# run free — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover run free. Page: Feed: --- ## [Did Not Fail: Chris Marritt on DNFs, Redemption and the Ring of Fire - Season 16 Eps 3](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/Did-Not-Fail-Chris-Marritt-on-DNFs--Redemption-and-the-Ring-of-Fire---Season-16-Eps-3-e3nc11i) _2026-08-14 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ What happens when your greatest strength becomes your biggest vulnerability?In this episode we sit down with ultra runner, journalist and first-time author Chris Marritt to discuss his forthcoming book Did Not Fail, a deeply personal exploration of what happens when a runner encounters their first ever DNF after 24 years of always finding a way to the finish line.Chris takes us through the highs… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/124174834/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F1f2e7ab3-89f0-1b3b-0a15-e45bb9467312.mp3) ## [Brian Robertson - By Way of the Glen - Season 16 Eps 2](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/Brian-Robertson---By-Way-of-the-Glen---Season-16-Eps-2-e3n2ptb) _2026-08-07 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ What do you get when you combine the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way, 170 miles of relentless Scottish trail, a coach with a winning pedigree, a couple of loyal crew members, and a runner who refuses to quit? You get Brian Robertson, better known on Instagram as @brido\_runs\_daft\_ultras In this episode, we sit down with Brian fresh from an incredible performance at the By Way of the Glen,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/123872619/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-6%2Fc79814a4-5d71-89f0-8c6a-c0392ec5d729.mp3) ## [Everest Season 16 Launch & Lakeland 2026 Debrief - Season 16 Episode 1](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/Everest-Season-16-Launch--Lakeland-2026-Debrief---Season-16-Episode-1-e3mpnke) _2026-07-31 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ Season 16 is LIVE! 🎙️🏃‍♂️ ​Everyone has an Everest, what's yours? For some, it’s a high-altitude ultra. For others, it’s a first parkrun, a Couch-to-5K, or just getting out the front door. ​Whatever your Everest is this year—we want to hear about it. Drop us a comment and join the chat for another season of epic stories, big adventures, and classic questionable life choices! ​In Episode 1: The… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/123575374/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2Fa19b7204-cb75-efea-4ced-5ff6c9dcb081.mp3) ## [Season 15 Finale: Time for Another Lakeland Adventure. Season 15 Eps 20](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/Season-15-Finale-Time-for-Another-Lakeland-Adventure--Season-15-Eps-20-e3mehoq) _2026-07-24 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ The Season 15 curtain comes down with special guest Steven Willetts, better known as one half of the Brig Boys Podcast. A three-time Lakeland 50 finisher, Steven joins us to talk training, mindset, race strategy, nutrition, coaching, and what keeps drawing him back to one of the UK's most iconic ultra marathons. With Lakeland weekend just around the corner, it's the perfect conversation to send us… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/123208922/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-23%2F2db816f7-1460-9906-a022-c554cee3ab3b.mp3) ## [3rd, 2nd, 1st: The Roberta Fletcher WHW Story - Season 15 Eps 19](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/3rd--2nd--1st-The-Roberta-Fletcher-WHW-Story---Season-15-Eps-19-e3m5f66) _2026-07-17 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ In this episode we sit down with Roberta Fletcher, the 2026 West Highland Way Race women's winner. From running 10Ks with a buggy after having children to standing atop the podium at one of the world's most iconic ultra races, Roberta's story is one of patience, persistence, smart training, and believing in what is possible. Roberta shares her remarkable journey from a performing arts background… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/122911366/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F09ee7151-837b-2d0b-8e45-b78feb7a9669.mp3) ## [The Way in a Day with Stevie McKenna - Season 15 Eps 18](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/The-Way-in-a-Day-with-Stevie-McKenna---Season-15-Eps-18-e3ls1vj) _2026-07-10 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ Stevie McKenna joins us to share the story behind his incredible five-hour improvement at the West Highland Way Race, reducing his time from 28:18 to 23:23 and achieving a coveted sub-24-hour finish.From recovering from an ACL injury that first introduced him to running, to becoming a dedicated ultra-runner, Stevie reflects on the lessons, sacrifices and mindset shifts that fueled his breakthrough… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/122602931/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-9%2F5f0330b3-a4b0-3082-cb82-af235e431360.mp3) ## [Redemption on the West Highland Way with Melissa McLarnon - Season 15 Eps 17](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/Redemption-on-the-West-Highland-Way-with-Melissa-McLarnon---Season-15-Eps-17-e3lgr9h) _2026-07-03 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ In this powerful and emotional episode, we welcome Melissa McLarnon to the podcast. After being timed out at Beinglas in the 2025 West HighlandWay Race and a subsequent battle with anxiety and mental health challenges, Melissa returned this year with a completely different mindset. What follows is a story of resilience, recovery, friendship, and ultimately crossing the finish line of Scotland's… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/122235633/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-1%2F10b17422-5e95-8401-1b28-b45812787330.mp3) ## [Summer Spine Challenger North with Serena Broadway, Season 15, Eps 16](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/Summer-Spine-Challenger-North-with-Serena-Broadway--Season-15--Eps-16-e3l5j2a) _2026-06-26 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ Trail runner and endurance athlete Serena Broadway joins the podcast to share her journey into ultra running and her experience taking on the Summer Spine Challenger North, a brutal 160 mile race along the Pennine Way.From Couch to 5K beginnings to navigating bogs, sleep deprivation, and blisters, Serena reflects on resilience, community, and what it really takes to keep moving when everything… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/121866762/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2Ff41cf573-3ac9-1b25-9a7e-cccd4c6cc2b1.mp3) ## [Montane Summer Spine Challenger South Debrief - Season 15 Eps 15](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/Montane-Summer-Spine-Challenger-South-Debrief---Season-15-Eps-15-e3kvbm8) _2026-06-19 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ Something a little different this week as John Cassidy and Rachel Macpherson sit down for a raw and honest debrief just hours after completing the Montane Summer Spine Challenger South. From months of preparation and recce weekends, to bogs, blisters, hallucinations, cow encounters and unforgettable sunrises, they relive every high and low of their 108-mile journey along the Pennine Way. Rachel… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/121662600/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2F7a89a8e9-6842-691f-650f-d97ee0940520.mp3) ## [Running the Length of Scotland with Gregor Yates - Season 15 Eps 14](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngheartsrunfree/episodes/Running-the-Length-of-Scotland-with-Gregor-Yates---Season-15-Eps-14-e3kkc8o) _2026-06-12 · Steven Watt · Young Hearts Run Free Podcast_ What does it take to run the entire length of Scotland ? In this powerful episode of the Young Hearts Run FreePodcast , we sit down with Gregor Yates , who completed anextraordinary challenge: running roughly 415 miles from Kirk Yetholm to CapeWrath , covering a marathon a day for 17 consecutive days. But this wasn’t just about endurance. Gregor took on this journey in memory of his mum and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1f96d6dc/podcast/play/121302744/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2F6e2c3a4e-d054-76ea-ec63-621317f21e53.mp3) ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ukEjeKR1cA8z) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Running To Win](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Running-To-Win-e3iaqij) _2026-04-23 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ In this episode, Jay talks about Racing to Win and also includes 5 things that may be holding you back from doing it. Enjoy, share, like, rate, all the things. If you want to learn more about Run Free or to get a free consultation, please visit www.runfreetraining.com. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/118892563/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-23%2F422654098-44100-2-cb3e31ed7e7aa.mp3) ## [Injuries and Strength Routines w/ Dr. Matt Silver](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Injuries-and-Strength-Routines-w-Dr--Matt-Silver-e3frmli) _2026-03-03 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ Dr. Matt Silver joins Jay on the podcast this episode to talk about cooldowns, nutrition, strength routines, injury prevention and recovery, and much more. You will love this fantastic episode full of helpful information. For some extra info, you can click these links below to to learn more about those topics: Post Run Cooldown Injuries and Strength Routines Jay's Supplement List & Three Day Pre… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/116299890/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-3%2F419164670-44100-2-040e125e802bf.mp3) ## [Khem Rautela: Part Two](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Khem-Rautela-Part-Two-e3cpj12) _2025-12-24 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ Enjoy part two of Jay's time with Khem. This episode was also recorded in India. Amazing to know Run Free has a global impact and not just a national one. So many great athletes there and if you'd like to help them out, you can contribute to the go fund me campaign to help some runners achieve their goal of competing for their country in the Olympic trials. See link below:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/113084898/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-24%2F414963820-44100-2-71e983d641097.mp3) ## [Khem Rautela](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Khem-Rautela-e3cck0t) _2025-12-15 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ Jay is in India and recorded this new podcast with runner, Khem Rautela, amidst the Himalayan Mountains, which is really cool. They talk about all kinds of things including a really important Go Fund Me campaign to try and help some Indian runners like Sonam achieve their dreams by competing in the Olympics. If you want to donate to that, you can by following the link below:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/112659933/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-15%2F414417727-44100-2-b6a95f5f186e3.mp3) ## [Ryan Hall & Eric Meyer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Ryan-Hall--Eric-Meyer-e3al58g) _2025-11-07 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ Powerhouse episode this time as Ryan Hall returns to the podcast and is also joined by Eric Meyer and his amazing story. Great discussion and a lot of good tips and stories so be sure to check it out and share with others! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/110842576/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-7%2F410802197-44100-2-384233f3a5bf.mp3) ## [Side Excursions](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Side-Excursions-e39uti3) _2025-10-23 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ On this episode, Run Free Co-Founder, Jay Stephenson, talks about the advantages and disadvantages to doing side excursions as runners and athletes. They can go extremely well and sometimes not so much. Listen as he gives some great examples of each. This episode of the Run Free Podcast is brought to you by Blank's Nutrition. Be sure to check them out as well as all of their amazing products at… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/110113795/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-23%2F409840202-44100-2-00729ce05afea.mp3) ## [Christian Estep](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Christian-Estep-e38kla7) _2025-09-24 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ Young Run Free athlete Christian Estep joins the podcast this week for a great discussion with Run Free Co-Founder, Jay Stephenson. We love coaching and working with runners of all ages. If you are at all interested in a coaching subscription, hit us up for a free consultation at: www.runfreetraining.com Hope you enjoy the episode. Please like, share, review, rate, comment, and engage with us on… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/108729095/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-24%2F408035950-44100-2-f0aaca01b4c27.mp3) ## [Mark Fairley and Gatlin Holland](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Mark-Fairley-and-Gatlin-Holland-e37gc3e) _2025-09-01 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ Run Free Coach Mark Fairley along with Run Free athlete Gatlin Holland join Jay this week for a brand new episode with some great stories and discussion about coaching, racing, and much more. Hope you enjoy! Be sure to share the podcast and follow us on social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok) for more! www.runfreetraining.com [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/107540014/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-29%2F406537045-44100-2-787f53c2fc3f4.mp3) ## [Tyler Moon](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Tyler-Moon-e34m5a9) _2025-06-24 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ What an incredible story we have for you this time with Tyler Moon. Trust us, you'll want to give this one a watch/listen as he and Jay have a fantastic discussion. Enjoy! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/104583945/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-24%2F402739793-44100-2-5e6a95eee6a82.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kpFdCG8jQZT2) _2025-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Rory Linkletter](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfree/episodes/Rory-Linkletter-e340dvg) _2025-06-09 · Co-Founders Jay Stephenson and Ryan Hall · Run Free Podcast_ You are in for a treat this week. Jay interviews Run Free Coach and a Canadian Legend, Rory Linkletter. Fantastic discussion on so many topics. Enjoy! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8a22cb0/podcast/play/103871920/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-9%2F401844062-44100-2-77e65abc3f028.mp3)