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The Back Straight Podcast
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The Back Straight Podcast

The Back Straight Podcast

A fortnightly podcast based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Join Daniel Squires and Michael McKnight along the 'Back Straight' as they discuss the running scene in the Isle of Ireland and shine a light on great stories domestically as well as abroad. We'll throw our running hats into the ring and talk gear, training and racing often in the company of studio guests. Contact us at our email address thebackstraightpod@gmail.com, on our Instagram @thebackstraightpodcast or tweet us @thebackstraight

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Episodes

E

June 24, 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

Emmett Dunleavy on the Back Straight

E

June 17, 2026 • 1 hr 22 min

Ep. 72 - Diamond League Reviews (ft. special guest) - NI & Ulster Senior Track Champs - Road Races - How to run 85 miles in a day

B

June 10, 2026 • 53 min

Bonus Interview - Emily Haggard-Kearney

E

June 3, 2026 • 1 hr 23 min

Ep. 71 - Luke Kelly interview - Track Results - Dan's race recap

E

May 22, 2026 • 58 min

Ep. 70 - Belfast BMC ft. Mark Kirk - Partnership announcement! - Local and International Results

E

May 13, 2026 • 1 hr 15 min

Ep. 69 - Judith Storm Interview - Belfast Classic Recap - Belfast Marathon Recap

R

May 8, 2026 • 1 hr 22 min

Road to Belfast - Episode 10 - The FINALE!

R

May 1, 2026 • 1 hr 4 min

Road to Belfast - Episode 9 - Race week and everything fuelling feat. Dr. Lindsey Hunt

E

April 29, 2026 • 1 hr 7 min

Ep. 68 - Belfast Marathon Preview - London Recap - Superhero Aaron Beggs - The Belfast Classic ft. Eamonn Christie

R

April 24, 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

Road to Belfast - Episode 8 - Marathon regulations and pacing strategies

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