Young Hearts Run Free Podcast Gilly Marshall - Dragon's Back Race - Season 14 Eps 7
"Each day, regardless of what happened, each day was a new day and it was just reset and start again." Gilly Marshall - October 2025
Have you ever faced a challenge so tough it left you wondering if you had what it takes? Do you walk away, or do you go back for more?
In this incredibly inspiring episode, we sit down with the phenomenal Gilly Marshall, a cornerstone of the Scottish ultra-running community. Gilly shares her amazing journey from a self-professed non-runner, using the "run a lamppost, walk a lamppost" method, to taking on one of the world's toughest mountain races, the Dragon's Back.
This isn't just a race report; it's a powerful story about resilience, community, and the mental fortitude required to face down your dragons. Gilly talks candidly about her first attempt at the Dragon's Back in 2023, which ended in disappointment amid a brutal heatwave , and her courageous return this year to face the beast again in wildly different conditions.
If you need a dose of inspiration and a reminder that your mindset is your greatest asset, this is the episode for you.