The RTÉ Running Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
RTE Running Podcast: Rotterdam recap
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the last podcast of the series, Brian O'Connell chats to Mikey Stafford about how his marathon went in Rotterdam, what if anything he would change ...
Running technology that can give you an edge
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a week to go until his marathon in Rotterdam, Brian talks to a triathlete, Eddie Butt, about the latest advances in technology and science and wh...
Devising strategy and avoiding taper tantrums
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, with just two weeks to go to his marathon, Brian talks about the importance of tapering, and how best to prepare close to race day. He also...
Age is just a number: Excelling at running in later life
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brian O'Connell chats to Mary Browne, who five years ago took up running at 60. Last week she came first in her age category in the New York...
The importance of sleep when it comes to running
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brian looks at the whole area of sleep and how it can impact on performance. He speaks to one club runner who struggles with sleep, while a...
Using high of running to replace other highs (and lows)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian chats to marathon runner Trevor Cummins about using running to recover from addiction and depression or as a route to a lifestyle change... plus...
Training through the menopause and the best running books
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irene Clark of West Waterford AC explains the challenges for women in running after the menopause and the training changes that make it possible to ke...
The importance of patience and consistency, plus the Mountjoy Parkrun
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian O'Connell speaks to high performance endurance coach Steve Macklin about the keys to a training programme. Also, Brian visits Mountjoy Prison to...
Knock knock jokes, nutrition strategies and completing the six major marathons
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian O'Connell speaks to dietitian Daniel Murphy about nutrition strategies for marathon training. He also catches up with an old school friend who i...
The Catherina McKiernan interview
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brian O'Connell chats to Irish athletics legend Catherina McKiernan about her marathon training approach, how to better your running style ...
Mind over matter? Tips from a physio and a psychologist
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian O'Connell talks to Patrick Carroll, a physiotherapist who provides strength and conditioning programmes for runners, as well as clinical psychol...
Getting started, from the plan in your head to the runners on your feet
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brian updates us on his delayed marathon training plan, running coach Mary Jennings takes us through the basics of starting running, while ...
Stephen Scullion interview and Corkman who beat Kaka
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ reporter and keen runner Brian O'Connell presents the first episode of his new running podcast, starting with an interview with the fascinating O...
Trailer
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of 12 weeks, The RTE Running Podcast with Brian O'Connell discusses everything from how to run your first couch to 5k, to what are the...