Lusk AC Podcast Darren Griffith

On this episode we talk to well-known running coach Emmet Dunleavy. Emmet talks about the specifics of 5k/10K training and the importance of consistent blocks of periodised training. We also talk to Lusk AC member Sue Fagan, who since joining Lusk AC in October 2023, has completed the Dublin City Marathon 2023 and the Ultra Connemarathon 2024.
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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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On this months episode we talk to highly regarded sports journalist Ian O'Riordan about his days as a competitive runner, sports journalism and the forthcoming Paris Olympics. We also talk to our new ladies Club Track and Field captain Emma Przymusinski.
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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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https://www.athleticsireland.ie/news/track-and-field-live-is-back

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