<p>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! 🏆</p><p>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.</p><p>From the &quot;accommodation from hell&quot; to vomiting in the corral, this episode covers the beautiful chaos of ultra running:</p><p><br></p><p>🤢 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.</p><p>🧠 The Strategy: How meticulous planning with Coach Fiona Watt turned previous &quot;nutrition issues&quot; into a masterclass of Pot Noodles, custard pouches, and perfectly timed gels.</p><p>🩹 The Grit: Dealing with &quot;blisters from the underworld&quot; and finding the mental strength to push through the night laps.</p><p>🌪️ The Finish: Hitting the magical 24-yard mark and what it means.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn&#39;t just a race report; it’s a story of resilience, achievement, and what Frank is already eyeing up 2027. 🏃‍♂️💨</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://pro.yb.tl/meganboxall/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Megan Boxall Tracker</a></p><p><br></p>