2026 Broken Arrow Ascent Preview

<p>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.</p><p>Main Topics:</p><ul><li>Overview of the Ascent course, weather considerations, and course adjustments</li><li>Profiles of top female and male contenders</li><li>Race logistics, pre-race interviews, and live stream details</li><li>Tips for race nutrition, gear, and strategy</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Race Livestream:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YqmAgujf6dfE3Wg8qcexT?si=Qt85ai27QhuSTPw2WuWtwg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Elisa Morin Episode</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brokenarrowskyrace/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Broken Arrow IG</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@nike" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Nike Livestream</a></p><p><br></p><p>-----</p><p>🍊<a href="https://never2.com/?utm_source=sub-hub-podcast.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sub-hub-headlines-december-2025">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEVERSECOND⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Use code <strong>SUBHUB25</strong> for <strong>25% off</strong> your purchase.</p><p>💦<a href="https://hdroptech.com/ref/169/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hdrop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> - Click this<a href="https://hdroptech.com/ref/169/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> and type in this code <strong>THESUBHUBP10</strong> to get $25 off your purchase of an hdrop device</p><p>🌈<a href="https://wildstridespaper.com/products/the-sub-ultra-bundle-wild-strides-paper-co-x-the-sub-hub-podcast?variant=47538895618302&utm_source=sub-hub-podcast.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sub-hub-headlines-december-2025">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<em>Wild Strides Paper Co.</em>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Use code <strong>SUBHUB15</strong> for <strong>15% off</strong> your purchase.</p><p>🐝<a href="https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/collections/all?utm_source=sub-hub-podcast.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sub-hub-headlines-december-2025">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beekeeper&#39;s Naturals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Use code <strong>SUBHUB20</strong> for <strong>20% off</strong> your purchase.</p><p>🚲<a href="https://www.poseidonbike.com/?utm_source=sub-hub-podcast.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sub-hub-headlines-december-2025">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poseidon Bikes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Use code <strong>SUBHUB</strong> for <strong>10% off</strong> your purchase.</p><p>-------</p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Broken Arrow race weekend and race highlights<br>00:40 - Changes to the course and course record details<br>01:55 - Weather considerations and course length variability<br>03:09 - Race nutrition tips and partnership with Never Second<br>04:26 - Course profile: start and finish elevations and grade<br>05:48 - Weather impacts from last year&#39;s shortened race<br>06:20 - Female athlete favorites<br>07:35 - Top male contenders including <br>11:07 - Analyzing athlete versatility and race strategies<br>11:39 - Podium predictions and key athletes to watch<br>13:14 - Additional insights on altitude, race form, and athlete momentum<br>14:16 - Race favorites and potential surprises in the men&#39;s field<br>16:37 - Profile on athletes combining marathon and trail experience<br>23:18 - Final picks for top finishers and expert predictions<br>25:28 - Race day logistics: live stream info with Nike YouTube and commentators’ lineup<br>27:36 - Wrap-up</p>