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Recent Guests

David Keane
Extreme athlete, adventurer, and founder of Core Adventures and Community Traverse
Core Adventures / Community Traverse
Episode: #199 David Keane
Jessica Coyne
Professional runner, guest on episode
Episode: #198 Jessica Coyne
Barry Twohig
Athlete from Cork known for strong trail and road performances
Independent athlete
Episode: #197 Barry Twohig
Andrew Desmond
Founder of Mint Shed/Mens group in West Cork
Mint Shed / West Cork community initiative
Episode: #196 Andrew Desmond
Ciara Mooney
Physiotherapist specializing in pelvic health
PhysioAaron, Dunagall
Episode: #195 Ciara Mooney
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
Niamh Allen
New national record holder for the four miler, Cork runner
West Musketeer AC / Ballintotis participant
Episode: #189 Listeners Questions

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 258 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
    Ireland4 months ago

Listeners Say

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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
#69
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#14
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#55
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#60
Finland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#137
South Africa/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#210
Spain/Sports/Running

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#199 David Keane
Q: What's next for you in the next six months?
David plans Nepal expeditions, Langtang trek preparations, and ongoing leadership of Community Traverse projects with big plans for next year.
#199 David Keane
Q: What watch do you use?
David uses a Garmin Phoenix 7, highlighting its ruggedness and multi-sport functionality for trail and expedition work.
#199 David Keane
Q: Road, track, or trails?
David prefers trails for the variety and terrain, though he acknowledges each setting has its own challenges.
#198 Jessica Coyne
Q: What watch do you use and has your gear changed recently?
She shares that her Garmin recently failed and that she is awaiting a replacement, illustrating how gear reliability can affect routine runs and training planning.
#198 Jessica Coyne
Q: What is your road, track or cross country preference?
Jessica explains a current preference for road running but notes that her track roots remain strong from earlier years, reflecting on how her focus has evolved with time.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Runners Diary

What is Runners Diary about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Runners Diary launched 4 years ago and published 205 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Runners Diary include:

1. David Keane
2. Jessica Coyne
3. Barry Twohig
4. Andrew Desmond
5. Ciara Mooney
6. Paddy Browne
7. Sean Tobin
8. Liam Cotter

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