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Let's Talk Trail Running
Fantasy Trail Picks, Trail Race Predictions, and Trail Race Recaps from a guy who just really loves trail running.
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Episodes
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Skyrunner World Series Final Preview
Play Fantasy Freetrail here. Links Discussed in the show: Course Description: 42km with 3,800m of vert (24 mileas and 10,300 feet) Manu Merillas Strava file…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Grand Trail Des Templiers Race Preview
Play Fantasy Freetrail here. Links discussed in the show: Strava links to Jon Albon’s win in 2023 in 6:32:19 and Ruth Croft’s win in 2017 in 7:27:31. Jim…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Defi Des Couleurs Race Preview
Play Fantasy Freetrail here. Links Discussed in the show: Uphill Route strava file. 3.1 miles and 2,481 feet of climbing (5km and 756m). Up/down route strava…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Gorbeia Suzien Skyrunning World Series Race Preview
Play Fantasy Freetrail here: Fantasy.freetrail.com Links Discussed in Podcast: Alain SB Course record? Strava file from 2023 Race in 2:57:08…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 UTMB Race Preview and Predictions
Play Fantasy Freetrail here. Links Discussed in Podcast: UTMB Course Description per their website: Zach Miller Youtube Documentary by Billy Yang. Doug Mayer…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 CCC Race Preview
Play Fantasy Freetrail here. Links Discussed in Podcast: CCC course description per UTMB website. Strava file for Martyna M. 2025 CCC win. Strava file for…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 OCC Race Preview
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Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Sierre Zinal Race Preview
Links Discussed in show: Doug Mayer Trail Runner Mag article. Doug Mayer Run the Alps article for 50th anniversary of race talking to race legends both male…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Speedgoat 50k Race Preview
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Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Western States 100 Men's Race Preview
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Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Western States 100 Women's Race Preview
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Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Broken Arrow Preview
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Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Zegama Marathon Race Preview and Picks
Play Fantasy Freetrail here. Links Discussed in Show: 2025 Zegama IRunFar recap by Deki Fourcin. Subhub Headlines Article with Zegama top 10 times. IRunFar…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Transvulcania Ultramarathon Preview and Picks
Author’s Note: Feel free to skip forward from 30:00 to about 32:30 into the podcast due to technical difficulties and apologies for some profanity. I thought…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Skyrace Des Matheysins Preview
The 6th Skyrunning World Series race of the year is here and it is a stacked field on both sides. Today we’ll discuss the favorites from both races as well as…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Canyons 100k and 50k Preview
The final golden tickets for entry into 2026 Western States Endurance Run are up for grabs this weekend. Who would be the most exciting racers to add to the…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Madeira Island Ultra Trail 115k Race Preview
The northern hemisphere trail season is fully here by now with a big weekend of racing that includes Madeira Island Ultra Trail 115k (MIUT) and Canyons by UTMB…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Calamorro Skyrace and Gorge Waterfalls 30k Race Preview and Predictions
A double whammy preview episode with two big sub-ultra races next weekend. One Skyrunning World Series race and one of Freetrail’s very own races with a nice…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Tenerife 47k and Chianti by UTMB 120k Race Previews
Links discussed in show: Zaid Malek BBC Article IRunFar Chianti Race Recap from 2025. Kilian Jornet strava file from 2025 Chianti 120k race. Roberto Delorenzi…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Acantilados del Norte Skyrace Preview
Join me as I preview the first European race of the 2026 Skyrunner World Series season, including 3 of the top 4 men’s short trail finishers from worlds last…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Transgrancanaria Classic Race Preview
Question: What do last year’s UTMB winner, a 3 time Lavaredo winner, a 2 time CCC winner, and a dual winner of OCC/CCC have in common? Answer: They’ll all be…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Freetrail TROY Results Retrospective and Discussion
A deep dive into the 2025 Freetrail Trail Runner of the Year (TROY) results. The goal of this podcast is to discuss the results of the 2025 TROY voting: what…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Black Canyon 100k Race Preview and Predictions
Olympic medalists coming to the trails in their prime, is Jim Walmsley toeing the line, and who the heck is walking away with a Golden ticket? Things are about…
Let's Talk Trail Running2026 Hong Kong 100k Race Preview
Happy 1 year anniversary of Let’s Talk Trail Running! 1 year ago I recorded my first preview to a very small audience & here we are a year later back at it…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Trail Runner of the Year (TROY) Finalists Discussion and Picks Companion Podcast
The time of year that all these Fantasy Freetrail race preview shows has been building up to is finally here: voting for TROY (Trail Runner of the Year) top 10…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Ultra Trail Capetown (UTCT) 100k Preview
A deep field of American runners including Chris Myers, Jeff Mogavero, Adam Loomis, and Grant Barnette will be going to battle with two-time course winner…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 JFK 50 Mile Preview
Returning champion and CR smasher David Sinclair will be looking to repeat on the mens side while a showdown is set to take place between Hannah Allgood and…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Javelina 100 Preview
It’s sad to think the trail running season is largely over, but as we count down to the end of the year there are a few last exciting events on the horizon…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 WMTRC Long Trail Preview
The 2025 World Mountain Trail Running Championship is here at long last and the lineups are STACKED. The biggest names in trail running are finally targeting…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 OCC Preview & Fantasy Picks
Articles Mentioned in Podcast: IRunFar 2024 OCC recap https://www.irunfar.com/2024-occ-results-hemming-and-yao-win-utmb-50k-world-series-final Mile and Stone…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Matterhorn Ultraks Preview
Another Skyrunning World Series Race is here, this time with the epic background that is the iconic Matterhorn. Starting and ending in Zermatt, the race goes…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Sierre Zinal Preview and Fantasy Picks
The 52nd edition of the Sierre Zinal trail race in Switzerland is set to take place this weekend. Prrevious race champions on both the men’s and women’s side…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Speedgoat 50k Preview and Picks
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Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Mont Blanc Marathon Preview and Picks
A men’s race that feels wide open with only one top 10 runner returning from last year, whereas the women’s race has four of the top ten returning including…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Western States Race Preview & Fantasy Picks
If you’re anything like me then there is no such thing as too much coverage for Western States. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of both the women’s and men’s…
Let's Talk Trail RunningBroken Arrow Vertical/23K/46K Preview and Picks
Multiple GOATs in attendance (Kilian is in the house!!!!), two US selections races (vertical and short trail), and One Golden Trail World Series race. Wow…
Let's Talk Trail RunningTwisted Fork 30k & 68k Race Preview & Fantasy Picks
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Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Sunapee Scramble Preview & Picks
Major themes: No Joe Gray, many compromised favorites on the women’s side, and a men’s race that feels wide open and has lots of fit bois toeing the start…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Zegama GTWS Race Preview
Zegama is Zegama! Or at least that’s what they say. The legendary Zegama is a marathon distance trail race that takes place the end of May each year in the…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Il Golfo dell Isola Race GTWS Preview
Return of the past two season Champs-Remi and Elhousine are back racing baby! The first European race of the 2025 GTWS is kicking off and we’re starting to see…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Transvulcania Race Preview and Fantasy Picks
Transvulcania Ultramarathon is a 74km (44.7 miles) race across the Canary Island of La Palma that has about 4,350M (14,000 feet) of elevation gain as runners…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Canyons 100k and 50k Race Preview and Fantasy Trail Picks
Zach Miller, Francesco Puppi, AND Rod Farvard?!?! Oh my this race is going to be exciting. Join me as I discuss the dynamics of the last Golden Ticket Race…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 GTWS Great Wall and MIUT 115K Fantasy Trail Race Previews
There are four opportunities to get Fantasy Freetrail Points at four different races this weekend. Four races means I’m doubling up episodes, the first preview…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 GTWS Kobe Trail Preview and Fantasy Picks
Can Remi take back the crown? Will Patrick be able to finally win the overall title? Can Sophia Laukli return to the top of the running world? The first Golden…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Gorge Waterfalls 100k & 50k Preview & Fantasy Trail Picks
Another trail race is here and this time it’s a US Trail Long Team qualifier for the Gorge 100k. The top 2 (I’m pretty sure) spots will automatically qualify…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Chianti 102k By UTMB & Acantilados Del Norte SkyRace Preview & Predictions
Join me for a combined episode as I break down the Chianti 102k & Acantilados Del Notre race predictions, preview, and picks. We've got two of the all time…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Big Alta 50k/28k Race Preview and Picks
It's that time of year again- Freetrail's very own Big Alta trail races in Marinwood, CA! Join me as I discuss the athletes racing both disances and make picks…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Chuckanut 50k Preview and Fantasy Trail Picks
Join me today as I break down the runners toeing the line at the 2025 Chuckanut 50k in Bellingham, Washington. I discuss runners, make picks, and point out a…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Transgrancanaria Preview Part 2
Part Two of my Transgrancanaria Preview which focuses mostly on the marathon distance athletes running and my picks for top 5. I also discuss upcoming races on…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Transgrancanaria Preview Part 1
Join me for another episode of Let's Talk Trail Running to discuss the upcoming Transgrancanaria Classic and Marathon races. This episode has been split into…
Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Tarawera 100k Preview/Black Canyon 100k Post Race Thoughts
Welcome to all the new listeners courtesy of Ken Seals publication The Ultra Minute and other listeners who were just looking for Black Canyon preview…
Let's Talk Trail RunningBlack Canyon 2025 Preview
A podcast talking about runners to watch for the 2025 Black Canyon 100k and storylines around athletes one week out from the race. Use this podcast to help…
Let's Talk Trail RunningTROY Trail Runner of the Year Top 20 Recap
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Let's Talk Trail Running2025 Hong Kong 100km Fantasy Trail Picks
Fantasy Freetrail 2025 Season Has Kicked Off! Here's a discussion of the first Fantasy Trail Race of the Year: The Hong Kong 100km. I include my top 5 picks…