This week on the HappyCast, the crew heads over to the LBJ Grasslands in North Texas to partake in one of the biggest trail racing events in the area - the Grasslands Trail Run. Stephanie, Dylan, and Andrew all participated, and we get to hear about their experiences. From running, pacing, and DNFing straight into crewing, we cover all facets of this event. And during this roundtable discussion, the crew is joined by 100 mile finisher Gus Rodriguez from Houston to talk about his race as well. His experience is something you don’t want to miss!

With Grasslands holding its inaugural 100 mile event this year, and the forecast showing cool weather all day, this would appear to be a borderline perfect day for running, right? Well, Mother Nature decided to stop by and throw a wrench in everyones plans. Grasslands quickly turned into Mudlands, and it became a fight for survival. We talk about the insanely difficult trail conditions, the stories of those pushing through, and the heartbreak that ensued for many. Triumph and emotional endings alike, we go through it all on this episode. 

As always, thank you Blaze Trails for holding an impeccably organized event, and many of us can’t wait to return to Grasslands next year. We highly recommend this race, and believe it to be a perfect 100 miler - as long as the weather is in check. 

And congratulations to everyone for even attempting this race with the conditions at hand. We’d love to hear more about all of your experiences.

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