Breakneck Point Marathon was the 2023 Trail Marathon National Championships as well as the final qualifier for the US Short Trail team going to Austria. We talk with the US Champions Garrett Corcoran and Brittany Charboneau about their races as well as their goals for Austria and beyond. 

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Today we sit down with Brooks mountain athlete Dan Curts. Dan lives in Norwich Vermont and has become one of the best sub-ultra distance athletes in the US. Dan represented Team USA at the World Championships in Thailand last year on both the Vertical and Mountain teams.  Last month Dan was second American at the Vertical Champs at Sunapee Scramble, but came back the next day and won the Classic Mountain Race Champs. He will be representing the US at the World Mountain Running Champs in Austria next month. 

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EmKay and Dani catch up with Spanish trail star Sara Alonso who is now sponsored by Asics. Sara has been dealing with injury the last few months, but she has a hopeful outlook and is ready to get back out there. We also preview Zegama-Aizkorri with Sara, who was third at last years event.  

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Zegama - https://www.zegama-aizkorri.com/en/

Zegama Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut13Xs3w3ow

Join Dani and EmKay in an exclusive interview with Philipp Reiter and Pau Gonzalez, members of Adventure Bakery, a multi-media agency with a global presence. In this enlightening conversation, the team delves into their journey from individual pursuits to forming a powerhouse media team in the outdoor space. Gain valuable insights on their experience producing the Golden Trail World Series, including lessons learned and advice for aspiring media professionals. Stay tuned to the end where they reveal their hiring plans and the qualities they seek in potential team members. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion and learn how Adventure Bakery is redefining the outdoor media landscape!

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Dani and EmKay run through the weekend’s results for the Canyons Endurance Runs, Calamarro Skyrace and Sunapee Scramble USATF Mountain Championships. They also preview the final Team USA selection race - Breakneck Point Trail Marathon on May 6. 

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Canyons Results - https://live.utmb.world/canyons/2023

Calamarro Sky Race Results - https://www.skyrunnerworldseries.com/2023/04/29/race-and-heat-records-smashed-at-calamorro-skyrace-the-opening-race-of-the-2024-skyrunner-world-series/

Sunapee Scramble Results - https://www.sunapeescramble.com/

Breakneck Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7fCfQ7uPCM

EmKay interviews Dani and Nienke about their experiences at the 127th running of the Boston Marathon. Nienke is a professional trail and road runner for Nike, the marathon national record holder for the Netherlands and winner of the 2023 Golden Trail Series. 

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Allie Mac is a professional runner, filmmaker and skydiver from Colorado Springs. She currently runs for Hoka and is the reigning World Champion in the vertical mountain race. EmKay and Dani talk with Allie about her stellar 2022 season and what is up ahead for the 2023 season. 

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Christian Allen is a cross country and track and field athlete for Brigham Young University  (formerly Weber State University). He is also a member of the inaugural trail team. Dani and EmKay catch up with Christian to learn more about his trail running career. 

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Anna Gibson is a cross country and track and field athlete for the University of Washington. She is also a member of the inaugural trail team. Dani and EmKay catch up with Anna to learn more about her trail running career. 

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What gear do you need to get into sub-ultra trail and mountain running? Dani and EmKay run through gear they feel is needed, how to choose gear and add some personal experiences to help you decide. 

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Trail Running 101: How to Choose a Headlamp by Matt Mitchell https://blisterreview.com/gear-101/trail-running-101-how-to-choose-a-headlamp#:~:text=Most%20lighting%20options%20for%20trail,200%20lm%20and%20600%20lm

Craft Endurance Trail - https://www.craftsports.us/products/womens-endurance-trail-running-shoe?variant=42354584486064

Adidas TERREX Speed Ultra - https://www.adidas.com/us/terrex-speed-ultra-trail-running-shoes/HR1163.html