Young Hearts Run Free Podcast

Alice Baird reflects on her course-record victory at the Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra and the longer path that led there. The episode follows her rise from reluctant school cross-country runner to Scotland representative, with practical perspective on training, setbacks, and balancing running with a demanding career.

The Chilli Trail Race takes center stage in an episode packed with practical race details and Halloween energy. Along the way, there’s a cruise-ship running story, a rain-soaked 10K success, and a warm look at the community that keeps runners coming back.

Susan Naysmith’s story spans a remarkable six-year rise from lockdown beginner to West Highland Way finisher, ultra podiums, and one of Scotland’s fastest marathon times this year. The conversation digs into injury, mindset, sustainable training, and fitting big goals around work and family.

Jamie Aarons recounts her record-breaking self-propelled Munro Round, completing all 282 Munros in 31 days, 10 hours and 27 minutes by running, walking, cycling and kayaking between them. The episode also explores community support, fundraising, setbacks, sleep deprivation, and a serious lesson in endurance safety.

Jennifer Wetton traces her path from a competitive childhood on Arran to becoming a respected Scottish endurance runner. The episode covers marathon and 50K milestones, parkrun life, and the realities of balancing racing with work and motherhood.