Couch to 250K
Couch to 250K
Blane O Donnell
One amateur athlete, will endure 10 gruelling months of physical and mental torture in the hopes of completing Irelands toughest endurance event.
Couch to 250K Episode 012 - Dr Noel Brick
Dr Noel Brick is a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Ulster University. Noel’s research interests include the impact of attentional focus, cognitive strategies, and metacognitive processes on the regulation of endurance performance. This work also extends to the role of cognitive strategies and metacognition on longer-term exercise activity adherence. Alongside his academic and research activities, Noel is also a long-distance runner and has completed more than 30 marathons and ultra-marathons including the Marathon des Sables in 2012 and the Irish 24-hour Championships in 2013.
Aug 19, 2019
1 hr 30 min
Couch to 250K Episode 011 - Seamus Fox & Noel Smyth
In this episode Blane and Aidan speak with Seamus Fox and Noel Smyth. Seamus and Noel have stellar reputations as coaches and communicators of health and fitness throughout the country. As well as personal training they have both opened their own gyms and more recently started a new PT mentoring programme called "Elevate". They have also started their own podcast called "The Elevate Podcast" which can be found on all of the main podcast providers.
Aug 19, 2019
58 min
Couch to 250K Episode 009 - Nicola, Grainne and Eddie
In this episode Blane speaks to Nicola, Grainne and Eddie about everything from training techniques to peeing outside Stings house.
Aug 19, 2019
1 hr 58 min
Couch to 250K Episode 010 - 2018 Recap
In this recap episode Blane and Aidan cover the top 10 things they have discovered so far. They also chat about new years resolutions, setting goals and highlights of the year.
Aug 19, 2019
1 hr 1 min
Couch to 250K Episode 008 - Dr Caomhan Logue
In this episode Blane and Aidan speak to  Dr Caomhan Logue who is a specialist in dietetics. Throughout this episode we cover a wide range of topics including: Nutritional requirements for children Good eating habits  Thyroid conditions Calorie consumption Diet behavior Hydration protocols Protein products Symptoms of poor diet Fad Diets Reputable information resources Supplements
Aug 19, 2019
2 hr 26 min
Couch to 250K Episode 007 - Success
In this episode Blane and Aidan speak to local business men, Aaron McElhinney and Ryan Williams, as they discuss motivation and success.
Aug 19, 2019
1 hr 28 min
Couch to 250K Episode 006 - Ryuairi Lynch
In this episode Blane and Aidan speak to  Sports and Injury therapist, Ruairi Lynch, as they discuss injury prevention tips as well as neurokinetic therapy.
Aug 19, 2019
1 hr 7 min
Couch to 250K Episode 004 - Patrick McGill
In this episode Blane and Aidan speak to local podiatrist, Patrick Mc Gill as they discuss some of the facts and common myths that often come up in the athletic community
Aug 19, 2019
1 hr 14 min
Couch to 250K Episode 005 - Odhran McKane
In this episode Blane and Aidan speak to local triathlete, Odhran McKane as they discuss what it takes to become one of Ireland's top triathletes.
Aug 19, 2019
1 hr 5 min
Couch to 250K Episode 003 - Marty Lynch
In this episode Blane and Aidan speak to Marty Lynch, two time winner of the race and current fastest time record holder.
Aug 19, 2019
1 hr 45 min
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