Young Hearts Run Free Podcast

Mar 07 2025 248 ep. 85 mins 59
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The thoughts and chat of John Cassidy and Steven Watt (and a range of guests) as they give their take on the world of running, marathoning and ultra marathoning.

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Nicky Spinks and James Anderson - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 16

Mar 07 2025 61 mins  
In this episode we welcome back Nicky Spinks and James Anderson to the podcast. We take the opporchancity to speak with Nicky about her recent 160 mile Winter Spine Challenger North win.Nicky takes us through her thoughts about how she approached and managed this race by ignoring what other runners were doing and focusing on her own race, and it paid off big time for her.James invi

Big in Japan Bonus Episode - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast

Mar 05 2025 46 mins  
Stevie Boy gives us the lowdown in a bonus episode teaser for the full debrief to come...For now though:How was the marathon on the day? How was the course? How did it feel to get that six start dinner plate medal?How was the weather?How was the finish?Make any pals?

Next Stop Tokyo - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 15

Feb 27 2025 45 mins  
The time for talk and podcast chat is over. Stevie Boy is on his way to the land of the rising sun, the land of the kimono, the land of ramen, the land of cherry blossom.In this episode we chat through Stevens preparation for running the 26.2 miles, his travel plans, and some non-running activities he's looking forward to when in Japan.Will Steven reveal what kit he'll be w

Your Running Rants - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 14

Feb 21 2025 98 mins  
Our much-anticipated Running Rants episode has landed.Join hosts John and Steven for a golden 90 minutes of lively discussion in this episode of the Young Hearts Run Free podcast.This episode dives deep into the world of running annoyances and frustrations.John and Steven wade through a plethora of listener contributions, sharing and dissecting the most common (and some not-so-comm

Fiona Outdoors with Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 13

Feb 14 2025 80 mins  
This week we welcome Fiona Russell to the podcast; you may know her better as Fiona Outdoors!Fiona helped us open many doors when we both started out ultra-marathoning. Her always entertaining takes on events and routes on her website doing more than enough to inspire us in to action!She’s become a constant voice of support and positivity for not only running but outdoor activiti

Tea Addiction with Damian Hall with Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 12

Feb 07 2025 91 mins  
Not all is black n white when you're in conversation with Damian Hall. Want to find out more? Listen in. Damo makes a overdue and welcome return to the podcast this week as we catch up on what he's been up to and what lies ahead around the corner. Fresh off supporting many pals on the Winter Spine races and indeed test running a brand-new race to be introduced on the Spine

Lucy Gossage Winter Spine Race 2025 Winner - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 11

Jan 31 2025 85 mins  
It would be amiss of us as part of our Winter Spine mop up not have a debrief with one of the winners, right? Step forward Lucy Gossage to fulfil that role. The ex pro triathlete and now (accidental) runner took the win after the toughing it out on the famed 268 mile race up the Pennine Way. We're mighty chuffed to hear her tell her tale of triumph through adversity as she nailed t

Mel Sykes Winter Spine Race 2025 - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 10

Jan 24 2025 106 mins  
We catch up with our Yorkshire Correspondent Mel Sykes to talk all about her 268 mile traverse along the Pennine Way during the Montane Winter Spine Race 2025 Think 'challenging' weather, think sleep deprivation, think sleeping in public toilets and churches. Think Alston Lasagne! Mel replays her pre race thoughts and preparations, takes us on a detailed journey from Edale to Kirk

Dr Jamie Pugh - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 9

Jan 17 2025 102 mins  
It's taken a wee bit of organising to get Dr Jamie Pugh on the podcast. Jamie is a senior lecturer and researcher at Liverpool John Moores University, Jamie is also a coach at Centurion Running. An expert in nutrition and all things to do with the gut, Jamie shares golden nuggets aplenty that will benefit runners and athletes of many disciplines. Coached by Robbie Britton, Jami

Laura Muir - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 12 Eps 8

Jan 09 2025 56 mins  
It's only the long awaited, much anticipated (and somewhat inevitable) appearance of Scottish track sensation Laura Muir! Yeh, your boys have had a helping hand to hook us up and we were honoured to spend an hour in Laura's company. Do we make the most of it? Course we do! From early beginnings right up to present day and beyond we find Laura in great spirits as she embarks on what