<p>This week on Young Hearts Run Free, we’re joined by our Yorkshire Correspondent <strong>Mel Sykes</strong> to unpack her incredible run at the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100K.</p><p>After a last-minute entry, brutal Welsh mountain conditions and some seriously technical terrain, Mel powered her way to a🥉 3rd female finish in 19:41:53.</p><p>Expect:</p><ul><li>Wild weather, boulder fields &amp; midnight (ish) finishes</li><li>The moment everything turns from “just a run” into a podium battle</li><li>A full breakdown of pacing, fuelling (yes… gels AND Twix), and race tactics</li><li>Honest reflections on confidence, mindset and finding your drive</li></ul><p>Plus: chaotic intros, Yorkshire banter, and why coloured head torches might be the future of racing.</p><p>Tune in for laughs, lessons, and one seriously inspiring performance.</p><p><strong>“I don’t like racing… but I liked that bit.” Mel Sykes 2026</strong></p>