Young Hearts Run Free Podcast

Steven brings us an update from his Virtual Lakeland 50 Ultra attempt including running in the Lake District and the conundrum of letting folk in trails know your 'coming through'. We talk a little about the current Garmin connect issues, lots of succesful FKT attempts and just more general pish chat from the very alternative view on the world of running and ultra marathoning!! Race or Not is back!! Steven poses John this weeks races......

Episode 8 already, and we're just getting started!  In this episode we catch up with John's second half of the Great Glen Ultra, talk about Steven's forthcoming Virtual Lakeland 50 and talk food (as always), music (a first).  Oh and it's Steven's turn to take on Race or Not?  We also chat about the Virtual Auchterarder Running Festival, you can find out more about that here https://www.facebook.com/Auchterarderrunningfestival

In this episode John talks about the virtual event he is currently taking part in, the Virtual Great Glen Ultra. Steven introduces a couple of new regular slots.......Drop Bag Dreams & Race or Not? John also poses some questions to Steven about his next virtual event, the Lakeland 50. We've created an Instagram account please give us a follow and say hello https://www.instagram.com/youngheartsrunfreepodcast/ or @youngheartsrunfreepodcast Some links we promised on the podcast.... Virtual Great Glen Way https://www.runyarocket.net/#/ West Highland Way Race https://westhighlandwayrace.org/ Lakeland 50 / 100 https://lakeland100.com/

John and Steven catch up with hill and ultra runner David Wallace on his recent Epic Everesting attempt on his local hill, Kinpauch in the Ochil Hills, Perthshire. A great insight into what was a superlative effort amidst the unusual COVID-19 circumstances. Find out what made Davie take on this challenge, how he prepared and how his attempt went!

In earlier episodes John and Steven mentioned some other local runners taking part in the Virtual West Highland Way Race.   In this episode they catch up with Sandra, Angela, Jamie and Frank to get the lowdown on how they got through the 95 virtual miles from Milngavie to Fort William.

Catch up with the craic in this the final pod chartering John and Steven's Virtual West Highland Way Race Adventure. 95 Miles to run in 9.5 days.  With the final stage of 32 miles to go and the finish line in sight did they make it to Virtual Fort William before Sundaythe race cut off on Sunday at noon!? With a few laughs along the way and even some emotional moments this bumper episode brings the Virtual WHW Race to a close.

With checkpoint 2 at 63 miles in to be completed by Thurs 18 at midnight catch up with John and Steven to see if they are on track and ready fpr the final push to the finish line! How's John handling the massive increase in mileage? Has Steven recovered from his daft fall on the trail last Sunday? Listen now and find out!!

Catch up with John and Steven's progress as they look to complete the Virtual West Highland Way Race 2020.  Did they manage to complete the 36 miles of Leg 1 by Monday's cut off or have they been timed out at Inversnaid!? Accompanied by some chat and views from the first 4 days of the Virtual Race.

An introduction to the Virtual West Highland Way Race from John Cassidy and Steven Watt. What it is, why are they doing it and some insight into how they intend to complete 95 miles in 9.5 days. Enjoy. Run Free.