Back once again. It's another Young Hearts Run Free extravaganza, we've packaged up a magic episode for you this week.

We welcome Scottish Ultra Runner and all-round good guy Derek Fish as our guest of the week. Derek has been on quite some journey since taking up running back in 2013.

That journey reached new summits at the recent Swiss Peaks 360 Ultra Marathon. That's 360km in distance, or a smidge short of 224 miles if you will.  Throw in some serious elevation gain of 27,000 metres and you've an endurance event to match any on the continent.

Before Derek joins us we catch up on a few matters, mostly around Strava, London Marathon and racin'.  On that note there's a big shout out to Ally Beaven's nonsensically brilliant result at the recent Tor Des Geants.

Then we find out all about Derek and it's quite the story. We focus on 2021 but talk about tons more. 2021 has been awesome for him with an East West Highland Way 180 finish and Swiss Peaks topping the bill.

If you're looking for inspiration as to how to be bold and go experience the races of your dreams, then Derek delivers this in bucketloads. It comes with a danger warning too, if you're anything like us you'll be tempted to go sign up for something extraordinary. And who are we to stop you?

Enjoy our 360 with Derek.

Episode links
Strava's Project Kudos
Join John & Steven by enter the 10k Chilli Trail Race