Trail Running Ireland Podcast

Welcome to the Episode 29 Highlights show of Trail Running Ireland. Last week we spoke with Richard Nunan from the Irish Mountain Running Association about their calendar of racing that they recently published, as well as chatting to Richard about IMRA and what its objectives are, how it works and a real insight into the all the volunteer work that goes on behind the scenes. www.imra.ie Enjoy, eve...

Welcome to episode 29 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner. This week we talk to Richard Nunan from the Irish Mountain Running Association about their calendar of racing that they have just published, as well as chatting to Richard about IMRA and what its objectives are, how it works and a real...

In episode 28 we had Kerry men Joe O'Leary and Kevin Leahy who recently completed what has been described as the longest hardest high level route in Ireland, The Iveragh Traverse. Kevin and Joe ran for 22 hours, facing all the elements nature could throw at them, sunburn and windchill, over 44 summits, 85km and 7,500m overall ascent and it’s a real pleasure to have them with us on the podcast. Our...

Welcome to episode 28 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  This week we have Kerry men Joe O'Leary and Kevin Leahy who recently completed what has been described as the longest hardest high level route in Ireland, The Iveragh Traverse. Kevin and Joe ran for 22 hours, facing all the elemen...

Welcome to the Highlights show of episode 27 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  Our feature interview last week was with the great Jonathan Wyatt: President of the World Mountain Running Association 6 time World Mountain Running Champion 8 time World Mountain Running Grand Prix Winner 2...

Welcome to episode 27 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  Firstly a shout out to Joe O´Leary and Kevin Leahy who have just completed what has been described as the longest hardest high level route in Ireland, "The Iveragh Traverse". Kevin and Joe ran for 22 hours, facing all the elements...

Welcome to the Episode 26 Highlights show of the Trail Running Ireland podcast. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  It’s was a sad few days last week on the trails and mountains of Ireland with the tragedy in the Comeragh Mountains and the very sad passing of Gillian Ryan after a tragic accident while out running...

Welcome to episode 26 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  It’s been a sad few days on the trails and mountains of Ireland with the tragedy in the Comeragh Mountains and the very sad passing of Gillian Ryan after a tragic accident while out running, and over the last 48 hours, the Mourne...

For our special feature interview last week, we spoke with European Masters Mountain Running Champion Mark Ryan about: His race to European Masters Gold Glory His Bronze medal run in the World Mountain Running Masters Championships His 12 senior Irish caps and why it means so much to him to represent Ireland His battle back from a career threatening injury His road and cross country memories and t...

Welcome to episode 25 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  It´s our 1 year anniversary show this week so a big a special thank you to all the listeners for your support and to all of our special guests who have joined us over the last year. If we´ve been able to keep the show on the road...

Welcome to the Episode 24 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  With the end of the first quarter of the year upon us, it´s an ideal time to check in on our nutrition strategy for training with Expert Nutritionist Evan Lynch. Evan works alongside Athletics Irela...

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  With the end of the first quarter of the year upon us, it´s an ideal time to check in on our nutrition strategy for training with Expert Nutritionist Evan Lynch. Evan works alongside Athletics Ireland and Cycling Irela...

Welcome to The Highlights show of Episode 23 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  Our feature interview last week was with with Moire O´Sullivan, three time Irish National Adventure Race Series winner, two time Irish Mountain Running Champion, an Irish Orienteering age-group winner, the f...

Welcome to episode 23 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  We´ve got a master class this week from coach René Borg from Running Coach Ireland on one of the most effective ways to stay fresh, healthy and injury free and not end up over-trained when it comes to race day. Our feature intervi...

Welcome to the highlights show of episode 22 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  We had a really great interview last week with Preventative Cardiologist Paddy Barrett who talked to us about: The massive health benefits of running and about the need to share this message with as many peo...

Welcome to episode 22 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.    We have a really great interview this week with Preventative Cardiologist Paddy Barrett who talks to us about The massive health benefits of running and about the need to share this message with as many people as possible....

Welcome to the highlights show of Episode 21 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.    For our feature interview, we chatted to founder of Mind, Body and Mountains, Steven Morrin.   Steven chats about: How overcoming his own struggles, inspired him to set up the group and help othe...

Welcome to episode 21 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.    First up is a special segment with head coach from Running Coach Ireland René Borg  on the importance of good sleep and how to set yourself up for a good night’s sleep so you can maximize your training and racing. &nbs...

Welcome to the Episode 20 Highlights Show of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.    For our feature interview last week, we chatted to Ireland´s World Champion on the mountains, John Lenihan.   In this special interview, dedicated to John´s old friend and fellow Kerry running legen...

Welcome to episode 20 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.    First up is a special segment on Strength Work for Running with Head Coach from Running Coach Ireland René Borg. What type of strength work is needed, when to do it and why are just some of aspects of strength training we t...

Welcome to episode 19 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  We´re kicking off 2021 with a special show full of great tips on training and racing in 2021 with head coach from Running Coach Ireland René Borg. We´re answering listener questions on various topics including:   Is it bad to...

Happy Christmas everyone and welcome to the highlights show of episode 18 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  First up it´s Christmas Competition time and thanks to IMRA, we have a free entry to the Maurice Mullins Race in 2021. You can choose the half or the full ultra distance and to w...

Welcome to episode 18 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  Firstly a big thank you to our show sponsor, COROS, who have made a massive impact on the global GPS watch market over the last number of years: • The PACE 2 won best sports watch in Wareable Tech Awards 2020 and is the lightest G...

Welcome to the highlights show of episode 17 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  Firstly a big thank you to our show sponsor, COROS, who have made a massive impact on the global GPS watch market over the last number of years: The PACE 2 won best sports watch in Wareable Tech Awards 2020...

Welcome to episode 17 of Trail Running Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 times Irish International Mountain Runner.  Firstly a big thank you to our show sponsor, COROS, who have made a massive impact on the global GPS watch market over the last number of years: ·        The PACE 2 won best sports watch in...