As Season 12 reaches its climax we continue our globetrotting continues. This week we’re joined by Mexican ultra-marathon tour de force, Tania Carmona. She’s been on an incredible adventure this last 12 months and she’s here to tell us all.

Hailing from Mexico City Tania finds herself now based in Dubai, a destination she reached via Glasgow, a city she called home for 4 years.

Tania hates running. Let’s get that straight, she just isn’t a fan. However, we find out that running brings her much joy and she embraces new experiences, mental challenges and broadening horizons.

Tania is about to leave for Chile’s Atacama Desert, finishing her year-long Grand Slam of Deserts PLUS quest. This thrilling expedition has taken her to some of the most challenging and diverse deserts around the world, including the Sahara, Gobi, Antarctic and Namib deserts.

Each location has tested her endurance and skills, and now she faces the final stretch in the arid and expansive Atacama Desert, known for its stark landscapes, ancient geoglyphs, and unique wildlife!

Such far flung adventures seems far off as we find out from Tania how she got bitten by the ultra-marathon bug during her time spent in Scotland, entranced by the beauty and remoteness of the landscapes. Who knew the Gobi dessert was just like a humid Pentlands?

Tania, who hosts her own podcast, Ultra Happy Podcast, provides valuable insights into her planning and execution of stage races she has completed. She discusses various aspects including training, logistics, motivation, and nutrition.

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