Afleveringen
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After more than three years of dreaming, failing, learning, and coming back stronger... this is it.
Walk with me through the final miles of Cocodona 250. The hardest steps of the entire race, but also the most powerful. My mum joins me for the final 10 km as my pacer, giving me exactly the boost I needed before the last climb up Mt. Elden.
You'll hear the raw emotion as I step onto the final alley, see the finish line I've imagined for years, and finally let it all sink in. No filters, no edits, just the real moment.
Next stop: Greece for our first-ever runcation, followed by a five-day journey running the Tour du Mont Blanc. We can't wait to bring you along and share those adventures and stories with you.
Thanks for being part of this journey. See you on the trails.
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Today's episode is a spicy one. š¶ļø
We go from the 200 km mark in Jerome all the way to 300 km in Munds Park.
From sharing miles with my dad, to cooling down a little family drama, to a moment where I genuinely didn't feel safe and had to work through that fear.
We also run through the magic of Sedona, where I finally made peace with the place I DNF'd last year... before stepping into completely unknown territory. Everything beyond that point was further than I'd ever run before.
As always, nothing is filtered. The highs, the lows, the funny moments, the crew chaos, the emotions, and all the lessons from both my perspective and the sidelines.
If you're curious about what really happens during a 250-mile race, this episode is for you.
š§ Go have a listen, and let me know which part surprised you the most.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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In today's episode, we continue our Cocodona 250 journey, leaving Whiskey Row behind and heading toward Jerome, taking us from 120 km to nearly 200 km into the race.
Along the way, Andy experiences his very first night on the trails and only the second time in his life going beyond 40 km. We share the highs, the lows, and the lessons that come when the adventure gets real.
Later, one of the most special moments of the race unfolds as I get the chance to share miles with my dad, turning an already unforgettable adventure into a memory I'll carry forever.
This is where Cocodona starts to test us and where the story gets even better.
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Three years.
That's how long Cocodona250 has lived in my head before I finally stood on the start line of what I consider the race of a lifetime.
In this episode, I share how the dream of running 250 miles across Arizona first started, the training behind it, the heartbreak of my DNF in 2025, and what it felt like returning one year later to face the same challenge again.
More importantly, I break down the lessons that failure taught me, what I changed in my preparation, and the mindset shifts that helped me come back stronger, wiser, and ready for another round.
If Cocodona250 is on your bucket list or if you're chasing a dream that once broke your heart this episode is for you.
Plus, I'm sharing some of my biggest tips and insights from the first sections of this brutal race, including pacing, foot care, nutrition, and the mistakes that can end your race before it really begins.
Grab a notebook.
Take notes.
And come join me at the start line of one of the toughest and most beautiful adventures in ultrarunning.
šļø In this episode:ā¢ Why Cocodona250 became my dream raceā¢ The story behind my first attempt and DNFā¢ What I changed one year laterā¢ How I trained for 250 milesā¢ Mindset lessons from failure and redemptionā¢ Key strategies for surviving the early sections of the courseā¢ The biggest mistakes first-time runners makeā¢ Why coming back after failure is sometimes the real victory
Because sometimes the dream isn't crossing the finish line.
Sometimes the dream is becoming the person brave enough to return.
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After several months away, The Ultra Happy Podcast is back and weāre stepping straight into the fire.
In this episode, we kick off a new season as we gear up for Cocodona250, facing fears head-on and choosing discomfort once again. I share why I select specific races each year, what draws me to certain challenges, and how fear plays a powerful role in that decision-making process.
Andy reveals his big MISOGI for the year, while I open up about what Iāve been working on in training, including changing coaches and training methodology, and the incredible improvements Iām already seeing. We also dive into my thoughts on speed work for ultra runners and why it deserves more attention than it gets.
This season is going to be epic. Weāll be talking training, nutrition, logistics, mindset, and everything it takes to prepare for a challenge of this magnitude.
Weāre in this together.The journey has started.
Are you ready?
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šļø Weāre back from the dust, the art, and the wild ride that is Burning Man and wow, do we have stories for you! This episode is extra special because Andy just crossed a huge milestone: he finished his very first ultramarathon! šāāļøāØ After a decade of me trying to convince him to start running, he finally gave in last yearā¦ and now a fresh ultrarunner has been born.
Weāll share all the buzz from Burning Man, how we ended up there, and some funny twists that somehow led us to run 50 km around the Playa (because of course, what else do you do at Burning Man?!). Expect laughs, reflections, and the magic of mixing endurance running with one of the craziest festivals on Earth.
Tune in, itās going to be a ride!
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Season 7 Finale šļø
Andyās first taste of Scotlandās wild trails became the perfect mental toolkit for the next big challenge. We close out the last kilometres of my Cocodona journey, sharing the raw feelings, the mess-ups that led to the most epic DNF, and exactly what Iāll do differently next year (because yes, weāre going back!).
Weāre taking a short break as we head to Black Rock City for Burning Man, then straight to Bali with the amazing women of Instinto Expediciones to climb Mt. Kawah Ijen & Mt. Agung. Spots are still openājoin us! Next stop after that: Base Camp, Nepal.
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šļø Todayās episode is a wild one!Weāre officially 3 weeks out from the Burning Man 50K , Andyās very first ultramarathon and he just hit a huge milestone in his training this past weekend!
We also have a little memory-lane road trip coming up, and in the second half of the episode, we dive deep into the Cocodona 250 journey from kilometer 110 to 200. This was by far the toughest section: wet, muddy, raw... and where I experienced my first-ever hallucinations.
This is the kind of episode that reminds you what ultra running is really about : grit, growth, and going a little mad in the best way possible.
š§ Donāt miss it , press play and letās get into it.
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Training continues as we gear up for Burning Man 50K and the ultimate goal: Cocodona250. The heat is on, literally. We've faced scorching long runs, tough milesā¦ and now, Andy and I are about to part ways on the trail.
In the second half of the episode, I take you back to the beginning of the Cocodona adventure. Join me as I relive the first 110 km where the excitement, the fear, and the reality of 250 miles truly began to unfold.
š„ Tune in for sweat, stories, and the start of something huge.
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In this emotional episode, Tania opens up about the real reason behind taking on Cocodona250, how what many saw as the finish line (completing the 5 deserts) was actually just the beginning. Those deserts? They were her training camps for something bigger: the ultimate test of mind, body, and spirit.
We dive into the heart of why she sets herself massive challenges, how life led her to this very moment, and what it felt like to stand at the start line of the scariest thing sheās ever done. The nerves, the weight of it all, the voice inside saying, āCan I really do this?ā
This is not just a story about racing, it's about becoming.
š§ Come walk with us through fear, fire, and fierce self-belief. Tune in now to The Ultra Happy Podcast.
You donāt want to miss this one.
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Todayās episode gets real. We talk about the emotional weight of rebuildingāthat raw space between who you used to be and who youāre becoming. Missing your old self? Yep, weāve been there. But weāre also clearing the mental and logistical path toward Cocodona250āa beast of a race across 410 km of Arizona dirt, and just 4 weeks away.
From finishing the 5 deserts to now prepping a new adventure, weāll dive into crew logistics, last-minute race prep tips, and the mindset it takes to start againā¦ when youāre not feeling your strongest. This oneās honest, practical, and full of heart.
š§” Because rebuilding isnāt linearābut itās part of the run.
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Todayās episode is extra special! Iām joined by the fabulous Brad ! from the UK, he is not only an amazing friend but also my Atacama Crossing tentmate and adventure buddy across 250 unforgettable kilometres.
Brad takes us through the highs, lows, bad choices, and belly laughs of being a first-time racer in one of the toughest desert ultras on the planet. From the rookie struggles to the unexpected life lessons, we relive the good, the bad, and the beautifully ugly moments we shared under the burning Atacama sun.
But more than the funny stories, what will stay with you is Bradās courage ā the way she went all in for one of her dream races, signed up, showed up, and discovered so much more than she ever expected.
If youāve been waiting for the perfect moment to chase your dreamsā¦ this is your sign to stop waiting. Go for it. Say yes. Because out there, beyond the fear and the doubts, youāll find a version of yourself you didnāt even know was waiting.
And maybe, just maybe, thatās what happiness really is , finding what you werenāt even looking for.
Remeber to keep doing whatever makes YOU ultra happy.
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This is the one. The most emotional, the most epicāwhere we finally cross the finish line of the Atacama, the 5th and final desert, and close the chapter on a year-long journey.
Iāve officially made history as the first Mexican and Latin American woman to complete the Grand Slam Plusāand the 9th woman in the world to ever do it.
This episode has everything: adventure, struggle, new training routes, and yesātears of pure happiness. The Ultra Happy Tears.
Thank you for cheering me on. I couldnāt have done it without you. Letās relive this finish line together.
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This week, we're diving into Stages 3 & 4 of the Atacama Crossingāthe raw, emotional miles, the lessons, and the laughs that carried me through some of the toughest terrain in the desert. But thatās not allā¦
Iām also sharing what itās really been like rebuilding my fitness after a long, unexpected break due to surgeryāphysically, mentally, and emotionally. Spoiler: itās not linear, but itās full of fire.
And yesā¦ weāve got a brand-new race booked (AHHH!), and some seriously exciting plans in motion. Weāve missed you, and weāre back with more grit, more love, and more big desert dreams.
š§ Tune in. Letās catch up. Itās getting real again.
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In todayās episode, weāre kicking off Season 6 with all the juicy updates from the Atacama Crossing to Cocodona250 and everything in between. I walk you through the emotional highs and sandy lows of Stages 1 & 2 of the Atacama Crossing, the final race in my 5-desert challenge.
Plusā¦ Iām finally sharing a new project Iāve been secretly working on something powerful and especially close to my heart for all the women out there.
Get ready, this season is packed with stories, inspiration, and surprises. Letās gooo!
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The day has finally come! After a year of sharing this journey with you, weāre heading out to race the final desert of the 4 Deserts Series ā Atacama šµšāāļø. This race will mark history as I become the first Mexican to complete this challenge!
But the adventure doesnāt stop thereāafter Atacama, Iāll be facing the ultimate test: Cocodona250, the race that started it all. Weāve prepared for this moment together, and now itās time to stay strong and push through the final stretch.
Thank you for being part of this journey! Your support and incredible energy mean the world. Keep following, keep cheering, and most importantlyākeep doing whatever makes you Ultra Happy! š«š„
See you in a few weeks!
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Join us for todayās episodeāitās almost time to say goodbye as I get ready to embark on the most important journey yet. After nearly a year of preparation, weāre finally heading to the Atacama Desert for an epic race, followed by Cocodona 250 just four weeks later.
As I continue my final preparations, Iām sharing all the gear that has carried me through the past 1,000 km across some of the toughest deserts in the worldāplus plenty of stories that will make you laugh along the way. Donāt miss this one!
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As Tania prepares for her ultimate challengeā400 km from Phoenix to Flagstaffāwe had an incredible opportunity to sit down with Steven Aderholt, race director of Cocodona 250. In this episode, we pick his brain on everything from course strategy to the most common mistakes runners should avoid.
Steven shares insights not just from a race directorās perspective but also as an experienced ultrarunner himself. We break down race rules, the uniqueness of the course, and the best strategies to tackle this epic journey. We also dive into how Aravaipa Running has revolutionized the ultra sceneāturning races into full-blown experiences and using live streaming and social media to showcase the inspiring stories behind the miles.
This is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of Cocodona, long-distance ultras, or just looking for that next big challenge. Tune in and take notesāyou wonāt want to miss this one!
Check out Cocodona website for more info about this event: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/cocodona2/
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Today, weāre celebrating Andyās incredible journey from zero to 21K in just one year! Weāll dive into the key lessons for new runnersāfrom staying motivated and recovering well to actually enjoying the process of building up to longer distances.
Stepping outside our comfort zones is where the magic happens, and just like Andy did with his half marathon, Tania is about to take on her biggest challenge yet: the legendary Cocodona 250āa non-stop 400 km race across Phoenix. Weāll talk fears, dreams, and what it takes to push past limits.
Tune in for an inspiring episode packed with motivation, mindset shifts, and the joy of chasing big goals! šļøšāāļøš„
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You trained. You showed up. But suddenly, at the start line, that voice creeps in: āDo I really belong here?ā šØ Impostor syndrome is REAL in running, and today, weāre tackling it head-on!
š„ Weāll break down:ā Why even the strongest runners battle self-doubtā How to flip those nerves into fuel for the raceā The ultimate mindset shift to OWN that start line
PLUSāweāre sending Andy off for his FIRST HALF MARATHON! š Whatās going through his head? Will he crush it, or will the pressure get to him?
š AND NEXT WEEKā¦ we have a MASSIVE guest you wonāt believe! Stay tuned for the big reveal!
š§ Hit play NOWāyour next race-day breakthrough starts here!
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