Young Hearts Run Free Podcast
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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David Miller v2.0 📸 - Season 16 Eps 6 (opens the original)
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When Jasmin Paris sprinted toward the yellow gate at Frozen Head in March 2024 with barely 99 seconds to spare, documentary photographer David Miller was there to capture what instantly became one of the most iconic images in endurance sport history. But behind that single frame lies a much bigger story about storytelling, creative grit, and the raw underbelly of ultra running. This week, returning guest David joins John and Steven for a deep dive into the craft of seeing what everyone else walk
Dunoon Ultra Marathon 2026 The Debrief- Season 16 Eps 5 (opens the original)
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Welcome back to Season 16, Episode 5 of the Young Hearts Run Free podcast! Just the two of us behind the mics this week as we sit down for a full debrief of our latest racing exploits at the 10th Anniversary of the Dunoon Ultra Marathon. A return to the ultra scene for Steven and John conjuring up another race in a magnificent 2026 for himself! With the battle lines temporarily cleared, we dig into the highs, the lows, the recovery process, and go through a who's who of friends of the show we b
Will Howard - Lakeland 100 Podium and the Joy of the Climb - Season 16 Eps 4 (opens the original)
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Will Howard joins us to share the remarkable story behind his debut at the Lakeland 100, where he stunned the field by finishing 3rd place in a phenomenal 20:44. From a childhood spent trying every sport imaginable, through modern pentathlon, marathon running, and a breakthrough ultra victory in Minnesota, Will's running journey has taken him to the sharp end of one of the UK's toughest ultra races. In this episode, Will talks about: Growing up around sport and how running always seemed to be th
Did Not Fail: Chris Marritt on DNFs, Redemption and the Ring of Fire - Season 16 Eps 3 (opens the original)
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What happens when your greatest strength becomes your biggest vulnerability?In this episode we sit down with ultra runner, journalist and first-time author Chris Marritt to discuss his forthcoming book Did Not Fail, a deeply personal exploration of what happens when a runner encounters their first ever DNF after 24 years of always finding a way to the finish line.Chris takes us through the highs and lows of the legendary Ring of Fire around Anglesey, a race that broke him emotionally, challenged
Brian Robertson - By Way of the Glen - Season 16 Eps 2 (opens the original)
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What do you get when you combine the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way, 170 miles of relentless Scottish trail, a coach with a winning pedigree, a couple of loyal crew members, and a runner who refuses to quit? You get Brian Robertson, better known on Instagram as @brido_runs_daft_ultras In this episode, we sit down with Brian fresh from an incredible performance at the By Way of the Glen, a brutal 170-mile journey linking Milngavie to Inverness via the West Highland Way and Great Glen Wa
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