Trail Running Ireland Podcast

Welcome to episode 6 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, Eoin is joined by race director of the Waterville Trail Running Festival Simon Kelly, who brings us the latest trail and mountain running race news from home and abroad, including, lots of exciting REAL races to look forward to!! (16m45s) Our expert trail running coach Rene Borg talks to us about the importance of working with a coach, choosing the rights training plan for you and no matter what level you are it or how high a mountain might be, the importance of speed in our training. Rene can be contacted at www.runningcoach.ie (38m15s) For our feature interview, we speak with Fred Verdier, Head of Tourism in Wicklow County Council and founder of EcoTrail Wicklow. Fred talks to us about:Where his passion for Trail running came fromTips and advice for those starting off on the trailsHow a world class trail running event came to WicklowThe importance of buy in from the local community to hold a successful race as well as having a good team behind you.The financial risks involved in organizing a big trail race and why EcoTrail is so important for Wicklow from an international tourism point of view. A big thank you to our show sponsor, EcoTrail Wicklow, taking place on Sept 26th 2020. https://wicklow.ecotrail.com/ Finally, a special thanks to Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahony from Cork on drums, for our very cool soundtrack. Get your running gear on, let´s go!

Welcome to episode 5 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, we spoke with Ian Conroy who has ran for Ireland 21 times over 11 years and who has won 3 gold masters medals at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships. Ian talked to us about:What it meant to him to qualify to run for Ireland in the 2019 World Championships as he was going through a difficult period for his familyHow he has fought through his own mental challenges over the years as he accumulated 21 caps running for IrelandHis best races in an Irish jerseyHow he got the best from his body as he conquered the World Mountain Masters running championships with 3 gold medalsHow he gets to peak fitness for the most important races of the year A big thank you to our show sponsor, EcoTrail Wicklow, taking place on Sept 26th 2020. https://wicklow.ecotrail.com/ Finally, a special thanks to Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahony from Cork on drums, for our very cool soundtrack. Get your running gear on, let´s go! 

Welcome to episode 5 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, Eoin is joined by fellow Irish International and winner of the EcoTrail 29k 2019, Ruairi Long, who brings us the latest trail and mountain running race news from home and abroad, including, dare we say it, some races to look forward to from August onwards!! (11m10s) Our expert trail running coach Rene Borg talks to us about the adaptations our body needs to make as we hit the trails and some excellent training tips so help us get the most out of our running. Rene can be contacted at www.runningcoach.ie (29m50s) For our feature interview, we speak with Ian Conroy who has ran for Ireland 21 times over 11 years and who has won 3 gold masters medals at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships. Ian talks to us about:What it meant to him to qualify to run for Ireland in the 2019 World Championships as he was going through a difficult period for his familyHow he has fought through his own mental challenges over the years as he accumulated 21 caps running for IrelandHis best races in an Irish jerseyHow he got the best from his body as he conquered the World Mountain Masters running championships with 3 gold medalsHow he gets to peak fitness for the most important races of the year A big thank you to our show sponsor, EcoTrail Wicklow, taking place on Sept 26th 2020. https://wicklow.ecotrail.com/ Finally, a special thanks to Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahony from Cork on drums, for our very cool soundtrack. Get your running gear on, let´s go! 

For our feature interview in episode 4 we spoke with Ireland´s number 1 ranked trail runner over the last few years, Paddy O´Leary. Paddy talks to us about:The current political landscape in the US where he currently lives and the work he is doing regarding finding a cure for CV 19. It´s far from all about running with this man.How both chance and determination led him to the top of podiums in Trail Running races all around the worldHow he became a professional Trail Runner with North Face and some helpful advice to any runners who might be looking to try and get a sponsorship deal.His tough decision to choose between going for an Olympic Marathon qualifying time or staying on the mountains.His mental determination to finish UTMBHis trail running adventures in South America and his race in the World Championships in PatagoniaHis thoughts on the development of Trail and Mountain Running in Ireland with a specific emphasis on putting structures in place for our young runners. A big thank you to our show sponsor, EcoTrail Wicklow, taking place on Sept 26th 2020. https://wicklow.ecotrail.com/ Finally, a special thanks to Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahony from Cork on drums, for our very cool soundtrack. Get your running gear on, let´s go!

Welcome to episode 4 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, Eoin is joined by fellow Irish International and winner of the EcoTrail 29k 2019, Ruairi Long, who brings us the latest trail and mountain running race news from home and abroad, including news of a 1 million dollar virtual Trail race! (13m30s) Our expert trail running coach Rene Borg, talks about getting the “general phase” right as we build towards arriving in peak condition for racing at the end of the summer. Rene also speaks about the long term benefits Trail running has in terms of injury prevention in comparison to road running. Rene can be contacted at www.runningcoach.ie (32m30s) For our feature interview, we speak with Ireland´s number 1 ranked trail runner over the last few years, Paddy O´Leary. Paddy talks to us about:·        The current political landscape in the US where he currently lives and the work he is doing regarding finding a cure for CV 19. It´s far from all about running with this man.·        How both chance and determination led him to the top of podiums in Trail Running races all around the world·        How he became a professional Trail Runner with North Face and some helpful advice to any runners who might be looking to try and get a sponsorship deal.·        His tough decision to choose between going for an Olympic Marathon qualifying time or staying on the mountains·        His mental determination to finish UTMB·        His trail running adventures in South America and his race in the World Championships in Patagonia·        His thoughts on the development of Trail and Mountain Running in Ireland with a specific emphasis on putting structures in place for our young runners.  A big thank you to our show sponsor, EcoTrail Wicklow, taking place on Sept 26th 2020. https://wicklow.ecotrail.com/ Finally, a special thanks to Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahony from Cork on drums, for our very cool soundtrack. Get your running gear on, let´s go!

For our feature interview, we speak with the best Irish mountain runner over the last 10 years and winner of the 2019 WMRA World Cup Trophy, Sarah McCormack.Sarah talks to us about:• her great win in the World Cup Trophy• her approach to training and how she focused on her weak points to become a better and stronger runner• her decision to turn to the mountains despite winning a team European gold medal with the Irish Cross Country team and a whopping fast 15.49 over 5k on the roads. • How even though she has 3 passports, she chose to run for Ireland and has never looked back• Her thoughts on the development of Trail and Mountain Running for female athletes.A big thanks you to our show sponsor, EcoTrail Wicklow, taking place on Sept 26th 2020. https://wicklow.ecotrail.com/Finally, a special thanks to Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahony from Cork on drums, for our very cool soundtrack.Get your running gear on, let´s go!

Welcome to episode 3 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, Eoin is joined by fellow Irish International and winner of the EcoTrail 29k 2019, Ruairi Long, who brings us the latest trail and mountain running race news from home and abroad.(13m10s) UKA qualified mountain running coach, professional trail running guide and race director Rene Borg, talks to us this week about how now, might be the perfect time to put a plan in place to be stronger than ever once racing resumes. Rene can be contacted at www.runningcoach.ie(28m55s) For our feature interview, we speak with the best Irish mountain runner over the last 10 years and winner of the 2019 WMRA World Cup Trophy, Sarah McCormack.Sarah talks to us about:• her great win in the World Cup Trophy• her approach to training and how she focused on her weak points to become a better and stronger runner• her decision to turn to the mountains despite winning a team European gold medal with the Irish Cross Country team and a whopping fast 15.49 over 5k on the roads. • How even though she has 3 passports, she chose to run for Ireland and has never looked back• Her thoughts on the development of Trail and Mountain Running for female athletes.A big thanks you to our show sponsor, EcoTrail Wicklow, taking place on Sept 26th 2020. https://wicklow.ecotrail.com/Finally, a special thanks to Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahony from Cork on drums, for our very cool soundtrack.Get your running gear on, let´s go!

For our feature interview in Episode 2, we speak with the Adidas professional trail runner Pablo Villa who has the following Trail Running CV:• World Trail Championship winner with Spain in 2017 and 2018 • Podium on the Ultra Trail World 2019• Multiple prestigious race wins such as Transgrancanaria in 2020• Spanish Trail Champion and Skyrunning Champion as well as other national podiums• Professional Adidas Trail Runner with over 30,000 followers on InstagramPablo talks us his through his 10 year journey before he found his perfect race performance. He gives us great tips on becoming a better trail and mountain runner and gives his opinions on the various trail running race circuits, doping in the sport and competition from African athletes on the hills. A fascinating interview with a true gent of the sport. Enjoy. The show is sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow with our very cool soundtrack from Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahoney from Cork on drums.Get your running gear on, let´s go!

Welcome to episode 2 of a new podcast for the Trail and Mountain Running Community. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 time Irish International Mountain Runner. (1m45s) First up, Eoin is joined by fellow Irish International and winner of the EcoTrail Wicklow 29k, Ruairi Long, who brings us the latest trail running race news from home and abroad.(10m45s) UKA qualified mountain running coach and professional trail running guide and race director Rene Borg, brings us some tips on how to stay injury free during the current CV19 crisis. Rene can be contacted at www.runningcoach.ie(23m45s) For our feature interview, we speak with the Adidas professional trail runner Pablo Villa who has the following Trail Running CV:• World Trail Championship winner with Spain in 2017 and 2018 • Podium on the Ultra Trail World 2019• Multiple prestigious race wins such as Transgrancanaria in 2020• Spanish Trail Champion and Skyrunning Champion as well as other national podiums• Professional Adidas Trail Runner with over 30,000 followers on InstagramPablo talks us his through his 10 year journey before he found his perfect race performance. He gives us great tips on becoming a better trail and mountain runner and gives his opinions on the various trail running race circuits, doping in the sport and competition from African athletes on the hills. A fascinating interview with a true gent of the sport. Enjoy. (1hr06m15s) Finally, we check in with Simon Kelly from the Waterville Trail Running Festival before he embarks on a 130km solo run around a single 340m lap. Some people just love to run! All the very best Simon.The show is sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow with our very cool soundtrack from Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahoney from Cork on drums.Get your running gear on, let´s go!

Our 30 minute interview with Columbia athlete and UTMB Oman winner Eoin Keith.

Delighted to announce a new podcast for the Trail and Mountain Running Community in Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 time Irish International Mountain Runner. First up, Eoin is joined by fellow Irish International and winner of the EcoTrail 29k 2019, Ruairi Long, who brings us the latest race results and fixtures (yes there are some despite lockdown!).UKA qualified mountain running coach and professional trail running guide and race director Rene Borg brings us some tips on how to train through lockdown. Rene can be contacted at www.runningcoach.ieFor our first feature interview, we speak with Irish Trail running legend, Columbia Athlete Eoin Keith. Eoin talks about • how he has adapted his training methods to stay strong during lockdown, • and how what he has learnt from racing all around the world, is helping him get through the current situation • Eoin brings us through his hat trick of UTMB podiums in Argentina, France and Oman as he became the first Irish winner of an UTMB race. • Eoin also gives us his thoughts on the his own future racing plans and the future of Trail Running in Ireland • As well as his favourite place in Ireland to run!The show is sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow with our very cool soundtrack from Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahoney from Cork on drums.Get your running gear on, let´s go!