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After you, the crew voted and narrowed down the Elite Eight to the Final Four, we review each of the races and emerge with our final two races. However, we can't come to an agreement as to what should be the winner. This is where we turn to you, the crew again to help us decide, Italy or California. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving...

With the heat at full blast here in Texas, we discuss ways in which we handle the heat. What race strategies as well as some training tips. We also talk about our temporary blindness due to the heat, due to the sweat. Stay cool, run responsibly... Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow...

This week we sit down with Brent Heady, who recently had an epic golden hour finish at Western States 100 with barely five minutes to spare. We relive his experience, section by section and get some perspective and also hear from his crew, Brent, Audi, Amy, Darren, Kathy, John and Catherine,  and hear their experiences as well. What an epic journey! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you...

This week we catch up with Stephanie, who recently ran the Yeti 100 in Washington State. We learn about her experience with this rails to trails 100 miler and why considers it one of the harder ones she's attempted.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow us on Instagram and check...

Recently, our very own Stephanie Leake has been participating as a blind guide for local DFW runners. We sit down with Ricky Castaneda, an athlete she guides, as well as Chief Guiding Officer, Cheyenne Meyer. They give us a view into the world of blind sports, from running triathlons to blind baseball and much more. Links U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Be sure to subscribe to the podcast where...

This week we sit down with Ashley Forshey. She recently directed her first race, at Ricochet's Riot in Kileen Texas. We learn about her running journey and what brought her to Texas, as well as what it's like to race direct for the first time and what inspired her to start it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and re...

This week we have the ever-so-fun John Farris join us once again to recap his amazing experience overseas in Scotland, where he undertook one of the more difficult footraces in the world: the Cape Wrath Ultra. We hear about his epic trek across the Highlands, and pepper him with questions that he can only answer with his Farris Flair. Give this one a listen, especially if you’ve always wanted to r...

After being inspired by Loop the Lake and Judgement Day, Stephanie and Dylan thought up  an adventure run that connects five nature trails in South Dallas. Unlike Judgement Day, they ran from trail to trail and the goal was to finish in under 12 hours. This week, we get to hear about how how it went as well as critiques for future runs. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and...

This week we hear about two very different crewing experiences. Stephanie was down in Florida crewing Brandy Ray for the Keys 100 miler, and Andrew traveled in the opposite direction to the Jemez mountains near Los Alamos, New Mexico. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow us on Instag...

Continuing where we left off last week with the Cocodona recap, Andrew concludes his epic journey in part two. As he rises out of the desert into beautiful Sedona and up onto the piney forests of the Cococino plateau, Andrew recaps the highs and lows as he marches his way towards Flagstaff, including what he describes as the lowest and worst moment he has experienced thus far in his trail running...

For our first ever bonus Q&A episode, Andrew is joined by Nick Petterson as they briefly recap Nick’s experience with Cocodona and then answer some questions that were sent by the community. Hopefully this supplementary episode provides some much needed information for those wanting to do their first ever 200 miler, or just wanting to tackle Cocodona for the first time. This episode offers two...

Cocodona 250 has quickly built a reputation as one of the longest and most difficult races in the country - but with its generous cutoffs, it’s an experience that many will be capable of undertaking.  On the first part this epic Cocodona 250 recap, Andrew goes in-depth for each section of the race up until the halfway point around mile 126. From the Bradshaw Mountains to Mingus Mountain and it’s t...

With Dylan on the road and Andrew on the trail at Cocodona, Stephanie and Ben Bridgeman sit down with Nancy Marks to talk about her many 100 milers. We find out just how much she loves to push herself. We also get a surprise live update from Matt Leake about the condition of Andrew and Andrea as well as the conditions of the race. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we alw...

This we site down with local runners, Liesl and Matt to discuss the Coyote Trail Run that takes place at Cleburne State Park. We get different perspectives from one of tougher local races, and Andrew calls in from the road on his way to Cocodona 250. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and fol...

Coming off of running 100 miles at the Born to Run Ultra in California, we sit down with Mannie Zubia for whom this was his first 100 mile race. Stephanie and Mannie reminisce about the race and we learn a bit about Mannie's running journey. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow...

This week we celebrate our 50th episode and one year anniversary by listing 50 things we've learned, stuff about the show and more! Thank you to those of you who have listened over this past year. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow us on Instagram and check out our website for...

With Cocodona 250 less than a month away, we check in with Andrew to see where his head is at and some of his preparation. We are joined by Andrea Moore who recently ran scouted out sections of the trail. We will be following them closely during their 250 mile journey. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Fac...

We are bringing the Trail Race Showdown back!! For this week we have created a bracket of 16 trail races to pit races against each other in order to find the perfect trail race. To keep us accountable, these have are races we  actually think we can finish. The stakes...whichever race wins the bracket, the nominator must register and run the race they nominated. This should be fund since a handful...

After spending three days in the mountains of Northern Arkansas Stephanie tells us about her experience this year at Three Days of Syllamo after meeting her goal of running all three days. We are also joined this week by Jeremiah Nemechek who has run Three Days multiple times, placing 6th for all three days. With this, we get multiple perspectives on this little known gem in the Ozarks. Be sure to...

This week we sit down with DFW runners Kathy Beck, Pam Diann, Peg Hall and Courtney Nall who recently ran the Moab: Run the Rocks. This is a stage race put on by TransRockies in Moab, UT. We hear all about their experiences from each day as well as a little out the TransRockies community as a whole. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a goo...

And just like that, we’re back at it with some extraordinary deep dives. This week on the HappyCast, we are joined by Texas running legend, Kenneth Anderlitch, and a his partner in crime (and very talented up-and-comer, if you can even call her that) Rachel Moore! Kenneth recently ran across the ENTIRE state of Texas, and did so in record time. We learn more about his run, and the even more remark...

This week we check in with each other to see where we're all at regarding races and recovery.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow us on Instagram and check out our website for the more episodes , posts and merchandise coming soon. Have a topic you'd like to hear discussed...

This week on the HappyCast, we venture down to the wind tunnels of 7IL ranch outside Houston, TX, to talk with some of the recent Jackalope Jam 100hr participants. We have the overall winner, Nick Petterson, who logged over 280 miles and nabbed the course record. We also have the second overall, and first female winner, Amanda Oliver, who went over 230 miles. And finally, we have Veronica Pardo, w...

This week we sit down with local runner Jenni Ashcroft. We talk about her recent 108k finish at Running the Rose and feeling that Pink Jumpsuit Energy. We also discuss the differences between Gifted Athletes and High Achievers. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate you leaving a good rate and review. Join the Facebook Group and follow us on Instagram and...

This week we sit down with a larger panel than normal to discuss all things Rocky Raccoon 100. Karen, Matt and Moe share their experiences racing as well as Kim, Stephanie and Dylan to share the crew perspective. We find out why wasn't Andrew there and more! *Update: Moe found his buckle and returned the replacement. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appre...