2026 Broken Arrow Ascent Preview

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.Main Topics:Overview of the Ascent course, weather considerations, and course adjustmentsProfiles of top female and male contendersRace logistics, pre-race interviews, and live stream detailsTips for race nutrition, gear, and strategyRace Livestream:Elisa Morin EpisodeBroken 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.-------00:00 - Introduction to Broken Arrow race weekend and race highlights00:40 - Changes to the course and course record details01:55 - Weather considerations and course length variability03:09 - Race nutrition tips and partnership with Never Second04:26 - Course profile: start and finish elevations and grade05:48 - Weather impacts from last year's shortened race06:20 - Female athlete favorites07:35 - Top male contenders including 11:07 - Analyzing athlete versatility and race strategies11:39 - Podium predictions and key athletes to watch13:14 - Additional insights on altitude, race form, and athlete momentum14:16 - Race favorites and potential surprises in the men's field16:37 - Profile on athletes combining marathon and trail experience23:18 - Final picks for top finishers and expert predictions25:28 - Race day logistics: live stream info with Nike YouTube and commentators’ lineup27:36 - Wrap-up