To kick off 2025 we have the man, the myth, the legend of John Cassidy from the Young Hearts Run Free Podcast sharing his running journey with us.

Many of you will have heard him (and Steven) talking with guests over the past few years and I have been listening and being inspired through his podcast since I started doing the longer stuff. But John has a great story to tell from where he started on his journey in 2012 to where he is now.

What we talked about:

• Couch to 5k, Ronhill tracksters, the Celtic cagoule and that one friend
• The descent (or ascent) into ultramarathon
• His love for big days out in remote places but also the love of the trail and ultra-running community
• Kit and of course food
• The big reveal and West Coast Ultra Exclusive - John's 2025 race calendar

Key Takeaways:

• Always be you, true to yourself as comparison is the thief of joy
• Celebrate EVERY win - that is, the things that feel good to you, a great run, getting out for your workout when you do not want to or doing well at an event
• Don't stress about things that are out of your control
• This too will pass - good or bad, know that things will move on. If you're going through a tough spot in a race, it'll pass, just keep moving

Resources Mentioned:

• @voom @ronhill @petzl @scienceinsport @prescisionfandh

Connect with Us:

• You can follow John on Instagram @j0hncassidy and of course @youngheartsrunfreepodcast
• Connect with me on Instagram @davidultrarunner
• Like, subscribe and rate the show so you don't miss an episode (and it would make me really happy)

Are you looking for a running coach?

I talk about coaching a lot on the show as this is something that I believe in. If you are looking for a coach then why not get in touch and see how I can help you using this link: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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