Episode Details

This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.

In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Rod Farvard (HOKA) for a pre-race interview in advance of UTMB. Rod lives and trains in Mammoth Lakes, California. Rod was the breakout star of the 2024 Western States 100, throwing down an incredible performance to take second place behind champion Jim Walmsley, and had a disappointing DNF in 2025. He comes to Chamonix with a spiritual approach to his upcoming lap around Mont Blanc.

Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 UTMB. All shows hosted by Dylan Bowman, with special guests listed below:

• Friday August 22nd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 UTMB with Tim Tollefson

• Saturday August 23rd: OCC Preview Show with Dani Moreno

• Sunday August 24th: CCC Preview Show with Hayden Hawks

• Monday August 25th: UTMB Preview Show with Sally McRae

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