Talk Till The Cowzers come Home

what an honour it was to sit down and get some insight into running from what I call it the elite level, we all look up to people in sports and admire their talent and dedication to get to the level they are at, and Ian is one of those people to a lot of runners out there. He shares with us his experiences on different races, how he learns from every race, and shares some amazing tips and perspect...

Coming to the end of this season of the podcast, so far it has been filled with many who have only just begun their running journey but today I sat down with Tom Griffen, 45 years running experience under his feet, he has decided to try break the 3 hour marathon time in 13 weeks at the Milan Marathon, Tom shares so many tips and education on what he is finding out about himself and his body even a...

this episode is about change, how a change in lifestyle literally transformed my next guest. Going from 20+ stone and known as the party uncle, Darren decided it was time for change, from eating habits to social habits, taking that brave leap and out of his comfort zone into a healthier life of hiking and running. Darren shares how the death of his best friend, his constant supporter threw his wor...

Where do I begin, the running community may seem to be about the runners, the pbs and different races everyone has done, but its so much more. The people behind the scenes, the supporters the partners who are there pushing and helping along the way, the forgotten heroes. When some of the most important people in your life is heavily involved in running, yet you physically cannot be a part of it, w...

From needing to improve on her running 1km for Hyrox to running 5k and beyond, I sat down with a Shelters legend, who shares her fitness journey with me, and shows that anything in life is possible when you have belief in yourself. Helen highlights the amazing work done by the Jack & Jill Foundation who she came across sadly during a truly very sad time in her families life, and how she contin...

Making those New Year deals with yourself when it comes to fitness starts off with such great intention but it can easily fall to the side, but when it comes to something that not only changes your health, your mindset and have not only an impact on you but your family, well it becomes a lot easier to follow through. Committing to 5K a day for a year did just that for my guest in this episode, Ian...

there was never going to be a running series of this podcast without this man being on it, a man who by chance stubbled across our community and has been an integral part ever since, he has graced us with his running knowledge, experience and helpful tips let alone his presence. And not to mention his level calm head when needed, the VC himself Gary Seery, if this episode doesn't inspire you to ge...

A truly brave and inspiring story told by this young man, his dad Derek who kindly shared his story and his journey in how running has changed his life, from a life lived before, Reece shares what is what like through the eyes of his son, a raw and honest and at times upsetting account of how the 2am drink fuelled chats with his dad, has changed to PBs, race meetings and energy gel of choice, the...

when two strangers show up with the same initial goal in mind that's the start, the start of friendship, running buddies and inspiring one another to go further and further every day. from swearing that 5k was the limit to completing distance after distance finishing up doing a half marathon firstly in Dublin and then in Rome. Lisa and Brenda inspire those around them and one another to keep going...

In this episode I sit down with John Forman, a man who is truly embracing his second chance of life as he says. John shares his love for running, how he fell into it by chance, and how running is saving his quality of life. How his doctors are stunned when he reveals not only his distances but his times in running marathons, as John has c.o.p.d a condition of the lungs. How not running for a perio...

Put 5 people together with the same goal and same reason and they will get it done, whatever it takes, with team work, help when things get tough, and words of encouragement to get you over that line. get them in a room to try relive it and its carnage, join us on the journey of how Team SJ took on DCM and share with us the memories we took since we all came together, this was more about reconnect...

a friendship that has spanned over 30 years from the dancefloors of Dublin in the 90s to the sand on Portmarnock beach. A truly amazing conversation that could of gone on for hours, but it gives the perfect amount of insight to anyone who listens that anything is possible, with a little hope and surrounded by the right people. There is so much to say about this episode but it really should be list...

The Shelters Running Community, how it all began, how a few conversations sparked an idea to make this a reality, and how a series of events brought it all together. sitting down with Kim who has been a huge part in making this happen, we relived the past 11 months. from struggling to run for 2 minutes to members taking on Rome Half Marathon and Dublin Full after only a few months. hopefully this...

In this episode I sit down with Keelin McEntee, a member of the Inner City Running Club and just a gem of a person, Keelin shared her sporting journey which has seen her represent her country, complete an ironman and now taking on Dublin City Marathon twice, none more special than this year, where she took her sister Sarah Jane along with her, what was once a dream, it became reality, thanks to th...

This week I was honoured and so happy I got to sit down with my friend Andy who has been in Australia the last 18 months, I was lucky enough to go on Andy's podcast which was my very first one so to have him on mine was a full circle moment, in this episode we discussed not only his amazing work ethic and creative marketing videos he puts out daily, but possibly the reason behind this fast flowing...

This week I sat with Chrissy a triathlete and personal trainer, aiming to be one of the first female triathlon coaches in Ireland. How starting off as a GAA fanatic led her to becoming obsessed with fitness and testing herself to the fullest. How a nervous experience in the sea led her to swimming lessons which was a turning point towards her first ironman competition in Barcelona. I was tired jus...

This week I was joined by Shelley Smith, a plant food based fitness coach, who explains to me the benefits of plant foods, and Shelley is living proof literally, she shares how when diagnosed with cancer and giving months to live she decided to eat her way to healthiness. A fascinating story that goes from leading cows out at the market to belly dancing at weddings, to meditating on local radio ea...

In this episode June tells me about her journey that includes going from hairdressing to healing. From travelling around Australia and having it cut short returning home to have a baby. Her journey of self discovery through plant medicine and other healing modalities as her gateway to freedom with the support of "her person" they have embarked on a new journey in parenthood and helping others heal...

In this episode I enjoyed a fascinating discussion with this young man very hard to believe at 25 listening to what he has achieved and what's to come for his future. How conversations with his grandad has left a lasting impression on his moral beliefs and values. The battle to become his authentic self and to have finally found who he is and who he is proud to be. Sit back listen and enjoy but I...

On this weeks episode I was joined by Claire Maguire, where we discuss jumping from corporate world of banking to the glamour and also struggles of counter life in the make up world. Claire speaks about her goal setting and how setting herself targets keeps her on track to get things done. She shares her love of cold water therapy and how life has a funny way of coming full circle. To follow Clair...

The final episode of this series, what was to be a solo episode ended up full circle where I was joined by Nicole, a friend whose meet up I went to a few years ago and the knock on effect was...well have a listen to find out

In this episode I sit down with Vikki, speaking about chapter 5 Giving in Silence where one small gesture can change someone's day, the knock on effect is endless and how it can encourage others to do the same. I loved this chat, who 2 weeks ago was a total stranger.

In this episode myself and Sarah take a deeper look at the meaning behind the popular saying ...what we focus on grows and how this applies to energy. As with my previous episode with Sarah things get a little deep raising some valid points with food for thought..

This episode looks at chapter 6 in the journal - Carly opens up about all things relationships, the good the bad and the painful. How her relationship with her mam has evolved and also the progression in her own relationship with herself. We could have gone on for hours with this one, Carly tells her favourite parts of the journal and the areas she feels she will benefit most from.

In this episode Robyn speaks to me about her beliefs and values and how as a young child she was shown to believe on the power of manifestation and it's impact. This has been a strong belief of hers as a mother and business woman..