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HappyCast

Happy Endings Trail Productions

From the folks who bring you Happy Endings Trail Crew. Dylan, Stephanie and Andrew talk about how they started Happy Endings and the vision they have for building the community around trail running even stronger.

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All Episodes

88:16

The Active (Average) Joe with Libby Jones

HappyCast ·

2025/05/14

In this deeply heartfelt and eye-opening episode of HappyCast, hosts Stephanie, Dylan and Andrew are joined by trail race director and community powerhouse Libby Jones, the force behind The Active Joe and the beloved Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run. From her accidental start in race directing to founding one of North Texas’s most inclusive and community-focused race organizations, Libby shares how a love for running, a knack for logistics, and a fierce sense of purpose shaped her journey. She r...

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96:33

Beyond the Distance: Mental Health, Dogs, and the...

HappyCast ·

2025/05/07

In this unforgettable episode of the HappyCast, hosts Andrew, Dylan, and Stephanie welcome Canadian ultrarunner and mental health advocate Evan Birch, along with his trail-blazing running partner: his seven-year-old Vizsla, Nova. Together, Evan and Nova recently attempted the Orcas Island 100, marking what may be one of the first sanctioned 100-mile ultramarathon efforts by a human-canine team. Their story—captured in the upcoming documentary Supernova: The 100-Mile Dog—goes far beyond finish...

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126:09

Arizona Monster 300: From Tucson to Patagonia

HappyCast ·

2025/04/30

This week on the HappyCast, we have part two of Andrew’s Arizona Monster 300 course and race recap. After surviving the night on Mt. Lemmon, Andrew make’s his way through Tucson to pound some pavement before heading further south into the Sonoran desert. But don’t worry, plenty of issues arise as always, as Andrew’s fear-based running kicks into overdrive at times up until the finish. And after crawling to the finish line, Andrew discusses his overall experience with the race, and we do a br...

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94:25

Arizona Monster 300: From Superior to Mt. Lemmon

HappyCast ·

2025/04/23

We’re back! After a few weeks off, the crew returns, and they take on the Monster in the process. This is the first part of three episodes dedicated to the Arizona Monster 300. The first two parts are a very detailed course overview and recap with Andrew, and the third will be an interview with another runner who ran the race MUCH quicker. So we hope we have the back and front of the pack covered with this one! For part one, co-host Andrew talks all things Arizona Monster 300 - the new...

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137:31

ReCast: 2023 Cocodona 250: From Sedona to Flagstaff

HappyCast ·

2025/04/16

We’re back for week two of our Cocodona 250 rerun series, and things are heating up—figuratively and literally. With Andrew deep into the Arizona Monster 300, we’re throwing it back to the second half of his first Arizona epic. This is where the race gets real: after pushing through Jerome, Andrew faces crumbling shins, emotional lows, water crossings gone wrong, and the infamous climb up Mount Elden. In this episode, we follow him from Cottonwood to Sedona to Flagstaff, as the trail throws e...

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116:37

ReCast: 2023 Cocodona 250: From the Bradshaws Down to...

HappyCast ·

2025/04/09

While Andrew is out running 300 miles across Arizona as part of the Arizona Monster 300, we’re giving the HappyCast mics a breather and bringing you a two-part rerun series featuring one of our favorite race recaps: Andrew’s Cocodona 250. Yep, before he faced the Monster, he faced this beast—and we’re revisiting it mile by mile. In Part 1, we follow Andrew through the brutal 37-mile opener, twisted ankles, blown-up quads, surprise water stops, and the kind of “fun” that makes you question all...

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99:58

No Crew, No Dropbags, No Problem: Trevor’s Southern...

HappyCast ·

2025/04/02

This week on the HappyCast, we talk all things hockey with our favorite runner from up north, Trevor Meding! Not really, though. As cool as that would be, we decide to discuss the latest edition of Southern States 200 with Trevor, who just ran the race and is slowly recovering from his epic trek from Georgia to Alabama. The Southern States 200 is the only point-to-point mountain race east of the Rockies. With 85% of the race taking place on the Pinhoti trail, and a shade under 28,000f...

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69:29

How to Survive Six 100-Milers (and Still Laugh About It)

HappyCast ·

2025/03/26

In this episode of HappyCast, we welcome Kathryn “Kat” Stewart, Charmin McKee, and Gus Rodriguez—three incredible ultrarunners who completed the 2024–25 Lone Star Slam. This ambitious challenge—completing six 100-mile races across Texas in just eight months, including Habanero Hundred, Cactus Rose, Dinosaur Valley, Brazos Bend, Rocky Raccoon, and Grasslands—sets the stage as the crew dives deep into what it takes to conquer the Slam. Each guest shares what got them into the challenge and how ...

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86:31

Texas Women Take on Pennsylvania: The Wild Ride at...

HappyCast ·

2025/03/19

The HappyCast team takes on the Rabid Raccoon 100, an ultra in Pennsylvania that delivered relentless mud, unpredictable storms, and plenty of surprises. Stephanie Leake shares her emotional journey through the race, from navigating steep climbs and descents to finding strength in her crew and pacers. Ultimately conquering her fear of the mud with the help of trekking poles. Rachel Moore joins the conversation to break down her first-place finish and new course record, sharing insights into h...

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75:48

Arizona Monster 300 Race and Course Preview

HappyCast ·

2025/03/12

This week on a special edition of the HappyCast, we have our Arizona Monster 300 race and course preview episode! This race is the newest, biggest, and baddest race in the ultra (ultra) distance running world. This is Destination Trail’s first 300+ mile race, and the hype surrounding this event has been palpable. Selling out in a matter of days a year ago can do that. With race day (April 4) fast approaching, we talk all things Arizona Monster. The crew is joined by four special guests...

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96:54

Back-to-Back 100s? Chuck & Ben’s Wild Idea

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2025/03/05

In this episode of HappyCast, we welcome ultra runners Chuck Clark and Ben Bridgeman to recount their epic (and sometimes disastrous) attempt at running two brutal 100-mile races just two weeks apart: Outlaw 100 and Lovit 100. What started as a simple challenge turned into a saga of icy wipeouts, brutal climbs, poor life choices, and a whole lot of stubbornness. From navigating Jeep roads littered with boulders at Outlaw to dealing with a brand-new course layout at Lovit, the guys break down ...

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66:41

What Do You Mean "The Race Is Canceled?"

HappyCast ·

2025/02/26

This week on HappyCast, it’s just the core trio—Andrew, Dylan, and our very own Stephanie Leake, who takes center stage to share the wildest race recap we’ve had in a while. Stephanie traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, to take on her 17th 100-mile finish, expecting a straightforward timed event. What she got instead? A logistical rollercoaster involving sand-filled shoes, an unexpected rainstorm, a mid-race existential crisis, and—oh yeah—the race director canceling the event while she was...

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94:43

Wes' Full Plate: Race directing the inaugural Copper...

HappyCast ·

2025/02/19

This week on the HappyCast, we are joined once again by the Swiss Army Knife of Ultrarunning, Wes Plate, as we discuss everything from his upcoming race director debut at Copper Kings 100, to Arizona Monster 300 training, and a whole lot more! Wes discusses the challenges up preparing for his first ever race directing gig at his inaugural Copper Kings 100. From permitting to the logistics, and trying to differentiate his race from other “premium” 100 mile races. Wes is trying to strike...

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90:08

Rocky Raccoon 100

HappyCast ·

2025/02/12

In this jam-packed episode of the HappyCast, the whole gang recaps and relives their time at Rocky Raccoon 100, one of largest 100 milers in the country. They are joined by Javier Gutierrez and his crew, Connor Bessell and Michael McGinnis. Javier. Javier returns to Rocky after surviving the onslaught of rain at last year’s edition. He ran a spectacular and very calculated race, and was joined by some equally impressive talent pacing him in Connor and Michael. We relive his race throug...

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59:25

No Shoes? No Problem: Running Ultras in Crocs with...

HappyCast ·

2025/02/05

In this episode of the Happy Cast, hosts Stephanie Leake, Dylan Rueff, and Andrew Marvin sit down with ultra runner Steph Smith, who has taken the trail-running world by storm—by running 100-mile races in Crocs. From her early days as a marathoner to her first ultra, Steph shares how she discovered her love for endurance racing and why traditional running shoes never quite worked for her. After experimenting with barefoot running and minimalist sandals, she made the switch to Crocs and has ne...

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77:49

Bagels, Portapotties, and PRs: A Journey at the...

HappyCast ·

2025/01/29

In this episode of the Happy Cast, we dive into the the Long Haul 100 in Florida with special guests Rachel Grabow and Brandon Veltman. Hosts Stephanie Leake and Dylan Rueff guide the conversation through the highs, lows, and unexpected moments of this challenging ultra-marathon in Florida’s unpredictable January weather. From overcoming flat-course mental hurdles to battling the intense humidity, Rachel and Brandon share their strategies, missteps, and triumphant finishes.Listeners will hear...

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98:17

A Happy Recap: Snowdrop, Bandera with Hans & Aimee...

HappyCast ·

2025/01/22

We’re back for season 4 of the HappyCast! On this episode, the gang recaps their holiday shenanigans, such as Dylan preparing for Rocky Raccoon 100, Stephanie doing the annual Dallas to Cowtown run in hopes of redemption, and Andrew running the incredible Snowdrop 55 hour event for children’s cancer in Houston. And in the main segment, Andrew and Stephanie recap an amazing Bandera 100k down in Texas. One of the largest and earliest Western States qualifying races, Bandera was moved due t...

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65:37

Big Energy, Big Lessons: HappyCast’s Year in Review

HappyCast ·

2024/12/25

In this season finale of HappyCast, the team takes a reflective dive into the highs and lows of 2024, celebrating both the victories and the hard lessons learned. Hosts Stephanie, Andrew, and Dylan recount their most memorable moments, from Stephanie’s incredible feat of pacing 377 miles this year to Andrew’s transformative experience battling DNFs. Through laughter and honest conversations, the group highlights the growth that comes from embracing challenges and finding joy in the journey.St...

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102:36

The Galloping Gals: How Friendship and Grit Broke...

HappyCast ·

2024/12/18

In this powerful episode of HappyCast, the team welcomes two extraordinary guests: Aimee Jacobs, the new overall course record holder at the Dinosaur Valley 100 Miler, and her crew chief, Marina Germain. Fresh off her incredible sub-20-hour performance, Aimee shares her deeply moving journey from early beginnings in triathlons to her rise in the ultra-running world. However, her story goes far beyond the race itself—Aimee opens up about a life-altering diagnosis that pushed her to redefine he...

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67:50

Dino Valley Recap: Triumphs, Challenges, and...

HappyCast ·

2024/12/11

In this episode of HappyCast, we dive into the incredible stories from the Dino Valley 100, a race that’s captured the hearts of the ultra-running community. Aimee Jacobs’ record-breaking performance takes center stage as she not only sets a new female course record but breaks the male record as well, solidifying this year’s race as a historic moment in ultra-running. The crew reflects on the race’s evolution into a Western States qualifier and how the growing participant numbers impacted log...

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