Welcome to Episode 120 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.

In this weeks show we’ve René Borg from Running Coach Ireland with a special course preview of EcoTrail Wicklow 2025 and the changes that runners can expect to see this coming Saturday.

Secondly for our feature interview, we´ve Ireland´s new World Champion on the Mountains, the 040 Gold Medalist from the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in Italy just over a fortnight ago, Ian Conroy.

Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go. 

Welcome to the Episode 119 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2025.

In last weeks show we had René Borg from Running Coach Ireland discussing how walking might actually be a secret weapon to help us run faster and run longer and we had Ireland´s top performer at the UTMB Mont Blanc 2025 after she had just run Ireland´s highest ever finish at UTMB Mont Blanc - Emma Stuart was with us to talk through her superb 11th place in the 175km race through 3 countries alongside the best ultra trail runners in the World.

Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go. 

Welcome to Episode 119 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast sponsored by EcoTrail Wicklow 2025.

In this weeks show we’ve René Borg from Running Coach Ireland discussing how walking might actually be a secret weapon to help us run faster and run longer and we have Ireland´s top performer at the UTMB Mont Blanc 2025 and she has just run Ireland´s highest ever finish at UTMB Mont Blanc, Emma Stuart is here to talk through her superb 11th place in the 175km race through 3 countries alongside the best ultra trail runners in the World.

Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go. 

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.ecotrail.com

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

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 running gear on, lets go. 

https://wicklow.ecotrail.com

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 running gear on, lets go. 

https://wicklow.ecotrail.com

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 a Top 10 at Istria 100 by UTMB this year in the 69km race. Lots of great tips from Joe, not to missed this one.

Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go. 

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 in the 69km race. Lots of great tips from Joe, not to missed this one.

Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go. 

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.

Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go. 

https://www.patreon.com/c/trailrunningirelandpodcast