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Cork City Marathon
Sprinting
Pillar Performance
Beer Mile
Running
Athletics
Ballintotus 4-Mile
Marathon De Sables
100 Meters
Canadian Running
Strength and Conditioning
Breakthrough Cancer Research
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European Championships
Olympic Games
800 Meters
VO2 Max Testing
Limerick Marathon
Malin To Mizzenhead
Cross Training

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Recent Guests

Jake O'Regan
Elite Irish runner, national half marathon champion and Cork-area standout
Episode: #185 Jake O'Regan returns
Damian Hall
Endurance runner, Barclay Marathon participant, author
Barclay Marathon / endurance running community
Episode: #184 Damian Hall
David Gillick
Irish former sprinter and broadcaster; author of The Race
Former athlete, broadcasting figure
Episode: #182 David Gillick
Camille Herron
American ultramarathon runner and world record holder
Athlete, multiple sponsorships (Nike in past)
Episode: #181 Camille Herron
Ryan Creech
An accomplished Irish marathon runner who recently achieved a personal best at the Seville Marathon
Episode: #180 Ryan Creech
Will Boyle
An inspiring runner who transformed his life through running after battling addiction.
Episode: #179 Will Boyle
Eddie Dunbar
Professional cyclist and two-time stage winner in Vuelta a España
Team Q36.5
Episode: #178 Eddie Dunbar
Micheál Costello
A talented runner and triathlete who overcame an eating disorder and mental health challenges
Episode: #177 Micheál Costello
John Daly
Physio and Running Coach
Episode: #176 John Daly

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#216
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#2
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#60
South Africa/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#72
South Korea/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#81
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#96
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#105
Poland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#154
Brazil/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#156
Denmark/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#176
Singapore/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#184
Japan/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#196
Switzerland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#248
Netherlands/Sports/Running

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#184 Damian Hall
Q: How do you decide when to push through versus backing off in an ultra?
Early on it's about distance and process over outcomes; with experience, focus shifts to pacing, nutrition, and terrain adaptation, recognizing when to conserve energy for later stages.
#184 Damian Hall
Q: What advice would you give about toenails and footwear for long ultras?
Shoes should fit with extra space for swelling, use proper socks (Toes and Miles, etc.), and ensure toe nails are not overly tight; proper footwear and sock choice are crucial to prevent blisters and toe damage.
#184 Damian Hall
Q: What's your thinking on beta gels over caffeine gels?
Beta fuels act as a lactate buffer and are different from caffeine gels, which provide a quick energy spike; many athletes use both with training to learn what suits their body, and some tolerate both together.
#185 Jake O'Regan returns
Q: What role does cross-training play in his training plan?
Cross-training, particularly cycling, is used to maintain fitness and strengthen the legs during periods of heavy running load or injury, helping him stay in peak condition and balance training stress.
#185 Jake O'Regan returns
Q: How does he approach fueling and pacing in major marathons?
He emphasizes early and consistent fueling, practicing gels and electrolytes from early on in long runs, and using race-day experiences to fine-tune pacing, often treating some races as workouts to manage effort and avoid mid-race drops.

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This show centers on endurance running, covering training rhythms, race reports, gear, nutrition, and the mental side of pushing limits. Conversations frequently swing between practical how-tos for runners—strength work, injury prevention, fueling strategies, and race-day prep—and inspirational stories from high-achieving athletes who have overcome obstacles, conquered long distances, or transformed their lives through running. Interspersed with light banter and listener questions, episodes often spotlight ultramarathons, marathons, cross-country, and triathlon-adjacent topics, with a steady thread on community, motivation, and tackling tough goals. A notable characteristic is the blend of technical guidance with personal narratives, produc... more

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