Lusk AC Podcast

On Episode 25 we chat to Jessie Barr. We hear about Jessie's journey from Olympian to performance psychologist working with Irish Athletes at the Sports Ireland Institute. Jessie also offers really brilliant advice on how to mentally prepare for and execute a good performance or race plan. We also talk to Lusk AC club members Derek O'Brien, Karen Greene and Cathal Henry about their target marathons, performance pressure and some of the strategies they employ in races to perform well. 

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In Episode 24 we chat to Helen Hall. Helen is a runner and a coach. She analyses movement using the latest in movement science and gait analysis technology to find solutions for pain and injuries and show runners how to find more speed for less effort incurring fewer injuries in the process. Helen calls it The PFM Way to Movement Efficiency. Helen is also an author and has written a book called ‘Even With Your Shoes On – Discover your Natural Path to Smooth, Efficient, Enjoyable Running’. We also chat to Lusk AC club member Neil Walsh about his running and how he employed "Jeffing" to recently train for and race the Edinburgh Half marathon.

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https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/a38065495/guide-to-jeffing/

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In episode 23 Aiveen Connolly a very well known, passionate and experienced sports nutritionist discuss fueling and nutritional strategies for marathon training and racing.

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On our 22nd episode we talk to well-known running coach Noel Carroll about his own running and coaching journey as well as training for and racing the marathon.

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On this episode we talk to well-known running coach Emmet Dunleavy. Emmet talks about the specifics of 5k/10K training and the importance of consistent blocks of periodised training. We also talk to Lusk AC member Sue Fagan, who since joining Lusk AC in October 2023, has completed the Dublin City Marathon 2023 and the Ultra Connemarathon 2024.

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On episode 20 we talk collectively to Lusk AC members Sheila Bourke, Paddy Downey and Richard Foy. Sheila recently raced the Boston 5K, placing second in her age category behind former Olympian Kara Goucher. Paddy and Richard tell us about their experiences prepping for and running the Boston and London Marathons respectively.

Sheila Bourke Boston/ 5K: 00.00

Paddy Downey/ Boston Marathon: 15.30

Richard Foy/ London Marathon: 51.15

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In this months episode we chat to David Gillick about his recent new found love for all things road running. David is a very well-known former Irish international 400 m athlete who represented Ireland at the Beijing Olympics and won numerous medals during his career including a world indoor 4 x 400 m relay bronze medal and 2 x European indoor 400 m Golds. We also talk to Lusk AC club member and Lusk Sports Hub Junior Parkrun Director Claire Davis about running with MS, chatty runs and her passion for Parkrun. We finish with vox pops from our very successful Lusk AC 4 mile. Thanks for tuning in.

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In our second episode of the year we talk to Áilis McSweeny a former Irish international sprinter and 100m record holder. Áilis talks about her background in running and athletics and about Sanctuary Runners, a solidarity-through-sport initiative which uses running, jogging and walking to bring together asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and all Irish residents. We also meet Lusk AC member Pat Whelan who organises and leads very popular strength and conditioning courses at Lusk AC's Olympic Training Centre.

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On this episode we talk to David Matthews, who is a double Olympian having represented Ireland in the 800 m at the Atlanta and Sydney Games. He is the former Irish record holder for the 800 m and 1000 m. He is also a broadcaster with RTE, and works for Athletics Ireland and is the meet director for the Athletics Ireland NIA live events. Dave talks us through his career and tells us all about the NIA live events. We also talk to Lusk AC Club member and Lusk 4 mile Director Annette Foy about the forthcoming 4 Mile race, which will take place in Lusk on the 3rd March 2024.

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