Irishman Running Abroad With Sonia O’Sullivan

2023 Christmas Special (Sonia’s Picks Of The Year) - Irishman Running Abroad

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.

Is Technology Ruining Running? Are Smart Watches Creating Anxious Runners?

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 Marathon Tales (Dublin 2023) - Irishman Running Abroad

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.

Dublin City Marathon Sights & Sounds with David Gillick & Vinny Mulvey.

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

The Final Countdown To Dublin (With Sonia O’Sullivan & Vinny Mulvey)

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.

Marathon Day Troubleshooting ( In Advance) With Special Guest Vinny Mulvey

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.

Tapering For A Marathon With Special Guest Vinny Mulvey.

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.

When Marathon Things Go Wrong! (With Sonia O’Sullivan and Vinny Mulvey)

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.

Your Marathon Questions Answered (Plus Special Guest David Gillick)

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.

Avoiding The Classic Marathon Training Pitfalls

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.