16 episodes

Irish ultra running brothers chat all things running from Parkruns to UTMB and everything in between. As well as discussing their training plans, races and goals for the weeks and months ahead they share top tips from a collective 20 + years on the trail

Running Gingerly Podcast Mark Shannon

    • Sport

Irish ultra running brothers chat all things running from Parkruns to UTMB and everything in between. As well as discussing their training plans, races and goals for the weeks and months ahead they share top tips from a collective 20 + years on the trail

    Fancy a session?

    Fancy a session?

    This week we catch up on injuries and planned future adventures as well as discussing our favourite and least favourite workout sessions. Save to say, little love for the dreaded hill reps

    • 55 min
    What we read about when we read about running

    What we read about when we read about running

    The first ever Running Gingerly bookclub. This week we chat about what running books have inspired us, motivated us, educated us and entertained us on our running journey. From the obvious (Born to Run) to the more obscure (Running High) and plenty in between. Plus all the usual random chat on a low mileage week when special cushions were needed for this weeks recording.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Ultra Trail Snowdonia - The annual sweat test

    Ultra Trail Snowdonia - The annual sweat test

    This week we review the recent Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100km race review. The ups and downs of the route, the race and trying to deal with the scorching, yes scorching Welsh heat as well as reporting on the best Mr Freeze in the history of Mr Freezes

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Coaching v Freestyling - do I need a coach?

    Coaching v Freestyling - do I need a coach?

    This episode we discuss the benefits and the disadvantages of working with a running coach as well as discussing other options to improve as a runner. We talk accountability, structure, having fun, data, feedback, training blocks, time management and everything else that goes into a decision on whether or not a running coach is right for you

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Irish Trail Champs & Post Race R&R

    Irish Trail Champs & Post Race R&R

    This week we chat about the recent Maurice Mullins race in the Wicklow mountains which co-host Kev ran in as part of the Irish Trail Championships and also chat about how we like to do our R&R post a big race

    • 51 min
    The road to recovery - from learning to walk again to running ultras

    The road to recovery - from learning to walk again to running ultras

    This week we discuss the aftermath of co-host Kevin’s accident that saw him go from completing UTMB to having to learn to walk again. We discuss the long hard road to get back running ultras again and how to keep a positive mindset in those difficult weeks and months

    • 1 hr 1 min

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