by Steven Watt
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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April 25, 2025
<p>Right then, buckle up buttercups, because this week on Young Hearts Run Free, John and Stevie Boy are joined by a proper ray of sunshine on two legs – the incredible Michaela Trojanova!</p><p>Get ready to be seriously inspired by Michaela's infectious enthusiasm for all things running. But this isn't just about pounding pavements; Michaela has a fantastic mission to make every mile count by picking up litter as she goes. Yip, she's a plogger.</p><p>We delve into her motivation for combining her love of running with her passion for a cleaner planet, and trust us, her energy is absolutely contagious! Prepare to feel a pang of guilt next time you see a stray crisp packet!</p><p>And if that wasn't enough to blow your socks off, Michaela is also on an unbelievable run streak, clocking in daily miles for almost FIVE years! John and Stevie Boy quiz her on the mental and physical fortitude it takes to maintain such an incredible feat.</p><p>We also find out all about her own running journey and her step up through the distances as she readies herself to take on the iconic Devil o the Highlands footrace this very weekend!</p><p>So, whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner, a casual jogger, or just someone who wants a dose of pure positivity, this episode is guaranteed to leave you feeling motivated and maybe even a little bit more inclined to grab a bin bag on your next outing. Tune in for laughter, inspiration, and a whole lot of running chat with the brilliant Michaela Trojanova!</p>
April 18, 2025
<p>Martin Butcher, he simply loves running. Martin will have a go at any distance from 5k to 96 miles...and he does. Martin describes himself as a lucky runner who has got to do so many things through running.</p><p>Martins interest in running started as a result of a venture scouts trip of a lifetime to climb Mount Aconcagua (22,838 ft) in Argentina in the year 2000, and the fitness bug was caught.</p><p>From Argentina to the Dunfermline half marathon in 2003 and the running journey continued from there to the present day.</p><p>A massive part of Martins running journey is the connections and friends Martin has made. It's no surprise that Martin is a founding member of #teamlife</p><p>We speak a lot about the West Highland Way during the chat, Martin has a deep love for that specific Scottish trail, but he will also happily run a mile in 4mins 52 10 days after running 53 miles!</p><p>Supporting others who run is another passion of Martins, and he quite happily drives back and forth between checkpoints making sure his runner (and others) is fuelled and ready to go for the next section of the event.</p><p>Martin describes his favourite event as the West Highland Way of 2023, and it's an edge of the seat listen as he describes the highs, lows and occasional diva moment along the way!</p><p>Favourite film and book for Martin...Forrest Gump is the answer to both, maybe Forrest inspired the world famous Butcher Sprint, all is described by the man himself in this episode.</p><p>A well kent face on the Scottish running scene, Martin is never shy to share a smile, a cuddle and words of encouragement to anyone who might benefit from one or all three.</p><p>Inspirational too in so many ways for friends, family and people he may never even know. Martin is there for ya!</p><p>An example...Paul Snelling Martin's cousin caught the bug after seeing what Martin was up to, and Paul is in the middle of running 31 marathons in 31 days raising funds for Zurich Community Trust. <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-snelling2025?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Fundraising link if you want to donate</a></p><p>Did we mention Portsmouth FC ?</p><p>This episode will give you all the good vibes...enjoy</p><p><strong>#teamlife #gooniesneversaydie</strong></p>
April 11, 2025
You know us, we don’t hang about between seasons. Before you can even recover from the jet lag of Season 12, we’re back and ready to roll. Season 13 ye say? Mon in. WARNING: THIS LAUNCH EPISODE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE LAUGHTER, SPONTANEOUS ADVENTURE-PLANNING, AND A STRONG URGE TO RUN 300KM AROUND MAURITIUS. PROCEED WITH CAUTION! Join us as we welcome the adventurer, ultra runner and coach Chris Thomson to the show! Better know as @tourdethomo and he’s ready to spill the beans on his most EPIC running adventures. Buckle up folks this could get messy! Expect: - A healthy dose of ridiculousness (obviously) - Thomo’s why (it’s powerful!) - 32 ultra marathons in 32 days in 32 Scottish Local Authorities (whit!?) - Circumnavigating the island of Mauritius (as ye do) - Globetrotting with a purpose (whilst getting chased fae dugs) - Content creation on the old Insta and TikTok (mind follow @tourdethomo aye) - Coaching and the evolution of Thomo Laced through all the fun times is a serious message, one which has made Chris’s motivation to adventure and pioneer even more important, it’s led to him raising a spade load of money for his chosen charities. Now, step inside. Young Hearts Run Free Podcast Season 13 is READY. TO. GO. It’s an action-packed, hilarious, and heartwarming launch show for Season 13! Chris Thomson is the perfect guest to kick off our new season, you won't want to miss this unforgettable episode! Check out more about Thomo, his adventures and his coaching here THOMO’S WEBSITE And if ye want to be entertained give the fella a follow on Insta, You Tube and TikTok (whatever that is!)
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