The Ultra Happy Podcast

S8 E1 Dust, Miles & Madness: Running 50K at Burning Man

🎙️ We’re 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! 🏃‍♂️✨ After a decade of me trying to convince him to start running, he finally gave in last year… and now a fresh ultrarunner has been born.
We’ll 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, it’s going to be a ride!
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S7 E5: The Most Epic DNF Ever… and Why I’m Going Back for More

Season 7 Finale 🎙️
Andy’s first taste of Scotland’s 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 I’ll do differently next year (because yes, we’re going back!).
 
We’re 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 open—join us! Next stop after that: Base Camp, Nepal.
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S7 E4: Mud, Miles & Madness: My First Hallucinations on the Trail

🎙️ Today’s episode is a wild one!We’re officially 3 weeks out from the Burning Man 50K , Andy’s 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.
🎧 Don’t miss it , press play and let’s get into it.

S7 E3: Andy and Tania ended up splitting

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 miles… 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.
🔥 Tune in for sweat, stories, and the start of something huge.

S7 E2: From Deserts to Dreams: Standing at the Start Line of Cocodona250

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 she’s ever done. The nerves, the weight of it all, the voice inside saying, “Can I really do this?”
This is not just a story about racing, it's about becoming.
 
🎧 Come walk with us through fear, fire, and fierce self-belief. Tune in now to The Ultra Happy Podcast.
 
You don’t want to miss this one.

S7 E1: What No One Tells You About Starting Again After Big Goals

Today’s episode gets real. We talk about the emotional weight of rebuilding—that raw space between who you used to be and who you’re becoming. Missing your old self? Yep, we’ve been there. But we’re also clearing the mental and logistical path toward Cocodona250—a 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, we’ll dive into crew logistics, last-minute race prep tips, and the mindset it takes to start again… when you’re not feeling your strongest. This one’s honest, practical, and full of heart.
🧡 Because rebuilding isn’t linear—but it’s part of the run.
 
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S6 E 4: Rookie Mistakes with Guest Brad

Today’s episode is extra special! I’m 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 Brad’s courage — 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 you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to chase your dreams… this is your sign to stop waiting. Go for it. Say yes. Because out there, beyond the fear and the doubts, you’ll find a version of yourself you didn’t even know was waiting.
And maybe, just maybe, that’s what happiness really is , finding what you weren’t even looking for.
 
Remeber to keep doing whatever makes YOU ultra happy. 
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S6 E3: The Moment I Made History

This is the one. The most emotional, the most epic—where we finally cross the finish line of the Atacama, the 5th and final desert, and close the chapter on a year-long journey.
I’ve officially made history as the first Mexican and Latin American woman to complete the Grand Slam Plus—and the 9th woman in the world to ever do it.
This episode has everything: adventure, struggle, new training routes, and yes—tears of pure happiness. The Ultra Happy Tears.
Thank you for cheering me on. I couldn’t have done it without you. Let’s relive this finish line together.