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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
Training
Irish Athletics
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
Callum Morgan
Sub-Four-Minute Mile

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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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

Episode 53 of the Back Straight Podcast revolves around two interviews with some local champions over the half and 10k distance on the roads of Belfast and Bangor. In the first half of the episode we recap the results from the Belfast Half Marathon w... more

Michael and Danny are delighted to welcome Davey Seaton onto the Back Straight to chat about his impactful career in Northern Irish Athletics as both as a brilliant runner and top-class administrator. The Seaton Classic is looming on the calendar and... more

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Recent Guests

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
Gladys Ganyul
First place getter at the 2025 Lan 10-Miler
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 7 - Three weeks out!
Lindsey Hunt
Senior Sports Scientist at Precision Fuel & Hydration
Precision Fuel & Hydration
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 6 - Race day Fuelling ft. Lindsey Hunt from Precision Fuel & Hydration
Conor Curran
World Masters Indoor 1500m Silver Medalist
Episode: Ep. 41 - Queen's 5k - Omagh Half Marathon - Conor Curran World Masters Indoors 1500m Silver Medalist
Gladys Gagnall
A competitive runner with significant marathon experience, including being placed 10th at the Cheshire Elite Marathon.
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 5 - All about the gear!
Stephen Connolly
Second place at the NI and Masters cross-country championships, a seasoned runner with competitive experience.
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 5 - All about the gear!
Frank McGrath
Young middle-distance runner and emerging talent in athletics
Windsor, Slough, Eaton and Hounslow (England), Lagan Valley (Northern Ireland)
Episode: Ep. 39 - Frank McGrath - Intercounties XC - Bohermeen Half
Gladys Ganiel
Veteran long-distance runner and Belfast Marathon champion
North Belfast Harriers
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 1 - Introductions

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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#150
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#76
Brazil/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#80
Sweden/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#89
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#178
Denmark/Sports/Running

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Ep. 20 - Sub 4 minutes for the mile ft. Callum Morgan
Q: How much is it about trying to race the race and win it, and how much are you thinking about time?
The time was the main goal, but racing is key too. If I raced well, the sub-four would come naturally.
Ep. 20 - Sub 4 minutes for the mile ft. Callum Morgan
Q: Tell us about the race and how it panned out for you?
I wanted to not slot in directly behind the pacer but just behind him to save energy. I was feeling it early on but managed to follow another runner and that saved my pace.
Bonus Episode - Niamh Allen
Q: How did the race play out in Belgium?
I was confident going into the race, but I had different challenges with bringing an older baby with me, which added to the difficulty of the race.
Bonus Episode - Niamh Allen
Q: What's been the biggest moment for you from an athletics perspective?
The biggest highlight was definitely in Turkey, coming 11th in Europe with a cross country, which was very unexpected.
Bonus Episode - Niamh Allen
Q: When you listen back to all of those achievements over the past 6 to 12 months, what's your feeling is success?
It's been an absolute whirlwind and an incredible experience just becoming a first-time mom while continuing my running career.

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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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