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Recent Guests

Paddy Browne
The Viking Dipper
Movember fundraiser and Dublin Marathon hopeful
Episode: #194 Patrick Browne
Sean Tobin
Elite runner, Clomel AC
Clomel AC
Episode: #193 Sean Tobin
Liam Cotter
Master marathon runner from Cork with six majors
Independent athlete
Episode: #191 Liam Cotter
Peter Lynch
Irish Marathon record holder, interviewed on the show
Irish athletics
Episode: #190 Peter Lynch
Niamh Allen
New national record holder for the four miler, Cork runner
West Musketeer AC / Ballintotis participant
Episode: #189 Listeners Questions
Jamie Fallon
Elite marathoner, guest on the episode
Coach/Runner
Episode: #188 Jamie Fallon
Maebh Brannigan
Elite Irish runner featured on the show
Independent athlete
Episode: #187 Maebh Brannigan
Eamon Hayes
Race director of Cork City Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
Analog Devices Cork City Marathon
Episode: #186 Eamon Hayes returns
Jake O'Regan
Elite Irish runner, national half marathon champion and Cork-area standout
Episode: #185 Jake O'Regan returns

Host

Damian Hall
Co-host with deep ties to endurance running and authorial/essay work; appears across many episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 248 ratings
  • Has become one of my favourite podcasts period.

    The lads get the best out of their guest interviews. They seem to make people relax and then share brilliant insights. Also love the range of guests and the “not so quick-fire” questions👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMcG1989
    Ireland2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Wide range of guests keeps content fresh and informative.
Strong sense of community and local race culture comes through in episodes.
Not a rapid-fire format; questions encourage thoughtful, in-depth answers.
Listeners praise conversational style that helps guests open up and share rich insights.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#176
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#180
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#192
Germany/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#4
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#32
South Africa/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#109
South Korea/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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#193 Sean Tobin
Q: What are Sean's recommendations for race-day prep and heat management?
Keep to a familiar warm-up, avoid new gear, manage hydration and heat via practical measures like shade, hats, and electrolyte balance.
#193 Sean Tobin
Q: How has Sean approached the transition from track to road racing?
Sean emphasizes consistency, ramping up gradually, and using road races to gauge fitness, while adjusting training to road-specific demands.
#193 Sean Tobin
Q: What is Sean Tobin's recent form and upcoming race focus?
Sean is in flying form with recent wins and is focusing on Dublin Marathon and Cork-related events, while balancing training with racing strategy and recovery.
#192 Pete Thompson
Q: What's next for Pete Thompson as a runner?
He aims to continue improving his times, with Berlin and Belfast on the horizon, while focusing on staying mentally engaged and enjoying running to sustain long-term progress.
#190 Peter Lynch
Q: What was going through your head in the final miles?
Peter describes staying with the pace group, pushing at key moments, and then unleashing a late surge to finish strongly, while managing cramps and staying focused on the group ahead.

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The show focuses on running culture, results, fixtures, and the broader Irish and international distance-running scene, frequently featuring long-form conversations with athletes, coaches, and race organizers. Episodes cycle through training philosophies, race-day strategies, sponsorship dynamics, and behind-the-scenes personalities, often anchored by community updates from Cork and Dublin events. A standout is its willingness to blend practical coaching insights with candid, human-interest storytelling around endurance, recovery, mental health, and career transitions, making it useful for listeners who want actionable training ideas as well as inspiration from seasoned runners and organizers.

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2. Sean Tobin
3. Liam Cotter
4. Peter Lynch
5. Niamh Allen
6. Jamie Fallon
7. Maebh Brannigan
8. Eamon Hayes

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