Trail Running Ireland Podcast
Welcome to Trail Running Ireland, a podcast for the Trail and Mountain Running Community in Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 time Irish International Mountain Runner. First up in every episode, Eoin brings us the latest race results from around Ireland. Post results, UKA qualified mountain running coach and professional trail running guide and race director Rene Borg joins us to help make you a stronger and faster Trail and Mountain runner. Rene can be contacted at www.runningcoach.ie Each episode also features a special guest interview. We´re here for y...
Ep 118 Highlights Show - High Torque and Low Torque in our weekly Training
Welcome to the Episode 118 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2025.
In last weeks show we had a super training topic with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland to chat through: Low Torque and High Torque and Torque here refers to the muscular force per stride as we move through the trails.
It’s a very interesting lens to better understand what’s really happening in our bodies during different types of training. Let´s discuss.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.
https://wicklow.ecotra...
Ep 118 - High Torque and Low Torque in our weekly Training
Welcome to Episode 118 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2025.
In this weeks show we’ve a super training topic with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland to chat through: Low Torque and High Torque and Torque here refers to the muscular force per stride as we move through the trails.
It’s a very interesting lens to better understand what’s really happening in our bodies during different types of training. Let´s discuss.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.
https://wicklow.ecotrail.com
Ep 117 Highlights Show - Why you´re racing well or maybe not racing well this summer!
Welcome to the Episode 117 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2025.
In last weeks show we asked a question with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland that might change how you think about your racing: What if the performances you’re chasing this summer weren’t built last week, or even last month—but last winter?
And what if your best results next year depend more on what you do from October to February than on any interval session you’re squeezing in now. Lets discuss.
Everyone, get your runn...
Ep 117 - Why you´re racing well or maybe not racing well this summer!
Welcome to Episode 117 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2025.
In this weeks show we’re going to ask a question with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland that might change how you think about your racing: What if the performances you’re chasing this summer weren’t built last week, or even last month—but last winter?
And what if your best results next year depend more on what you do from October to February than on any interval session you’re squeezing in now. Lets discuss.
Everyone, get your runnin...
Ep 116 Highlights Show - Top 3 tips for Transitioning from Short to Long Distances with Dr Joe Warne
Welcome to the Episode 116 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
In last weeks show we spoke to Dr Joe Warne on making the transition from shorter races on the road and track to longer races on the mountains.
Joe gave us his top three tips for making the transition as he talks about his own journey from being a National Senior and World Masters Track Champion as well as a 4m04s Miler to a Top 10 at the 57km Race at Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB and...
Ep 116 - Dr Joe Warne´s Top 3 Tips from transitioning from the Short to the Long on the Mountains
Welcome to Episode 116 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
In this weeks show we talk to Dr Joe Warne on making the transition from shorter races on the road and track to longer races on the mountains.
Joe will give us his top three tips for making the transition as he talks about his own journey from being a National Senior and World Masters Track Champion as well as a 4m04s Miler to a Top 10 at the 57km Race at Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB and a Top 10 at Istria 100 by UTMB this year...
Ep 115 Highlights Show - Building towards the World Championships with Jared Martin
Welcome to the Episode 115 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
In last weeks show we talked to one of the most exciting young talents on the Irish Mountain Running scene. Jared Martin led the Irish team home in the European Championships last summer in the Elite Mens Up and Down race and he is currently preparing for the World Championships in Spain in September. We´ll chat through Jareds progress over the last few years and look at how he will prepare for the Worlds in 12 weeks time.
Ep 115 - Carbs or Fats or both for the Trails? Plus World Championships build-up with Jared Martin
Welcome to Episode 115 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
In this weeks show we talk to one of the most exciting young talents on the Irish Mountain Running scene. Jared Martin led the Irish team home in the European Championships last summer in the Elite Mens Up and Down race and he is currently preparing for the World Championships in Spain in September. We´ll chat through Jareds progress over the last few years and look at how he will prepare for the Worlds in 12 weeks time.
We also have René Borg from Running Coach Ir...
Ep 114 Highlights Show - Masters Coaching Special - The changes needed to help maintain and even improve imperformance
Welcome to the Episode 114 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
After more Irish Masters success at the European Masters Mountain Running Championships recently with 3 gold medals, we had a Masters coaching special last week with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland as we discussed how Trail and Mountain runners in their mid 30s and beyond should adapt their training to maintain and even improve performance.
We also looked at the record books of the Wicklow Way Relay and confirmed the top 3 teams with the most wins.
Ep 114 - How Trail Runners in their mid 30s and beyond should adapt their training to maintain and even improve performance
Welcome to Episode 114 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
After more Irish Masters success at the European Masters Mountain Running Championships last week with 3 gold medals, we have a Masters coaching special with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland as we discuss how Trail and mountain runners in their mid 30s and beyond should adapt their training to maintain and even improve performance.
We also take a deep dive into the results of the Trials for Team Ireland for this years World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Spain.
Finally, we look at t...
Ep 113 Highlights Show - Captain of the Wicklow Way Relay Champions 2025 - Nick O´Donoghue from East Cork AC
Welcome to the Episode 113 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
We had a Wicklow Way Relay special last week as we chatted to Nick O´Donoghue, Team Captain of the new Triple Crown winners from East Cork Ac after their 3 in a row win last week.
A realy enjoyable listen.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
Ep 113 - Triple Crown Winners of the Wicklow Way Relay - East Cork AC
Welcome to Episode 113 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
We´ve a Wicklow Way Relay special this week as we chat to Nick O´Donoghue, Team Captain of the new Triple Crown winners from East Cork Ac after their 3 in a row win last Saturday.
We also talk to our coaching expert René Borg who was on the ground, on the race organisation side, enjoying a fantastic day of racing in glorious Wicklow sunshine.
Can´t wait to hear all about it.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
Ep 112 Highlights Show - New record holder of the 130k race at the Waterville Trail Running Festival - Ross Donovan
Welcome to the Episode 112 Highlights show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
On last weeks show we talked to the new record holder of the 130k race at the Waterville Trail Running Festival, Ross Donovan.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
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Ep 112 - New WTF 130km Course Record Holder - Ross Donovan
Welcome to Episode 112 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
On we this weeks show we talk to the new record holder of the 130k race at the Waterville Trail Running Festival, Ross Donovan and René Borg from Running Coach Ireland talks to us about adapting to racing in the heat and how heat exposure can actually be a massive performance enhancer.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
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Ep 111 Highlights Show - Top 10 at the 100 miler Istria by UTMB - Chris Toner
Welcome to the Episode 111 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
On last weeks show we spoke to an athlete who is racking up big finishes at UTMB World Series events one after another and who has just smashed out a top 10 finish at Istria by UTMB in Croatia, Chris Toner was with us last week, enjoy.
Check out our Social Media pages for our competition to win a free entry to The Western Yards, the Connacht Backyard Ultra Championship event in Clarinbridge on May 31st
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Ep 111 - Top 10 UTMB World Series finish for Chris Toner at the Istria 100
Welcome to Episode 111 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
On this weeks show we talk to an athlete who is racking up big finishes at UTMB World Series events one after another and who has just smashed out a top 10 finish at Istria by UTMB in Croatia, Chris Toner is with us this week and René Borg from Running Coach Ireland will be chatting to us about how terrain impacts our Trail running form and how we can recruit different muscle groups to help us adapt.
Listen in also for our competition to win a f...
Ep 110 Highlights Show - Can we use AI to help us train better and race faster - with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland
Welcome to the Episode 110 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
In last weeks episode we looked at the role of Artificial Intelligence in running, can it help us train better and race faster, Rene Borg from Running Coach Ireland helped take us through this one.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
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Ep 110 - Can AI help us train better and race faster? - with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland
Welcome to Episode 110 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
In this weeks episode we look at the role of Artificial Intelligence in running, can it help us train better and race faster, Rene Borg from Running Coach Ireland will help take us through this one.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
https://www.patreon.com/trailrunningirelandpodcast
Ep 109 Highlights Show - Nicola Soraghan - Numerous Top 10 finishes at some of the Worlds Biggest Trail Races
Welcome to the Episode 109 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
Our special guest last week was Nicola Soraghan who chatted to us about her numerous top 10 finishes at some of the biggest Trail races in the world such as Transvulcania, Istria 100 by UTMB, Doi Inthanon The Thailand by UTMB race aswell as being a clear winner of the recent IMRA Leinster Winter League with a perfect score of 3 wins from 3.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
Ep 109 - Multiple Top 10 finishes around the World and recent Leinster Winter League Winner Nicola Soraghan
Welcome to Episode 109 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
In this weeks episode we look at what the research tells us about executing best race strategy, is it best to push hard on the uphill or is it best to save the legs for a fast descent, Rene Borg from Running Coach Ireland will tell us more.
Our special guest this week is Nicola Soraghan who has numerous top 10 finishes at some of the biggest Trail races in the world such as Transvulcania, Istria 100 by UTMB, Doi Inthanon The Thailand by UTMB race aswell as...
Ep 108 Highlights Show - "Brave, full of heart, and always wanting more." - Ronan Sharkey
Welcome to the Episode 108 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
"Brave, full of heart, and always wanting more."
Ronan Sharkey´s family were told in 1989 when he was born that he may not survive the next 48 hours.
Due to Ronan´s Cerebral Palsy, his mam was told he would never ride a bike or take part in sports. He was told he had to go to a special school but he stayed against the odds in his local primary school. Teachers in se...
Ep 108 - From being told he couldn´t jump or run to conquering Ireland´s Mountains - Ronan Sharkey
Welcome to Episode 108 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
"Brave, full of heart, and always wanting more."
Ronan Sharkey´s family were told in 1989 when he was born that he may not survive the next 48 hours.
Due to Ronan´s Cerebral Palsy, his mam was told he would never ride a bike or take part in sports. He was told he had to go to a special school but he stayed against the odds in his local primary school. Teachers in secondary school said he wouldn´t pass their subjects but he did.
<...Ep 107 Highlights Show - Rate of Perceived Effort - Why it´s so important for our Training and Racing
Welcome to the Episode 107 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
We had a coaching special last week with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland as we took a deep dive on RPE - "rate of perceived effort" and why it´s so important for training and racing.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
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Ep 107 - Coaching Special - Deep dive on RPE with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland
Welcome to Episode 107 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
We´ve a coaching special this week with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland as we take a deep dive on RPE - "rate of perceived effort" and why it´s so important for training and racing.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
https://www.patreon.com/trailrunningirelandpodcast
Ep 106 Highlights Show - Double Champion of the BMF - Lianne Van Dijk
Welcome to the Highlights show of Episode 106 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
On last weeks show we spoke to the Double Champion of the BMF which recently took place in Waterville, Co Kerry, the Trail Running warrior that is Lianne Van Dijk.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go!
Support the show with the price of a gel per month on
www.patreon.com/trailrunningirelandpodcast
Ep 106 - AND STILL! BMF Champion 2025 Lianne Van Dijk
Welcome to Episode 106 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
We are back and here´s to a great 2025 for us all.
On this weeks show, we chat with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland about Adaptive Muscle Shortening and we talk to the Double Champion of the BMF which recently took place in Waterville, Co Kerry, the Trail Running warrior that is Lianne Van Dijk.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go!
Support the show with the price of a gel per month on
www.pa...
Ep 105 Highlights Show - Our Top Coaching Tips for 2025 with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland
Welcome to the Episode 105 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by Irish company New Leaf Online Health Store.
Happy New Year everyone and here´s to a great 2025 for us all. On last weeks show, we had a coaching special with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland and we discussed our top training tips for 2025.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
Listener Special Discount:
Use "tri100" discount code for 10% off for Trail Running Ireland Listeners on www.newleafonline.ie for all your supplements and sports nutrition.
<...Ep 105 - Top Training Tips for 2025 with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland
Welcome to Episode 105 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by Irish company New Leaf Online Health Store.
Happy Christmas everyone and here´s to a great 2025 for us all. On this weeks show, we´ve a coaching special with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland and we discuss our top training tips for 2025.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
Listener Special Discount:
Use "tri100" discount code for 10% off for Trail Running Ireland Listeners on www.newleafonline.ie for all your supplements and sports nutrition.
Ep 104 Highlights Show - "I will not let UTMB beat me" - Emma Stuart
On last weeks Episode 104 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, we spoke with Ireland´s greatest ever female Ultra Trail Runner Emma Stuart, about the highs and the lows of the last 18 months which included:
a record win at Tor des GĂ©ants,a podium in the TransGrancanaria alongside Courtney Dauwalter,winner of the Maurice Mullins,being first Irish woman home at the European Championships Long Course,a DNF at UTMBand a 2nd win at a UTMB 100 miler world series race, Kullamannen by UTMB in Sweden last month.This is a candidate for interview of the year, bu...
Ep 104 - Emma Stuart - Ireland´s Greatest Ever Ultra Trail Runner analyses some big moments from her 2024
Welcome to Episode 104 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by Irish company New Leaf Online Health Store.
On this weeks show, we talk to Ireland´s greatest ever female Ultra Trail Runner Emma Stuart, about the highs and the lows of the last 18 months which included
a record win at Tor des Géants, a podium in the TransGrancanaria alongside Courtney Dauwalter, winner of the Maurice Mullins, being first Irish woman home at the European Championships Long Course, a DNF at UTMB and a 2nd win at a UTMB 100 miler world series race, Kullamannen by UTMB...Ep 103 Highlights Show - Training Insights from The 2024 Irish Men´s Mountain Running Champion Matt McConnell
Welcome to the Episode 103 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
On last weeks show we spoke to the Men´s Irish Mountain Running Champion of 2024, the inspiring, talented and motivating Matt McConnell. With some excellent training insights, this is one not to be missed.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
Listener Special Discount:
Use "tri100" discount code for 10% off for Trail Running Ireland Listeners on www.newleafonline.ie for all your supplements and sports nutrition.
Ep 103 - Ireland´s 2024 Mountain Running Champion Matthew McConnell and why are Irish Master Athletes so good?
Welcome to Episode 103 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.
On this weeks show, we analyze the reasons behind the successful performances over the last few years on the mountains, roads and cross country of Irish Masters Athletes with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland.
We then talk to the Mens Irish Mountain Running Champion of 2024, the inspiring, talented and motivating Matt McConnell. With some excellent training insights, this is one not to be missed.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.Â
Listener Special Discount:
Use "tri100" discount code fo...
Ep 102 - Time to Push on or Time for Maintenance? Training Special with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland
Welcome to Episode 102 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by New Leaf Online Health Store!Â
On this weeks show we have a training and coaching special with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland on how to get your training right at this time of the year. Is it a time to push on or is it a time for maintenance sessions and allowing adaptations from the previous block settle into the legs? Let´s find out.
Everybody get your running gear on, lets go!
Listener Special Discount:
Use "tri100" discount cod...
Ep 101 - Final Marathon Tips ahead of the big day this Sunday
Welcome to Episode 101 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by New Leaf Online Health Store!Â
Hey Everyone, there is only one race in town over the next week with c.20,000 runners on the roads of Dublin taking on the 26.2 miles of the Dublin Marathon and in this special episode Eoin and Rene Borg from Running Coach Ireland discuss some Dublin Marathon tips that you might not see or hear elsewhere.
Everybody get your running gear on, lets go!
Listener Special Discount:
Use "tri100" discount code for 10% off f...
Ep 100 Highlights Show - Trail MasterClass with Eoin Keith
On last weeks special 100th show, we spoke with Ireland´s Emperor of the Mountains, Trails and Ultras, multiple National Record Holder, big race winner and conqueror of many an Adventure Race, get ready for a masterclass in all things Trails, with Eoin Keith. Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go!
10% off at www.newleafonline.ie
This month UTMB Finisher Mairead O´Keefe and her team at New Leaf Online Health Store are sponsoring the show so if you need an immune system boost or want to top up your Tailwind supply for those lo...
Ep 100 - Trail Running Master Class with Eoin Keith
Hey Everyone, on this weeks 100th show, we chat with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland about staying motivated and staying successful at our own particular running level over the course of the year.
We then talk to Ireland´s Emperor of the Mountains, Trails and Ultras, multiple National Record Holder, big race winner and conqueror of many an Adventure Race, get ready for a masterclass in all things Trails with Eoin Keith. Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go!
10% off at www.newleafonline.ie
This month UTMB Finisher Ma...
Ep 99 Highlights Show - World Champion Kealey Tideswell
Welcome to the Episode 99 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2024.
On last weeks show, we chatted with Ireland´s new World Champion on the mountains, the World O40 gold medalist and all round serial winner over all surfaces, Kealey Tideswell from Clonmel, Tipperary.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go!
EcoTrail Wicklow 2024: Final Day of Registration - Thursday 26th of September at Midday.
EcoTrail Wicklow will take place this Saturday 28th of September this year and is a f...
Ep 99 - Ireland´s Mountain Running Champion of the World Kealey Tideswell
Welcome to Episode 99 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2024.
On this weeks show, we chat with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland about micro - periodisation over a 7 day period and we talk to Ireland´s new World Champion on the mountains, the World O40 gold medalist and all round serial winner over all surfaces, Kealey Tideswell from Clonmel, Tipperary.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go!
EcoTrail Wicklow 2024: Final Week of Registration!
EcoTrail Wicklow will take place on Saturday 28th...
Ep 98 Highlights Show - Ricki Wynne on his UTMB TDS Prep and Race Day Executition
Welcome to the Episode 98 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2024.
On last weeks show, we chatted with Ireland´s highest place finisher from this years UTMB Mont Blanc´s set of races, Ricki Wynne in the TDS. We spoke to Ricki about his build up and his superb race day execution.
Everyone, get your running gear on, lets goÂ
EcoTrail Wicklow 2024:
EcoTrail Wicklow will take place on the 28th of September this year and...
Ep 98 - Post UTMB Reaction from Ricki Wynne and his excellent TDS Result
Welcome to Episode 98 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast, sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2024.
On this weeks show, we chat with René Borg from Running Coach Ireland on how Race Courses are put together by Race Directors and the behind the scenes work involved in putting together a safe and enjoyable race route for runners. (including some insights into this years EcoTrail Wicklow course.)
We also talk to Ireland´s highest place finisher from last weeks UTMB Mont Blanc´s set of races, Ricki Wynne in the TDS. We chat about his build up and his sup...
