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Blake Withers - incredibly inciteful Sports Podiatrist chats Running Injuries, prevention and the shoe geeks unite!

Blake Withers - incredibly inciteful Sports Podiatrist chats Running Injuries, prevention and the shoe geeks unite!

Episode 16 · · 01:38:10

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Mitch Benny welcome podiatrist Blake Withers to discuss his journey as a runner and the importance of podiatry in injury prevention...

UTMB, Leadville and a visit from the MOAB Crew Chief

UTMB, Leadville and a visit from the MOAB Crew Chief

Episode 15 · · 01:23:16

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Benny and Mitch dive into a mix of topics including UTMB Races, touching on some key contenders and some Aussies making the journey...

Re-release (without the toilet break) Benny and Mitch Chat Big Foot 200 and threats for Moab, Sierre-Zinal, Training update and more

Re-release (without the toilet break) Benny and Mitch Chat Big Foot 200 and threats for Moab, Sierre-Zinal, Training update and more

Episode 14 · · 58:43

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, the boys head back to the pub to chat shit about running, they discuss a number of topics including their recent training updates, insigh...

Paul "Haddy" Hadfield- Podcasting, Running for a Cause and a Forced Change of Goal for 2025

Paul "Haddy" Hadfield- Podcasting, Running for a Cause and a Forced Change of Goal for 2025

Episode 13 · · 01:13:31

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, Benny and Mitch get the pleasure of chatting to an old Shire buddy and Host of the "Running Matters Podcast" Haddy. The boys chat about t...

Coast 2 Kosci!! - Taking on Australia's Premier Ultra with Mark Hoult and Nikita Bucknell

Coast 2 Kosci!! - Taking on Australia's Premier Ultra with Mark Hoult and Nikita Bucknell

Episode 12 · · 01:21:31

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, the Benn and Mitch joined by Nikita and Mark to discuss the big news of getting invited to run Coast 2 Kosci.We delve into topics such as...

Benn and Mitch Chat Elephant Trail, UTMB and More

Benn and Mitch Chat Elephant Trail, UTMB and More

Episode 11 · · 01:09:14

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Benn Mitch discuss their experiences at the Elephant Trail Race, highlighting the challenges of the course, the importance of nutri...

Mark Avery - Big Goals, World Record Attempts and Raising Money for a Great Cause

Mark Avery - Big Goals, World Record Attempts and Raising Money for a Great Cause

Episode 10 · · 01:17:30

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Ben and Mitch  welcome ultra-endurance athlete Mark Avery. Mark has raised over 100k for different charities over his journey and i...

Benn and Mitch - Road to Moab update, Elephant Trail Race, Hardrock and the Grumpy Trail Runner

Benn and Mitch - Road to Moab update, Elephant Trail Race, Hardrock and the Grumpy Trail Runner

Episode 9 · · 01:02:10

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, Mitch and Benny discuss the recent Hard Rock 100 race, training strategies for upcoming events like Moab, and the importance of specific ...

Holly Ranson - Dead Cow Gully, Sponsorship in Trail Running and more!

Holly Ranson - Dead Cow Gully, Sponsorship in Trail Running and more!

Episode 8 · · 01:02:30

Holly shares her inspiring journey from sailing to ultra running, discussing the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way. She emphasizes the importance of nutrition, comm...

Benn/Mitch Picking the Coach's Brain

Benn/Mitch Picking the Coach's Brain

Episode 7 · · 55:01

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Ben and Mitch discuss their recent training updates and the exciting recap of the Western States race. They delve into nutrition an...

Brent Ford - Dead Cow Gully, Coast 2 Kosci and Runner Safety

Brent Ford - Dead Cow Gully, Coast 2 Kosci and Runner Safety

Episode 6 · · 01:13:47

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, Mitch and Benny along with guest Brent Ford delve into the transformative journey of running, exploring Brent's personal experiences from...

Westerns States Predictions and Big Moab 240 Plans

Westerns States Predictions and Big Moab 240 Plans

Episode 5 · · 50:37

In this episode of the Happy Trails podcast, hosts Ben Kubra and Mitch Clark discuss their recent training experiences, preparations for the Moab ultra marathon, and insights into th...

Aaron Young - Backyard Ultras, Triple Crowns, Arizona Monster 300 and Cocadona 250

Aaron Young - Backyard Ultras, Triple Crowns, Arizona Monster 300 and Cocadona 250

Episode 4 · · 01:15:03

In this episode of the Happy Trails podcast, Aaron Young shares his inspiring journey from playing AFL to becoming a prominent figure in endurance sports. He discusses his transition...

Hugues De Rocquigny - UTA, Western States Pacing and Rookie Errors at UTMB

Hugues De Rocquigny - UTA, Western States Pacing and Rookie Errors at UTMB

Episode 3 · · 01:04:30

A good fun chat with Hugues about his recent experience at UTA, pacing duties at WSER and what can go wrong when you make rookie errors at the big daddy of ultra's UTMBIn this episod...

UTA Recap Sonia, Alex

UTA Recap Sonia, Alex

Episode 2 · · 59:29

In this episode, Sonia and Ali share their experiences of completing events in the Ultra Trail Australia race in Katoomba. Alex completing her first 100km after a checkered prep and ...

Introducing the Happy Trails Podcast!

Introducing the Happy Trails Podcast!

Episode 1 · · 37:39

An introduction to the newest trail running Podcast on the block. Get to know your two co hosts Benny and Mitch.