Crew Check-In: Tahoe 200
Join us this week on HappyCast as Dylan sits down with Andrew Marvin and Matt Leake to discuss their upcoming challenge at the Tahoe 200. In this special race prep episode, we delve into the detailed strategies and preparations essential for tackling one of the most demanding races in the trail running world.Andrew and Matt share their insights on everything from travel logistics and gear essentials to their mental and nutritional strategies for enduring the 200 mile out and back around Lake ...
5 Jun 202454min
The Devil Went Down to Georgia
This week on the HappyCast, we venture down to a place in Georgia that not even the devil would go: The Chattahoochee National Forest for the 2024 edition of Cruel Jewel 100. Considered one of the hardest 100 mile foot races in the country, with over 30k feet of climbing and a 48 hour cutoff, and a buckle that is the size of a small child’s head, Cruel Jewel attracts some of the bravest (and craziest) runners from around the world. As the organization running the race, DUMASS events, likes to...
29 Mai 20241h 19min
Local Runner Showcase: Mercedes Avery and Overcoming Hurdles
Join us on a riveting HappyCast episode as Stephanie sits down with trailblazer Mercedes Avery to delve into the nuances of mental health and the journey to the starting line of life's races. In this heartfelt conversation, they explore the challenges and triumphs of preparing mentally and physically for endurance sports and life’s unpredictable moments. Mercedes shares her insights on the importance of mental resilience and how she has learned to adapt and thrive when plans fall apart. This ...
22 Mai 20241h 19min
Tales from Cocodona: Crewing and Pacing
This week on an exciting HappyCast, we sit down with co-host Andrew as he goes over his experience being a part of the most competitive and exciting 200 mile event yet: the 2024 edition of the Cocodona 250! After racing it last year, Andrew goes over his time crewing and pacing, and how the different perspective made him appreciate the race even more. He also talks about the logistics of crewing and pacing this race, and how it is just as fun to support this race as it is to actually run it. ...
15 Mai 20241h 23min
On the Run: A Quick Check-in with the Crew
This week on HappyCast, we’re taking a moment to catch up with our intrepid hosts, each on a unique journey through the world of trail running and crewing. Dylan is gearing up for a refreshing vacation, stepping away from the rigorous training and races to recharge. Meanwhile, Andrew is embarking on an exciting venture in Arizona, where he’s crewing for our good friend and podcast supporter, Jason Hanley at the Cocodona 250. Andrew talks about the rest of the. Stephanie, not one to rest...
8 Mai 202426min
Sweat, Snacks, and Smokey: A Captain Mountain Misadventure
Join us for a lively and laughter-filled episode of Happy Cast as we recount the highs and lows of the Captain Mountain 34 Hour Race. Stephanie, alongside guests Moe Villanueva and Shashi Reddy, delve into their experiences tackling this daunting endurance race that pushes runners to their limits and beyond. The episode kicks off with an exploration of the race’s unique setting in the Capitan Mountains, where runners face a continuous 4-mile loop filled with natural beauty and unyielding chal...
1 Mai 20241h 13min
Slick Rock Stories from Zion 100 with Jessica and Andrew
Join us on this episode of the HappyCast as we venture to one of the most beautiful places in America, Zion National Park, as we talk about the Zion 100 Ultra Marathon by Vacation races! For this episode, Andrew sits down in the guest chair and is joined by Jessica Schiller as they both detail their experience running the 100 miler. We gain insight and perspective regarding the race itself, as well as the different mindsets going into the race. We hear about their overall thoughts on t...
24 Apr 20241h 30min
Endurance and Empathy: Rosie Gagnon's 100-Mile Missions
In this deeply moving episode of Happy Cast, we welcome Rosie Gagnon, an ultra-marathon runner with a mission that goes far beyond physical endurance. Rosie has set herself the extraordinary challenge of completing 100 100-mile races, a goal inspired by the tragic loss of her son, a Marine veteran who struggled with mental health issues after his service and ultimately took his own life. Through her running, Rosie aims to honor her son's memory and raise crucial awareness about the mental hea...
17 Apr 20241h 16min
