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 schedulesRace Livestream:⁠Broken Arrow IG⁠⁠Nike 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 overview00:36 - Jennifer Lichter and race expectations01:09 - Preparations for Western States and race day feelings02:06 - Nutrition sponsor Never Second and fueling ideas03:05 - Post-race athlete panel announcement03:39 - Course description and running strategies04:05 - Mental aspects of the two-loop course04:59 - Effort management tips for the 46K05:42 - Shirley Canyon climb and descent details07:12 - Race pace and technical downhill tips08:24 - Advice for tackling Shirley Canyon09:16 - Course difficulty and technical sections09:36 - Race prize money breakdown10:06 - ACG’s investment in trail racing and sponsorship significance13:32 - Live stream info and race coverage details14:00 - 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 day29:19 - Race day weather, preparation, and closing thoughts