Just the two of us, some reflections - Season 14, Eps 18

In this "2 Of Us" episode, Steven Watt and John Cassidy catch up on recent winter running highlights, provide a comprehensive wrap-up of the brutal conditions at the Winter Spine Race, and reveal their own massive running and fundraising goals for the upcoming season.

Discussions include:

Looking back at "Running Rants," the "UN Awards," and the challenge to create creative Strava art.
Five Star Run Club: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the running initiative in Auchterarder founded by Steven’s wife, Fiona.
The Nigel Barge Race: John recaps his 56-minute finish at the Maryhill event and his goal of finishing before a specific one-hour playlist ended.
Winter Spine Race Roundup: A detailed breakdown of results across all distances, including the 268-mile full spine won by Sebastian Raichon and Anna Troup.
Major Announcement: John reveals he has signed up for the Summer Spine Challenger South (108 miles) this June.
Fundraising for CALM: John discusses his motivation for supporting the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and his commitment to not cutting his hair until the end of the year to raise suicide awareness.
Road to Paris: Steven announces his return to racing at the Paris Marathon in April, fundraising for the Rooprai Spinal Trust (RST).
Megan Boxall’s UK Run: Highlighting Megan’s incredible journey running the circumference of the UK (200 marathons in 200 days) for the Samaritans.
Arc of Attrition: A look ahead to the upcoming winter ultra in Cornwall.

Megans tracker: YBTracking Viewer - 200 Marathons 200 Days
Megans Instagram
JC's Fundraiser

Enjoy

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