Sonia O’Sullivan provides her Ten Commandments for achieving your best long run with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. The greatest Irish track athlete of all time explains the importance of a longer run and how to get the most out of it. First we hear about her travels with her athletes at the top track meets around Europe. Why not become a member this week and gain access to exclusive content and bonus episode. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or come see Jarlath live www.jigser.com/gigs

Motivation is not a constant. How do we grow it, regain it and survive its loss. Sonia O'Sullivan talks to comedian Jarlath Regan about the one thing your smart watch can't measure. There's no magical science to staying up but we can lean into certain habits when the going gets tough and the bed feels comfy. For an even deeper dive into this topic and every topic, come over to Patreon to become a member. Members get hours of bonus content and other benefits each week. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad To contact the show email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com - Jarlath's tour has been extended yet again. www.jigser.com/gigs

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 

Sonia's squad of hand-picked listeners head to Cobh after 3 months of training under her guidance. It's a jam packed episode full of the sights and sounds of the race weekend. Massive congratulations to Maria Lennon, Nial McLoughlin, Danny O'Hare, Tom Corcoran, Han & Mary Vanderloo, Joe Maher, Brian Barry, Edel Buckley, Sandra Busteed Ciara Cullen, Ralph Cunnigham, Jimmy Gibney and Ricardo Guglimonotti for making the last three months so amazing. Special congratulations to everyone who took part in the race in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research and Ballymore Cobh AC. To access the full training plan and all the Irishman Abroad episodes join up at www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

Whether 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 almost here. We hear from a few members of the squad Sonia handpicked to coach over the last 12 weeks. How should your pace change in race consisting of big hills and rolling descents? Sonia has the answer. To hear the whole episode and gain access to the full Irishman Running Abroad show visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad and in a few clicks you can become a member.

Has the world of athletics started to move away from the super shoe? Does a regular even need a carbon plate under their foot? Jarlath Regan talks to the legend Sonia O'Sullivan from Nike HQ. With the road to Cobh heating up they get voice notes from the squad and Ciara Cullen joins them on the LiveLine for a fun chat about her progress. Finally Jarlath was sent the new ASICS Nimbus 26 to review with thanks to John Buckley Sports in Cork. Hear how he got on by clicking and becoming a member over at www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad 

 

Email the show on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com or come see Jarlath live on tour www.jigser.com/gigs

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 

You can't go around them, hills are a fact of life for all runners. The great Sonia O'Sullivan is the proof that running up and over them can provide a huge bang for your training buck. Today on the Irishman Running Abroad she sets out the keys to doing it right. We hear from her hand picked squad of listeners heading to Cobh to run her homecoming road race. We get a taste of my extended interview with the Irish hill running king Ricki Wynne and we reflect on the tragic death of Kelvin Kiptum. Want to contact us or be added to the show's WhatsApp ground? Email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com 

To hear the full episode and access the full interview with Ricki Wynne visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad 

To see Jarlath on tour in 2024 visit www.jigser.com/gigs 

Sonia O'Sullivan chat's to comedian Jarlath Regan about the ABCs of athletics training sessions. Where do most people go wrong? Is it ever ok to cut a session short? How do we keep our energy level and get the most out of a session? Sonia has the answers. It's week three of her training plan for the Cobh 10 - her homecoming race in Cork. We hear how the squad are doing and get Sonia's advice on tailoring the plan to your running level and ambitions. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for a further 30 mins deep dive into this topic with Sonia and Jar each week. Patreon members get all sorts of benefits why not sign up and give it a go this year. Email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com to contact the show.

Sonia has read every email, letter and postcard. She has deliberated long into the night to find the best collection of talent and stories to form her squad for the road to Cobh 2024. Today we reveal who they are and hear some of their inspirational journeys. Which member of the team are you most like? There's someone for everyone. You can match your training plan to their's and take the journey Cobh too. This is a one of a kind episode with something for everyone in it. Sonia explains the difference between and easy and a "regular run". It's a subject that ex-elite athlete, now elite physical therapist, Vinny Mulvey and I have been exploring for the last 60 days. For the London Marathon 2024 I'm running for Kidney Care UK and I'm using low heart rate training to build the aerobic base that failed me in Dublin last October. So far it has been a revelatory experience. At first, mind numbingly boring, then agonising, then joyous - the process of learning to run properly slow on my easy days has not been easy. Vinny takes me on the Seb Coe loop of Ashbourne, Co. Meath to explain some of the more difficult questions surrounding low heart rate training. To hear the full episode and gain access to Sonia's full training plans and advice for training for every distance from 5k to the marathon head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad 

No matter how long or short the layoff, returning to running is a tough task. Sonia O’Sullivan has returned from every kind of challenge. From childbirth to injury, burnout to loss of confidence - Sonia has seen it all. Knocked down, written off and told it is not possible, she is proof that nobody should take no for an answer when it comes to running. This week she provides all the information you need to get back on the horse. Mentality, nutrition, apparel, strength and strategy; this episode has it all.

It’s the last call for applications for Sonia’s squad. If you’d like to be coached by the GOAT simply email us your story. irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com 

Pop off to www.Patreon.com/irishmanabroad  to get premium access to this episode. A further 30 minutes of conversation and insight plus episode notes.

Jarlath is on tour through 2024. He will be running all over the world. Come to a show www.jigser.com/gigs or join him for a run https://www.strava.com/athletes/jarlath - He’s also running the London Marathon for Kidney Care UK this April. You can support him here.https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jarlath-regan?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=email&utm_source=EnthuseSendGrid

Would you like to be coached by Sonia O’Sullivan? Well that’s the chance we are offering our lucky listeners over the next four months on the road to the Cobh 10 Mile Road Race. Listen to this episode to hear how you can be considered for selection. Entry is now open for Ballymore Cobh AC’s centrepiece race of the year. https://eventmaster.ie/event/R4l7UL5h76 But you can win free entry and the chance to be coached by the GOAT by simply emailing us your story.

Today on the show Jarlath talks to Sonia about the 10 mile road race,  why she loves it so much and that time she smashed the world record over this distance.

Later on they talk hills and last minute Christmas gifts. Then in the XL Patreon version, coach Vinny Mulvey explains why heart rate training might be the way for ward for runners in their 30s and 40s. Vinny breaks down the science and examines the impact it has already had on Jarlath’s running.

Visit www.Patreon.Com/irishmanabroad to gain access to full episode and archive.

Email irishmanabroadposcast@gmail.com to be considered for the squad or to submit a question for Sonia.

Sonia O'Sullivan sits down with Jarlath Regan to discuss the highest highs and the lowest lows of the Paris Olympics. She was trackside to watch her daughter Sophie take part in her first games and working for RTE covering the rest of the events. Ireland broke new ground and the team captured the nation's heart but what were her standout moments without the green tinted glasses? Jarlath heads to Galway to take part in the 38th Streets Of Galway 8km road race and we get athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy on the line to take an even closer look at this stellar 18 days of sport. Contact the show - email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com  or pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad  to become a member and hear the full episode each week. For live shows and more information visit www.jigser.com today.

Sonia O’Sullivan looks back on a jam packed year in athletics and makes her selections for the best of 2023. Later in the show we hear first hand accounts of the Valencia Marathon from listeners James Carty and Wynona Grant. Pop over to hear the full size episode and access hundreds of hours of Sonia’s advice and training tips. www.Patreon.Com/irishmanabroad. Don’t forget to contact the show and put your questions to Sonia and Jar.

Irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.Com

Jarlath is on tour all through 2023 and 2024 see www.jigser.Com/gigs  for tour dates and tickets.

If a run happens in the woods and there’s no watch there to record it and post it to Strava, did a run ever happen at all? Is the measuring of running ruining running? Sonia O’Sullivan and comedian Jarlath Regan ask whether the focus on data and super advanced technology is sucking the joy out of running? Later in the episode Sonia looks at the limits of data analytics for elite athletes and the one measurement even elite coaches are reluctant to ask their athletes about. One listener hits a big milestone and Jarlath experiments with low heart rate running. “Running is a long term relationship with yourself” according to Sonia. How can we make it one that lasts rather than a fling? Pop over to Patreon to see footage from Jarlath’s latest road trip and listen to an extra 30 mins deep dive on this subject. Www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

Your stories of triumph and pain at the 2023 DUBLIN city marathon are the focus of today’s episode. Sonia O’Sullivan and Jarlath Regan hear from the listeners who ran, finished, wound up in hospital and got the bus home. This is a one of a kind instalment of Irishman Running Abroad. For anyone thinking of doing a marathon or contemplating getting back in the ring, this is a must listen. Make sure to come over to www.Patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access the full episode series and XL episodes. There’s no obligation. Cancel any time you like. 

Why not join the gang and be part of the chat? Email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com with your phone number and we can add you to the WhatsApp group of champions.

The crowds, the rain, the determination, the exhaustion, the exhilaration and the heartbreak; it’s all here in this bumper edition of Irishman Running Abroad. Let Jarlath Regan & Sonia O’Sullivan take you around the course. The Irish Life Dublin City Marathon 2023 was a beast. Jarlath recorded it every step of the way. This unique documentary episode tracks his race journey and how things didn’t quite go to plan. There’s beautiful moments with other runners and listeners, the crowds and organisers. He then speaks to his coach Vinny Mulvey about picking up the pieces afterwards and David Gillick about breaking 3 hours in hellish conditions. (Visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for full access to all our episodes including that chat with Vinny and David.)

 

Next week on the podcast we want to hear your stories. Email, voice note or WhatsApp us with what happened on the day for you? If you’re over the moon or trying to put the pieces back together Sonia can help.

 

It’s easy!

 

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: WhatsApp 00447565347350

 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

 

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Marathon week is a tense time. Even though you’re meant to be relaxing a bit, the sense of “hurry up and wait” can have you thinking some pretty silly thoughts. Sonia O’Sullivan helps to calm the mind with some solid tips and stories from her week and running career. We then sift through the race day tips and hints from our loyal legion of listeners. Finally I go to Vinny Mulvey for a race week rub down. Refreshing my legs and my self belief, Vinny is full of sound advice on keeping things very simple just when your mind wants to over think.

Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group.

Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates.

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Sonia O’Sullivan knows a thing or two about preparing properly for a big race. Whether you’re heading to Dublin or not you’ll love her advice on troubleshooting in advance of your big event. We really get into the weeds this week as the clock ticks down to just over a week to go to the big one. We hear Sonia’s number one life hacks for getting ahead of race day problems, how to avoid the post race dip, how to restore the pep in your step and what the elites at Nike do before big races. In the second half of the show over on Patreon we go into greater detail on race day prep with Sonia and top physical therapist Vinny Mulvey. With more than a hundred clients taking part in the race Vinny has been coaching and helping all kinds of runners prepare for the challenge. There’s a great question from a listener, Sonia recommendation of the week and some tips on avoiding electric car stress too!

 

Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group.

 

Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates.

 

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

 

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350

 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

 

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Sonia O’Sullivan advises comedian turned runner, Jarlath Regan on how to taper his training before a marathon. Former Irish international athlete and now physical therapist/coach Vinny Mulvey joins the conversation to reflect on an incredible week in the sport of long distance running.

Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group.

Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates.

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Jarlath’s marathon training comes a cropper. Can Sonia get his wheels back on the track in time? What happened and how can everyone avoid the same mistake? There’s less than a month to go to the Dublin City Marathon 2023. Is there time for a detour. Sonia’s hair raising US experience says yes. Vinny Mulvey joins that chat over on Patreon for a deeper look at how to avoid a marathon training dip and Sonia looks at the astonishing performance of Aoife Cleary. Is running a second marathon the same as building second garden shed? Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group.

Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates.

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Sonia O’Sullivan dips into the mailbag to answer your toughest marathon training questions. David Gillick joins the chat to discuss the Dublin Half Marathon and how he changed his training this year (Patreon only). And we reflect on the incredible performances at last weekend’s Berlin marathon. It’s another jam packed episode soaked in knowledge and craic from the best Irish track athletes of all time.

 

Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group.

 

Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates.

 

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

 

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350

 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

 

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

40 days from a marathon is dangerous territory. Let Irish athletics legend Sonia O'Sullivan guide you past the pitfalls. We also get a breakdown of the Diamond League Final in Oregon.

Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Jarlath Regan is joined by athletics writer and commentator Cathal Dennehy to get a preview of the track and field events at the Paris Olympics. He gives his predictions, medal hopes, dark horses and much much more. Sonia O'Sullivan is deep in the preparations with her daughter Sophie so Jarlath is flying solo this week. It gives him the chance to visit Darndale's 200th Parkrun. He meets some of our listeners and tests his legs after weeks of injury setbacks. Enjoy members benefits including extra podcasts, content and series www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad  www.jigse.com/gigs for tour dates and more.

Putting the right petrol in the tank is not as simple as it sounds. When you're running heaps of extra miles you can be tricked into thinking you can eat anything you want. How can we strike the right balance between filling up and staying on track. Sonia O'Sullivan is here again with her essential guide to a training diet that can work wherever you live and whatever you lifestyle might be. Vinny Mulvey joins the call to talk in race fuelling and comedian Joe Wilkinson takes Jarlath for a run in Brighton.

Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Less than 50 days to go to your big race? Is there enough time to train properly and enjoy the experience or are you dicing with actual death. Sonia O’Sullivan and Vinny Mulvey are here to answer all the questions you might have around preparing against the clock. Comedian Jarlath Regan has his sights set on the Dublin City Marathon. Can he get the miles he needs in the final 8 weeks or has he over cooked his fitness cake? Will he have a soggy bottom or will he get the Hollywood handshake of a PB on the big day. Come over to www.Patreon.Com/irishmanabroad to hear more about using your training time wisely and Vinny’s advice for recreating your running without running, powders and fuelling.

Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

 

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

 

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350

 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

 

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

 

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Nobody feels like running every day. Everyone goes through periods where running is a chore and not a joy to behold. Whether you’re deep in a funk right now or have suffered through one in the past, you will want to hold on to this episode and Sonia O’Sullivan’s advice on how to work through it. Together with Jarlath Regan she breaks down the best way to get the mojo back in your mind and body. Fresh from the world championships in Budapest Sonia reflects on how the events played out and how after a big win it’s normal to feel a bit low. There’s all the usual segments including tip of the week, round the parishes and a deeper dive into Jarlath’s training for the Dublin Marathon over on Patreon.com/irishmanabroad.

 

If you’d like to contact the show, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel.

 

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

 

Sonia O'Sullivan returns to the championships where she conquered the world all those years ago. This time it's to watch and coach the next generation of stars. She and Vinny Mulvey dial in from their hotels to fill comedian Jarlath Regan in on the big races, events and news from Budapest. From Ciara Mageean's courageous performance to the lightening speed of Rhasidat Adeleke, things are looking up for Irish athletics. 

Head to Patreon (www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad) to hear Sonia's take on Ciara's race, Jarlath's visit to Killcock for St. Coca's 10 Mile Road Race and how to find the running shoes from your past.

If you’d like to contact the show, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Do you feel awful at the end of your long run each week? Well that could be a sign that something is off in your weekly routine. It might not necessarily mean you’re unfit. Jarlath Regan speaks to Sonia O’Sullivan about his delirium at the end of his 20+ km runs. Recovery begins before the end of the run! Sonia gets into the nitty gritty of electrolytes, gels, salt tablets and more. If you’re a seasoned a marathoner or a complete rookie you’ll need to hear every minute of her insights on recovery and repair after the all important long run. Jarlath is preparing for the Dublin City Marathon in October. Why not join him. The Irishman Running Abroad Strava Club is 2000 members strong and growing.  Fancy little bit more Jarlath and Sonia each week? Why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today and see what’s on offer including part 2 of this conversation.

Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Sonia O'Sullivan dials in from Spain as she helps her daughter Sophie prepare for the World Athletics Championships. The clock is ticking. What can an athlete pro or amateur hope to cram in before their big exam. Is it more about the head game at this point or can we plan a great final ten days before our big races? Sonia looks back on her 1995 gold at the worlds and helps Jarlath with his understanding of training paces. Later in the show top physical therapist and coach Vinny Mulvey joins the show to fill us in on his week in the Alps with the On Running Team. Hear the full conversation by signing up at www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

Jarlath is also on tour right now. He will be doing his latest standup show in Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork, Birmingham, London and Tralee to why not grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have fully sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

 

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

The GOAT herself joined our listeners in person this week for a run in Phoenix Park. I captured some sounds and asked Sonia why the "run slow to run fast" mantra might not apply to her. We look forward to the World Championships in Budapest and back at an incredible summer of running for Irish athletes including Sophie O'Sullivan. With the Dublin marathon less than 90 days away I ask Sonia about the most challenging hill on the course. Is it possible to prepare for a "heartbreak hill" or is giving it a name a step in the wrong direction? I take a spin into Vinny Mulvey (Patreon exclusive content visit www.patreon.com/irishmababroad to sign up today) for a chat about marathon training with less than 3 months to go. Is the 10% mileage increase a hard and fast rule or can we jump it a little faster a little sooner. There's also a trip around the Strava parishes and Sonia's tip of the week to enjoy. Come and see me on tour this autumn. Visit www.jigser.com for all my tour dates. Or why not come to our next week up run. Find the club on Strava today. If you’d like to contact me directly, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

The spirit of Parkrun is not centred around beating your fastest time but if there’s a wall there, you may as well try and jump over it some time. You can sit on it, arrange to meet friends at the wall, chew the fat and have fun but occasionally it’s ok to jump it. With the help of the Queen of Irish athletics you can instantly take minutes off your time. You’re not going to believe how glaringly obvious and ingenious her tips are. Profound wisdom that is hard won from her years training and winning all around the world. Later in the show elite physical therapist and coach Vinny Mulvey joins me to discuss the best way to prepare your week to run fast on a Saturday morning and how to make a Rocky trilogy in a month of Parkruns. You’ll be standing with both fists in the air at the end of this episode.

 

Jarlath is also on tour right now. He will be doing his latest standup show in Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork, Birmingham, London and Tralee to why not grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have fully sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

 

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

 

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

 

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

 

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

If it’s your first of fiftieth marathon, Sonia O’Sullivan has some timely reminders of what needs to be done before you set out on the journey. She looks at the fine details we can forget when considering taking on this task. From shoes to preparing your family, training week templates and why 4 is the magic number; you will need the full episode in your ears this week. Sonia also looks back on her leaving certificate experience for the first time and Jarlath visits Tooting Parkrun for a wild adventure in London.

 

For double size episodes each week and access to Sonia full training books, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

 

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

 

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

 

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

 

 

Sonia O'Sullivan chats to comedian Jarlath Regan about the latest news in world athletics and how to adjust your running training when things are no longer going to plan. The ability to change is what separates the good from the great. Sonia is Ireland's greatest track athlete ever so she knows a thing or two about adjust. As a coach at Union Athletic Club in Nike's Portland HQ, her job is to spot the changes other athletes need to make. She identifies the best way to get your self out of a training funk through self assessment and honest feedback from people you trust. Later in the show she takes questions from the listeners on "over training", returning from injury and how to adjust your training as you get older. It's a jam packed episode with Jarlath taking on a gym session with elite Irish coach Vinny Mulvey for the very first time. Can adjusting your attitude to strength training really fend off injury and reduce your times dramatically? Sonia and Vinny are in total agreement on this one. Why not hear the whole episode by signing up to the Irishman Running Abroad Patreon page on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - you'll get hundreds of hours of exclusive content and interviews and much much more. Contact the show irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com

What should every runner have in their grocery cart every week without fail? If temptation is an issue for you, having Sonia’s shopping list to keep you on the straight and narrow, it might be the difference between a diet PB and a DNF. This week she opens her cupboards and lets us see what’s inside. What foods will always work for a runner trying to fuel while on holidays or on business. Sonia has been getting this side of training right for years. Let her share her tips, tricks and dietary life hacks with you in the one of a kind episode. Email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com  For more chat, craic and access to the full list of groceries recon’s Sonia just click here www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad 

For tour dates and more info www.jigser.com/gigs 

In 1987 at the Cork City Sports meet, a seventeen year old Sonia O’Sullivan ran a time for 3000 metres that would have qualified her for the 1988 Olympics. It was the race that put her on the map. We go back to that summer’s evening when the legend in the making took a bus from Cobh to Cork to stomp her opposition into the ground. Injury adversity would strike soon after but it was this taste of success that drove her through the long weeks of rehab that would follow. How exaclty was the mindset of athletes in 1987 different today? What can it teach us about resilience and toughness? Is talking about problems the right answer to all problems or can we make them bigger by expanding the headspace they occupy?

 

The Irishman Running Abroad Podcast is Ireland’s number 1 running podcast  and each week examines a different aspect of training. This week we catch up with the GOAT as she travels to Washington to visit her daughter Sophie - an NCAA athlete on the rise herself. The “grand” forests and hills, the lunch box of champions and a trip around the Strava parishes for Sonia’s runners of the week make up the rest of this jam packed episode of Ireland’s favourite running podcast.

 

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

 

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

 

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

 

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

 

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Catching the sight of yourself in a mirror is one thing, catching the sight of yourself running in a video is a whole other level? Even Sonia admits to having a different view of her running form to the reality that presents itself whenever someone hits record. Can we take steps to improve the way we run or is perfection an illusion when it comes to this very personal thing. Elite running coach and physical therapist Vinny Mulvey has seen it all. He joins the episode to reflect on how thinking can impact on form and why relaxation is the key to finding your personal best running economy. Jarlath is on tour and spinning multiple plates at the moment. He finds himself in Cork for the Ballincollig Parkrun and pays a visit to John Buckley Sports - Sonia's favourite running shop in the world. As mentioned, you can find double size episodes each week and gain access to hundreds of superb ad free episodes and training tips from Sonia over on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - Patrons are the life blood of the show.

 

Jarlath's tour arrives in Tralee, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Kilkenny, Naas, Birmingham, London and Brighton very soon.  Grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

The legend Sonia O’Sullivan breaks down the most confusing items of running terminology as submitted by our listeners. From tempos to fartleks, floats to bandits, it’s all here in this jargon busting episode with the GOAT of Irish running. The extended episode (available on Patreon) also includes Sonia revealing her VO2 max, even more jargon busting and a visit to Poppintree Park in Dublin to take in the sights & sounds of one listener’s 250th Parkrun. Sonia even finds time to breakdown some Ozzie and Cork slang. You’ll be “away for slates” after this episode. 

As mentioned, you can find double size episodes each week and gain access to hundreds of superb ad free episodes and training tips from Sonia over on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - Patrons are the life blood of the show.

Jarlath is on tour right now. He will be doing his latest standup show in Tralee, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, Naas, Birmingham, London and Carlow.  Grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Sonia is back in Portland after a brief stop at a relay carnival like no other - The Penn Relays. We get some of the sights and sounds of the big event including Villanova's dramatic win in the men's mile relay and Marcus O'Sullivan's emotional post race interview. "The memories that are made last forever and they are magic" but at some point you have to come back to earth and get out to train again.

 

That's the position many people find themselves in after a marathon. What better time to look the most basic part of how you run? The petrol you put in your engine is a simple way of looking at it but when it comes to food the choice is not as simple as petrol or diesel. In a world of experts everyone is an idiot. Sonia has a way of peeling back the nonsense and stripping away the silly stuff that might get in the way of your ability to make good choices at the fridge.

 

Together we sift through some of the harder questions on this subject and some of the guiding principles she has espoused in her Irish Times articles over the years. Good fats, the traffic light system, the formula and the role of sugar in what a healthy life looks like, all come under Sonia's microscope in today's nutrition episode. We even have time to go around the Strava parishes to see which runners have stood out to Ireland's GOAT this week.

 

As mentioned, you can find double size episodes each week and gain access to hundreds of superb ad free episodes and training tips from Sonia over on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - Patrons are the life blood of the show.

 

Jarlath is on tour right now. He will be doing his latest standup show in Tralee, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, Naas, Birmingham, London and Carlow.  Grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

 

More than 40,000 runners took to the streets of London on Sunday April 23rd, 2023, to run 26.2 miles. Raising millions for charities across the U.K. This year, for the very first time, I was one of them. Today's episode brings you all the sights and sounds from this tremendous event. From the pre-race jitters to the fortuitous meetings, the cheers crowds and the glorious final sprint to the finish, this episode has it all. There's even a special appearance from Irish athletics legend Catherina McKiernan (Patreon extended episode). Coach Vinny Mulvey reviews the race and Sonia looks back on two extraordinary elite events. 

I might be tired right now but I am also on tour. I’ll be doing my latest standup show in Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, Naas, Birmingham, London and Tralee to why not grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have fully sold out!

We have just announced a second night in Olympia Theatre in Dublin for my brand new show in 2024 - all ticket links can be found here. https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

 

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Sonia pulls Jarlath to one said and explains the most important things to remember on the day of the marathon. This wide ranging episode features stories and wisdom Sonia's illustrious career and simple tips that everyone can apply. She also looks back at the Boston marathon and Kipchoge's 6th place finish. Is this the end or just a blip? Later in the episode coach Vinny Mulvey joins Jar for his final proper run before London. 

If you'd like to support Jar's charity here's the link https://2023tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jarlath-regan

I am also on tour right now. I’ll be doing my latest standup show in Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork and Tralee to why not grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have fully sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

 

This is what a double size episode looks like. Why not enjoy this every week?  Visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

In the final days before London 2023, I ask the greatest of all time what she learned from her first marathon. The answer I get might surprise you. Sonia famously ran and won Dublin on a whim for her first race after the 2000 Olympics. My final long run was an opportunity to gather some listeners training for Connemara, Boston and London. I recorded on the go and got some great insights from the far more experienced listeners of this podcast. How can I avoid the pitfalls of the first race joy. Vinny Mulvey joins me for the second half of the show to walk me through the plan for the next two weeks and explain how we can prepare our minds to prevent the wobble becoming a fall. Sonia is in Augusta for the Masters and she looks back on the experience of following Shane Lowry around the most fabled course in golf history.

For double size episodes each week and access to Sonia's training plans, a full archive of Irishman Abroad interviews and Marion McKeone’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Sonia returns to the hills and roads that built her this week. Yes, it’s the 2023 Ballymore Cobh AC Sonia O’Sullivan 10 Mile Road Race and I was there to capture all of the sights and sounds of this unique event. Hundreds of runners of all levels lined up to take on the hills and I brought the microphone along for the ride. Thanks to Steve Daly, my running companion on the day, there is a condensed video of the race available to watch on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad. From the pre-race vaseline to the post-race after party, this episode captures it all and is bound to give you a little bit of homesickness. Later in the episode Sonia and Vinny Mulvey advise me on how to navigate “maranoia” as the London Marathon looms large on the horizon. My big goal this year is Dublin. If you’ve like to train with me and Sonia, why not subscribe now and come with us on the journey.

 

I am also on tour right now. I’ll be doing my latest standup show in Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork and Tralee to why not grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have fully sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad

 

For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.

 

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Jarlath takes on one of the hilliest half marathons in Ireland while Sonia O'Sullivan returns to Cobh to prepare for her annual 10 mile road race on April 2nd. Coach and physical therapist Vinny Mulvey advices Jarlath on the imperfect science of tapering for the London Marathon. There's something for everyone in this episode including (in the extended cut n Patreon) a trip to the Wicklow hills with Jarlath and Bushy Park London for Sonia's latest Parkrun adventure.

To hear that full episode and to gain access to hundred of archive episodes and interviews check out www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

You can support Jarlath and help him reach his fundraising target by visiting https://2023tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jarlath-regan 

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1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

How do you control your emotions when you're more tired than you've ever been in your life? Sonia has the answers. Fresh off the plane from Australia, the Queen is back in London. A little jet lagged but brimming with great advice, tips, stories and recommendations for what you can do to run your best ever marathon, half marathon or 5k. This is part 1 of this week's episode. You can hear the whole episode over on www.patron.com/irishmanabroad !   For the past few months Vinny Mulvey has been creating our training plans and coaching me to my first marathon in London on April 23rd. (Support me if you can.) With just 33 days to go Vinny jumps on the live line to talk about his emotional wall during the New York Marathon. His courage and honesty is really inspiring and together with Sonia we look at what exactly happened that day in Manhattan.   We go round the parishes for some truly extraordinary running from you the listeners and Sonia recommends a movie to get you pumped for whatever race you have coming up. The Cobh 10 is just around the corner. There's still time to register or just come down for the craic.   I am of course, still on tour! Come and see me in Thurles on May 20th (ten tickets left), Galway (only the balcony available) or the Everyman in Cork (balcony seats now available). The rest of the dates are now fully sold out but I will announce more here on Friday including Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow! — If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

The Irish National Athletics Championships are here, it's drizzling outside and Sonia O'Sullivan is back in the country. It must be summer! Jarlath Regan and Sonia O'Sullivan look back on the biggest weekend at Morten Stadium, the rise and rise of Rhasidat Adeleke, Thomas Barr and Mark English's dominance, the crowds, the craic and Sophie O'Sullivan's journey to a national championship. We also get Sonia's top tips on how to avoid a summer holiday slump in your training, the best sessions to increase your motivation to run and her memories from Barcelona 1992. For the full XL episode just click here www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or come see Jarlath live on tour www.jigser.com/irishmanabroad 

After a hellish week of injury and illness, Jarlath sits down with Sonia talk about some of the most annoying aspects of the runners life including the inopportune time to get sick. Compiled from the emails from our great listeners and Patrons on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad, Sonia sifts through them all, adds a few of her own and even admits to a couple herself. Later in the show top physical therapist and coach Vinny Mulvey advises Jarlath on how best to return to running after a lay Orr and plots the plan for the final weeks of their road to the London City Marathon.

To support Jarlath's charity for the race visit https://2023tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/jarlath-regan He's only £1100 off his target!

To hear a double size episode of this week's show and all our episodes, head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

 

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

The great Sonia O'Sullivan answers listener questions on all topics including nutrition, footwear, training, travel and the European indoor championships. Comedian Jarlath Regan, who has been coached by Sonia for the last two years, is just 46 away from his biggest race. London City Marathon on April 23rd looms large. Sonia helps Jarlath with some of the mental challenges of the big race.

In the extended Patreon edition there's nearly an extra hour of content including coach Vinny Mulvey' s one to one session with Jarlath and Sonia's strength and conditioning advice.

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

 

From nutrition to recovery to gear, Sonia O'Sullivan takes a close look at the aspects of marathon preparation that tend to get forgotten. With the help of first time marathon runner, comedian Jarlath Regan, she explains why making time and space to think about a few simple things can change your marathon experience completely. 

To hear a double size episode of this week's show and all our episodes, head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Can you training your brain to stop begging you to quit while running? This week Sonia O'Sullivan looks at the voice inside us that is common to all runners. The voice that tells you that "this is your limit". What can we learn from the elites on the topic of quieting that voice? Jarlath looks at the wider theories around the subject of mental strength while special guest Vinny Mulvey visits David Goggins to hear what the guru of toughness has to say. 9 weeks until London city marathon and Jarlath gets down to business with a 23km long Sunday run. He catches up with his coaches to see what's next and what pitfalls he can avoid in the final weeks of training for the big one.

To hear a double size episode of this week's show and all our episodes, head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

 

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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!

1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.

2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.

For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.