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Welcome to 'The Ultra Happy Podcast,' where joy, ultrarunning, and insightful conversations converge. Join me, along with invited guests, athletes, and experts, as we explore the happiness found in both ultrarunning and everyday life. Delve into inspiring stories, practical tips, and the transformative power of adopting the ultrarunning mindset. As I document my journey crossing the 5 deserts, we invite you to share in the joy, resilience, and lessons learned on the trail and in our pursuit ...
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SEASON 2 EP 4: The last stage Namib Race Racing the Planet, Tania Carmona Completed 250 Kms
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Join me on an exhilarating journey as I tackle the final stage of the iconic Namibia Desert Race, covering a grueling 80 kilometers across one of the world's most breathtaking landscapes. In this video, I'll take you through the highs and lows of my unforgettable experience, filled with heartwarming stories, emotional memories, and plenty of laughs…
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Season Finale! Join us for the last episode of Season 2 as we celebrate Andy's incredible milestone—completing his first-ever 15 km run! We bid farewell to Tania, wishing her the best of luck in her upcoming desert race in the Gobi Desert. It's been an unforgettable season where we've shared tips, memories, and experiences from the Namibia desert, …
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SEASON 2 EP5: Breaking Boundaries: The Perils of Comparison and Gender Disparity in Ultra Running
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In today's episode, Join Tania Carmona and Andy as we delve deep into the detrimental effects of comparison, whether it's with others or with our past selves. We uncover how comparison can steal our happiness and hinder our progress. Join us as we advocate for taking risks, setting ambitious goals, and embracing challenges without the burden of com…
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SEASON 2 BONUS EP: Chasing History in the Desert - Manika & Tania Memories of the Namib Race
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Join us for an extraordinary chat featuring trailblazers Manika and Tania Carmona, as they embark on a historic journey to complete the Grand Slam and Grand Slam Plus by Racing the Planet, desert ultramarathons. As the first African American and first Mexican respectively to undertake this grueling endurance challenge, they're not only chasing pers…
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SEASON 2 EP 3: Stage 3 & 4 Racing the Planet Namib Race. Across The Amphitheater and Moon Valley
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In today's episode of The Ultra Happy Podcast, we're delving into the heart of endurance and resilience as we join Tania Carmona on her latest 250 km race across the unforgiving terrain of Namibia. Stage 3 and 4 proved to be the ultimate test of her physical and mental strength, as she battled extreme heat, exhaustion, and the vast expanse of the d…
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SEASON 2 EP 2 : That was a close DNF. Running through salt desert and dune heaven.
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Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Namibia's desert in this thrilling desert race. The first two stages take you through unique terrain, from the mesmerizing salt farms to the ethereal pink waters adorned by graceful flamingos. As you navigate through these surreal settings, towering dunes loom in the dist…
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SEASON 2 EP 1 : We did it !! Intro Namib Race
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Join me on an exhilarating journey as I recount my unforgettable experience in the Namib Race, a grueling 250-kilometer desert ultra-marathon. In this special YouTube video podcast, I'll take you through the breathtaking landscapes, the adrenaline-fueled start line, and the nerve-wracking moments leading up to the race. Get ready to feel the excite…
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SEASON 1 EP 13. Journey to Namibia: It's time for Tapering, Reflection, and Recovering
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Join us for our final episode before we embark on our epic adventure through the Namibian desert! In this video, we reflect on our journey together leading up to the ultimate challenge—a 250 km run through the breathtaking yet unforgiving Namibian landscape. We've shared everything from training sessions and mental strength tips to gear discussions…
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SEASON 1 EP 11: Finding your sole mate: The ultimate guide to choosing the Perfect Running shoe.
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In this episode of The Ultra Happy Podcast, we dive deep into the world of running shoes, offering expert advice on how to choose the perfect pair for your needs. Today's special guest Marketing Field HOKA Expert Antonio Tovar shares how to understand your foot type to analysing different shoe types, our hosts and guest provide valuable tips and in…
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SEASON 1 EP 10: The bravest decision.
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Today's episode Andy , shares with us his thoughts from a non runner - to smashing 5 kms in 10 weeks. As we reflex on the past 10 episodes about all the knowledge and information from professional guests we had over to personal experiences. Follow Us ! Tania @taniaruns_theworld Andy @the_real_mans_life Get your Ultra Happy merch 10% All Products | …
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SEASON 1 EP 9: Ultra Happy chat with Racing the Planet event director Samantha Fanshawe
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Another incredible guest, Samantha Fanshawe - Event Director for the Namibia Race @racingtheplanet We take a deep dive into the stories and the people that make this More Than a Race. Sam has directed over 50 events, we were so lucky to get words of encouragement, advice and wisdom, leaving us inspired. We hope you feel at the end of this chat enco…
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SEASON 1 EP 8: Nutrition for athletes and ultrarunners. Fuel right for your happiness & performance
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We have our second guest! BA in nutrition and wellness with many other qualifications Albar. From being a YMCA lecturer to been assessing all kinds of athletes, marathon runners, Kickboxers, Crossfit, Strongmen, Hockey, Obstacle Racing, and us! He has a clear understanding of the dietary requirements to perform at the highest levels. He has been a …
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SEASON 1 EP 7: Weighted Marathon TEST, Gear & Nutrition
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We are 9 weeks away from our first desert! it was time to put that training and fuel strategy to the test. Tania faces her longest weighted run with 8 kg backpack, a full distance marathon with 1,800 mtr elevation, during marathon weekend in Glentress ( our local trails). She shares with us her thoughts, as now she has a better idea, and will start…
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SEASON 1 EP 6: IT’S A TASTY ONE!! NUTRITION CHAT & ANDY RATES RUNNERS’ FUELING.
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With 10 weeks to go to the first dessert and as preparation, Tania is starting to dial into her nutrition, doing a test marathon run over the weekend. In this episode, she shares with us and Andy all her favourite running treats! Join Andy rating all this delicious treat that we call "runners fuel" Get all your Endurance Fuel at http://xmiles.co.uk…
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SEASON 1 EP 5: Life is like planning, training, and running an ultramarathon.
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As we keep navigating across the 5 Desert Challenge, life still moving and happening. Today's episode, Tania & Andy reflect on the similarities of planning, training and how importance of having the right crew not only for running but for the ultimate endurance challenge called, life. Apart from planning how to be the first Mexican to cross 5 deser…
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SEASON 1 EP 4: What does it take to cross 5 deserts? Training insights with coach Sarah Scozzaro
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We have our first guest episode, coachSarah is the chief coach, overseeing all my physical preparation to cross the 5 deserts, stay injury-free, optimize recover and build a body that can endure the hard year ahead. From working with the NFL, supporting writing the strength training chapter in the best-selling book Training Essentials for Ultrarunn…
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SEASON 1 EP 3: Racing The Planet Nambia Race updates, building consistency & goal setting.
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Exciting week ! We are 13 weeks away from the first desert NAMBIA, we've received lots of information and things to consider when planning the trip down to South Africa to face the first 250 km self-supported crossing through the wonderful desert. Tania gives us excellent tips on how to stay consistent, create a happy fun lifestyle while smashing y…
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SEASON 1 EP 2: Building your mental tool kit, Metal toughness, performance, and happiness.
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Join us for a chat about how I have been building my mental tool kit through the years, with plenty of fun stories along the way. Hope you find in this episode something that helps you on your journey, hope it gives you something to think about, to make feel encouraged, and to strengthen your life and goals. We are 14 weeks away from the first dese…
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SEASON 1 EP 1: The 1,250 KM journey across the deserts begins.
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First episode! we start with a little bit of an introduction, about the upcoming Grand Slam Plus challenge @racingtheplanet ahead. Why Tania chose this incredible series of races, how she ended up into the coaching and ultrarunning world. We do a dive into her past, present and future.By Tania Carmona
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