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The Back Straight Podcast

The Back Straight Podcast
Belfast Marathon
Northern Ireland Athletics
Belfast Irish Milers Meet
Queen's Parkrun
Inter Counties Cross Country
Ciara Mageean
Irish Athletics
Training
Barcelona Marathon
Running
Armagh International Road Races
Frank Mcgrath
Nutrition
Mental Health In Sports
Senior Cross-Country Championships
Phoebe Gill
Newell's Festival Of Road Races
Belfast BMC
Sub-Four-Minute Mile
Callum Morgan

A fortnightly podcast based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Join Daniel Squires and Michael McKnight along the 'Back Straight' as they discuss the running scene in the Isle of Ireland and shine a light on great stories domestically as well as abroad. We'll throw our running hats into the ring and talk gear, training and racing often in the company of studio guests. Contact us at our email address th... more

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This is the cross country episode of the year with epic results popping off both locally and internationally. We review all of the recent action from the McConnell Shield in Ballyclare, the Novice XC in Stranolar as well as some brilliant results out... more

It is an absolutely massive episode this week as we are still reeling from the amazing results at the 2025 Dublin Marathon! We are very lucky to be joined by the 2025 Irish National Marathon Champion - David McGlynn - for an interview and race recap.... more

Plenty to chat about in episode 54 as we have some great action on the roads of Armagh and in the fields of Comber! In addition to that we get chatting about Chicago Marathon and the main stories there as well as the upcoming Dublin Marathon that alw... more

Savage guest on the pod this week, Irish international and recent representative at the Tokyo World Champs, Darragh McElhinney! We are delighted to have Darragh on the pod as he talks us through his origin in the sport and bumpy road in the lead up t... more

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David McGlynn
2025 National Marathon Champion from Waterford AC
Waterford AC
Episode: Ep. 55 - 2025 Dublin Marathon ft. David McGlynn (Irish National Champion) - Local Results + Nick Griggs documentary premiere!
Isaac McCollum
Documentary creator about Nick Griggs
IAM Media
Episode: Ep. 55 - 2025 Dublin Marathon ft. David McGlynn (Irish National Champion) - Local Results + Nick Griggs documentary premiere!
Davey Seaton
A veteran of the local running scene and recently honored with a race named after him, the Seaton Classic 10K.
North Down Athletics Club
Episode: Ep. 52 - Davey Seaton - World Champs - Local Races
Louie Mallon
Northern Ireland and Ulster's newest sub-four-minute miler
Episode: Ep. 48 - Lughaidh Mallon on the Back Straight - Dan's London Diamond League Experience - Irish Track Meets & Euro U23 Champs
Rebekah Osborne
Northern Irish sports physiologist and athlete, three-time 1500 meter champion, PhD student focusing on sports science and physiology.
Nike
Episode: Ep. 46 - Faith Kipyegon's craic at the 4-minute mile ft. Rebekah Osborne
Mark Kirk
Race Director for the Belfast BMC
Belfast BMC
Episode: Ep. 45 - BMC Belfast Preview ft. Mark Kirk - Local results
Jack Gray
Founding member of Flycarb, a bi-carb product.
Flycarb
Episode: Ep. 43 - Belfast Marathon - Belfast Irish Milers Meet - Jack Gray from Flycarb
Gladys Ganyal
Former NCAA Cross Country and Track Athlete, Walter Byers Award Recipient
Providence College
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 8 - The Taper!
Niamh Allen
Leading female distance runner from Ireland, recently competed at the European Roadrunning Championships
Episode: Bonus Episode - Niamh Allen

Hosts

Danny Squires
Host of the podcast, known for engaging discussions about the running scene in Northern Ireland.
Michael McKnight
Co-host of the podcast, contributing insights and commentary on various running events.

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Apple Podcasts
#84
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#24
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#41
Singapore/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#59
Brazil/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#62
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#135
Sweden/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#172
Denmark/Sports/Running

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Ep. 55 - 2025 Dublin Marathon ft. David McGlynn (Irish National Champion) - Local Results + Nick Griggs documentary premiere!
Q: At what point did you start thinking about winning the race?
David started to believe he could win around mile 18 when he caught Hico and felt strong.
Ep. 55 - 2025 Dublin Marathon ft. David McGlynn (Irish National Champion) - Local Results + Nick Griggs documentary premiere!
Q: David, tell us about your expectations going into Dublin this year.
David was confident about running 211 but hesitant after his experience in Hamburg where he dropped out.
Ep. 48 - Lughaidh Mallon on the Back Straight - Dan's London Diamond League Experience - Irish Track Meets & Euro U23 Champs
Q: What was your strategy going into the mile race?
I just kind of got into the race and got tucked in behind James Gormley and did the usual, just switched off for three laps and just focused on wasting as little energy as possible.
Ep. 43 - Belfast Marathon - Belfast Irish Milers Meet - Jack Gray from Flycarb
Q: How would you suggest taking Bicarb for say a 5K or a 10K?
For a 5K, take Bicarb two hours before the race for optimum performance, adjusting for longer races like marathons as needed.
Ep. 43 - Belfast Marathon - Belfast Irish Milers Meet - Jack Gray from Flycarb
Q: What is Bicarb and how is it helping athletes achieve higher performance?
Bicarb is a bicarbonate of soda supplement that acts as a lactate buffer, helping athletes maintain performance by reducing acidity in their muscles.

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Focusing on the vibrant running community in Northern Ireland, this podcast explores topics ranging from training techniques to the latest gear, with discussions often enriched by the experiences of guest athletes and experts. It provides insights into the personal journeys of its hosts and their guests, including challenges faced in competitive environments and the camaraderie found in local running events. Each episode combines practical advice for both novice and seasoned runners while shedding light on the emotional and psychological aspects of running, ensuring that listeners are both informed and inspired to improve their own running experiences. Unique perspectives from guests enrich the narrative, offering relatable and motivational... more

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Recent guests on The Back Straight Podcast include:

1. David McGlynn
2. Isaac McCollum
3. Davey Seaton
4. Louie Mallon
5. Rebekah Osborne
6. Mark Kirk
7. Jack Gray
8. Gladys Ganyal

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