The Inspirational Runner Podcast
I’ve have met so many inspirational people since joining the sport of running, I thought it would a good idea to capture their stories to help inspire those who are battling with their own adversities, struggling to see past their limits or just simply wanting to improve their running performance.
These people aren’t super olympians, they are the people who line up along side you at the start of a race, they are your neighbours and your friends, they are Inspirational Runners.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 77 minutes
- Episodes
- 156
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2022
Podcast #17 The Coach’s Corner Gary O'Hanlon Irish National Champion 2:18:52 Marathon Age 43
He crossed the finish line in Dublin Marathon with a new pb time of 2:18:52 to become the Irish National Champion, and at the age of 43 he broke the record for the fastest marathon time recorded for …
Podcast #16 Robbie Marsh on what it takes to go from not being able to run or swim to competing an Iron distance Triathlon, predict your future through goal setting.
This podcast wasn't intentional or planned but it does give you an insight into goal setting at a basic level so I've decided to post it , I will look at doing something with a bit more structure in …
Podcast#15 Ultra Marathoner Barry McCarroll talks us through what it’s like to run 105 miles in the Donegal quads and still maintain quality times through all other distances
Barry McCarroll talks us through what it’s like to run 105 miles in the Donegal quads and still maintain quality times through all other distances he has a remarkable pb profile 5k 17min, 10k 36min, …
Podcast #14 Darren Hamilton and The Hansons Marathon Method
In this episode Darren Hamilton talks how The Hansons Marathon Method takes his time from 3:45 to 2:55, he also talks us through how he managed to completed 6 marathons in 6 Countries in 6 days a ver…
Podcast #13 Eamon Murphy travelled to South Africa to battle one of the most Iconic Ultra Marathons in the World 'The Comrades'
From Warrenpoint to South Africa, local Runner Eamon Murphy talks about what it is like to take on the The Comrades Ultra marathon one of the oldest long distance races in the world.
Podcast #12 Born2Run How to Turn a Simple Idea Into an Award Winning Race Series
What a great double episode with the Born2Run team Carol, Jane & Gerard so many of us are held back in life, afraid to pursue our passion as we believe the perceived risk is to great. This is one tea…
Podcast #10 The Coach's Corner Oliver Harkin and Heart Rate Training
Coach's Corner Heart Rate Training - Oliver Harkin has competed in Ironman at the highest stage in Kona, in this episode he talks about how he uses heart rate training to finish the Ironman marathon …
Podcast #9 Jon Ward (Wardy) Joins the 100 Marathon club on his way to running 214 miles across Scotland
How would you like to rip up the rule books and smash every race you enter, well that's exactly what Jon Ward has done and he keeps on going. An amazing show of mental strength and a great advocate f…
Podcast #7 Barbara Fleming Ovens World Major Marathon Ambassador
It wasn't that long ago that she ran her first marathon, since then she has completed all of the World Major Marathons, 18 in total including 26.2 miles across the Polar Circle and on path to complet…
Podcast #8 Linda Cunningham Joins the 100 Marathon Club
What an amazing woman, she has over come adversity and completed her 100th marathon dressed as Batwomen. Some one forgot to mention that she has also ticked off most of the Ultra's in Northern Irelan…
Podcast #6 Micheal DIllion Man Machine 2:48 marathon PB
This guy is amazing last year alone he ran 11 marathons of which 6 were sub 3hr, he finished 3rd in the Donegal Quads each day running sub 3:30, he has a charitable heart and loves banging out the mi…
Podcast #5 Richard Wilson Lost a Third of His Body Weight Now He Runs Ultras for Fun
This podcast happened on a mountain run and was just a chat between two Ultra runners, one of them started park run 4 years ago at a weight of 22 stone and today he is an accompished ultra runner of …
Podcast #4 Natalie Bowbanks The First Female Pacer in Belfast Marathon and acclaimed Ultra Runner
Natalie needs no introduction, the first female pacer of the Belfast marathon, larger than life itself, and amazingly completed her 50th Marathon in London today.
Natty lifts everyone she comes in co…
Podcast #3 Sean Quinn The Hand of Autism
One of the most giving people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, well known for his work with local charities and in playing a significant role in setting up the Run for Autism.
Qoute "Its…
Podcast #1 Team Kerr Battles are There to be Won
I couldn't have thought of anyone better to start off The Inspirational Runner with other than with Team Kerr, known by most on the marathon scene Davd, Sandra and their son Aaron have found new purp…
Podcast #2 Willie McCracken Hard Work is on the Menu 2.23PB Marathon Time is on the Plate
A great second podcast with a local legend and true gentleman Willie McCracken, he's ran a personal best marathon time of 2:23 (5:25 min/mile) in Dublin and at almost 72 years of age he still manages…