Zach Miller | Art vs. Science, Hardrock, Bill Dooper, & World Champs
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman4 Dec 2025

Zach Miller | Art vs. Science, Hardrock, Bill Dooper, & World Champs

Zach Miller is a legendary trail runner, splitting time between Oregon and Colorado. He is one of the most beloved and most decorated athletes of the last decade, not only because of his results but in how he approaches the sport.

This is a companion podcast for a new film that Freetrail released this week, documenting Zach's race at the 2025 Hardrock 100. The film is entitled A Lap For Bill - a moving tribute to his late friend Bill Dooper.

Chapters:



00:00 Introduction and Current Life Updates
02:54 The Intersection of Construction and Athletics
06:10 The Art vs. Science Debate in Sports
08:56 Reminiscing About Early Racing Days
12:03 The Impact of Bill Dooper
15:06 Reflections on Hardrock and Future Goals
32:48 The Toughness of Zach Miller
34:34 The Essence of Competition
40:11 Reflections on the World Championships
50:32 Inspiration and Future Goals

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