The Ultra Happy Podcast

Another incredible guest, Samantha Fanshawe - Event Director for the Namibia Race  @racingtheplanet  We take a deep dive into the stories and the people that make this More Than a Race. Sam has directed over 50 events, we were so lucky to get words of encouragement, advice and wisdom, leaving us inspired.   We hope you feel at the end of this chat encouraged to give yourself a chance to try any of...

We have our second guest! BA in nutrition and wellness with many other qualifications Albar. From being a YMCA lecturer to been assessing all kinds of athletes, marathon runners, Kickboxers, Crossfit, Strongmen, Hockey, Obstacle Racing, and us! He has a clear understanding of the dietary requirements to perform at the highest levels. He has been a great support not only for me but for all the team...

We are 9 weeks away from our first desert! it was time to put that training and fuel strategy to the test. Tania faces her longest weighted run with 8 kg backpack, a full distance marathon with 1,800 mtr elevation, during marathon weekend in Glentress ( our local trails). She shares with us her thoughts, as now she has a better idea, and will start getting mentally ready to face 5 marathons in a r...

With 10 weeks to go to the first dessert and as preparation, Tania is starting to dial into her nutrition, doing a test marathon run over the weekend. In this episode, she shares with us and Andy all her favourite running treats! Join Andy rating all this delicious treat that we call "runners fuel" Get all your Endurance Fuel at http://xmiles.co.uk/CARMONA_TANIA use CARMONA_TANIA for % Follow Us !...

As we keep navigating across the 5 Desert Challenge, life still moving and happening. Today's episode, Tania & Andy reflect on the similarities of planning, training and how importance of having the right crew not only for running but for the ultimate endurance challenge called, life. Apart from planning how to be the first Mexican to cross 5 deserts in one year, Andy & Tania will also hav...

We have our first guest episode, coach Sarah is the chief coach, overseeing all my physical preparation to cross the 5 deserts, stay injury-free, optimize recover and build a body that can endure the hard year ahead. From working with the NFL, supporting writing the strength training chapter in the best-selling book Training Essentials for Ultrarunning by Jason Koop, coach of many pro athletes, an...

Exciting week ! We are 13 weeks away from the first desert NAMBIA, we've received lots of information and things to consider when planning the trip down to South Africa to face the first 250 km self-supported crossing through the wonderful desert. Tania gives us excellent tips on how to stay consistent, create a happy fun lifestyle while smashing your goals on the way. Check out the illustrations...

Join us for a chat about how I have been building my mental tool kit through the years, with plenty of fun stories along the way. Hope you find in this episode something that helps you on your journey, hope it gives you something to think about, to make feel encouraged, and to strengthen your life and goals. We are 14 weeks away from the first desert race, 250 Km self-supported across the Namibia...

First episode! we start with a little bit of an introduction, about the upcoming Grand Slam Plus challenge @racingtheplanet ahead. Why Tania chose this incredible series of races, how she ended up into the coaching and ultrarunning world. We do a dive into her past, present and future.