RTE Running Podcast: Rotterdam recap

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 and the advice from the series that resonated most.

Running technology that can give you an edge

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 what gadgets will help with your training and performance.

Devising strategy and avoiding taper tantrums

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 speaks with two coaches about their approaches and strategies.

Age is just a number: Excelling at running in later life

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 Half Marathon. Brian also updates us on his preparation for the Rotterdam Marathon.

The importance of sleep when it comes to running

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 an academic talks about his recent research into this area.

Using high of running to replace other highs (and lows)

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 coach Mary Jennings is back to answer your questions.

Training through the menopause and the best running books

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 keep improving in mid life.. Plus children’s book author Shane Hegarty picks his favourite running books.

The importance of patience and consistency, plus the Mountjoy Parkrun

Brian O'Connell speaks to high performance endurance coach Steve Macklin about the keys to a training programme. Also, Brian visits Mountjoy Prison to learn about the novel inmate Parkrun.

Knock knock jokes, nutrition strategies and completing the six major marathons

Brian O'Connell speaks to dietitian Daniel Murphy about nutrition strategies for marathon training. He also catches up with an old school friend who is on the verge of completing the six major marathons after returning to running at 39.

The Catherina McKiernan interview

This week, Brian O'Connell chats to Irish athletics legend Catherina McKiernan about her marathon training approach, how to better your running style and what was going through her head during some of her famous races. With nine weeks to his own marathon, Brian also gives an update on how training …