her athletic career. This is her first appearance on the podcast.

 
Topics Discussed:

Lotti's design background Early running influences Lessons from building a knife business Design collaboration and business building with her husband The driving force of joy and optimism Lotti's introduction to trail and ultra running Coaching relationship with Tyler Green Breakthrough performance at Grindstone Her races at The Big Alta and Gorge Waterfalls Her final training block and goals for Western States ADAM PETERMAN TRAINING VIDEO


 
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Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava


 
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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:
 
Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal

 
Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game

 
Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion

 
Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB