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  1. Jun 14

    2026 Broken Arrow 23K Preview

    With $30,000 going to the top finishers at this year's Broken Arrow 23K - we all better buckle in for a wild ride! Dani and EmKay cover the course, live stream and top contenders before each giving our podium picks. If you're in Olympic Valley for Broken Arrow weekend make sure you come watch this event live! Main Topics Covered: The prize money distribution for the 23K race, emphasizing how it incentivizes strategic racing.Course overview: elevation climbs, technical descents, and what makes this course uniquely challenging.Top contenders on both men's and women's sides, including defending champions, up-and-coming stars, and international athletes.Race strategy insights: how the large prize purse influences race tactics and athlete motivations.Event logistics: start times, live streaming details, and pre-race interviews with racers. --- ----- 🍊⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEVERSECOND⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase. 💦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hdrop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Click this⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type in this code THESUBHUBP10 to get $25 off your purchase of an hdrop device 🌈⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wild Strides Paper Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB15 for 15% off your purchase. 🐝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beekeeper's Naturals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase. 🚲⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poseidon Bikes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB for 10% off your purchase. ----- Timestamps: 00:00 - Race overview and why the prize money sets this race apart00:36 - Course description: miles, elevation, technical segments02:22 - Top female contenders and last year's results02:52 - Top male contenders and recent race performances06:19 - Race tactics: how athletes might approach the high stakes09:47 - Predictions on race outcomes and who might set a new course record17:37 - Final thoughts and how to follow the event live

    34 min
  2. Jun 14

    2026 Broken Arrow 46K Preview with Jennifer Lichter of Nike ACG

    Get ready for an exciting weekend at Broken Arrow with this detailed preview of the upcoming Ascent 46K race, including insights into the course with TWO TIME champion and course record holder Jennifer Lichter. We discuss key athletes and give our podium picks for this exciting marathon distance race! Main Topics: Breakdown of the 46K course, including key sections like Shirley Canyon Strategic race tips from Jennifer LichterProfiles and predictions for top women and men's contendersThe significance of shorter trail events in the sport's landscape and sponsorshipPractical advice on race nutrition and hydration at high altitudeEvent updates, including live stream info and race day schedules Race Livestream: ⁠Broken Arrow IG⁠ ⁠Nike Livestream⁠ ----- 🍊⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEVERSECOND⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase. 💦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hdrop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Click this⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type in this code THESUBHUBP10 to get $25 off your purchase of an hdrop device 🌈⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wild Strides Paper Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB15 for 15% off your purchase. 🐝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beekeeper's Naturals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase. 🚲⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poseidon Bikes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB for 10% off your purchase.------- Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and race overview 00:36 - Jennifer Lichter and race expectations 01:09 - Preparations for Western States and race day feelings 02:06 - Nutrition sponsor Never Second and fueling ideas 03:05 - Post-race athlete panel announcement 03:39 - Course description and running strategies 04:05 - Mental aspects of the two-loop course 04:59 - Effort management tips for the 46K 05:42 - Shirley Canyon climb and descent details 07:12 - Race pace and technical downhill tips 08:24 - Advice for tackling Shirley Canyon 09:16 - Course difficulty and technical sections 09:36 - Race prize money breakdown 10:06 - ACG’s investment in trail racing and sponsorship significance 13:32 - Live stream info and race coverage details 14:00 - Women’s top contenders overview 15:55 - Other notable women racers 17:42 - Choosing a women’s podium prediction21:25 - Men’s race predictions 27:04 - Final tips from Jennifer and host insights for race day 29:19 - Race day weather, preparation, and closing thoughts

    27 min
  3. Jun 14

    2026 Broken Arrow Ascent Preview

    Get ready for an exciting weekend at Broken Arrow with this detailed preview of the upcoming Ascent VK race, including insights into course changes, key athletes, and strategic tips for participants and spectators alike. Main Topics: Overview of the Ascent course, weather considerations, and course adjustmentsProfiles of top female and male contendersRace logistics, pre-race interviews, and live stream detailsTips for race nutrition, gear, and strategy Race Livestream: Elisa Morin Episode Broken Arrow IG Nike Livestream ----- 🍊⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEVERSECOND⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase. 💦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hdrop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Click this⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type in this code THESUBHUBP10 to get $25 off your purchase of an hdrop device 🌈⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wild Strides Paper Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB15 for 15% off your purchase. 🐝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beekeeper's Naturals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase. 🚲⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poseidon Bikes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB for 10% off your purchase. ------- 00:00 - Introduction to Broken Arrow race weekend and race highlights00:40 - Changes to the course and course record details01:55 - Weather considerations and course length variability03:09 - Race nutrition tips and partnership with Never Second04:26 - Course profile: start and finish elevations and grade05:48 - Weather impacts from last year's shortened race06:20 - Female athlete favorites07:35 - Top male contenders including 11:07 - Analyzing athlete versatility and race strategies11:39 - Podium predictions and key athletes to watch13:14 - Additional insights on altitude, race form, and athlete momentum14:16 - Race favorites and potential surprises in the men's field16:37 - Profile on athletes combining marathon and trail experience23:18 - Final picks for top finishers and expert predictions25:28 - Race day logistics: live stream info with Nike YouTube and commentators’ lineup27:36 - Wrap-up

    28 min
  4. Jun 5

    2026 USATF Mountain Classic Championship - Sunapee Scramble Preview

    Dani and Emkay preview the Sunapee Scramble, the USATF National Classic Mountain Championship, and what to expect from the fierce competition at Mount Sunapee. Whether you're tuning in for race details, predictions, or behind-the-scenes stories, this episode covers it all. Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode Introduction & race weekend overview00:59 - Details on the Trailcon booth, live podcasts, and giveaways04:00 - Breakdown of Sunapee course structure and features06:44 - Prize purse highlights and prize breakdowns for top contenders07:44 - Women’s race favorites and recent performances 09:28 - Notable women athletes and potential surprises11:42 - Weather forecast and race day conditions12:16 - Predicted top finishers and race strategies14:30 - Men’s race analysis: contenders, recent results, and athlete backgrounds20:02 - Predictions, dark horse picks, and key athlete insights22:42 - Race viewing options, support opportunities, and wrap-upResources & LinksConnect with the HostsNote:Watch the live stream by visiting the SunapeeScramble website to stay updated during race day. ----- ----- 🍊⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEVERSECOND⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase. 💦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hdrop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Click this⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type in this code THESUBHUBP10 to get $25 off your purchase of an hdrop device 🌈⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wild Strides Paper Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB15 for 15% off your purchase. 🐝⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beekeeper's Naturals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase. 🚲⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poseidon Bikes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB for 10% off your purchase.

    24 min
  5. May 21

    HISTORIC Zegama! + Early Ledro Sky Trentino

    Join Dani Moreno and Emkay Sullivan as they reflect on the exhilarating Golden Trail World Series kickoff at Zegama and gear up for the upcoming Ledro Sky Race. This episode dives into race results, standout athletes, technical race insights, and what to expect in the exciting trail racing season ahead. ----- 🍊⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEVERSECOND⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase. 💦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hdrop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Click this⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and type in this code THESUBHUBP10 to get $25 off your purchase of an hdrop device 🌈⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wild Strides Paper Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB15 for 15% off your purchase. 🐝⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beekeeper's Naturals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase. 🚲⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poseidon Bikes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code SUBHUB for 10% off your purchase. -- In this episode: Highlights from Zegama, including course records and top finishers on both men's and women's sidesInsights into athlete strategies, race conditions, and technical terrain challengesNotable performances by Daniel Pattis, Taylor Stack, and Tove Alexandersson's record-breaking runComparisons between Zegama and Ledro Sky Race courses, including elevation profiles and key sectionsDiscussions on segment challenges, prize structures, and athlete preparations for upcoming eventsHow weather and technical skills influence race outcomes and athlete choicesPreview of the Ledro Skyrace, featuring elite entries like Elhousine, Joyce Muthoni, and Madelina FloreaGolden Trail World SeriesKillian Jornet's Zegama Course Record (2019)Tove Alexandersson's Record Run at ZegamaLedro Skyrace Official WebsiteTrailCon Event DetailsNeverSecond Gels--- Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Zegama Race Recap01:24 - Overall race impressions and team dynamics03:45 - Men's race results and notable performances05:12 - Women's race highlights and record-breaking Tove Alexandersson09:11 - Key takeaways: athlete strategies and race tactics13:17 - Technical terrain insights and aid station strategies15:01 - Tove Alexandersson's record-shattering run and terrain skills17:19 - Historical record comparisons and athlete performance context19:30 - The skill dominance of Tove and potential for future races22:42 - Picking favorites for Ledro Skyrace and athlete field analysis32:49 - Course details, terrain, and weather considerations for Ledro35:55 - Event logistics, partner mentions, and upcoming trail racing plans

    35 min
4.9
out of 5
56 Ratings

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