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Chasing Big Goals: Aimee Jacobs at the Leadville 100
Season 4 Episode 31
In this week’s HappyCast, Andrew and Stephanie sit down with returning guest Aimee Jacobs fresh off her run at the Leadville 100, joined by her pacer and close friend, Mel (“DJ Melly Mel”). From San …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Grinding It Out: Rachel Millman’s Journey Through the Hardest Miles
Season 4 Episode 30
In this episode of the HappyCast, Stephanie and Andrew sit down with ultrarunner Rachel Millman, whose race résumé spans mud-soaked DNFs, monster climbs, and fearless returns to the start line. Rache…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The North Dakota Nomad: Elliott Waldock’s Ultra Trail Journey
Season 4 Episode 29
In this episode of HappyCast, Andrew and Stephanie are joined by Elliott Waldock — fresh off the Summit 200, one of the most rugged and high-altitude 200-mile races in the U.S. With Dylan notably MIA…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Reaching New Highs and Overcoming Lows: Melissa Perez & High Lonesome 100
Season 4 Episode 28
This week on HappyCast, we welcome Melissa Perez—trail runner, graduate student, community leader, and self-proclaimed lover of the f-word—for a raw and powerful conversation about what it means to r…
Published on 3 months ago
Raw Dogging the Vermont 100
Season 4 Episode 27
In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of HappyCast, Andrew and Stephanie sit down—just the two of them—for a rare one-on-one reflection. Fresh off completing her 21st 100-miler, Stephanie ope…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Folklord: Where Running Meets Mythology
Season 4 Episode 26
This week on the HappyCast, we change things up a bit and focus on the business side of running and the colorful apparel it brings by having Elliot Matson, creator and founder of Folklord, join us to…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Copper Kings 100 Recap: Grit, Grace, and a Little Too Much Cheese
Season 4 Episode 25
In this special fourth appearance, Wes Plate returns to HappyCast with a full breakdown of the inaugural Copper Kings 100—Montana’s newest hundred-mile race and his most ambitious project yet. With c…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Trail Therapy and Tantrums in the Rockies
Season 4 Episode 24
In this hilariously unfiltered and surprisingly heartfelt episode, Stephanie recaps her post-Cruel Jewel adventure at the Great Divide 100 in Colorado with guests Ben Bridgeman and Liesl Standish. Af…
Published on 4 months ago
Ladies Sweep Achilles Hill with Alisa Hardy, Jaclyn Lovelady and Lisa Decker
Season 4 Episode 23
In this special women-led episode of HappyCast, Stephanie teams up with guest co-host Ben Bridgeman to spotlight the incredible performances at this year’s Achilles Hill ultra event. The spotlight sh…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Keepin’ It Cool at Coco with Katie O'Connor, Juliana Masci and Hans Troyer
Season 4 Episode 22
This week on a jam-packed episode of the HappyCast, we sit down with Katie O’Connor and talk about her Cocodona 250 experience. We talk about her preparation, race execution, and most importantly, th…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago