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The RunSensible Podcast

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Running
Marathon Training
VO2 Max
Running Injuries
Nutrition
Strength Training
Piriformis Syndrome
Fartlek Running
Mental Health
Injury Prevention
Knee Pain
Dublin Marathon
Bipolar Disorder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Vo2max
Boston Marathon
Endurance Training
Marathon
Sleep
Tendonitis

The RunSensible Podcast is your go-to weekly show for all things running. Each episode dives into different aspects of the running world, covering training techniques, workout strategies, injury prevention, and overall fitness. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner, you'll find valuable insights to help improve your performance and stay motivated. The podcast explores a wide range of runn... more

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Latest Episodes

Rest Days: Do We Really Need to Stop Completely?

What exactly counts as a rest day?

In this episode, I’m talking about my approach to rest and recovery, and why I almost never take a complete day off from exercise. For me, a rest day might mean get... more

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Mary O'Donnell for a conversation that goes far beyond running.

We kick things off with the obvious question: why on earth did she run the Dublin Marathon in a pair of jeans? What starts as a funny sto... more

What starts with a single kilometre can end in extraordinary places.

In this episode, I sit down with Wynona Grant, whose running journey began with a simple goal: run 1km every evening after work because she was tired of feeling unfit. What started... more

In this episode, Dhanush returns to the podcast to take a deep dive into one of the most popular race distances the half marathon.

Whether you're preparing for your first 21.1km or aiming for a new personal best, we cover everything you need to know... more

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Mary O'Donnell
Ultra/endurance runner, influencer, engineer
Mary O'Donnell (Instagram)
Episode: Why Not? Big Adventures with Mary O'Donnell
Wynona Grant
Runner and marathoner featured on the episode
Independent runner
Episode: All You Have To Do Is Start - Wynona Grant
Catherine Harris
RunCoachCath on Instagram, ultrarunner and coach
RunCoachCath (Instagram)
Episode: From "How Do People Run 10K?" to Ultramarathon Champion - Catherine Harris
Sean Kinane
From Health Matters, expert in VO2 max testing and metabolic analysis
Health Matters
Episode: Inside VO₂ Max Testing with Sean Kinane: The Data That Drives Better Training
Helen Ryvar
Runners with a remarkable global streak; ran thousands of half marathons and marathons as part of The Run Street project
Self/Run Street participant
Episode: When Running Saves You: Helen Ryvar's Extraordinary Story
Porig Maguire
Marathon De Sables participant featured on the episode
Independent runner / ultrarunner
Episode: Marathon De Sables: Padhraic Maguire
David Abbott
Runners' coach and athlete known for training insights and running philosophy
RunLift / runlift
Episode: David Abbott: Run Slow To Run Fast
Mick Clohisey
Irish long-distance runner, Olympian
Raheny Shamrock AC
Episode: Mick Clohisey From Raheny to Rio
Cillian Moffatt
The youngest Irish qualifier for Kona, a decorated triathlete, and a coach
Team What's Up
Episode: Cillian Moffat From Hurling to Hawaii: Chasing the Ironman World Championship

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Neil Rooney
Host of RunSensible-focused programming, guiding episodes with expertise in endurance training and data-driven insights

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • An easy listen

    Love this podcast! Great content for runners.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Lauren198282
    Australiaa year ago

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All You Have To Do Is Start - Wynona Grant
Q: What's your take on the role of social media and community in your training?
Social media has been a huge motivator and networking tool. Instagram and Strava helped me connect with training partners, form a supportive community, and even find people to join long runs or meet up for races, which turned into real-world support at events.
All You Have To Do Is Start - Wynona Grant
Q: How did you approach training as you moved from 5Ks to marathons?
I focused on gradual progression, added long runs, and began to see improvements rather than chasing immediate PBs. The COVID lockdown gave me more time to train, which helped me build a consistent base, and eventually I brought in structure and a coach to create accountability and guided progression.
All You Have To Do Is Start - Wynona Grant
Q: What sparked your initial interest in running and how did you start?
I started a bit later than many, around my early to mid-20s, after realizing I needed to change my lifestyle. I began with a single 1K loop at Stevens Green, slowly accumulating distance, and gradually discovered I enjoyed running enough to keep progressing to longer distances and races.
Marathon De Sables: Padhraic Maguire
Q: What did the preparation for MDS look like, and what were the key physical and mental training elements?
Eight months of mixed training including gym work, running, and weighted hikes; extensive team-based planning with a mentor; acclimatization and practice runs on varied terrain; and nutrition and gear planning for self-sufficiency in extreme conditions.
Marathon De Sables: Padhraic Maguire
Q: How did you first get into running, and what led you to ultramarathons and events like Marathon Des Sables?
It started with a GA background and a gradual climb from struggling to run a 5K to building endurance over years through consistent training, trying different events, and gradually pushing boundaries until an opportunity to attempt MDS came up after joining a team with IronMind Institute.

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A running-focused show's episodes center on data-driven training, endurance strategy, and practical performance insights. Across recent episodes, the discussion spans VO2 max testing, metabolic profiling, fueling, and training zones, alongside long-form stories from elite and everyday runners. The mix includes solo deep-dives on consistency and form, in-depth race analyses, and behind-the-scenes looks at coaching, gear choices, and world-class performances. Listeners are likely looking for actionable guidance, evidence-based training approaches, and motivating athlete journeys that translate to real-world improvement.

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