The Back Straight Podcast
A fortnightly podcast based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Join Daniel Squires and Michael McKnight along the 'Back Straight' as they discuss the running scene in the Isle of Ireland and shine a light on great stories domestically as well as abroad. We'll throw our running hats into the ring and talk gear, training and racing often in the company of studio guests. Contact us at our email address [email protected], on our Instagram @thebackstraightpodcast or tweet us @thebackstraight
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep. 7 - Seeley Cup 2023 - Conal McCambridge takes on the Valencia Marathon
Ormeau Park (Belfast) played host to the annual Seeley Cup and the stories from this year's edition will continue to be told for years to come! A huge run by Hannah Gilliland (Annadale Striders) was …
Ep 6.1 - Back Straight Bonus Episode! Matthew Lavery and Neill Weir
Did someone say Bonus Episode?! We could not wait to drop these two interviews that we recorded with North Belfast Harrier Matthew Lavery and Willowfield Temperance Harrier Neill Weir.
Matthew recen…
Ep. 6 - Irish National Cross Country Championships and the Seeley Cup Preview
Ep. 5 - Dublin Marathon ft. Roadrunners A.C.
It's our fifth episode so what better way to celebrate than with friends! It was our great pleasure to chat to Roadrunners A.C athletes Caitlyn Harvey and Noel McNally. Caitlyn is fresh off her marat…
Ep. 4 - Marathon Madness! Jimmy Ashworth and Dearbhla Cox
It's marathon season! Michael and Dan get chatting with the legendary Jimmy Ashworth and in-form Dearbhla Cox. Jimmy has a marathon PB of 2:11:43 and has won several major marathons such as Berlin! H…
Ep. 3 - Crikey! It's Hannah Irwin and the Armagh 10 Mile Road Race
North Belfast Harrier Conor Curran joins us this week to chat about some big race results and the Chicago Marathon. We get updated on the newly crowned NI & Ulster 10km Champions, how our Masters ath…
Ep. 2 - The Back Straight Podcast - Mark Kirk interview and £400 Super Shoes
ANI Endurance Coordinator, Mark Kirk, joins us on the Back Straight to give us the inside line on altitude training camps, the future of distance running in Northern Ireland and his training philosop…
Ep. 1 - The Back Straight Podcast - Track Season Review and Mullets?
The 'Back Straight' is back, baby! Michael McKnight and Daniel Squires talk results, upcoming races and hairstyles for the fashionable runner. Big thank you to Malcolm McCausland for joining us for a…
Ep. 0 - The Back Straight Podcast - Is there anyone out there?
Welcome to the 'Back Straight'! Daniel Squires and Michael McKnight get together to introduce the podcast and talk plans for the future. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy it and join us for our…