Run Happy Podcast

Matthew Hanson is an Australian runner who LOVES Double Threshold. This upcoming school year he will be attending Lipscomb University after attending the University of New Orleans. We talk about double threshold and how he found it, how he is implementing it, and all the successes that came from it. Matthew has only been doing double threshold for about a year now and has already seen big results, but he knows there is so much more potential that can come from this type of training. If you are a runner that wants to train like the pros, give a look at double threshold and see what you think.

Join us for an incredibly insightful episode of the Run Happy Podcast with professional runner Brian Barraza. Brian currently runs for Roots Running and was previously at Tin Man Elite, and before that, the University of Houston, where he was a multiple time national qualifier. We discuss his upcoming Olympic Trial races, his relationship with running, and his published poetry collection. Join us for a truly incredible episode.

On this episode of the Run Happy Podcast we sit down with Coastal Carolina runner Molly Jones. We talk to Molly about the transition from running in England to now in the US, as well as how that recruiting process took place. She tells us all about what she thinks abouy leading up to races and while she's in races, along with mentality she has in training. She also fils us in on some of the very exciting long term goals she has in the sport. Join us for another exciting episode of the Run Happy Podcast.

We had the pleasure of having Madison Mooney on the podcast, an 800 and miler for the University of Wisconsin. We had a great conversation about how she is navigating her 6th year at Wisconsin and talked about all the things she has learned. We hear about Wisconsin's running culture and how Madison has been having an amazing last year. She talks about this track season saying that she is very happy with what is happening but still has high goals. She is happy but not satisfied which we think is the best possible mindset to have in any situation. Madison has also recently started growing on social media and we talk about what she has learned in this area. We also have a surprise guest in the middle of the episode...

We sit down with Tennessee freshmen Phenom Caroline Lyerly to talk to her about all things running. We cover the incredible Tennessee run to an SEC championship in Cross Country as well as a surprise nationals finish. Bouncing off that we talk about how Caroline handles herself mentally before, during, and after races, as well as a mantra she uses to get through the difficult parts of racing. Tune in for an episode you don't want to miss.

Join us for another very exciting episode of the Run Happy Podcast. We sit down with New Zealand native and NC State athlete Toby Gualter. Toby talks to us about his transition to the college running scene. But specifically focuses on the miraculous NC state run to the 2023 national Cross Country meet. From being a near bottom team at Nuttycombe and receiving one of the lowest conferences finishes in NC State history, being able to find an identity and turn the season around. Tune in for an episode you don't want to miss.

Let's talk about this guy Brooks Bash! This guy has been doing some crazy stuff recently. Running a marathon every single day for the past 100 days! (in the pod he was at 67) Why is he doing this you ask, well it's to help bring awareness to his new supplement company called Earthy. Earthy is a clean, sustained, and focused energy that helps for all types of "movements". He started this company because he worked for another supplement company prior and found that they were lying about what they were putting in their products and he decided that he needed to make a change to the supplement industry. He has done so many things to promote this new product like running from Canada to Mexico and running a marathon every day until he hits his crowdfund goal. So if you are thinking about listening to this podcast get ready to hear about the corruption of the supplement industry and all the things Brooks learned about life, his body, and the world through his adventure of being an entrepreneur.If you would like to learn more about his crowdfund and help support click on the following link:https://wefunder.com/earthy?fbclid=PAAabTvfiGXf8O8eJbxHb-FL3iGn6tdG61xMoMLfbJGr8lttj7Wxk8fm73VhA_aem_AaPsQPzwUwYVcxfffZpH3E2jEgbC-YL8KvO3cTgKykwpg6Eph640H9gUUQCFecpy51I

Join us for the 26th edition of the run happy podcast! We talk to currently unsigned marathon runner Aaron Davidson. Aaron walks us through how someone who never officially broke 15 in a college 5k now runs 2:16 in the Marathon. We go over his journey to hopefully becoming signed, and an awful childhood experience that's allowed him to grow into the person he is today. Listen in for a truly wonderful episode.

Episode 25 of the Run Happy Podcast features Ireland native Charlie Odonovan. Charlie talks to us all about adjusting to a move over seas, why he's decided to pursue a career at villinova, the interesting connection he had with his head coach, how to effectively pull yourself out of a slump and run an efficient mile. Join us for another great episode of the Run Happy Podcast.

Join us for the twenty-third episode of the Run Happy Podcast. We sit down with BYU distance runner Christian Allen. He gave us insights into his future career in trail running, why he's decided to stay at BYU instead of going pro, advice on goal setting, and much more. Tune in for another great edition of the Run-Happy Podcast.

For the 23rd episode of the Run Happy Podcast, we spoke to BYU's James Corrigan. We covered topics including, adjusting to life at a program as intense as BYU, strategies on how to be an effective student-athlete, the importance of team culture, and several other great pieces along the way. Join us for another very informative episode of the Run Happy Podcast.

Join us for one of the most interesting episodes of the Runhappy podcast so far. We sit down with Division one runner Uriah Aili, for a conversation about his recent transfer to Queens, his unique high school training style, and even a story about fighting off wolves running home from basketball practice. Tune in for a truly incredible conversation.

Sydney Urbine is a D1 track and cross-country athlete for the University of Pittsburg and our first woman on the podcast! She is specifically an 800 runner who originally was a sprinter but decided to take on more distance and really flourished. She has an amazing story about her experiences going from high school to the division 2 school California University of Pennsylvania and then to the University of Pittsburg. We talk about the uncomfortable and how we get ourselves to overcome that fear in taking the next step to self-improvement. We also talk about how to stay organized and relaxed in races and our daily lives.

Tune in for the 20th edition of the Run Happy Podcast where we interview another member of the Baltimore Distance Project, Ryan Adams. We go in depth about Ryan's time at Furman, through the good the bad and the ugly. We dive into his first professional stint with Atlanta Track Club and ultimately deciding to part ways with them. Going from running a mid season 4:30 in the mile to making NCAAs, and lastly a little piece about the Under Armor Gear. Tune in to a truly great episode of the Run Happy Podcast

Join us for a great episode of the Run Happy Podcast with Guest Alec Basten. Alec is another member of the Baltimore Distance project and gave us key insights to college vs pro life, his experiences as a runner, and tips and tricks on ow you too can be the best you can be. Tune in for another exciting episode of the Run Happy Podcast

From taking a year off of running to becoming an All-American in the indoor mile, Dillan Haviland has proven to everyone and himself that as long as you are true to yourself and work hard anything is possible. We had the pleasure of having him on the podcast to talk about all of his experiences and how he got to be where he is today. We go in-depth about Dillan's 5 key categories to keep a strong mindset with running and life. We also talk about why logging your runs is important as well as practicing correctly. Dillan has an incredible story to tell and so much experience that can help an athlete at any level.

Join us for another installment of the run happy podcast. We sat down with another Under Armor pro Casey Comber to discuss his triumphs through his career in Villanova and now in Baltimore with Under Armor. We discuss mental preparation and digging yourself out of holes where you feel like you want to give up. Tune in for another great episode.

Episode 16 is all about John Reniewicki and the rise of a new powerhouse pro team. John is on the Under Armor Mission Run Baltimore Distance team. Mission Run Baltimore is a recent pro team based out of, you guessed it Baltimore, that is taking the pro racing by storm. They recently raced at Sound Running Cross Champs and everyone did very well. We talk about his time at ASU and how he went from a walk-on to the school record holder in the 5k. We also talk about how to strengthen the mind when it comes to injuries and cross-training. We also go into detail about what Under Armor has in store for this upcoming indoor season as well as what they have planned for running in general.

Join us for the 15th installment of the Run Happy Podcast. We talk to former Bowerman Track Club runner, and Stanford alum Chris Derrick and his running journey. Tune in to hear about Chris' time at Neuqua Valley High School, racing at the collegiate level, and finally living the professional runner lifestyle. Listen in for a conversation you won't want to miss.

Join us for a very fun episode with Mississippi College runner Braedon Methvin. Tune into hear about how Braedon has successfully made a huge jump this year and is in the midst of his best Cross Country season ever. Not only do we cover athletics but how Braedon handles being a student athletes and the story that shaped his mindset on that topic. Listen in for another great conversation.

Join us for the 13th episode of the run happy podcast. We sit down with Ultra Marathon runner Matt Johnson. He talks to us about discovering running, breaking 3 in the marathon, and becoming a coach inside 10 months. We go on to talk about the injuries he's dealt with and the crazy scenarios he put himself in to cause them. Tune in for a truly incredible conversation.

Join us for episode 12 of the run happy podcast. We sit down with each other in an effort for our audience to get to know us as runners and people a little better. We talk about our individual running journeys as well as the mental side of college running and ho we've adjusted.

Join us for episode 11 of the Run Happy Podcast. We sit down with Habtamu Cheney to talk about his interesting journey to college running, dealing with injuries, how he found purpose in cycling group of all things, his marathon training with Connor Mantz and so much more. Tune in for another great conversation

Join us for a very exciting 10th episode of the Run Happy Podcast. We sit down with Pro Runner Charlie Lawrence and pick his brain about distance racing and his upcoming American Record attempt for the 50 mile distance. Join us for another great episode

We sit down with former teammate and Mississippi College XCTF alumni. We cover topics including mental strength, the journey to becoming obsessed with running, and how to handle pre race anxiety. Join us for another valuable conversation.

Join us for another exciting episode where we sit down with guest Diego Flores. Diego is a senior runner at the university of Trinity. We talk to him about his journey to run at Trinity, his rise to a 100 mile week, and everything in between. Tune in for another fun and information filled episode

Join us as we talk to Canadian Runner Sebastian Lind. He talks to us about his young experiences running, mental toughness, nutrition, and his chase of the olympic dream. Tune in for an incredibly insightful conversation.

Join us this week for an exciting conversation with fellow Podcaster and trail runner Johnathan Levitt. We cover topics of nutrition, podcasting, what running has done for us, and how to receive sponsorships and NIL deals. Tune in for a very informative conversation.

Join us for an incredible conversation with Mississippi College senior Brock Kelly. We go through his running journey, talking about his summer interning for tinman elite, his rise to influencing, as well as many mental and physical tips.

Join us for interesting conversations about calendar club running challenges, the lack of purpose in paying to race, and running for the right reasons.

We sit down with Shah Behnamian to talk about his new company Antepes. The antepes running shoe is one of the newest shoes to hit the market with a large emphasis on forefoot striking and is a very useful training tool. Join us in picking Shahs brain about this new type of shoe

This episode of the Run Happy podcast we are joined with Jason Fitzgerald, the owner and founder of The Strength Running Podcast. From running myths to running tactics, Jason Fitzgerald is filled with information to making your running experience better.

Join us for the very first episode of the Run Happy Podcast. We sit down with Mississippi XC and Track legend Christian Balcer to talk about his journey through running, dealing with pressure while racing and much much more.