Irishman Running Abroad With Sonia O’Sullivan
This is a running podcast for all runners of all levels with the legend Sonia O’Sullivan and comedian Jarlath Regan. Expect conversation and craic around every aspect of athletics and running with the occasional special guest.
In lockdown Sonia promised to teach self-confessed coach potato, Jarlath, how to run. 2 years on, they’ve gathered together a community of runners from across the world. Hear about Sonia’s work coaching the elite athletes at Nike HQ in Portland and Jarlath’s ramshackle journey towards the London City Marathon in 2023. Voted Ireland’s number 1 running podcast in 2022.
Access all our old episodes and Sonia’s half marathon training plan on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
Series Episodes
London City Marathon 2024 Sights & Sounds with special guest Vinny Mulvey
Run the 2024 TCS London City Marathon alongside Jarlath Regan, Sonia O’Sullivan, Vinny Mulvey and 50,000 amazing humans raising more than 1 billion pounds for charities and causes. Hear all the sounds of this massive event and let Jarlath take you inside the turmoil that unfolds at 38km. This year he was running for Kidney Care UK. If you can, please support him and the work this amazing charity does each year to help people suffering with kidney disease and related illnesses https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jarlath-regan You can also come and see Jarlath in person. He is on tour all over the UK, Ireland and America www.jigser.com/gigs
47 mins
24 April Finished
Cobh 2024 - The Sights & Sounds Episode - Live From Cobh
Sonia’s squad of hand-picked listeners head to Cobh after 3 months of training under her guidance. Jarlath takes us inside the race weekend, the build up, the race itself and the celebrations in the pub afterwards.
48 mins
10 April Finished
Sonia's Cross Training Guide - Irishman Running Abroad
If you’re running you need a bit of cross training in your week - why do we all find it so hard? And can Sonia O’Sullivan help? Yes she can!
33 mins
27 March Finished
Shoes Glorious Shoes & The Road To Cobh Week 9
Athletics legend Sonia O’Sullivan and comedian Jarlath Regan talk shoes, training and the Road To Cobh.
29 mins
13 March Finished
How To Handle A Dip In Training Motivation & The Squad Put Their Questions To Sonia.
It’s week 7 of the 2024 Road To Cobh so it’s totally normal to have a bit of training fatigue. That can manifest in many ways. Loss of running libido is just one of them! Sonia is here to help. Today we get the squad provide the questions and we get to check in on their progress. Sonia recommends a brilliant new book by Frank O’Mara and we announce the winners of the Cobh 10 early bird prize. A luxurious stay at Fota Island’s 5 star resort could be yours! Listen now to find out if you have won. This week Patreon members are getting a full 35 mins of extra Sonia expertise and even more insight into the ten mile training plan. Thanks to the members for always supporting our show. Do you have anything you want to ask Sonia? Is there a race or Parkrun you would like featured on the show? Why not get in touch irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
32 mins
28 February Finished
