The Sub Hub Podcast

EmKay is joined by special guest Rachel Drake to preview the fields at the Broken Arrow Skyrace 46K. This race is not only a fantastic stand-alone short trail race, but it is also the selection race for the 2023 World Mountain and Trail Championships Short Trail team. The fields are incredibly stacked so it was hard to narrow it down to our eventual podium picks. We have two former Broken Arrow ch...

Dani and EmKay preview the Broken Arrow Ascent. This VK-like race is not only exciting for its international field, but it is also the US Team qualifier for the Vertical team at World Championships this year. Many US athletes will be doubling back from Sunapee to try to get their spots in a Team USA jersey. Kilian Jornet also highlights the field against 2 x world VK champion Patrick Kipgneno. Mak...

Dani and EmKay sit down with Hayden to talk about his recent decision to forgo the 2025 Western States Endurance Run in favor of surgery. Hayden shares insight into his decision, how he got here and why it's important to take care of your body and mind for the longevity of your career. We hope you find some good insight in this episode :) Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @emkaysulli ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠...

Dani and EmKay sit down briefly with Spanish star and now ZEGAMA CHAMPION Sara Alonso. We talk a bit about her journey to the start line, her race and what's to come for the rest of the season. We hope you enjoy it!! cover photo - @rising.story Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @emkaysulli ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dan_yell_a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_subhub_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Sponsors: Neversecon...

Join Sub Hub Podcast hosts Dani Moreno and Emkay Sullivan as they preview the 2025 Team USA Selection race happening this weekend at Sunapee Scramble in New Hampshire. This Six03 Endurance event was an incredible selection race for the 2023 USA Team. The course features a challenging 9.3-mile route with 3300 feet of elevation gain. Lap One begins with a 2.3-mile climb up the service road, gaining...

Dani and Emkay preview the Golden Trail World Series race in Zegama, Spain this weekend. As the only marathon distance left in the series, it will be interesting to see some different players mix it up at the front of the field. On the women's side - Spanish starts Sara Alonso and Marta Martinez will have to race defending champion Sylvia Nordskar and last year's OCC runner-up Judith Wyder...

Dani and Emkay preview the Golden Trail World Series race in Noli, Italy this weekend. They break down the rolling flower format course, review the October 2023 times (when the race was utilized for the GTWS Final) , discuss current conditions, and highlight the top contenders. On the women’s side, keep an eye on Joyce Muthoni Njeru, Madalina Florea, Chepngeno Joyline, Lara Feliu Rosa, Oria Liaci,...

Dani and EmKay do a belated recap of the wild weekend of Canyons Endurance Runs and Jinshanling Great Wall Trail (GTWS) races! We talk a little bit about Francesco Puppi, who is a friend of the pod and short trail KING absolutely smashing the ultra world. We also talk about the results of the 50K and how we were totally surprised by the course in China. Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @emkaysulli ⁠⁠⁠...

From Auburn to the Great Wall Dani and Emkay dive into the long-awaited Canyons 50k, happening this weekend in Auburn, California. They also break down all the latest Golden Trail World Series news — from the global TV deal and series rebrand to a recap of the season opener at Kobe Trail in Japan. Plus, they preview the second GTWS race of the year: the epic showdown at the Great Wall of China. Fo...

Emkay Sullivan finally shares her BIG NEWS and explains why she won’t be toeing the line at this year's Western States Endurance Run. Dani Moreno also discusses why she didn't start the Lake Sonoma Marathon and what her plans are moving forward. They then recap the race results from Gorge Waterfalls, Desert Rats, Lake Sonoma, and more, and preview the first race of the 2025 Golden Trail Wo...

We do a quick episode covering the three races happening this weekend. Lake Sonoma Marathon in California, Gorge Waterfalls 50K and 30K in Oregon and Desert Rats 50K in Colorado. PLUS, our reactions to Grand Slam Track and how it could be relevant to trails. Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @emkaysulli ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@dan_yell_a⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_subhub_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Sponsors: Neversecond: Use code SU...

Just a classic trail tales catchup episode with Dani and EmKay. We have both been busy this last month with life and team camp, but we thought we NEEDED to get an episode in before Dani's first race back since she broke her foot at OCC in August. Also, some Sub Hub Headlines highlights as well as impressive results from the last couple of weeks. Follow us: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ @emkaysulli ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@dan_...

Join Dani and Emkay as they kick off the 2025 Skyrunner World Series with previews of Acantilados Del Norte, Mexico Skychallenge, and the rapidly growing Big Atla 28k and 50k. Both are in the midst of hectic weeks, Dani joins from Santa Barbara, about to head to team camp in Germany, while Emkay has just returned from her team camp in Florence, Italy.

David Sinclair is a professional trail runner and ski mountaineer based in Vermont. David recently signed a contract with Craft Sportswear following a phenomenal 2024. David won and broke the course records at Broken Arrow 46K, Speedgoat 50K and JFK 50 Mile last year. We talk with David about transitioning to becoming a full time athlete, his upcoming ski mountaineering season and what he plans to...

A Freetrail podcast collab!!! 🎉 Dani and EmKay talk with professional runners, coaches and podcast hosts Keely Henninger and Corrine Malcom to chat with us about coaching. We talk about their starts in the sports and in coaching, the changes happening in the sub-ultra world and how they would coach someone for specific races. | Follow us: Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_a Podcast: @the_subhub_...

In this episode, co-hosts Dani Moreno and Emkay Sullivan sit down with Jennifer Lichter, a North Face trail athlete based in Missoula, Montana. We dive into her 2024 season, explore the details of her training, reflect on the highs and lows of her college career, and discuss her upcoming race schedule and goals as 2025 approaches. Follow Jenn: Instragram: @jenniferlichter Youtube: https://www.yout...

EmKay runs her way to a 3rd place finish at Black Canyon and earns her second Golden Ticket to Western States. But before EmKay shares her race recap we also covered the results of the Mesa Half Marathon and Marathon, Black Canyon 50K and the rest of the 100K results. Sorry y'all - still not firing EmKay...turns out she is a pretty good co-host😅 Follow usInstagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcas...

We’re breaking down everything you need to know before race day at Black Canyon 100K! From course details and race strategy to wild pre-race chaos and recovery tips , this one’s packed with insight and laughs. What to expect: 🏜️ Course breakdown & key challenges ⏳ Winning time predictions 🎯 Strategy talk: How to race this fast but brutal course 😵‍💫 Pre-race chaos/some of our wildest experi...

Renee McGregor isn’t just a sports dietitian—she’s a straight-talking expert who’s worked with Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth athletes, helping them fuel smarter and perform at their best. In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset of nutrition , cutting through the noise to focus on what really matters for trail runners. We cover: 🔥 Why mindset is the foundation of sports nutrition ⚖️...

Joslynn is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Boulder, Colorado. Joslynn founded Bodyenroute in 2018 and has continued to work with runners, climbers and previvors since then. Dani and EmKay chat with Jos about strength training for short trail versus long trail, periodizing training throughout the season and injury prevention. Jos is also opening a new in-person gym in Boul...

Kyla is a degreed Nutritional Practitioner who works with athletes in many sports. Kyla tailors nutrition and hydration needs to athletes based off of their training, hormonal cycles and and life stages. Dani and EmKay chat with Kyla about fueling for short trail races, supplements, fueling while pregnant and more in this episode. If you are interested in working with Kyla, check out her ⁠⁠website...

Welcome to 2025, trail fam! We’re kicking off the year with a bang, diving into predictions, hot takes, and all the behind-the-scenes moves shaking up the sport. Dani and Emkay catch up on what they have been up to, what race Emkay is lining up for soon. We then chat current news with big sponsorship shakeups and highlight Stian Angermund’s most recent post about his return to the sport. Next, we...

RELIVE THE SUB HUB'S BIGGEST RACE WEEKEND OF THE YEAR! Dani and EmKay crush the Canyons Endurance Runs 50K and 100K🎉 What a weekend for the Sub Hub! Enjoy this episode on your long run or commute because it is BIG. Dani and EmKay talk about themes of the weekend before answering questions from all of y'all! Hopefully you enjoy the discussion and learn as much as we did from the weekend. ⁠...

Rachel Drake is a professional runner for Nike based in Portland, Oregon. She just finished her season with a win and course record at the 2024 JFK 50 Miler. We did this episode with Rachel last year after her 2023 season. Rachel is a mom, medical student (now doctor) and one of the best trail runners in the US. Rachel spent this year coming back from the recent birth of her son, Lewis. After an i...

Dani and EmKay are joined by frequent guest Francesco Puppi to recap and highlight the 2024 sub-ultra season. Make sure you give this episode a listen before putting in your votes for Freetrail's Trail Runner of the Year (TROY) awards! In this episode we cover our favorite themes, best finish line moments, athletes of the year and MORE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - our m...