• In this episode of the HappyTrails Podcast, Benny and Mitch touch on training updates before diving into the recent Trail Runner of the Year awards
• The lads recap some of the amazing performances from the TROY winners for both male and female
• The conversation then shifts to plans for 2026 including training and race plans including Six Foot Track, UTA and then begin the conversation around what the big goal will be for Bennys return to the 200+ mile scene.
• Finally capping the episode by the Grumpy Trail Runner and his thoughts on crown hunting clowns.

Enjoy!

A bit of a wrap up episode this week on the Happy Trails podcast.

We have had such a great year recording 25 podcasts, meeting some amazing new people, hearing some great stories and having some great fun at some big events ourselves

Today we discuss some of the personal highlights and performances that have jumped out to us as being amazing.

We look toward 2026 with some vague goals and cant wait to see what the amazing people in this community getup to next year.

Thanks so much for listening and remember...... Its always a happy trail.

In this episode of the Happy Trails podcast, Tim Woods shares his journey from a casual runner to an accomplished ultra marathoner.

He discusses his experiences in various races, including Coast 2 Kosci, Buffalo Stampede, and the challenging Grampians race. Tim emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, nutrition, and balancing family life with his passion for running.

Tim discusses his experiences with endurance racing, focusing on nutrition strategies, the impact of caffeine, pacing consistency, mental strategies for overcoming challenges, and the weather conditions faced during races. He also shares his future goals and upcoming races, emphasizing the importance of training and self-awareness in improving performance.

We chat about the power of discipline and consistency that has got him to the pointy end of some major races and finally what lies ahead for 2026!

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Trails.