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Running Talk - Episode 1

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In the debut episode of 'Run and Talk', brothers Noel and Paul introduce their new running podcast with wide-ranging conversation covering Paul's Barcelona Marathon preparation, the Armagh 5k as an underappreciated elite Irish race, and the state of athletics events in Ireland. They also discuss Jacob Ingebrigtsen's Achilles surgery and its impact on middle-distance racing, Femke Bol's 800m debut and scepticism about her prospects, and memorable championship races including the 2024 Olympic 1500m final and historic Irish national championship moments.

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Loose running chat that still lands the tension at the finish.

This first episode feels like two friends finding their footing in public. Noel and Paul keep the scope loose, but not aimless: they talk about elite athletics, fueling, shoes, and plans for the big spring marathons, while also admitting there is not much structure to the show…

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For when you want running talk that feels like a real training call.

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