Middle of the Pack Podcast

The Middle of the Pack Podcast, your go-to source for all things running! Padraig shares his personal running journey, revealing the ups and downs of training, racing, and balancing life as a middle-of-the-pack runner. 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.

Middle of the Pack Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by @middleofthepackpodcast, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

@middleofthepackpodcast hosts Middle of the Pack Podcast, a sports show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #60

  From Holiday Jog to Marathons : Brian Kelly’s Running Journey

  Sep 22, 202630 min

  Episode 60 of The Middle of the Pack podcast features Brian Kelly from Dublin Frontrunners as he prepares for the Amsterdam Marathon, sharing his late-start running story and how club life transformed his social life and training. Brian covers marathon training routines, long runs and tapering, fueling strategy and gels, race-day expectations, and the social support that helps make marathon prep manageable and enjoyable. https://unbound.ie/search?q=Motp

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  Episode #58

  46 Days to Dublin: Time to Trust Your Training

  Sep 8, 202631 min

  Episode 58 sets the scene 46 days before the Dublin Marathon and encourages middle-of-the-pack runners to trust their training, build confidence, and stay consistent without comparing themselves to others. The host covers long-run strategy, practicing marathon pace and fueling, handling missed runs, and the mental game — and invites runners (especially women) to share their stories at motpire@gmail.com.

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  Episode #57

  Plant-Powered Miles: Simon Kelly Prepares for Dublin Marathon

  Sep 1, 202632 minS2

  In this episode of the Middle of the Pack Podcast, Padraig sits down with Simon Kelly of Plant Based AC for a wide-ranging conversation about running, health, nutrition and preparing for the Dublin Marathon. Simon shares his journey back to running after his rugby days, what drew him towards a plant-based lifestyle and how going vegan became an important part of his approach to health and performance. We also get into the practical side of marathon preparation — how Simon is structuring his training, building towards Dublin, managing the demands of running alongside everyday life, and how he plans to fuel his body for the big day. There’s plenty of honest conversation about what it really takes to prepare for a marathon as an everyday runner, the lessons learned along the way, and why nutrition and recovery can be just as important as the miles themselves. A great chat about running, lifestyle, consistency and the journey towards the Dublin Marathon — with plenty for any middle-of-the-pack runner to take away. MOTP Merch - https://unbound.ie/search?q=Motp Every pace has a place.

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  Episode #56

  From Parkruns to Marathons : Mossy’s Dublin Journey

  Aug 25, 202630 min

  Episode 56 of The Middle of the Pack features Mossy O'Mahony discussing his running journey—from parkruns to his first Dublin Marathon—his training routine, coaching support, gear choices, fueling strategy, and plans for this year’s race. As Dublin approaches, Mossy shares setbacks (including a blister that forced a DNF), race-day lessons, shoe and nutrition preferences, and how he balances shift work and coaching youth teams with marathon preparation.

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  Episode #55

  Don't forget to listen...Good luck : The Chaz Fella’s Story

  Aug 18, 202632 min

  Episode 55 features Charlie "Chaz" Lillis discussing his switch from GAA to running after knee surgery, his rapid progress from 5K to marathon, and his goals for the Dublin Marathon. He also talks about the Malin-to-Mizen fundraising walk for CUH for family friend "Tubbs", training and fueling strategies, shoe choices, and sharing the journey on social media. A real inspiring guy with a passion for sport, health & fitness and having a good time. "Don't forget to listen...Good luck"

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