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Ashley Paulson - World Record Holder and 2022/23 Badwater Champion

Ashley Paulson - World Record Holder and 2022/23 Badwater Champion

Episode 41 · · 01:29:03

Join us as Ashley Paulson shares her incredible journey from triathlon to ultra running, including her record-breaking Badwater and trail achievements. We have a fun chat about her ...

Badwater Check in and Western States Predictions

Badwater Check in and Western States Predictions

Episode 40 · · 01:07:50

After a couple of weeks away from the Mics, Benny and Mitch catch up on Bennys training and the lead up to BW135.  Benny shares an in-depth update on his training progress, heat adap...

Patrick Yalon - From Near Death to Running Moab

Patrick Yalon - From Near Death to Running Moab

Episode 39 · · 01:20:41

In this inspiring interview, Patrick Yalon shares his remarkable journey of recovery after a severe surfing accident that left him paralysed. Discover how mindset, resilience, and g...

Cocodona Recap Colab Style - Angus McPherson

Cocodona Recap Colab Style - Angus McPherson

Episode 38 · · 01:05:35

Join us as we delve into the recent Cocodona 250 race We jump on with fellow Podcaster Angus McPherson from the Long Run Podcast on his ultra-running journey, race strategies, and le...

Cocodona 250 Preview

Cocodona 250 Preview

Episode 37 · · 58:10

Join us as we explore the upcoming Cocodona 250 mile race in Arizona, featuring insights into the course, top contenders, and race strategies. We discuss the evolution of ultra runni...

Benny/Mitch - Breaking 2, Training updates and more

Benny/Mitch - Breaking 2, Training updates and more

Episode 36 · · 01:02:00

In this episode, Benn and Mitch discuss recent results, training strategies, shoe technology, and insights into ultra running and racing tactics.  We get an update from Benny on his ...

Tim Kacprzak - Hardcore Harry's Champion

Tim Kacprzak - Hardcore Harry's Champion

Episode 35 · · 01:16:20

In this episode, ultra endurance athlete Tim Kasperczak shares his incredible journey through the Hardcore Harry's challenge, exploring the physical and mental resilience required fo...

Benny and Mitch check in, training updates and Shoe Chat

Benny and Mitch check in, training updates and Shoe Chat

Episode 34 · · 59:44

One on one chat with Benny and Mitch today with a focus on Bennys training in the lead up to BW135, some race results and a good yarn about shoes! . Enjoy! 

Ricky Wales The Crew Master with Goals of His Own

Ricky Wales The Crew Master with Goals of His Own

Episode 33 · · 59:26

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, Ricky Wales shares his journey to becoming an ultra runner and crew chief/master! He discusses his experiences at various races, includin...

Linda Stanborough - CCC carnage, Tarawera in the Mud and lots more!

Linda Stanborough - CCC carnage, Tarawera in the Mud and lots more!

Episode 32 · · 01:24:04

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, the lads interview Linda Stamborough, a passionate trail runner who shares her journey into the world of ultra running. Linda reflects on...

Badwater Baby! Take 2

Badwater Baby! Take 2

Episode 31 · · 37:42

Welcome back!  Shorts one today to chat about Benny's entry into Badwater 135! Benny gives a run down of the race, plans on races to get there and an update on how he is tracking.  A...

Ben Bailey - Ultra Racing Stories, Growth mindset, and Taking the Ultra Mindset into Business

Ben Bailey - Ultra Racing Stories, Growth mindset, and Taking the Ultra Mindset into Business

Episode 30 · · 01:08:13

The lads chat with Ben Bailey about all things ultra including his past sporting endeavors, some amazing races in both Australia and around the world. This one was a long time coming...

Big Plans for Benny, How to set a race plan and dick heads on Insta

Big Plans for Benny, How to set a race plan and dick heads on Insta

Episode 29 · · 59:38

Sean Kaesler - Runner, Race Director and Entrepreneur

Sean Kaesler - Runner, Race Director and Entrepreneur

Episode 28 · · 01:34:53

In this episode of the Happy Trails podcast, host discusses with Sean Kaesler, a prominent race director, about the intricacies of organizing ultra marathons, particularly the Deliri...

2026 plans, Trail Runner of the Year and Grumpy is back.

2026 plans, Trail Runner of the Year and Grumpy is back.

Episode 27 · · 01:05:10

In this episode of the HappyTrails Podcast, Benny and Mitch touch on training updates before diving into the recent Trail Runner of the Year awardsThe lads recap some of the amazing ...

HappyTrails 2025 Wrap Up

HappyTrails 2025 Wrap Up

Episode 26 · · 01:07:40

A bit of a wrap up episode this week on the Happy Trails podcast.  We have had such a great year recording 25 podcasts, meeting some amazing new people, hearing some great stories an...

Tim Woods - GPT, Kosci Miler and the Power of Consistency

Tim Woods - GPT, Kosci Miler and the Power of Consistency

Episode 25 · · 01:18:30

In this episode of the Happy Trails podcast, Tim Woods shares his journey from a casual runner to an accomplished ultra marathoner.  He discusses his experiences in various races, in...

Liv Compton - Getting to know the Coast 2 Kosci Champ

Liv Compton - Getting to know the Coast 2 Kosci Champ

Episode 24 · · 01:13:19

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, Liv Compton shares her journey in ultra running, focusing on her experiences at the Coast 2 Kosci race a couple of weeks ago. Liv discuss...

Coast 2 Kosci 2025 Recap!

Coast 2 Kosci 2025 Recap!

Episode 23 · · 01:33:11

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, hosts Ben and Mitch, along with guest Nikita, dive into a comprehensive recap of their adventures at this years running of Coast to Kosci...

Dust settled on Moab, Running News and Coast 2 Kosci update

Dust settled on Moab, Running News and Coast 2 Kosci update

Episode 22 · · 01:13:46

In this conversation, we run through some final thoughts from Moab and some listener questions closing the loop on an amazing result from Benny.  We touch on some results overseas an...