The RunSensible Podcast

In this week’s show, we take you inside the electric atmosphere of the Tokyo Marathon, where blistering pace, dramatic sprint finishes, and cutting-edge “super shoes” defined the first World Marathon Major of the year.

We break down the men’s showdown that saw Tadese Takele defend his title in a nail-biting finish, holding off Geoffrey Toroitich and Alexander Mutiso Munyao in one of the closest podium battles Tokyo has seen in years. On the women’s side, we spotlight Brigid Kosgei and her dominant, record-breaking run, as well as powerful performances from Bertukan Welde and Hawi Feysa.

We also explore the impact of modern racing technology from the adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo line to the Nike Vaporfly series and what it means for the future of marathon performance. Plus, we look beyond the elites to the tens of thousands of runners who took on the streets of Tokyo, making this year’s race a true global celebration of endurance.

From fast times to fierce rivalries, this episode captures everything that made Tokyo unforgettable. Lace up and press play.

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most overanalysed topics in running: form. For a long time, I thought perfect technique was the key to becoming faster, more efficient, and injury-proof. I obsessed over cadence, foot strike, arm swing, posture constantly wondering if I was doing it “wrong.”

But over time, my perspective shifted.

In this conversation, I break down what actually matters when it comes to running form and what I’ve stopped overthinking completely. I share the cues that genuinely helped me, the myths I bought into, and why chasing a picture-perfect stride can sometimes do more harm than good.

If you’ve ever filmed yourself running from three different angles, tried to force a forefoot strike, or felt like your stride needed fixing, this episode will help you simplify things. Running form doesn’t need to be complicated and your body might already know more than you think.

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In this episode, I sit down with Cillian Moffatt, the youngest Irish athlete ever to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona.

Cillian’s journey to the start line of one of the toughest endurance races in the world is anything but ordinary. He began his athletic career on the hurling fields with Ballyboden St. Enda's, developing the grit, speed and competitive edge that would later define him as an endurance athlete. But when it came time to step away from the game, Cillian found a new outlet, first on the bike, then adding running into the mix.

What started as a way to stay fit quickly evolved into something much bigger. After eventually taking up swimming, Cillian realised he had a rare ability: not just to perform in one discipline, but to bring all three together. In this conversation, we explore how he made the leap from team sport to solo endurance racing, the mindset shift required to chase a world championship start line, and what it takes physically and mentally to earn a place in Kona.

From GAA pitches in Dublin to the world stage of Ironman, this is a story of transition, resilience and discovering where your true strengths lie.

This is one you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode, I’m talking about something every runner experiences but rarely discusses honestly: pain during a run and the panic that can come with it. I share how I used to interpret every ache, tight spot, or sharp sensation as a sign that something was seriously wrong. One twinge could spiral into anxiety, Google searches, and cutting runs short out of fear.

But over time, my mindset changed.

I break down the difference between discomfort and injury, how I learned to stop catastrophising normal training sensations, and why I now see pain as information instead of a verdict. This episode is about experience, resilience, and building confidence in your body, especially when things feel uncertain mid-run.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I stop?” or felt your thoughts race faster than your pace, this conversation is for you.

 

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In this episode, I sit down with Michael Burton to unpack one of the most inspiring endurance transformations you’ll hear.

During lockdown, Michael was an out-of-shape former athlete who struggled to run 5km without stopping. What began as a simple attempt to regain some fitness quickly turned into an obsession with progress. He fell in love with the process — the early mornings, the structure, the discipline and before long, he committed to racing an Ironman-distance triathlon.

Crossing that finish line didn’t just mark the completion of a race, it ignited something much bigger. From there, Michael discovered an extraordinary capacity for endurance, going on to take on events most people would consider unimaginable.

We dive deep into triathlon, training methodologies, and the philosophies that shaped his approach from consistency over intensity to embracing discomfort as a teacher. We talk about pain: how to sit with it, how to interpret it, and how it can become a tool rather than something to avoid. Michael shares the mental frameworks that helped him move from barely finishing 5km to thriving in extreme endurance environments.

This conversation is about reinvention, resilience, and what happens when you stop negotiating with your limits — and start chasing them instead.