Young Hearts Run Free Podcast

In this episode, we chat with Scottish ultra-running legend Izzy Cairns (née Knox). After a two-year wait, Izzy finally joins the podcast to share her incredible journey. She talks about her childhood...

19 Sep 20251h 23min

Join Steven, John, and guest Kyle Wilson for an inspiring episode of the Young Hearts Run Free podcast!Kyle shares his journey from football and boxing to becoming a top Scottish ultrarunner, revealin...

12 Sep 20251h 51min

Lace up for a wild ride as John and Steven welcome ultra-runner Iain Bethune, who went from chasing his runaway dog to conquering 200-mile races and setting Scottish backyard ultra records.Iain shares...

5 Sep 20251h 30min

Welcome to the opening episode of Season 14, a.k.a. "The Hunner"—where everything’s coming up 100s!John and Stevie Boy kick things off with Marc Laithwaite, the mastermind behind the Lakeland 50 & 100...

29 Aug 20251h 9min

In this gripping season finale, Steven and John welcome Scott Brown—ultra runner, coach, and all-round endurance powerhouse.Scott dives deep into his recent record-setting West Highland Way double: a ...

22 Aug 20252h 21min

This week Steven and John welcome David Scott back to the podcast. David opens by sharing his ongoing work with the Fit Like Joggers Couch to 5K program, reflecting on the hundreds of runners he’s hel...

15 Aug 20251h 28min

Join your fav hosts, John and Stevie Boy, on this special episode of Young Hearts Run Free as they welcome the phenomenal Caroline Turner, the triumphant 2025 winner of the Lakeland 50 ultra-marathon!...

8 Aug 20251h 24min

From running round football pitches to running round a whole island, how does that happen? Join us as we talk to the incredible Viki Smith, who recently achieved "legend status" by running the entire ...

1 Aug 20251h 36min