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 the evolution of running podcasts, Haddy's journey from gymnastics to ultra running, and the challenges of balancing family life with competitive running. They delve into the importance of community and charity in the running scene, share memorable experiences from races like the Oxfam Trailwalker and UTMB, and reflec...
Aug 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 13
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 imposter syndrome, the application process, training strategies, nutrition, and the importance of community support in long-distance running. The conversation highlights the mental and physical challenges of ultra running, emphasizing the need for discipline, proper planning, and a positive mindset. Mark and Nikita...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 12
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 nutrition, and the role of community support. They reflect on their post-race recovery, training insights, and the logistics of race day, providing valuable tips for fellow ultra runners. Benn touches on his training plans for MOAB 240, and the excitement surrounding the UTMB. They delve into the mental challenges faced b...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 11
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 is one hell of a good bloke to chat to. They explore Mark's journey in trail running, discussing his experiences in various races, the importance of mental preparation, and the role of mindset coaching in enhancing performance. Mark shares insights on training consistency, recovery, and the emotional aspects of racing,...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 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 race preparation. Benny gives some insight on the upcoming Elephant Trail Race this weekend and both Benny and Mitch set some goal times for the race. They dive into the challenges of ultra running, including the mental and physical stresses involved, and share personal insights on their training regimens. Finally we...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
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, community support, and mental health in endurance sports. Holly reflects on her experiences at the Dead Cow Gully race, her future aspirations in international competitions, and the evolving landscape of sponsorship in athletics. The discussion highlights the growing presence of women in ultra running and the cultural ex...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 8
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 and fuelling strategies for endurance athletes, the importance of heat training protocols, and the introduction of the sexy new addition of the elevation mask for altitude training. We hope you enjoy the show! links: - Follow and like the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/happy-trails-podcast/id1816856770 Rem...
Jul 02, 2025•55 min•Ep. 7
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 a non-runner to an ultra-endurance athlete. They discuss the importance of nutrition, mindset, and self-talk in endurance sports, as well as strategies for overcoming challenges during races. The conversation highlights the significance of mental preparation and the lessons learned from past races, providing insight...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 6
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 the upcoming Western States race. They share personal anecdotes, training strategies, and predictions for the races, while also engaging in light-hearted banter about the trail running community. The conversation highlights the challenges and excitement of ultra endurance events, emphasizing the importance of preparati...
Jun 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 5
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 into running and cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic, his experiences with backyard ultras, and the mental resilience required to push through challenges in long-distance races. Aaron also delves into his training regimen, future aspirations, and the lessons learned from his various racing experiences. In this conv...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 4
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 UTMB In this episode of the Happy Trails podcast, Ben recaps his UTA 100km while Hugues tells a great yarn about his experiences at UTMB 2023 as well as a recap on UTA Miler and the exciting chance to pace at Western States. We share insights on training, pacing, emotional moments during races, and the importance of community support....
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 3
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 Sonia fighting for 42 hours to complete the inaugural 100 Miler.
May 27, 2025•59 min•Ep. 2
An introduction to the newest trail running Podcast on the block. Get to know your two co hosts Benny and Mitch.
May 27, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1
