'John Connolly of Dumbarton, Scotland' the immortal words spoken as this week's guest's name was pulled out of the Western States 100 tombola earlier this year.

We were as thrilled for John, as everyone was when we heard the news, in fact we'd even say it got us up to high-doh. Our enthusiasm though also got us into a wee bit of a bother with John......eeek. This week's episode is sensational.

Note: Adult Language from start to finish

We start with a quick hop, skip and jump over to Eugene, Oregon for some Track n Field action, then a preview of this weekend's Last One Standing, The Highlander and a stark reminder that your lovable hosts are just a week away from a return visit to the Lakeland 50.

John then treats us to a warts n all chat unearthing not just his 2022 foray over to compete in the Western States 100 but his full end to end running story.

What started with throwing an entry into Toughmudder 8 years ago cumulated on the track at Placer High School in Auburn, California. His coach and best mate Paul Giblin at his side.

John had the time of his life, we'll leave it to the man himself to tell his compelling story.

It's authentic, it's moving and it's absolutely compulsive listening.

John Connolly A Western State of Mind - Young Hearts Run Free - S6 Eps 2 - 22 July 2022