logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2023
29m 41s

Age is just a number: Excelling at runni...

RTÉ Sport
About this episode
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. 
Up next
Apr 2023
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. 
23m 27s
Apr 2023
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. 
24m 46s
Apr 2023
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. 
28m 39s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2020
#671: Blood cancer to "start to run" to 30 half marathons in 30 days with Matt Heptonstall
Less thank 2 years ago Matt Heptonstall had blood cancer spotted in a random blood test he was undergoing. In September 2020 he completed 30 half marathons in 30 days. He was not a runner and prior to June 1st 2020 had not run for over 6 years. There are defining moments in our l ... Show More
54m 53s
Dec 2023
043: For the Love of the Marathon with Joe Greer
In today's podcast, I sat down with Joe Greer to discuss our preparations for the upcoming California International Marathon. We explore how running enhances creativity and helps clear mental space, sharing our techniques for ensuring we are mentally and physically prepared f ... Show More
1h 28m
Sep 2017
#4: How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon with Bobby Barker | Marathon Running, Training and Racing Tips
Bobby Barker is a 41 year old marathon runner from Frisco, Texas. He has transformed in the past 5 years from couch potato to Boston Marathon Qualifier. A few weeks ago he ran a marathon PR of 26 minutes and qualified for the Boston Marathon with a time of 3 hours and 13 minutes! ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2022
#199 - Running, overcoming challenges, and finding success | Ryan Hall
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Episode Description: Ryan Hall is the fastest American ever to run the marathon (2:04:58) and half marathon (59:43) and is the author of the book Run the Mile You’re In. In this episode, Ryan d ... Show More
2h 55m
Feb 2019
#504: Winning “2 Oceans” running a 2:31 marathon and qualifying for the olympics with Gerda Steyn
4 years ago Gerda Steyn worked a desk job as a quantity surveyor, now she is looking to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, this is an awesome chat with an amazing human being: -Getting into running -Listening to your body -The importance of Cross Training -Bringing your dreams to lif ... Show More
49m 54s
Nov 2021
45. RUNNERS & CHEERERS: Marathon Life with Shalane Flanagan
1. How a marathon is an analogy for life: the danger of comparison, the ride of emotions and self-doubt, that love is fuel, and that the world needs both runners and cheerers.  2. The question Abby kept asking herself throughout the race—and why she’s still wearing her marathon m ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2019
#520: A life transformation for Big Rossi
On January 18th 2019 Big Rossi walked into InnerFight weighing 113kg and declared that he wanted to change his life. He had an aggressive timeline of dropping over 10kg by Red Fest which given that was in 5 weeks was a big ask. He went to work and the weight started to drop off. ... Show More
45m 58s
Jul 2023
#69: MAF Low Heart Rate Success with Maria Lurenda Westergaard
Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this episode! Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase.   Maria Lurenda Westergaard is a runner, a Doctor of Medicine and member of our Personal Best Program. She shares her success with low heart rate training ... Show More
1h 21m
Feb 2023
68: It’s a marathon not a sprint
Meet my best friend Brian Ramsey, the man who took an idea and made it reality. Ran his first marathon with 6 months of training and inspired us all. This isn’t just about marathons, it’s about life. It doesn’t happen over night, it’s never easy, but it’s always possible. And you ... Show More
47m 10s
Jan 2022
471. Sara Vaughn, 2021 CIM Winner & Puma-Sponsored Athlete
“Celebrating victories big or small — that’s definitely how I choose to live life now.” The "great time to be a 30-something mom on the run" celebrations continue today on the Ali on the Run Show. Sara Vaughn is a full-time realtor and mom of four who just made — and won — her ma ... Show More
1h 7m