Happy Endings, New Beginnings
As we wrap up our first season, we reflect on this past year. From our highs and lows, to the most memorable moments of the year. We discuss our biggest takeaways from the year and some of the goals we have for 2023. We are taking a break for the holidays to spend time with family, regroup, and improve the podcast next season. We thank everyone for the support so far and wish you all a Happy Holidays! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, and we always appreciate yo...
21 Joulu 20221h 37min
Honeybun Boogaloo: a Lotti Brinks Story
On this episode of the HappyCast, we sit down and talk with one of the rising stars of the trail running world, Lotti Brinks! Bursting onto the scene with her shocking course record performance at Rocky Raccoon in 2021, Lotti has gone on to make a name for herself around the country. If you don’t know her name yet, you soon will. Give this one a listen, as we are able to deep dive into the mind of an up-and-coming elite runner. Some interesting perspectives here. Although she probably ...
14 Joulu 20221h 35min
The Low Carb Runner: Michael McKnight
On this episode of the HappyCast, we sit down with the low carb runner himself, Michael McKnight. Hailing from Utah, Mike has quickly become one of the most accomplished trail runners around, and a name virtually synonymous with “ultra long distances”. He has won the Triple Crown of 200s (flat-out) and has some pretty amazing FKTs under his belt. We talk about his experience with long distances, nutrition in trail running, his coaching career, and much more. Becoming one of the biggest...
7 Joulu 20221h 49min
From Boston to Chiang Mai with Farrell Hedrick
This week we sit down with local marathon runner, Farrell Hedrick. He shares his running journey from the first days on the elliptical to his first marathon. Busting on the to scene with an impressive time, the focus soon shifted toward qualifying for Boston. After finally qualifying, he would soon realize his dream, but not until after running the Berlin and Chicago Marathons (due to it being shifted to the Fall). His trail debut took place this past November in the mountains of Chiang Mai a...
30 Marras 20221h 56min
Heather + Huck and Recapping Dinosaur Valley 100
This week on the HappyCast, we have Heather Gothard on to discuss her running journey. Heather has been an inspiration to many, both in running and outside of it. We learn about her start, some of her races, her inspirations, her current adventures since moving to Colorado, and most importantly, her trail (and life) companion: Huck At the tail end of this episode, Stephanie and Andrew recap an epic weekend of racing at Dinosaur Valley. We talk about our experience with crewing and paci...
23 Marras 20222h 12min
LEMUR 100 and Beyond with Nick Petterson
Hailing from the dairy filled hills of Wisconsin, Nick Petterson is a tour de force, recently having set the course record at the Lake Murray 100 Miler (19:13). Nick shares his running journey, from free marathons, to going into his first 100, knowing it was a stepping stone for something greater. We hear what really makes him tick and where his hear lies. Nick Petterson Strava Ultrasignup Other Links She Runs Ultras, Episode 101: How to Fuel Your Ultra with Julie Shobe Be sure to subscribe...
16 Marras 20221h 58min
The Art of 200s with Wes Plate
This week, on a special episode of the HappyCast, we sit down with Wes Plate, the “mid-pack elite” runner from Washington state. Wes recently became one of only five people this year to complete the “Grand Slam of 200s”, which includes completing Cocodona 250 and the Triple Crown of 200s (Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 240) all in the same year. Wes is also known for his media presence online, and there is a chance that you’ve seen one of his trail running videos on YouTube, especially if y...
9 Marras 20222h 3min
Blaze Trails with Anne & Chris Barnwell
This week we sit down with Chris and Anne Barnwell of Blaze Trails Running. We learn about their story and how they came to grow Blaze Trails Running to host 12 races a year along with making an impact in the community of North Texas. 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 t...
2 Marras 20221h 29min
