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For all things trail running – unfiltered.
Podcast 🎙️- HappyCast with Andrew (@marvindal), Stephanie (@liveloveultrarun) & Dylan (@crazydylll69)

This week we’re taking it back to where it all b

This week we’re taking it back to where it all began. While the crew is busy, we’re dipping into the archives and replaying the very first episode of HappyCast — the one that sparked the Happy Endings Trail Crew and everything that’s grown from it.
In this throwback, you’ll hear the full origin story: how a chaotic weekend at Rocky Raccoon brought three underprepared runners together, the debut of the infamous beaver costume, the birth of the “weed wobble,” and the moment we realized this community was something special. The audio may be rough around the edges, and honestly… so were we — but the heart of what makes Happy Endings what it is today was already there.
Whether you’re newer to the podcast or you’ve been with us since day one, enjoy this trip back to the beginning. We’ll be back with a new episode soon — but for now, here’s the throwback that started it all.

When brutal weather forced Cactus Rose to relocate

When brutal weather forced Cactus Rose to relocate to the unforgiving hills of Camp Eagle, most runners hesitated—but not Houston’s own Madeline Green. With no aid stations, no crew, and endless miles of mud, rain, and lightning, she pushed through 105 miles of chaos to become the only female finisher of one of Texas’ toughest ultramarathons. In this episode, Stephanie and Andrew dive into Madeline’s mindset—how she handled a last-minute course change, two nights alone on the trail, and the mental rollercoaster of a self-supported 100-miler. From training on Houston’s flatlands to conquering Camp Eagle’s rocky climbs, her story is pure grit and quiet determination.

As always, things get candid, funny, and just a little chaotic. The crew swaps stories about storms, hallucinations, and what happens when your headlamp flash convinces you lightning’s about to strike. Madeline talks redemption, recovery, and what it means to represent women in the most rugged corners of ultrarunning—all while proving that sometimes, the loneliest miles lead to the loudest triumphs.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happycast/id1620064686?i=1000735344174

Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happycast/id1620064686?i=1000735344174

Stephanie returns fresh off her 30-hour adventure

Stephanie returns fresh off her 30-hour adventure at the Ghost Train Trail Races in New Hampshire, sharing what it took to push through 115 miles of near-perfect conditions, unexpected challenges, and one of her strongest performances yet. From the mental battle of deciding to go beyond 100 miles to the moment she realized she was on track for the second-fastest female finish in race history, this episode dives deep into what it means to truly test your limits.

Andrew and Stephanie catch up on the busy fall race season, updates from the DFW trail running scene, and the many familiar faces lighting up the course around the country. They also talk about the balance between ambition and self-belief, and how saying your goals out loud can transform the way you chase them.

To close things out, Regina hops on for a quick life update and some laughs, including talk of upcoming adventures like Girlfriends with Grit and a few too-honest travel stories from Stephanie’s post-race flight home. It’s a mix of celebration, reflection, and classic HappyCast chaos — the perfect reminder that growth comes from going just a little further than you thought you could.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happycast/id1620064686?i=1000734163964

Spotify: https://spotify.link/R2oSB7hyTXb

YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Tp3L_ZDEcE

This week on the HappyCast, we have a special (ver

This week on the HappyCast, we have a special (very) late night episode and a small reunion of sorts that quickly becomes unhinged as we have Aaron Kubala (@aaronkubala) of Speed Project and Moab 240 Pool Boy fame join to talk about his latest undertaking - The Ultra Gobi (@ultragobi). Andrew and Aaron sip on some wine all throughout and try to stay on track to talk about this latest undertaking. This is a 400km race through the Gobi Desert in China that traverses the ancient Silk Road. Aaron was able to not only finish, but he ended up running a majority of the race with another 200 mile juggernaut, Jovica Spajic. We hear all about this experience and the formation of a friendship that will last the test of time.

And in a twist development, Mika Thewes (@sugarcrashvegan) joins us to help stir the pot and create even more madness in this episode as we talk about all sorts of topics. For those who enjoy a well structured episode focused solely on trail running, this one may not be it.

So join in on the chaotic, free-flowing nature of this episode as we learn more about Aaron’s epic undertaking and, well, a lot of other stuff. There’s sure to be something in this episode that will tug at the heart strings…or not. Who can say.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happycast/id1620064686?i=1000733088535

Spotify: https://spotify.link/imVVnc5rHXb

YouTube: https://youtu.be/AW1QwAzNNIQ

Out tomorrow! Aaron Kubala talks about @ultragobi,

Out tomorrow! Aaron Kubala talks about @ultragobi, @marvindal forgets about Mika, and Aaron and Mika talk some smack and build up some anticipation for their 2026 showdown. All this, and a LOT more, as @aaronkubala talks about his Ultra Gobi 400k experience and has @sugarcrashvegan join in on the fun. Disclaimer: this was a late-night episode, so Andrew and Aaron sip on some wine 🍷 and have some fun! Full episode out tomorrow on all podcast platforms and YouTube. #running #trailrunning #ultrarunning #200miles #podcasts #runningpodcast

Host Andrew Marvin is joined by guest host Isabell

Host Andrew Marvin is joined by guest host Isabella Campos-Janovick for Part 2 of our Mammoth 200 Roundtable, featuring two finishers of the inaugural race: Steve Epifano and Amber Bouge. Together they unpack what it was like to take on 200 miles through unpredictable Sierra weather, endless climbs, and the unique camaraderie that forms when everyone is just trying to make it to the next aid station.

Steve shares his perspective as both an athlete and coach—balancing recovery, directing his own trail series, and finding beauty in the chaos of high-altitude racing. Amber reflects on tackling her first 200-miler, jumping straight back into mom life, and the mental highs and lows that come with pushing far beyond familiar distance. From lightning storms and ski-shack shelters to hallucinating wiener dogs and debating the merits of Pop-Tarts, the stories capture everything that makes these multi-day races unforgettable.

The group also digs into what made the Mammoth 200’s first year special—the strong community support, the creativity of the race organization, and the moments that will bring runners back again. Whether you’re a seasoned 200-mile veteran or just curious about what happens when the miles blur together, this roundtable delivers equal parts humor, honesty, and heart.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happycast/id1620064686?i=1000731913526

Spotify: https://spotify.link/9CzemMUcuXb

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=71dWur6wMww&feature=youtu.be

The Happy Endings Trail Crew sits down with five i

This Wednesday on the HappyCast, we are joined by

This Wednesday on the HappyCast, we are joined by five members of the inaugural finishing class of the @themammoth200 and talk all-things Mammoth 200! We are joined by @adam_insta_g, @ultraflykev, @rachel__entrekin, @finding_my_dirt, and @cprunsfar. All entered this race with some interesting narratives, and we hear how everything played out high in the Eastern Sierras. And did we mention just how much they loved this course? A mammoth-sized course deserved a mammoth-sized discussion. Check out the podcast episode on all platforms, even YouTube, this Wednesday. And as always, Live Más 🌮 🛎️ #running #trailrunning #run #ultrarunning #trailrace #ﬁtness #200miles

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