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RTÉ Running Podcast: Rotterdam recap

In the last podcast of the series, Brian chats to Mikey Stafford about how his marathon went in Rotterdam, what if anything he would change and the advice from the series that resonated most.

Athletics • 18 Apr 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: Getting an edge from technology

Over the course of 12 weeks, the RTÉ Running Podcast with Brian O'Connell discusses everything from how to run your first couch to 5k, to what are the best runners to wear, how to avoid injury and detailing the ups and downs of marathon training.

Athletics • 12 Apr 23

Breaking marathon records with cystic fibrosis

Evan Scully has worked with over 100 Olympians, with an impressive tally of 33 medals, and the Navan-based running coach and therapist recently set out to break his own marathon personal best in Paris.

Athletics • 04 Apr 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: Strategy & avoiding taper tantrums

With just two weeks to go to his marathon in Rotterdam, Brian O'Connell talks about the importance of tapering, and how best to prepare close to race day.

Athletics • 04 Apr 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: Age just a number for Browne

Brian O'Connell chats to Mary Browne, who has achieved remarkable success since taking up running at the age of 60 five years ago.

Athletics • 28 Mar 23

Ironman competitors take a nap before the start of a race in Switzerland

Sleeping for athletic success

Performance nutritionist and LYIT lecturer Dr Rónán Doherty joined the RTÉ Running Podcast to discuss the importance of sleep to athletes, and the environmental and nutritional factors which can lead to a better night's slumber.

Athletics • 22 Mar 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: Proper sleep heightens performance

This week, Brian O'Connell looks at the whole area of sleep and how it can impact on performance and recovery.

Athletics • 21 Mar 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: Endurance basics, prison Parkrun

Brian O'Connell speaks to high performance endurance coach Steve Macklin about the keys to a training programme.

Athletics • 28 Feb 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: Nutrition strategy & global goals

Brian O'Connell speaks to dietitian Daniel Murphy about nutrition strategies for marathon training. He also catches up with an old school friend who is on the verge of completing the six major marathons after returning to running at 39.

Athletics • 21 Feb 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: The Catherina McKiernan interview

This week, Brian O'Connell chats to Irish athletics legend Catherina McKiernan about her marathon training approach, how to better your running style and what was going through her head during some of her famous races.

Athletics • 14 Feb 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: Mind over matter?

Brian O'Connell talks to Patrick Carroll, a physiotherapist who provides strength and conditioning programmes for runners through his Running Buddy app. Listen to the RTÉ Running Podcast on the RTÉ Radio Player, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Athletics • 07 Feb 23

RTÉ Running Podcast: Getting started, from head to toe

This week, Brian O'Connell updates us on his delayed marathon training plan, running coach Mary Jennings takes us through the basics of starting running, while the podcast goes runner shopping with some specialist advice.

Athletics • 31 Jan 23

RTE Running Podcast