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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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!

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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!

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It's a really long format episode this week so bear with us! We had lots to go through including all of the main talking points from the local road racing action at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon as well as the Colerain Campus 5k + more! In part 2 we welcome friend of the podcast, Stephen Connolly, on to chat about his trip to the Zurich Diamond league where he was able to get up close and personal with the athletes and provide some brilliant insights! The sport is on fire in such a good way at the moment, we hope you enjoyed this episode! Hooroo.

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The title says it all! In this week's episode Michael is joined by Conor Curran, friend and frequent contributor to the podcast, for a catch-up on all the action from the European Championships! The fellas go deep on all of the major highlights with specific focus on the key Irish performances from the meet. In addition that we have some chat about the recent road racing and what is coming up on the Isle! Until next week hooroo!

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The Back Straight hosts might be trotting across the globe a bit currently but that is not going to stop the show from going on! In this episode we recap Dan's 2nd place at the Fjällmaraton 100k, some local results from the Carlingford 5k and Feile 10k, the Commonwealth games as well as some impressive track performances in GB as well as Europe. The episode then rolls into a full recap of the distance events at the European Champs thus far where Michael was in attendance to see the return of the king, Jakob Ingebritsen. We throw out two cents at how Nick must be feeling after his impressive 8th place in the 5000m with only one shoe for the last kilometre. Plenty of good stuff this episode, we hope you enjoy it!

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Welcome to episode 75 of the Back Straight Podcast! This episode is a real cracker as we are joined by Nick Griggs for a chat prior to him competing at both the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the European Championships in Birmingham. Nick is always a great guest and one of our favourites, we wish him well! In addition to the interview we have a full run-down of the distance results at the Irish National Track and Field Championships and a cap of the London Diamond League where Dan was there in person to witness the Mile World Record fall! As always, a big thanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for their support. Feel free to check out their website for some great nutrition and hydration products as well as information about training and fuelling! Use TBS15 or this link to receive 15% off at the checkout. Take care of yourselves and we will see you soon!

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Big old episode this week with a tonne of results from Cork City Sports, Morton Games, Watford BMC, Prefontaine Classic and the Monaco Diamond League! We round out part 1 with some speculations of what might happen in the London Diamond League. In part 2 we are joined by 2.19 marathoner and winner of the Rathmullan 5k for 2026, Jasper McDowell! Jasper has a very interesting story and he chats us through his Northern Irish roots, his running career so far being based in Geneva and what he thinks of the content creation world in relation to running! Big thanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting this episode, feel free to use TBS15 at the checkout or use this link for 15% off your next purchase! Until next time, hooroo!

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