Young Hearts Run Free Podcast

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Rasselbock BYU with Frank McGaffney - Season 15 Eps 6
Episode 6
Friday, 3 April, 2026

Frank McGaffney is back for his hat-trick appearance on the Young Hearts Run Free Podcast—and this time, he’s a 100-mile Backyard Ultra finisher! 🏆In this weeks episode we sit down with Frank for a grippy, deeply honest and of course amusing 90-minute breakdown of his 24-hour / 100-mile journey at the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra.From the "accommodation from hell" to vomiting in the corral, this episode covers the beautiful chaos of ultra running:🤢 The Chaos: Abandoning a damp Mansfield rental for a Premier Inn, surviving a face-plant on Yard 10, and a salt-tablet-induced projectile vomit just seconds before the starting whistle.🧠 The Strategy: How meticulous planning with Coach Fiona Watt turned previous "nutrition issues" into a masterclass of Pot Noodles, custard pouches, and perfectly timed gels.🩹 The Grit: Dealing with "blisters from the underworld" and finding the mental strength to push through the night laps.🌪️ The Finish: Hitting the magical 24-yard mark and what it means.This isn't just a race report; it’s a story of resilience, achievement, and what Frank is already eyeing up 2027. 🏃‍♂️💨Megan Boxall Tracker