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The Back Straight Podcast

The Back Straight Podcast

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A fortnightly podcast based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Join Daniel Squires and Michael McKnight along the 'Back Straight' as they discuss the running scene in the Isle of Ireland and shine a light on great stories domestically as well as abroad. We'll throw our running hats into the ring and talk gear, training and racing often in the company of studio guests. Contact us at our email address thebackstraightpod@gmail.com, on our Instagram @thebackstraightpodcast or tweet us @thebackstraightThe Back Straight Podcast Running & Jogging
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  • Ep. 81 - Local Results and Galloper Thompson 5k Preview ft. Conal McCambridge
    Oct 14 2026

    Welcome back everyone to another episode of the podcast. In this one we cover a tonne of great results from the Comber Cup XC, Armagh 10 mile, Masters Cross Country + more! We also get speculating about the Dublin marathon and chat at length about Nick Grigg's decision to head to the NCAA + the reaction it has received. In part 2 of the episode we are joined by North Belfast Harrier and race organiser extraordinaire - Conal McCambridge. Conal talks us through what has been going on since we last had him on in episode 7 back in 2023 and previews the exciting Galloper Thompson 5k happening this Friday. We are looking forward to see how the costumes and wish Conal best of luck in Valencia in a couple of months.

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    Contact us here:

    Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast

    Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep. 80 - Luke Dinsmore Interview - Belfast Half Results - Seaton Classic - XC Season Opening Fixture
    Sep 30 2026

    I know we say this every time, but there sure has been a lot on running-wise the past two weeks! In episode 80 we have a great interview with Annandale Strider's Luke Dinsmore fresh off a brilliant Half Marathon debut in Copenhagen. In addition that we packed the episode full of results and talking points from all of the great road racing and off-road events that have occurred since we last released. Not an episode to be missed, thanks for being here!

    If you are interested in checking out the great offerings from Precision Fuel and Hydration, please support the pod and use our discount code TBS15 or use this link and it'll automatically apply the discount! Thanks!

    Contact us here:

    Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast

    Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep. 79 - Ultimate Champs Recap - New ANI XC League - Local Results
    Sep 16 2026

    Plenty on for episode 79 of the Back Straight! We begin with some great results from the Laganside 10k, Derry HM, Dromiskin 5k before moving to a preview of the Belfast Half marathon this weekend! Alongside these great discussions we get chatting about the Ultimate Championships in Budapest, the new ANI XC league for 26/27 as well as preview the Irish contingent at the World Road Running Championships this weekend in Copenhagen. Plenty in there to satiate the hungry athletics ears, we hope you enjoyed it!

    If you are interested in checking out the great offerings from Precision Fuel and Hydration, please support the pod and use our discount code TBS15 or use this link and it'll automatically apply the discount! Thanks!

    Contact us here:

    Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast

    Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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