If you’ve been keeping up with the Golden Trail World Series, you’ve likely noticed Allie Ostrander’s impressive performances. This season, she finished 15th overall, with standout results including 32nd at Sierre-Zinal, 7th at Headlands 27K, and 8th at Mammoth Trail Fest. Allie also finished 7th in the Prologue and secured a top 20 spot in the final, placing 19th. In our latest episode, we discuss her decision to sign with NNormal, her transition from track to trails, and whether she plans to c...
Nov 01, 2024•44 min
If you’ve followed the Golden Trail World Series, you’ve probably seen this name more than once: Rachel Tomajczyk. A multiple-time All-American from Baylor University and former steeplechaser, she’s quickly made a name for herself on the US trail team since starting trails in 2021. This season, Rachel finished 11th in the overall ranking after a series of strong performances: 16th at Four Sisters in China, 6th at Broken Arrow 23K, and 10th and 11th at Mammoth Trail Fest. She wrapped up the seaso...
Oct 31, 2024•37 min
Following the Golden Trail World Series this year, you might have seen Anna Gibson making waves. Competing in the series, Anna took 6th at Sierre-Zinal, 7th at Headlands 27K, and 3rd at Mammoth Trail Fest, finishing 8th in the Prologue and 13th in the Final to secure an impressive 5th overall ranking, the highest finish by an American this year. But Anna’s season wasn’t just about the trails—her versatility stands out as she was also one of the few athletes to EVER compete at both the Olympic Tr...
Oct 31, 2024•47 min
Did you keep up with the Golden Trail World Series this year? If you did - then you probably noticed that the American women showed up in a big way! The final was no exception - tying with the most US women in the top 20 since the inception of the series. We caught up with all of them to get their run downs of the season and chat about what's coming next. Our first episode is with Sophia Laukli. Sophia was the overall champ in 2023, but had some setbacks due to inury this year. She decided to co...
Oct 30, 2024•42 min
Did you keep up with the Golden Trail World Series this year? If you did - then you probably noticed that the American women showed up in a big way! The final was no exception - tying with the most US women in the top 20 since the inception of the series. We caught up with all of them to get their run downs of the season and chat about what's coming next. Our second episode is with Lauren Gregory. In Lauren's first full trail season, she competed in a couple different series but eventually got h...
Oct 30, 2024•56 min
Elhousine, Joyline, Remi and Lauren....OH MY! And with that, the Golden Trail season is over! Dani and EmKay go through the results of last weekend's final as well as some of our thoughts on the season. But first, catching up with Dani and EmKay's October activities and wha we are liking right now. Don't forget to subscribe to the Sub Hub headlines to catch the most recent edition! Subscribe to the pod to be notified about our upcoming episodes. Support the pod Sign up for Sub ...
Oct 25, 2024•55 min
In this episode, Dani and Emkay catch up on Emkay’s New York marathon training and Dani’s progress with her injury recovery. They recap the recent Valsir Mountain Running Cup final, discussing the race results and final standings. The duo also provides a comprehensive preview of the Golden Trail World Series, including a course breakdown, an analysis of GTWS in the trail running scene, a season recap, current standings, and their predictions for the finals podium.
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Dani and EmKay finally get to chat with Salomon athlete Madalina Florea! The Romanian trail runner made a big splash in the trail scene last year when she won both of the races at the Golden Trail World Series Final. Madalina continues to have breakout performances in 2024. Madalina talks to us about sponsorship, illness and injury and more in this episode. Don't forget to subscribe to the Sub Hub headlines to catch the most recent edition! Subscribe to the pod to be notified about our upcoming ...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this week's episode of the Sub Hub podcast, Dani and Emkay dish out their recap of the last stage of the Golden Trail World Series, Mammoth Trail Fest. They cover the key players, the atmosphere, the men’s winning finish, and more. They also chat about when a course record (CR) should be considered a CR in the sport of trail running, the remaining series with races, and a few other topics within the trail space. Don't forget to subscribe to the Sub Hub headlines, which has a new edition relea...
Sep 27, 2024•54 min
The final regular season race of the Golden Trail World Series has arrived. If you haven't been paying attention...what have you been doing?? Dani and EmKay do a recap of the Headlands 27K as well as preview the upcoming 26K at Mammoth which will feature many of the same athletes. PLUS - The Rut results from last weekend and a preview of Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. Support the pod Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines - our monthly newsletter! YouTube - @SubHubPod Our website -...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, we sit down with Eli Hemming, the first American man to claim victory at the prestigious OCC, running for Adidas Terrex. Eli shares his journey as a self-coached athlete, how he planned his season around OCC, and the strategies that helped him secure this monumental win. Eli also opens up about the challenges he faced during the race, including the heat at La Flégère, and offers insight into what’s next for his racing career. Whether you’re a fan of mountain running or curious a...
Sep 13, 2024•54 min
Sara Alonso joins the podcast again to talk about her race at OCC by UTMB. Sara is a professional runner for Asics based in Spain. This was Sara's first attempt at a longer distance and she ended up 4th in an insanely stacked field. Dani and EmKay chat with her about her decision to move up, fueling and strategy for the race and what is next for Sara. Below are some of our other episodes with Sara: Catching up with Sara Alonso and Zegama Preview Historic Battle at Calamorro Skyrace Support the p...
Sep 13, 2024•57 min
In this episode, we dive into the latest changes in the Golden Trail World Series, including the cancellation of the Tatra Skyrace and the new rule of only needing three races to qualify. We’ll also discuss the current status of the Golden Trail World Series and what it means for athletes and fans. Before we get into the nitty-gritty, we have a course recond from our field correspondent and pro Brooks runner, Anna Gibson, who’s currently based in the Bay Area. Anna provides an inside look at the...
Sep 12, 2024•45 min
Wow! What an insane week of performances. UTMB week delivered - per usual. Dani and EmKay do a quick recap of their races followed by some overall race thoughts. Then, we answer some questions that were sent to us on Instagram. Enjoy the rundown and be on the lookout for our episodes with Eli Hemming and Sara Alonso next week. Support the pod Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines - our monthly newsletter! YouTube - @SubHubPod Our website - https://www.thesubhubpodcast.com/ Instagr...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min
UTMB week is here, and the focus is on the men’s OCC! 🏔️ We’re joined by guest host Hayden Hawks, who gives us insights into this year’s race and a deep dive into the course and top competitors. 🏃♂️ Plus, we check in with Hayden about how his training is going as he preps for CCC! 🔥 Don’t miss out on this episode before making your Freetrail Fantasy picks! Congrats to our giveaway winners: Women’s Winner - Aignies (@aigs05) and Men’s Winner - Cody Bare (@codybare_)! 🎉 And remember, you can ...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 35 min
UTMB week is almost upon us - and for those of us in the "sub ultra" realm that means OCC is here as well! 2023 OCC Champion Toni McCann joins EmKay for a preview of the course and the current lineup of incredible athletes ready to race. Be sure to give this episode a listen before filling out your Freetrail Fantasy!! Don't forget to check out our Instagram for more details about our giveaway with Poseidon Bike and use code SUBHUB for $150 off your purchase . Only a few more days to partici...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The Golden Trail World Series keeps delivering thrilling races! In this episode, Dani and EmKay share their in-depth reactions to the iconic Sierre-Zinal race. From standout performances by athletes like Kilian Jornet and Sophia Laukli to unexpected twists on the trail, we break down all the action. Looking ahead, we shift gears to preview the upcoming Tatra SkyMarathon. Dive in with us as we explore the challenging course, spotlight key competitors, and share our predictions for the next showdo...
Aug 16, 2024•58 min
The Golden Trail World Series is BACK with the iconic Sierre-Zinal. This race is fast and furious and has got to be one of the most stacked fields of the season. With names like Kilian Jornet, Patrick Kipngeno, Sophia Laukli and Judith Wyder this year's edition is sure to excite!!! Dani and EmKay give a run down of the course, the competition and our picks for podium! Be sure to check out our instagram for more details about our giveaway with Poseidon Bike and use code SUBHUB for $150 off your p...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Dani and EmKay recap the recent USATF VK and Mountain Running Championships, held at Loon Mountain Race and Cirque Series Snowbird. They delve into the courses, recap the results, and highlight surprising and expected performances. Additionally, they review the remaining USA Championship races scheduled for the year. Support the pod Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines - our monthly newsletter! YouTube - @SubHubPod Our website - https://www.thesubhubpodcast.com/ Instagram - ...
Jul 19, 2024•41 min
Dani and EmKay recap their experiences at Western States. Some pacing, some crewing but a lot of excitement was had in the canyons last weekend. Then we cover the results from Mont Blanc Marathon. Elhousine and Judith take their first wins of the Golden Trail World Series to end the first half of the season. Support the pod Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines - our monthly newsletter! YouTube - @SubHubPod Our website - https://www.thesubhubpodcast.com/ Instagram - @emkaysulli...
Jul 05, 2024•57 min
Sub-Ultra fam IT IS BROKEN ARROW WEEK! We were so excited about these races that we decided to break up our race previews. This is the 2nd episode of a three part series. Listen to the VK preview and then jump into this 46km preview with Dani and EmKay. You won't want to miss this for your Freetrail Fantasy picks!! Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines - our monthly newsletter! Our website - https://www.thesubhubpodcast.com/ Instagram - @emkaysulli @dan_yell_a @the_subhub_...
Jun 18, 2024•39 min
It is Broken Arrow Week! This is the third episode of a three-part series where Dani and Emkay cover the VK, 46K, and 23K at the Broken Arrow event weekend. In this episode, we focus on the 23K race, which kicks off the Valsir Mountain Running Cup and the Golden Trail National Series. This race is packed with international talent on both the men's and women's sides, and many of the best American sub-ultra runners are toeing the line as well. We are excited about all the athletes competing! This ...
Jun 18, 2024•33 min
YOU GUYS!! IT IS BROKEN ARROW WEEK! We were so excited about these races that we decided to break up our race previews. This first episode starts off with our interview of Jono Wyatt - former president of the WMRA. Since Broken Arrow VK and 23K are the beginning of the WMRA series, we though Jonathan would be the perfect person to give us a rundown of how the series works. THEN Dani and EmKay preview the extremely stacked Vertical race at Broken Arrow. You won't want to miss this for your Freetr...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 24 min
This week's episode we start off with an interview of the new European Classic Mountain Champion Roberto Delorenzi. We talk about his busy first half of the year, his success in the Skyrunner World Series so far and his goals for the rest of the year. Then, Dani and EmKay jump into previews of the next four Skyraces happening in June - Ultra Skyrunning Madeira, Arc'teryx Minotaur Skyrace, Skyrace du Mercantour and Kaiserkrone Skyrace. Subscribe to our Instagram for the latest updates on livestre...
Jun 14, 2024•55 min
In this episode, Emkay and Dani dive into a lively conversation about Dani's recent adventure at the Zegama-Aizkorri marathon. They also provide an exciting recap of the latest European Championships, share their thoughts on Spring Energy, and delve into much more. Tune in for an engaging and dynamic discussion! Support the pod Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines - our monthly newsletter! YouTube - @SubHubPod Our website - https://www.thesubhubpodcast.com/ Instagram - @emkaysulli @dan_y...
Jun 07, 2024•48 min
Dani Aravich is a summer and winter Paralympian who lives and trains in Bozeman, Montana. Dani is just starting her time in the trail world and is also a part of the 2024 Trail Team. We talk to Dani about her sports background, how she got into the Paralympics and her exploration into the trail scene. Dani is also a member of the Broken Arrow Advisory Council, an advocate for inclusivity of athletes with disabilities in trail running and the host of the Paralympic Round-Up (which you can check o...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Francesco is back on the pod! But this time he is taking Dani's place for our Zegama preview while Dani is away in Basque country preparing for the race. The 3rd race of the 2024 Golden Trail World Series is sure to surprise with an incredibly deep men's field and a women's field that is so condensed its going to be hard to choose a winner! With his previous experience in the race, Francesco gives us an in depth preview of the course and helps EmKay break down the elite fields for your Freetrail...
May 22, 2024•48 min
Dani and EmKay start the episode going over our favorite ways to recover after a race. What are your favorite recovery tools? Do you have any other questions about recovery for us? The 2024 Merrell Skyrunner® World Series has their first back to back weekend of the year with Gorges du Tarn Skyrace and Mexico Sky Challenge. We do an in depth preview of the two courses and the elite athletes currently listed to race. Make sure to tune in to the Skyrunner and Sub Hub Pod instagrams to keep up with ...
May 17, 2024•50 min
This week, we welcome MPH, RDN Vic Johnson back to the podcast to discuss RED-S. Join us as we delve into the complexities of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). From understanding its basics to exploring gender differences in nutritional needs, we cover it all. Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and empowering discussions on fueling your run and thriving in the world of running. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a trailblazing trail runner, this podcast is your go-to de...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Dani and EmKay preview the third race of the season at Skyrace de Matheysins in France happening on May 5. This race is sure to surprise with a huge climb, a heady scramble and a downhill worth sending. Check out Skyrunner's Instagram and YouTube for the livestream Sunday at 8 AM CET. Support the pod Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines - our monthly newsletter! YouTube - @SubHubPod Our website - https://www.thesubhubpodcast.com/ Instagram - @emkaysulli @dan_yell_a @the_subhub_pod Episode Sponsors...
May 03, 2024•32 min