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The Middle of the Pack Podcast, Celebrating Everyday Runners and your go-to source for all things running! Padraig shares His & His guests running journeys, revealing the ups and downs of training, racing, and balancing life as middle-of-the-pack non-elite runners. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned marathoner, this podcast offers practical tips, honest gear reviews, and engaging conversations with fellow runners chasing progress, not perfection.
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From Treadmills to Marathon Roads: Owen Wright’s Cork Journey
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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From Middle of the Pitch to the Middle of the Pack
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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From GAA Pitches to Marathons: Robert McNamee on Running & BuffBarrier
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Salt, Sweat & Tears : Practical Marathon Nutrition for Every Runner
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Back on the Start Line: Karen Twomey’s Comeback
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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From Socks to Strides: Tomás Moore on Running, Community & Step One Socks
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Shoe Addictions to PBs: Advice on shoe Rotation
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Precision Fuel & Hydration: Practical fueling strategies
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Real Food Running: Tara Wilson’s 50K Fueling & Recovery Journey
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Take me to the ALTAR — Building a Better Fuel With Conor O'Keeffe
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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From Parkruns to Cork County Finals: Enda Kiernan’s Story
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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NegativeSplit: Building an Irish Running Brand
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Running a Marathon in Wellies: Laura’s Muddy Mission for Charity 'Unique'
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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From Youghal to NYC: Ann O’Neill’s 79-Marathon Journey
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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From Dyspraxia to Marathons: Conor Friel’s Running Journey
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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The Cranky Coach: Run Smarter with Kieran McKeown
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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2025 in the Rearview: Quiet Victories & Running On
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Sleigh Bells & Shoe Dreams: Runners’ Christmas Wishlist
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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From Couch to Marathon: Ruairi's Stories
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Running Through Adversity : Cliodhna Ruane’s Story of Loss, Love and Marathons
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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From Turkey Trots to 100-Milers: The Wild Life of John Calabrese
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Finish Line Feels: Caroline Coffey on Marathons, Motherhood & Mindset
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Resilience, Recovery, and Community.: An Irish Sober Strider's Comeback
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Women who run Ireland : Tara Wilson on Healing, Community and fun.
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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From Marathon Muscles to Sauna Bliss: Inside The Recovery Room
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Dublin Marathon: Tears, PBs and Unforgettable Finish Lines
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Taper Week Worries : Surviving Maranoia Before Dublin
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Chasing 2:49 — Dave Buckley’s Marathon Comeback
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Back-of-the-pack: Sinead Power's Sociable Running Journey
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Comeback to Setback: Karen Twomey’s Rockiest Road to Dublin
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Inside the Medical Tent: Marathon Meltdowns, Heat & Lifesaving Tips
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Couch to 5k to Marathon: Gareth’s Quest to Break Five Hours
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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From TikTok to 42K: Karen Twomey’s Running life
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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From Zero to 42K: Clodagh’s First Race
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Running Through Chaos: An Emergency Nurse’s Running Journey
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Tickets Secured: The Rocky Road to Dublin Marathon
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Balancing Miles and Lives, the journey from Cork To Dublin Marathon
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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"Keep on Running: A Journey from 5Ks to Marathons"
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Aug 05, 2025 |