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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 2H 14M

Montane Summer Spine Challenger South Debrief - Season 15 Eps 15

from Young Hearts Run Free Podcast · host Steven Watt

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 reflects on an incredible race that saw her finish 3rd female, while John shares the emotional rollercoaster of reaching Hardraw after nearly 51 hours on the move.Expect stories of:🏔️ The beauty and brutality of the Pennine Way🥾 Checkpoint life and race strategy🌅 Sunrise moments and dark-night struggles🐄 Cow confidence (or lack of it!)😵 Sleep deprivation and surreal hallucinations❤️ The support, friendships and unique spirit of the Spine communityA conversation recorded while the memories were still fresh, the legs still sore, and the emotions still very real.Two runners. One extraordinary adventure.

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