Young Hearts Run Free Podcast27 Jul 2023

Mike Raffan Last One Standing - Young Hearts Run Free Podcast - Season 8 Eps 15

We’re off on our summer road trip this week, but fret not, we’ve managed to squeeze in a corker of an episode to keep the good times rolling. It’s been a while in happening but we reckon we got the chance to speak with this week’s guest at just the right moment, Mike Raffan is that man, the freshly crowned champion of the 2023 Highlander Last One Standing. In typical YHRF style we first up get the lowdown on Mike’s running story, he’s literally a lot of ground to cover. And we learn about a big hurdle in his journey that Mike reflects on openly and honestly. Mike isn’t the type of guy to let a hurdle deter him and hearing how he responded to a major health set back proves inspirational stuff. With a glittering list of ultra finishes and podium places peppering his running CV Mike looks back fondly at how things have unfolded for him. Mike spends time talking to events that have drawn him in, most notably The Tunnel Ultra and The Bridge Ultra, two races from the wicked mind of Mark Cockbain. We then spend a chunk talking Backyard Ultra, it’s obvious that Mike has been captivated by the event format. With 7 race outings under his belt his expertise, race craft and learning is still growing, how many yards has Mike got in him?? This is an awesome keek into the mind of Mike and what drives him to go longer…..and longer. We finish up finding a little more about Mike’s own media project appropriately titled ‘Run Till You’re Done’ See link below.With hints, hacks and tips galore Mike delivers, was there ever any doubt he wouldn’t? You can catch Mike’s Run Till You’re Done YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/@runtillyouredone

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