Sonia's Cross Training Guide - Irishman Running Abroad
27 March - 33 minsWhether you're injured or PB'ing every race, finding running easy or bored off your head by the thought of it...chances are some form of cross training is going to enhance your experience. Sonia O'Sullivan, the queen of Irish athletics, makes the case for the one part of running that most people avoid. She talks to Jarlath Regan about the massive return you can see from even a little swimming, cycling or gym work. If the thought of that makes you groan, Sonia's wise words might turn your head.
It's a little over a week until she lands back in Ireland and her home town of Cobh. That's right, the Ballymore Cobh AC annual home-coming dance - the Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10 Mile Road Race is almos...
Series Episodes
Your Fastest 5K Made Easy With Sonia O'Sullivan
Whatever your target over the 5 kilometre distance, Sonia has the advice to get you there. Today we start the process of helping Jarlath and the listeners get their 5k experience to where they want it to be. What’s the key to setting the right goal? Why won’t one particular thing get you there? Now is the time to join in and have fun getting faster.
26 mins
8 May Finished
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
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
