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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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46 Days to Dublin: Time to Trust Your Training
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Plant-Powered Miles: Simon Kelly Prepares for Dublin Marathon
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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From Parkruns to Marathons : Mossy’s Dublin Journey
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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The Chaz Fella’s Story : Don't forget to listen...Good luck
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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You’ll Never Regret a Run—Maeve O’Hagan on Runs, Clubs & Community (Ep. 54)
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Project Ireland - Paddy McClintock’s Epic Run: 700km for 'Check In On A Mate'
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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13 Weeks to Dublin: A Practical Marathon Plan for Real-Life Runners
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Project 222: Witnessing Josh Kerr's Mile World Record in London
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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Niamh Walsh — From 10Ks in Sydney to PBs in Cork
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Middle of the Pack Mailbag — Heart, Gut, Mind & Race-Day Secrets
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Why Those Shorts Matter: Karen Twomey’s Guide to Women’s Running Gear
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Shoe Secrets & Paris Marathon Magic with Ian O'Brien
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Running Through Life: Mary Sweeney on Community, Resilience and Kindness
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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From Parkrun to 120km: Laura Garrigan’s 24-Hour 5K Challenge
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Yellow for Ellen: Cork City Marathon’s Community
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Taper Week Advice : How to Survive Marathon Madness
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May 27, 2026 |
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Mileage Wins: Sean Lucey on Why You Can't Fake 100km Weeks
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May 20, 2026 |
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Running in the family : Linda’s Cork Half Marathon Journey
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May 13, 2026 |
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Build-up to the Cork City Marathon: Victor Danylyuk's Marathon journeys
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May 06, 2026 |
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London Marathon Special — Historic and Eventful
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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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 |