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Middle of the Pack Podcast

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The Middle of the Pack Podcast, Celebrating Everyday Runners and your go-to source for all things running! Padraig shares His & His guests running journeys, revealing the ups and downs of training, racing, and balancing life as middle-of-the-pack non-elite runners. Whether you"re a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, this podcast offers practical tips, honest gear reviews, and engaging conversations with fellow runners chasing progress, not perfection.

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30:40

Mileage Wins: Sean Lucey on Why You Can't Fake 100km...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/05/20

Episode 42 features Sean Lucey, Eagle AC's men's captain, who explains why consistent mileage and easy runs matter more than flashy track sessions. He talks through his injury recovery, marathon and half‑marathon breakthroughs, fueling and shoe choices, and how patience and strength work rebuilt his performance.Sean also shares practical club advice for newcomers — the value of asking questions, making friends, and trusting gradual training to improve times. Email MOTPIRE@gmail.com with any

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30:12

Running in the family : Linda’s Cork Half Marathon...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/05/13

Episode 41 follows Linda McKeown’s running journey from her first parkrun to completing the Cork half marathon, guided by her coach Kieran. We discuss training structure, mileage, fueling strategies, race-day pacing, and the importance of community support.The episode also highlights the IGBF charity fun runs in Dublin (June 6) and Cork/Mallow (June 20), with details on goody bags, medals, and two free entries for each race, to enter email with your name and mobile number motpire@gmail.com. Closing

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29:51

Build-up to the Cork City Marathon: Victor Danylyuk's...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/05/06

Episode 40 features Victor Danylyuk sharing his journey from swimming to running and his build-up to the Cork City Marathon. He discusses training changes, working with a coach, and how running improved his fitness after sports-induced asthma.The episode’s key lesson: don’t change fuel on race day. Victor explains his gel experiment (High5 vs SIS), the importance of testing fueling in training, and how to manage heavy sweating with electrolytes and hydration—practical advice for middle-of-the-pack

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30:21

London Marathon Special — Historic and Eventful

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/04/29

Episode 39 of The Middle of the Pack podcast is a London Marathon special featuring the historic sub‑2‑hour finish, The sub 2 hour landmark performances, and Irish standout Peter Lynch’s national record. We also hear an update from Laura 'Muddy Soles' on running in wellies, the FTD brothers’ fundraising mission, and spend most of the episode with Gerry Lynch from Cork discussing his race prep, experience, and fundraising for CUH. This episode blends elite performances, personal stories, and

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29:15

From Treadmills to Marathon Roads: Owen Wright’s Cork...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/04/22

Episode 38 features Owen Wright sharing his running journey—from early runs and joining Watergrass Hill to stepping back into training after family life.He discusses coaching, a hamstring setback and physio, marathon fueling and shoe choices, and his plans for the Cork Marathon. Owen and his wife Fay are fundraising for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, explaining why the charity matters and how listeners can support them. https://gofund.me/5a039e67b

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32:39

From Middle of the Pitch to the Middle of the Pack

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/04/15

Episode 37 features Dennis Cronin describing how joining Watergrasshill AC after a Couch-to-5K changed his life. He talks about the social side of running, the supportive running community, and how group runs improved his mental health and friendships. Dennis shares training habits, race experiences including his Malaga marathon, lessons learned about fueling, and why he loves distances like the 10K. The episode celebrates everyday runners and the communal joy of running. Email motpire@gmail.com

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33:07

From GAA Pitches to Marathons: Robert McNamee on...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/04/08

In Episode 36, Robert McNamee describes his running journey — from youth sports and Gaelic football to taking up distance running in his 30s, training for multiple Dublin Marathons and aiming for a sub‑4 finish while balancing strength work, recovery and group training. He also explains how BuffBarrier was born to solve chafing and blisters with Irish‑made, natural formulas (beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil, zinc oxide, arnica, peppermint/eucalyptus), and how expos, online sales and customer

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30:27

Salt, Sweat & Tears : Practical Marathon Nutrition...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Episode 35 of The Middle of the Pack Podcast breaks down simple, practical fueling and hydration advice for recreational marathoners. Padraig covers hydration strategies, when and how to use electrolytes, and how caffeine gels can boost performance — plus references to experts and resources like "More Fuel You" and past episodes. Key takeaways: drink to thirst, practice your gels and drinks on long runs, reserve electrolytes for long or hot races, and time caffeine gels to get the benefit in your

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33:34

Back on the Start Line: Karen Twomey’s Comeback

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Episode 34 features Karen Twomey’s return from injury, detailing her diagnosis, rehabilitation, strength work, and gradual run-walk comeback. She shares practical coaching, pacing and training insights while juggling work, sleep and race life.Highlights include her first parkrun after injury, pacing plans for the Cork 10K, goals for a Lisbon half-marathon birthday race, and a positive message for everyday runners about racing without pressure and enjoying the start line.

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33:09

From Socks to Strides: Tomás Moore on Running,...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Episode 33 of Middle of the Pack features Tomás Moore, founder of Step One Socks, sharing his running journey from a tentative 5K to regular half marathons, 10-milers and plans for a marathon.He discusses why he prioritizes enjoyment over PBs, the supportive running community, and how his brand grew — overcoming manufacturing issues, expanding colors and singlets, and collaborating with run clubs. Frank, honest and upbeat, the episode mixes personal racing stories, practical gear talk, and the

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34:09

Shoe Addictions to PBs: Advice on shoe Rotation

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/03/11

Episode 32 of The Middle of the Pack dives into Ian O’Brien’s running journey — from starting after a medical scare and taekwondo roots, to coaching, club runs, and an expanding collection of running shoes. The conversation centers on choosing the right shoe for easy runs, sessions, long runs and race day, and looks at brands like Saucony, ASICS and Adidas.Ian shares practical tips on shoe rotation, fitting, trying shoes in specialist shops, breaking in race shoes before race day, and how comfort

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33:30

Precision Fuel & Hydration: Practical fueling strategies

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Episode 31 of the Middle of the Pack podcast features George Sherwood from Precision Fuel & Hydration. He explains sweat testing, electrolyte preloading, and practical fueling strategies for runners—how many gels to take, how much carbohydrate per hour, and when to use caffeine for best effect.George emphasizes practicing fueling in training, tailoring sodium replacement to your sweat rate, and taking caffeine about halfway through a race so it peaks when you need it most.

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34:29

Real Food Running: Tara Wilson’s 50K Fueling &...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Episode 30 features Tara Wilson from Women Who Run Ireland sharing her Donadea 50K story: the short training block, the race-day fueling plan of real food (bananas, Jaffa Cakes, dates) and electrolytes, and how dehydration and salt loss led to late-race cramping.Tara explains her ‘‘real food running’’ approach, how she pre-fuels and grazes during runs, her recovery routine, and encourages more women to try longer events.

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36:31

Take me to the ALTAR — Building a Better Fuel With...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Episode 29 features Conor O'Keeffe, founder of Altar Nutrition, sharing his running journey from boxing to ultra-distance challenges — including running 32 marathons in 32 days — and how persistent gut issues inspired him to create a better endurance fuel.Conor explains how he developed "speed dust," how to build carbohydrate tolerance, practical pre-fuel and race-day strategies, and uses cases like carb loading and on-course fueling for marathons, ultras, and field sports. Listeners will get

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29:03

From Parkruns to Cork County Finals: Enda Kiernan’s...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/02/11

In episode 28 of the Middle of the Pack podcast, guest Enda Kiernan shares his running journey from school athletics and Mullingar Harriers to helping launch the first Parkrun outside Dublin in Macroom. He discusses the people who influenced him, his commitment to volunteering, and how running shaped his coaching and role with Cork under‑20s and club football.Enda also talks practical topics like warm‑ups, speed work, nutrition (including Speed Dust/Alter Nutrition), and the strong crossover

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29:59

NegativeSplit: Building an Irish Running Brand

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/02/04

Episode 27 of The Middle of the Pack features Cian Charlton — entrepreneur, runner, and founder of 35 Vintage, on Fade St Dublin — as he shares his running journey and the launch of his Irish running brand, NegativeSplit.ieThey discuss Negativesplit gear, early product launches (the skull cap), design and manufacturing plans, balancing business with training, shoe habits, and Cian’s upcoming trail ultra in Spain( which he nearly forgot).

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30:32

Running a Marathon in Wellies: Laura’s Muddy Mission...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/01/28

In this episode episode 26 of The Middle of the Pack Podcast, Laura Stenton Slater—known as Laura Muddy Soles—shares her running comeback, her decision to run the London Marathon in wellington boots for the charity Unique, and the personal story behind her motivation: her son's rare chromosome disorder.Laura talks about rediscovering running after years away, how TikTok and a supportive community helped her reshape her relationship with the sport, the physical and practical challenges of training

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30:56

From Youghal to NYC: Ann O’Neill’s 79-Marathon Journey

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/01/21

In episode 25 of the Middle of the Pack podcast, Ann O'Neill recounts how she started running, her journey to 79 marathons, and the viral TikTok clip from the New York Marathon that sparked worldwide attention. Ann discusses training while working as a nurse, overcoming injury and cancer, running low-key marathons across Ireland and abroad, and her plans and dreams toward reaching 100 marathons. A real down to earth conversation between two people enjoying their running journey.

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29:22

From Dyspraxia to Marathons: Conor Friel’s Running...

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Episode 24 features Conor Friel sharing his return to running, training with Carragline AC, race-day stories from 10Ks to full marathons, and the gear and fueling that keep him going.Conor also discusses living with dyspraxia, fundraising nearly €2,000 for Dyspraxia Ireland, and his plans for upcoming races and travel. A really great episode where we, yet again, celebrate an everyday runner facing everyday challenges.

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30:14

The Cranky Coach: Run Smarter with Kieran McKeown

Middle of the Pack Podcast ·

2026/01/07

Episode 23 of The Middle of the Pack Podcast with Kieran McKeown explores his journey from junior track talent to full-time coach and why smart coaching beats endless training. Kieran shares practical tips on warming up and cooling down, avoiding injury, race fitness, sensible marathon planning, and the value of community support.He explains how individualized coaching, week-to-week plans, and knowing when to rest help runners improve and stay running for decades, with real examples of runners who

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