The RunSensible Podcast

The Berlin Marathon never disappoints and this year’s race gave us plenty to talk about.

I look at the men’s and women’s races, the standout performances from Guye Adola and Tigst Assefa, the incredible dominance of the adidas Adios Pro Evo 3 on the podium, and why big names Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha were missing.

I also discuss the...

In this episode of the Run Sensible Podcast, I sit down in the studio with Daniel O’Mahony from Ageless VO2 Testing in Dublin to chat all about his training for and experience racing this year’s UTMB.

UTMB is a race that has always intrigued me, so it was great to get a first-hand account of what it’s actually like to train for and take on one of the world’s ...

Are Carbon Shoes Really Causing Running Injuries?

Carbon-plated shoes have transformed running but are they really responsible for more injuries?

In this episode, I look at why I think we may be blaming the shoe for something that is actually more about training load, recovery and adaptation.

Carbon shoes can make running feel easier...

The next episode of the RunSensible Podcast is live and available, and this time I’m back chatting with Dhanush as we get closer to marathon day.

We had a number of questions emailed in from listeners, so we decided to dedicate this episode to answering them and talking through some of the most important things to consider during the final weeks of marathon preparation.

In this episode of the RunSensible Podcast, I sat down for an online chat with Mark Cahill, another member of what I’ve affectionately started calling the Dublin Marathon Brat Pack!

At just 21 years of age, Mark has already packed an incredible amount into his running journey. From taking on the marathon distance and breaking the 3-hour barrier, to winning a 100km ultra marath...

In this episode of the Run Sensible Podcast, I sit down with Marcus Neill to chat about his remarkable running journey.

Marcus only started running two years ago, initially running a sub-4-hour marathon before getting more specific with his training and discovering just how much potential he had. That progression eventually saw him run an incredible 2:46 at the Dublin Marathon last ...

In this week’s episode of the Run Sensible Podcast, I sit down with Dhanush for another weekly catch-up, looking back at the previous week of training and talking about how our own running is progressing.

We get into all things running, from marathon training and how to improve your marathon time to the specific approach needed to train for a 5K and break the 25-minute barrier...

In this week's episode of the Run Sensible Podcast, I sit down with Dhanush for a more relaxed catch-up episode after we both spent a couple of weeks away.

Rather than focusing on one specific topic, we chat about everything running how our own training is progressing, what we've learned from our recent experiences and the realities of staying consistent when life gets busy.

What do Tadej Pogačar riding Alpe d’Huez at around 7 watts per kilogram and two athletes running an official sub-2hour marathon have in common?

A lot more than you might think.

In this episode of the Run Sensible Podcast, I compare Pogačar’s incredible Alpe d’Huez performance with Sabastian Sawe’s 1:59:30 marathon and Yomif Kejelcha&r...

Rest Days: Do We Really Need to Stop Completely? What exactly counts as a rest day? In this episode, I’m talking about my approach to rest and recovery, and why I almost never take a complete day off from exercise. For me, a rest day might mean getting out for a relaxed 30–45 minute walk nothing strenuous, just enough to keep the body moving and the fitness ticking over. I don’t usually plan full days with zero ex...

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Mary O'Donnell for a conversation that goes far beyond running.

We kick things off with the obvious question: why on earth did she run the Dublin Marathon in a pair of jeans? What starts as a funny story quickly turns into a fascinating look at Mary's mindset and her willingness to take on challenges simply because... why not?

What starts with a single kilometre can end in extraordinary places.

In this episode, I sit down with Wynona Grant, whose running journey began with a simple goal: run 1km every evening after work because she was tired of feeling unfit. What started as a small daily habit quickly snowballed into something far bigger than she ever imagined.

Today, Wynona has ...

In this episode, Dhanush returns to the podcast to take a deep dive into one of the most popular race distances the half marathon.

Whether you're preparing for your first 21.1km or aiming for a new personal best, we cover everything you need to know to approach race day with confidence.

We discuss how to structure your half marathon training, the key session...

In this episode, Dhanush returns to the podcast for the first instalment of our Dublin Marathon Q&A series, where we answer the questions submitted by listeners through Instagram.

With marathon season ramping up, we dive into some of the most common concerns runners have as they prepare for race day. We discuss how to structure marathon training, strategies for staying injury-fr...

The Enhanced Games promised a glimpse into the future of enhanced human performance. But after all the headlines, controversy and talk of performance-enhancing drugs, what stood out most to me was something completely different.

The athletes weren't suddenly miles ahead of the world's best. If anything, the competition highlighted just how extraordinary elite athletes really are. Ta...