
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Seth Ruhling | Black Canyon 100k Champion & Course Record Holder
1h 37m
Athletes Mentioned
Seth Ruhling is a pro runner for The North Face living in Boulder, CO. A few weeks ago, Seth won and broke the course record at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. He's also a co-host of the viral sensation, Boulder Boys Podcast. This is his first appearance on the show.
Topics discussed:
- Seth's approach to competition through the lens of the 2023 CCC
- Background and history with sport
- His breakout race at the 2019 JFK
- How Jim Walmsley influenced Seth
- How Zach Miller enabled Seth's first pro contract
- We talk about the Boulder Boys, exploring each person's unique spirit and how it impacts the group
- Seth's training and the groove he found building towards Black Canyon
- Seth's spiritual life
- The strategy and execution at Black Canyon
- Look ahead to Western States
- The Boulder Boys Podcast
- A lot more!
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