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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
Lisbon Half Marathon
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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Latest Episodes

This one is all about the Euro Cross! In part 1 we recap the results from each race and highlight some of the standout Irish performances. In part 2 we welcome European Champions Nick Griggs and Callum Morgan as well as the master coach that is Mark ... more

Busy couple of weeks calls for a jam-packed episode! In part 1 of the episode we dive into all of the results from the Irish Novice Cross Country in Abbottstown and Irwin Spiers XC before we recap the 2025 Seeley Cup! To help us with the recap we bri... more

Abdel Laadjel is an Irish International and current Oregon Duck. Abdel recently became an All-American XC runner placing 9th at the NCAA Div 1 Cross Country Championships. Abdel has had a brilliant year thus far on the grass and track and looks set t... more

The National Cross Country Championships 2025 was hosted in Derry this year and The Back Straight is delighted to welcome the National Champions onto the podcast! Super grateful to have the amazing Fiona Everard from Bandon AC and the charming Brian ... more

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Recent Guests

Conall McClean
A Belfast-based athlete and participant in the Sealy 10K event
Episode: Ep. 58 - Seeley Cup ft. Conall McClean - European XC preview ft. Finn Diver - Local XC action
Finn Diver
A young athlete representing Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships
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Episode: Ep. 58 - Seeley Cup ft. Conall McClean - European XC preview ft. Finn Diver - Local XC action
Abdel Laadjel
Irish distance runner and NCAA competitor
University of Oregon
Episode: Abdel Laadjel on The Back Straight - 9th at NCAA National Cross
Fiona Everard
Irish national cross-country champion, runner for Bandon AC.
Bandon AC
Episode: Ep. 57 - 2025 National XC Championships ft. Brian Fay and Fiona Everard
Brian Fay
Irish national cross-country champion, Olympian, and runner for Raheny Shamrocks.
Raheny Shamrocks
Episode: Ep. 57 - 2025 National XC Championships ft. Brian Fay and Fiona Everard
Dara Furey
Former chairperson of City of Derry and organizer of the national championship
City of Derry Spartans
Episode: Ep. 56 - Irish Senior XC Preview - Cross Country Results - 100 mile World Record
Allan Bogle
Athletic member involved in planning the championship course
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Episode: Ep. 56 - Irish Senior XC Preview - Cross Country Results - 100 mile World Record
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!

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

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Apple Podcasts
#103
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#36
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#97
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#101
Brazil/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#112
Singapore/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#208
Sweden/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 57 - 2025 National XC Championships ft. Brian Fay and Fiona Everard
Q: What does success look like for you in the Europeans?
I want to be competitive and run with the world's best.
Ep. 57 - 2025 National XC Championships ft. Brian Fay and Fiona Everard
Q: Brian, how did you plan for this race?
It was about trying to run smart and not do anything too stupid.
Ep. 57 - 2025 National XC Championships ft. Brian Fay and Fiona Everard
Q: Fiona, did you have expectations going into the race that you could win in that style?
I didn't expect to win, but I thought I had a good chance.
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.

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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. Conall McClean
2. Finn Diver
3. Abdel Laadjel
4. Fiona Everard
5. Brian Fay
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7. Allan Bogle
8. David McGlynn

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