The Sub Hub Podcast

The Merrell Skyrunner® World Series 2024 Final is here, and The Sub Hub Pod has you covered! Taking place on November 16th at the Marató dels Dements, all of the athletes who have been competing hard for the overall crown have one last chance to go for the win. With close to $100K in prize money on the line, you can bet this will be an epic battle on a challenging course. The course is 43km long a...

Are you looking to make the U.S. team for the upcoming World Championships in Canfranc, Spain? Dani and EmKay go through past results, the qualifying races and any other information you might need to know about making a team. PLUS - EmKay wins the New York City marathon general pop race! A run down of her race. Don't forget to subscribe to the Sub Hub headlines to catch the most recent edition! Su...

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 discus...

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...

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 v...

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. S...

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....

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 th...

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 re...

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...

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 w...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

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 i...

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...

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 Br...

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 n...

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: Wome...

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...

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 expl...

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...

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 newslett...

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 -...

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 -⁠⁠ ⁠...

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 Am...

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 prev...