Nick Thompson | The Atlantic CEO & 50k Age-Group Record Holder

Nick Thompson | The Atlantic CEO & 50k Age-Group Record Holder

Nick Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, the famous American magazine and digital publisher founded in 1857. Before that, Nick was an Editor at both Wired and The New Yorker, developing a reputation for his great reporting, unique perspectives, and impactful stories across a range of subject matter.

In addition to his amazing professional career, Nick has also been a committed runner for life, a talented marathon runner, who is now dabbling in trail and ultrarunning. Back in 2021, Nick set an age group American record for 50k running 3:04, famously at the same time that Des Linden broke the Women's world record at the distance. Now, Nick is experimenting with trail and ultra running, doing a few 50 milers and a 100k, with at least some curiosity about the 100 mile distance. I've been a massive admirer of Nick's for a while. A media guy who is also a runner, Nick is an inspiration for me and I'm honored to have him on the show.

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Kilian Korth | The Rise of 200 Milers & Ultrarunning's New Frontier

Kilian Korth | The Rise of 200 Milers & Ultrarunning's New Frontier

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27 Jan 1h 24min

Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport

Beth McKenzie | Anti-Doping, Entrepreneurship, & Maintaining Love of Sport

Beth McKenzie is an American pro trail runner living in Australia. She is also the Founder and CEO of Wyn Republic, a performance sports apparel brand, and a mother of two. Over the last two seasons,...

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Rest Day | TROY Recap & Stats, Addressing Criticism, Free Agency, + Road to Trail News

Rest Day | TROY Recap & Stats, Addressing Criticism, Free Agency, + Road to Trail News

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Tim Tollefson to talk through the following topics:   Trail Runner o...

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Will Murray | Mastery in Simplicity + Going Pro

Will Murray | Mastery in Simplicity + Going Pro

Will Murray is a pro trail runner living in Bellingham, WA. He was one of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, finishing 2nd at the Black Canyon 100k and winning the Javelina Jundred in a new course...

14 Jan 1h 8min

Jim Walmsley & Katie Schide | #1 Trail Runner of the Year

Jim Walmsley & Katie Schide | #1 Trail Runner of the Year

Today we welcome the #1 Trail Runners of the Year, Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide, both Americans who currently reside in France. This is the second time each has won our prestigious award and they'v...

10 Jan 37min

Ruth Croft & Francesco Puppi | #2 Trail Runner of the Year

Ruth Croft & Francesco Puppi | #2 Trail Runner of the Year

Today we welcome the #2 Trail Runners of the Year, Ruth Croft of New Zealand and Francesco Puppi of Italy.      We start with Ruth who is unquestionably one of the best to ever do it. This seaso...

9 Jan 49min

Caleb Olson & Sara Alonso | #3 Trail Runner of the Year

Caleb Olson & Sara Alonso | #3 Trail Runner of the Year

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