The John Cassidy Episode

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01/03/25 • 81 min

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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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.

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?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

Me and some friends ran in a big circle

Something a little bit different for your Christmas episode.

I take you with me this week on the Stewarton Ultrarunners 100k run on the 14th of December 2024 with some heavy breathing, plodding steps and interviews with the guys along the way.

We'll return to normal service next week but why waste an opportunity to tray something different :)

Heres some of the key learning points:

Big days out with friends are ace
Doing the hard things teaches you about yourself - it's why I do ultras
Summary of my hydration and fuelling
Running tall

Let's connect:

If you are not already, follow me @davidultrarunner on Instagram for running-related content, chat, and discussion about the pod.
Why don't you give someone the gift of this podcast and share it with friends Wanna give me a gift? A review would be ace :)

Are you looking for a running coach?

Give yourself or someone you know the gift of coaching - get in touch to see how I can help you wth your training: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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Next Episode

The Brant Stachel Episode

Joining the podcast this week, all the way from Canada, is fellow Team RunRun coach and psychotherapist Brant Stachel.

Brant and I met when I started coaching with Team RunRun. He brings a powerful combination of skills, coaching a wide range of athletes from Olympians to 6+ hour marathoners. He is also a strength and conditioning coach, massage therapist, and psychotherapist specialising in sports performance and eating disorders. We cover all that and more during our conversation.

What we talked about:

His early running days and involvement in coaching
The impact of coaching on individuals, especially mindset coaching
How high performance varies from person to person and how to bring it out through coaching
Understanding your "why," the narratives that drive you, and a bit about the IGNITE framework
Training mental skills and building your toolbox
A little on eating disorders

Key Takeaways:

Understand your "why" – it drives your motivation and is at the root of everything you do
How to create situations that train your mindset for big events
Exploring your race alter ego – it might be the key to pushing you further

Resources Mentioned:

@nike @goodr @teamrunrun @lululemon @on @fractelrunning @skratchlabs @maurtenofficial @fuelgoods

Connect with Us:

Follow Brant on Instagram @brant_stachel for links to his coaching profile and mental performance coaching
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)

Do you want to work with me?

If you didn't know already, I also offer coaching services for ultra marathon runners. Get in touch and see how I can help: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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