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Jacob Banta | Golden Tickets, Brain Injury, Being Patient, & Going Pro

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!

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European FKT Madness, Trail Running Industry News, Recent Race Results, & Speedgoat 50k Preview

Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. After a couple weeks off, we have lots to catch up on! European FKT Madness: Francios D'Haene reclaims GR20 FKT, Sophie Grant's V...

21 Heinä 0s

Hardrock 100 DNF | Dylan's Race Recap

Last weekend, I dropped out of Hardrock at mile 45. As has been tradition, my brother Jason Bowman @_jasonbowman acts as host, interviewing me about the experience. Together we unpack the experience, ...

15 Heinä 1h 18min

Ludovic Pommeret | Hardrock 100 Post-Race Interview 2026

We sat down with 2026 Hardrock 100 champion Ludovic Pommeret for a live interview at the Wyman Hotel in Silverton, Colorado. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslett...

12 Heinä 29min

Courtney Dauwalter | Hardrock 100 Post-Race Interview 2026

We sat down with 2026 Hardrock 100 champion and four-time Hardrock winner Courtney Dauwalter for a live interview at the Wyman Hotel in Silverton, Colorado. Dylan Bowman and Courtney chat about her tr...

12 Heinä 38min

Jenn Lichter | Western States 100 Champion's Interview

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Western States champion, Jenn Lichter. Freetr...

3 Heinä 59min

Vincent Bouillard | Western States 100 Champion's Interview

30 Kesä 52min

Western States 100 Recap Show

Rest Day Live is back! Dylan Bowman is joined by co-host Tim Tollefson to recap the 2026 Western States 100, break down the biggest performances of the weekend, and discuss what it all means moving f...

30 Kesä 1h 28min

Tommie Runz | Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Tommie Runz. Freetrail's Western States Sched...

26 Kesä 31min