The Back Straight Podcast

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  • 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 thebackstraightpod@gmail.com, on our Instagram @thebackstraightpodcast or tweet us @thebackstraight
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  • Ep. 31 - Irish National Cross Country Recap ft. Keelan Kilrehill and Anne-Marie McGlyn

    Ep. 31 - Irish National Cross Country Recap ft. Keelan Kilrehill and Anne-Marie McGlyn
    Nov 22 2024

    It was a brilliant day in Irvinestown for the National Cross Country Championships, and who better to help us recap the races than the winners themselves! We are delighted to be joined by the 2024 champions Keelan Kilrehill and Anne-Marie McGlynn for this very special episode. We hope you enjoy it! Hooroo.

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    Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast

    Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com

    Twitter: @thebackstraight
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Ep. 30 - Parkrun World Record Holder Nick Griggs - Cross Country Previews

    Ep. 30 - Parkrun World Record Holder Nick Griggs - Cross Country Previews
    Nov 13 2024

    Big interview this week as we are joined by the current king of Parkrun, Nick Griggs! In part 1 of the episode we chat about the results of the Novice Cross Country in Finn Valley. From there we transition to a preview of the British and Irish Masters Cross Country and National Cross Country which are both happening this coming weekend! Stacked weekend of racing in the muck, lots to look forward to! Part 2 of the episode we catch-up with Nick after his stunning 13:44 at Victoria Park Parkrun. We recap Nick's impressive year where he set a number of PBs across a range of distances. Nick gives us the lowdown on the Puma running line up and how he is going to approach the National Cross as well as the coming 12 months. Plenty to wrap your earbuds around in this episode, we hope you enjoy! Hooroo!

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    Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast

    Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com

    Twitter: @thebackstraight
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep. 29 - Dublin Marathon ft. Caitlyn Harvey - Valencia Half

    Ep. 29 - Dublin Marathon ft. Caitlyn Harvey - Valencia Half
    Oct 30 2024

    It is marathon season y'all! In this episode we are delighted to be joined by Caitlyn Harvey of Roadrunners AC. First up, Michael and Dan recap the Dublin Marathon and Valencia Half and then in part 2 we have a special interview with Caitlyn after she once again rewrote her marathon PB in Dublin by posting a brilliant 2:42. Caitlyn talks to us about how she trained for it, what it was like to experience the race as an elite entry and how it all unfolded on the day! Not an episode to be missed! Thanks Caitlyn for joining us and congratulations to everyone that ran in a marathon or half over the weekend. Hooroo!

    Contact us here:

    Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast

    Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com

    Twitter: @thebackstraight
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    1 hr and 11 mins

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