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.
Young Hearts Run Free Podcast
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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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Recent Episodes
September 18, 2026
Mon Eh Glenpark with Alan O'Rourke - Season 16 Eps 8
<p>This week we are joined by Alan O’Rourke of Greenock GlenPark Harriers for a conversation packed with running stories, club culture, northern soul, ultras and plenty of laughs. </p><p>Alan takes us back to the 1980s, playing "Olympics" in the street as a youngster, before discovering running properly in his late 20s and finding a home at Greenock Glenpark Harriers. What began as a way to get fit became a life-changing passion that has delivered friendships, adventures and memories spanning nearly three decades.</p><p>The conversation explores the evolution of Scottish running, the growth of club culture, and why Alan believes joining a running club is one of the best decisions anyone can make. From championship cross-country races to community spirit and lifelong friendships, he shares what makes the Scottishrunning scene so special.</p><p>We also dive into Alan’s own racing career, including chasing a sub-three hour marathon, battling heat exhaustion in Berlin, learning lessons the hard way, and finally taking on the legendary West Highland Way Race. Alan reflects on the highs, lows and magical moments of one of the toughest challenges he has ever completed. </p><p>Along the way there are stories of marauding GlenPark teammates, pie-related nicknames, celebrity encounters, and enough running folklore to keep you entertained from start to finish. </p><p><strong>Key Takeaway</strong></p><p>Running is never just about running. It's about community, friendship, shared experiences and the people who help carry you through the hard miles. </p><p>Whether you're chasing PBs, tackling ultras or simply thinking about joining your local club, this is a conversation that celebrates everything great about the Scottish running community.</p>
September 11, 2026
Race Across Scotland 2026 with Jessi Morton-Langehaug - Season 16 Eps 7
<p>From Utah’s mountains to Scotland’s bogs, this one gets wild...</p><p>This week we're joined by ultrarunning powerhouse Jessi Morton-Langehaug, who travelled from the USA to tackle the 215-mile Race Across Scotland and came away with a second-place finish, countless stories, and a whole new respect for Scottish terrain.</p><p>We chat about overcoming Lyme disease, racing through bogs, fog and torrential rain, surviving on minimal sleep, falling into peat bogs, seeing imaginary dragons in the darkness, and the unexpected friendship that developed with fellow runner George Jones over three days on the Southern Upland Way. </p><p>Along the way, Jessi shares her no-nonsense approach to foot care, fuelling, mental resilience, and why Scottish race organisers and volunteers are among the best in the world. </p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Lyme disease and running against the odds</li><li>Race Across Scotland from an American perspective</li><li>Bogs, blisters (or lack of them) and foot care hacks</li><li>Sleep deprivation and trail hallucinations</li><li>Real food fuelling for 200+ mile races</li><li>Scottish hospitality, yum yums and baked potatoes</li><li>The power of kindness in ultrarunning </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>"Positivity and kindness is just a full circle." - Jessi Morton-Langehaug, 2026</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runnersaresmilers.com/megan-eckert-sets-new-world-record-for-6-days/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Runners Are Smilers Megan Eckert Blog</a></p><p><br></p>
September 4, 2026
David Miller v2.0 📸 - Season 16 Eps 6
<p>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. </p><p>This week, returning guest David joins John and Steven for a deep dive into the craft of seeing what everyone else walks past. From living out of his car for seven days in brutal winter conditions to document the Montane Winter Spine Race for his upcoming photo book, to taking water pistols and dry ice into the 55°C furnace of Death Valley crewing and pacing Sophie Power at Badwater 135. </p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>The reality behind that historic Barkley Marathons finish line moment and resisting the trap of being defined by a single shot. </li></ul><ul><li>Why documentary photography isn't about shiny finish lines, but rather aid stations, toilet blocks, exhaustion, and the messy "in-between" moments.</li></ul><ul><li>The painstaking anatomy of creating SPINE: scouting 100 course locations, sleeping trailside, and assembling a visual jigsaw of winter suffering.</li></ul><ul><li>Pacing through Death Valley at Badwater: cooling strategies, dry ice logistics, and the pure team dynamic of crossing the line together.</li></ul><ul><li>Cutting through the social media noise and visual saturation at mega-events like UTMB and Lakeland.</li></ul><ul><li>Balancing life as a working gas engineer while maintaining the freedom to shoot running purely on your own terms.</li></ul><p>Plus, we talk personal running journeys, navigating creative slumps, and stick around for David’s track pick to close out the show.</p><p>We've also some major news on the podcasts Autumnal March Drop!! Get in quick on that one!</p><p>Hit play, lace your sneaks or grab a brew, and enjoy our blether.</p>
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