Andrew Bumbalough | Bowerman to Black Canyon

The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Andrew Bumbalough is a former professional track and road racer for the Bowerman Track Club who now works as a product line manager at Nike. Boasting a 2:10 marathon PR, Bumbi will be making his ultra debut, chasing a Golden Ticket, at Aravaipa's Black Canyon 100k where I will serve as his crew chief. He is a close friend returning for his second appearance on the pod. Topics discussed:

• Andrew's arrival in the national spotlight in High School
• The incubator
• Retirement and career transition
• Working at Nike after being sponsored by the brand
• Mix of emotions about his pro career
• Trail inspiration at Canyons 100k
• His training and psychology ahead of Black Canyon
• Being self-coached for the first time
• People he admires
• A lot more

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Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:

Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB