Lusk AC Podcast

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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In our Christmas special Colm Wall interviews well-known Lusk AC member Dwain Moore. Dwain discusses his running journey, his involvement with the club and his experience of navigating a relatively long period of injury. This episode also features some voice notes from club members recounting some of their highlights of 2023.

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On this episode we talk to former Kerry senior Gaelic Footballer Aidan O'Mahony. Aidan, a 5 time All-Ireland winner with Kerry, is also a community guard. He talks to us about his enjoyment of running, his charity work with CRY and also offers some valuable advice on how best to keep safe whilst exercising and running. We also meet Lusk AC men's road running captain, Keith Green. He discusses his involvement with the club, some memorable races and the many benefits of being an active member of an athletics club.

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In episode 12 we focus fully on preparation for Dublin City Marathon. We chat to Dr. Ciara Losty, a sports psychologist about the different strategies we can employ to successfully navigate the challenge of running DCM. We also talk to Elaine McGowan, a leading dietician and nutritionist, about runners stomach and nutrition pre, during and post a marathon run. We also hear the pre-marathon thoughts of some Lusk AC club members in a series of vox pops and voice notes.

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In episode 11 we chat to Lusk AC club members Paddy Downey and Stephen Devlin about their preparation for, travel to and participation in the Berlin Marathon.

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