Young Hearts Run Free Podcast

Welcome to Episode 19 of our wee podcast.  We really hope you're enjoying our chats so far! If you are let us know on our instagram https://www.instagram.com/youngheartsrunfreepodcast No guest on this episode but still plenty reason to give it a listen as John and Steven chew the fat about a ton of exciting stuff happening. First John, he's set himself a ludicrous target to 'celebrate' his up and coming birthday, no it's not eating 24 Murray's scotch pies, this one is actually running related!! It's for an amazing cause too, the c200 Fund. John's fundraising page is here, he'd be awfy chuffed if anyone sponsored him in his #Goingfor55 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/john-cassidy-c200?utm_term=A6gPrJKG5 We also discuss the recent launch of the Auchterarder Running Festive, an incredible event happening throughout the month of December with something for all.  Find out more here https://www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival And then generally we just blether about where we are right now, find out why autumn is such a friggin awseome time of year to get outside and run. but also how you need to keep your wits about you for what could lurk under a pile of leaves!! We hope you enjoy the show!

We first met Windy Wilson back in Episode 12. Known as the 'Scotland's Greatest Amateur Weatherman' the colourful meteorologist has amassed an epic sized following across his social media channels. But underneath all that wind an inspiring runner has evolved.  Already with marathons and an ultra under his belt his latest challenge was altogether different. And the reason for doing it was all about the fundraising, CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland) were the focus of Windy's latest fundraising adventure. John and Steven find out about Windy's 4 x 4 x 48 David Goggins challenge he undertook just over a week ago. He was still buzzing from it, as you may be able to tell, word of warning this episode is for after the watershed....there's a few swearies! You can donate to Windy on his fundraising page here https://justgiving.com/fundraising/windywilsonkilimanjaro2021 ENJOY and remember to give us a comment or two on our insta page www.instagram.com/youngheartsrunfreepodcast

It's been a few weeks since our last pod, but this episode is worth the wait, Episode 17 of Young Hearts, Run Free is a belter. We're joined by Owain Williams aka @scottishrunner on insta.  Owain talks to John @J0hnCassidy & Steven @wattinperth about his running journey, and it's one worth hearing, trust us. From a standing start in 2008 Owain has taken his running to the next level, chopping a massive 2 hours plus off his marathon time into the equation. Our chat focusses on his recent double marathon weekend which not only was a remarkable feat but gave him the chance to raise a stack load of money for 2 charities very close to his heart, Scottish Air Ambulance (https://www.scaa.org.uk/) & Oxford Hospitals (https://www.hospitalcharity.co.uk/)  In an often candid and entertaining catch up we find out some of Owain's why, his motivations, his greatest achievements, his rewards and about our mutual love of Coffee, yes we do drift off topic but then it wouldn’t be a YHRF podcast if we didn't!! We also hit him with our quick-fire round, listen to the end for that one!  Sit back and listen or even better hook up those ear pods and run or walk whilst you listen it's well worth an hour of your day! Remember follow us on instagram @youngheartsrunfreepodcast and make sure you give Owain a follow too @scottishrunner (his daily pics are well worth it!)

In this bumper episode (our longest pod to date) John & Steven are joined by a couple of very special guests.  Frank McGaffney and Ewan Stewart were lucky enough to be able to take part in the iconic Lairig Ghru Hill Race on Sunday 6 September 2020.   It marked Frank's 2nd attempt at the run but for Ewan it was a whole new experience, not only his first Lairig Ghru but also his first foray into an ultra marathon distance.  We've have an interesting, and (mostly) light hearted chat about how their race day panned out and most importantly what they ate!! We also take time to wrap up the Auchterarder Running Festival Virtual Edition, an event both of us had the chance to take part in and complete the ARF Double Dare! Grab a brew or make sure your headphones are fully charged and come join us for Episode 16 of Young Hearts, Run Free. Full results from the Lairig Ghru Hill Race re available here https://scottishhillrunners.uk/RaceResults.aspx Remember to give us a follow on Instagram and please comment and give us feedback there too! https://www.instagram.com/youngheartsrunfreepodcast/

The episodes keep coming thick and fast.......join us for Episode 15 and our 4th Virtual Auchterarder Running Festival Special!! Steven was lucky enough to catch up with Chartered Physiotherapist Cammy Marr aka @PhysioCammy twitter link https://twitter.com/physiocammy Cammy (he's the one on the left in the podcast cover pic) gives us superb tips and advice on some of the most common running injuries, ways we could avoid them, things we can do to speed up recovery from injuries as well as some great ideas for pre and post race routines. We also hear a little about what lockdown has been like in his profession and generally have a good chinwag about running, physio and injury.  Something nearly all of us can relate too! And Cammy's song choice for the ARF Virtual Playlist? Ah well you'll need to listen until the end for that nugget! Cammy primarily works for NHS Forth Valley but has a busy schedule also providing Physio services for St Johnstone Ladies and Badminton Scotland.  Cammy is also the Lead Physio at the Perth and Kinross Sports Medicine Clinic based at Bells Sports Centre in Perth. You can access the clinic once it re-opens after lockdown by checking out their website here https://pksmc.webs.com/ Enjoy the pod, remember PEACE & LOVE! Oh and do give our Instgram a follow at https://www.instagram.com/youngheartsrunfree podcast During our conversation Steven asks Cammy for some suggested You Tube viewing for a Warm Up and Cool Down, you can check his recommended vids hereWarm Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T62oCz0RAos Cool Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=typR0_81TzM You can sign up for ARF Virtual still, check out the event facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival

It's part 3 of our Virtual Auchterarder Running Festival Specials!! In this brilliant episode Lynne Hoggan, better known as Pure Radio's Lynne on the Radio, joins John & Steven to speak about her own foray into the world of running. Not even a year ago Lynne took up running, convinced it wasn't for her but willing to give it  bash anyway. She had 'barely ever run the length of herself' before then.  Less than a year later and she is hooked and readying herself to take part in the Virtual ARF 'Double Dare', running both a 10k and a half marathon between 10 and 13 September. Lynne talks about how she found an unlikely love for running and how she has grown to enjoy something she never thought she would.  It's an inspiring hour so sit back, grab a brew and enjoy.... Entries for the Virtual running festival are still open, head on over to the event Facebook page www.facebook.com/auchterarderrunningfestival for entry details.

Join us for the 2nd edition of out Virtual Auchterarder Running Festival specials.  In this episode Steven catches up with marathon runner Andy Lochhead for some tips on pacing and motivation. Andy is in a good place to give out advice, in 2019 he completed pacing duties during the Auchterarder Half Marathon.  Asked to cross the finish line in under 2 hours he came in with just a few seconds to spare, leading those who had joined him to a treasured sub 2 hour half marathon. He's got some golden tips to pass on.  Hear about how best to set your target time, advice on pacing your run, some mind tricks to help motivation and how to make sure you keep driving towards that virtual race finish line. Who even needs streets lined with crowds to spur on that finish line sprint??!! Andy also adds his choice of song into the Virtual ARF playlist............and it's a belter..........so let's get ready to rumble and enjoy the pod! Comments, feedback and your own pacing tips always welcome, please post on our insta account www.instagram.com/youngheartsrunfreeppodcast Pacing band Andy talks about avail here http://rogercortesi.com/athleticlog/wristsplits.php?fbclid=IwAR3kQin4yEHOpal-edv48SZdwwaI7bsXd-12r6OUkPIhJcv_4ZB0DZ7oJJ0 Entries open for Virtual Auchteradrer Running Festival 2020, choose from 10k, Half Marathon or do them both to compelte the Double Dare.  Sign up here: https://www.entrycentral.com/Auchterarderdoubledare https://www.entrycentral.com/auchterarder10K https://www.entrycentral.com/Auchterarderhalfmarathon

Oh ya hoor sir!!! In the first of our Virtual Auchterarder Running Festival episodes John and Steven catch up with Scotland's Greatest Amateur Weatherman Windy Wilson. Windy tells us about his own running journey including some awe-inspiring achievements , his participation in this years running festival and we delve into some of his amazing fundraising feats.  There's a few belly laughs along the way and of course we talk food, a mutual love of food defo transpires!! Join us for our entertaining chat with the one and only Windmeister!! You can enter the Auchterarder Running Festival, just check out the links on the facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival You can sponsor Windy on his next fundraising epic adventure here https://justgiving.com/fundraising/windywilsonkilimanjaro2021?fbclid=IwAR3pHOA8WlTMONiiIebpjePKx6b8s6KYfwRLbPSUD-f7jiLaGo-UUv7mdss

In episode 11 we take the chance to find out a little bit more about on of your hosts. It's John taking the questions as he's interviewed by his co-host Steven Find out what brought John into running (clue......it's food related and some), his running inspirations, his progression through the distances from 5k right up to the West Highland Way Race Ultra Marathon and what he's got in store next! With plenty laughs as usual along the way mixed with some more serious than normal chatter (blame John, he starts getting all spiritual and emotional). It'll inspire you, it'll make you believe that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.  And just what has John got planned next, listen to find out, it's worth it!!! Now go and enjoy John's Why? Make sure you catch up with John and Steven on our Young Hearts, Run Free Instagram www.instagram.com/youngheartsrunfreepodcast Podcast episode pic: John smashing the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultramarathon, Apr 2016 Questions, comments and any feedback at all is always welcome!

STOP PRESS!!! A return to actual real life in person racing!!! FINALLY!!! In this episode we were lucky to be joined by 'ultra runner' John Robb. John took part in the first Ultra Marathon to be run in Scotland since March 2020 as he raced in the Glenlyon 50k Ultra on Saturday 1 August. Not only was it a welcome return to actual physical racing it was also John's first ever foray into the distance of Utra Marathoning. Join us for this corker of an episode as we find out how John's race went whilst having an insight into the unique experience of participating in the first post COVID-19 ultra in Scotland. Historic stuff! Hang on til the end as John is posed this weeks 'Race or Not' chellange!! Good times and plenty laughs.