Episodes
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by National U20 1500M Indoor Champion, Jack Fenlon. Jack is one of Ireland's brightest up and coming stars in the athletics world for many different reasons. He has represented his country on a European level and just recently has been granted the opportunity to run at the U20 World Championships. Jack will be joining a long list of very talented Irish athletes who have gone to study and run on a scholarship at the University of Villanova. Jack...
Published 04/29/24
Published 04/29/24
In this episode of the podcast I chat with Michael Murphy. Michael runs for both Tullamore Harriers AC and DCU Athletics on a scholarship. In this episode it is clear to see how passionate and dedicated Michael is to being the best athlete he can be. He mentions all the work he had to put in leading up to the National Cross Country Championships last season as well as how he got on in his International Debut at the Celtic Cross Champs. All this and more. I hope you all enjoy!!! Subscribe:...
Published 02/01/24
In this episode of the podcast I have the pleasure to speak to both Nick Griggs and Callum Morgan. The lads are currently over in South Africa on a training camp ahead of the indoor and outdoor track seasons. In this episode we chat about everything from this years Euro Cross Championships, to Nick's incredible park run time, Callum's goals for the coming season as well as Nick's ambition to qualify for this years Paris Olympics. All that and more in this episode so I hope you all...
Published 01/23/24
In this episode of the podcast I have the honour to be joined by the former Road Mile World Record holder, Sam Prakel. Sam brings us back all the way to his High School days of running, through to running for The University of Oregon where he was 5 time All-American and PAC 12 Champion in 2018. After graduating from college he signed a pro deal with Adidas. Recently Sam set a new Road Mile World Record which was broken in Riga at the World Road Championships in which Sam placed 3rd in the...
Published 10/19/23
In this episode of the podcast not only do I take you all through my week of training as per usual, I also talk through my experience in the Rathfarnham 5k. What is special about this race specifically is that it is my first race back in over 3 years due to injuries. I talk you through the course, how I felt at each stage of the race and of course my finishing time. I hope you all enjoy!!! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6ZQzGh7LQvgLQxPPqPhaQ Twitch:...
Published 09/28/23
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by David McCarthy. David has a huge background all things athletics. This ranges from being 2x National Indoor Champion, to coaching top class athletes such as Darragh McElhinney and to now being the European Correspondent for CITIUS MAG. David shares some of his amazing coaching knowledge, about how to be a longevity athlete as well as his thoughts on cross training. David had an amazing summer as he got the opportunity to interview the biggest...
Published 09/23/23
In this solo episode of the podcast I bring you all through my first week of training of the cross country season. This week included everything from running, cycling, strength training, mobility and core. I also fill you all in on my new training plan, how it is going to help me get to the Dublin Championships this season and all of my other goals for the coming season. I give you all an injury update and how I'm trying to stay injury free!!! I hope you all enjoy!!! Subscribe:...
Published 09/13/23
In this episode of the podcast I report to you live from my hotel in Liverpool. In this episode I finally get around to giving you all an update on how my running has been going over the past couple of months, the injuries i had picked up, the time i took out to focus on the gym and my current running aspirations. I also give a quick overview on everything that has happened in the world champs so far. I hope you all enjoy!!! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6ZQzGh7LQvgLQxPPqPhaQ...
Published 08/27/23
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by John Fitzsimons. John became the 800m National Champion last weekend in the 800m for the second time. John and I talk about everything from his early career, such as his bronze medal in his first ever European race representing Ireland back in 2017 to how he is currently preparing to run the 800m in Budapest later this month. A massive thanks to the sponsors of the podcast MINI ATHLETICS. All the link to MINI ATHLETICS can be found below. I hope...
Published 08/09/23
In this episode of the podcast we are once again joined by Niall Fergus from Mini Athletics. Niall and I discuss everything from the continuous growth of mini athletics and where Niall wants to see the franchise go within Ireland. We also go into great detail about Niall's new journey within the triathlon and the duathlon. Due to achilles injuries Niall had to take a step back from running but he used both cycling and swimming to takes it's place. Niall tells us about the training and racing...
Published 07/09/23
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Simeon Birnbaum. Simeon is the fourth fastest high school miler in history in an amazing time of 3:57. Simeon and I discuss everything from how he got into athletics all the way up to the current entertainment he is bringing to our sports with his rivalry with the Young brothers. I hope you all enjoy!!!! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6ZQzGh7LQvgLQxPPqPhaQ Twitch: Twitch.tv/therunningirishman Insta:...
Published 06/27/23
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Jake Smith. Jake is a British athlete who is also part of the best running team in the world, NN Running Team. In this episode of the podcast with Jake we discuss everything from when he started running, to how much he progressed in university all the way up to training in Uganda with Joshua Cheptegei. Jkae and I also discuss how he developed RED-S, the major impact it had on hios running and how he is now trying to get back to full fitness. I hope...
Published 06/14/23
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Nick Griggs. I have wanted to have Nick on the podcast for a while now so it was a real privilage to get the chance to talk to him about his running career. Nick is a professional Puma athlete at the age of 18 which is unbelievable. Nun the less, this pro contract is well deserved due to the fact that Nick is the second fastest U20 miler of all time with an amazing time of 3:56. Nick recently placed 2nd in the U20- European Cross Country...
Published 12/24/22
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Sean Mc Ginley. Sean was part of the Irish u20 team that took home the silver meddal at the European Cross Country Championships in Turin last weekend. Sean and I get into the entire experience over in Turin, from the trouble travelling due to the delays in Dublin Airport to how he felt when stepping onto the start line. We also talk about Sean's outstanding 2021 outdoor track season where he placed first in the 800m, 1500m, and the 3k steeple...
Published 12/15/22
In this episode I'm joined by Greta Streimikyte. Greta came to Ireland when she was 15 years old and after two years she quickly founf her passion for running. Due to Gretas rapid success it is clear to see she is a very talented athlete. Greta informs us about the different categories withi the paralympics and as well she gives us more information about her own disibility. Greta is also a european gold medalist in the 1500m but next season is looking to work up the distance to the 3k and the...
Published 11/14/22
In this solo episode of the podcast I give you all a HUGE update on how both my running and injuries have progressed. Since the team came back together after summer I have been doing both the sessions each Tuesday and Saturday as well as doing 10k+ long runs with them. I'm still doing the stretches and strength work my physio gave me as weel. In this episode I also let you all know how my fitness is coming along. The gym is also still a huge part off my training so make sure to listen all the...
Published 09/27/22
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Robbie Cassidy AKA The Mobilit Tutor. Robbie is a physio therapist and gives us a great insight to many different areas of sport and running. For example Robbie tells us about how your emotions play a major role in your recovery from an injury, as well he tells us about what achillies tendonopathy is and how to treat it and finally Robbie informs us that icing injuries is a thing of the past. I hope you all enjoy!!!    Listen Here:...
Published 09/04/22
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Thomas Devaney. Thomas and I talk about his experience running for Irelands U23 team at the European XC  Championships in Dublin last December. Thomas has also placed 2nd in the mens U23 national 5k in both 2021 and 2022 so he is planning to grab gold in 2023. I hope you all enjoy!!!   Listen Here: Anchor.fm/therunningirishman   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6ZQzGh7LQvgLQxPPqPhaQ  Twitch: Twitch.tv/therunningirishman   Patreon:...
Published 08/02/22
In this episode I'm joined by Israel Olatunde. Israel and I talk about his amazing career up to this point, including becoming 2x national 100m champion, 60m indoor national champion, competing in the World Indoor Championships this year and much more. Israel is an amazing talent and I cannot wait to see what he does for Irish sprinting. I hope you all nejoy!!!   Listen Here: Anchor.fm/therunningirishman   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6ZQzGh7LQvgLQxPPqPhaQ   Twitch:...
Published 07/19/22
All the interviews I recorded atMorton Gmaes 2022 in audio form. I hope you all enjoy!!! Listen Here: Anchor.fm/therunningirishman   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6ZQzGh7LQvgLQxPPqPhaQ   Twitch: Twitch.tv/therunningirishman   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/therunningirishman.official/?hl=eny   Patreon: Patreon.com/therunningirishman
Published 07/07/22
In this episode of the podcast I give you all a huge breakdown about hopw my injury, running, gmy and lots more has been going over the past 6 months since the last solo episode of the podcast. I hope you all enjoy!!!   Mini Athletics Website: https://ie.miniathletics.com/   Mini Athletics Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mini_athletics_dds/?hl=eny   Nialls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niallfergus/?hl=eny   Adam O'Brien's Insta:...
Published 07/05/22
In this episode of the podcast I begin by stating a few reasons why I have not being posting podcasts recently due to the Leaving Cert and work. This episode we are joined by Aaron Smith. Aaron and I talk about his start in running and how he got injured early on in his running career with a stress fracture. We also go in depth into why his short time over in America on an athletics scholarship unfortunatley didnt work out for him. I hope you all enjoy!!!  MINI ATHLETICS WEBSITE:...
Published 05/10/22
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Keith McClure. Keith as well as being a full time teacher is a lso a sports photographer on the side. Even though Keiths photography is only a side hussle his has managed to get a photo into the top thirty short for world athletics in 2020. Keith has also gone to huge events just like the World Championships and The Breaking 2 Project and a lot more. I hope you all enjoy!!!     Listen Here: Anchor.fm/therunningirishman  Subscribe:...
Published 02/25/22
In this solo episode of the podcast I give a HUGE update on how my injury has been going. I also talk about the new exercises my physio gave me to continue to do for a few months. The main point I touch on is all the running I have been doing lately including the first 5k I have done in over a year. I hope you all enjoy!!!  Listen Here: Anchor.fm/therunningirishman Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6ZQzGh7LQvgLQxPPqPhaQTwitch: Twitch.tv/therunningirishman Insta:...
Published 01/21/22