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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
Lisbon Half Marathon
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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Latest Episodes

It's a banging episode to kick-off 2026 and we decided to bring in the big guns! We are joined by athletics nerds Conor Curran and Connor McCann to help us recap all of the recent local results, Valencia 10k, World Cross + loads more! Once we get thr... more

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

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Recent Guests

Nick Griggs
Recent European under 23 cross country champion
Irish National Team
Episode: Ep. 59 - European Cross Country ft. Nick Griggs, Callum Morgan and Mark Kirk
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!

Hosts

Danny Squires
Host and co-founder who brings expertise and enthusiasm for the running community, often sharing experiences and insights about local events and athlete performances.
Michael McKnight
Co-host and athletic enthusiast who engages listeners with discussions about training techniques and local race insights, alongside personal anecdotes from running events.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#119
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#18
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#120
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#120
Brazil/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#129
Singapore/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#140
Denmark/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#219
New Zealand/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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Ep. 59 - European Cross Country ft. Nick Griggs, Callum Morgan and Mark Kirk
Q: Nick, what are your thoughts on finally winning this championship?
It was class, I think both individually and team-wise, I knew I had a good chance.
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.

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Focusing on the vibrant running community in Northern Ireland and beyond, this podcast engages listeners with discussions surrounding recent races, athlete performances, and the sharing of personal stories from various athletes involved in the sport. The hosts frequently highlight local events, from marathons to cross-country championships, while also featuring insightful interviews with athletes ranging from emerging talents to established champions. A unique aspect of this podcast is its emphasis on the camaraderie within the running community, celebrating not only competitive successes but also personal journeys and challenges faced by athletes in their sporting endeavors.

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1. Nick Griggs
2. Conall McClean
3. Finn Diver
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7. Dara Furey
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