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
The Back Straight Podcast
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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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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
Ep. 72 - Diamond League Reviews (ft. special guest) - NI & Ulster Senior Track Champs - Road Races - How to run 85 miles in a day
<p>Episode 72 is absolutely bursting at the seams with race results from three diamond leagues (including a special guest that attended two of them), local road races, the NI and Ulster Senior Track and Field Championships as well as the European Off-road Championships and a long long trail race in France that Danny had the pleasure of attending as support crew. If that doesn't get you up and about, I don't know what will! Don't forget to check out Precision Fuel and Hydration for some brilliant nutrition and hydration products - use this link - <a href="https://visit.pfandh.com/thebackstraight" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://visit.pfandh.com/thebackstraight</a> - or enter TBS15 at the checkout for 15% off your order! Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast! </p><p>Contact us here:</p><p>Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast</p><p>Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com</p>
June 10, 2026
Bonus Interview - Emily Haggard-Kearney
<p>Hey Back Straight Family! This week we are treating you all to a great interview we recorded with North Belfast Harrier's Emily Haggard-Kearney! Emily is a 4 time Irish Senior Team representative as well as the current 10km National Champion and winner of the 2026 Armagh International Road Races 3k! We really enjoyed this interview with Emily and hope you do too. Don't forget, if you're looking for some top quality nutrition and hydration products make sure to check out Precision Fuel and Hydration and use our discount code TBS15 for 15% off. Alternatively, just click this link and it'll take you right there - <a href="https://visit.pfandh.com/thebackstraight" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://visit.pfandh.com/thebackstraight</a> </p><p>Contact us here:</p><p>Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast</p><p>Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com</p>
June 3, 2026
Ep. 71 - Luke Kelly interview - Track Results - Dan's race recap
<p>It is a long auld episode this week but with the amount of results and news flying about this past couple weeks we had to cover it all! Add onto that a brilliant interview with Luke Kelly and you've got yourself a tidy episode 71! In this one we get chatting about the recent BMCs, Rabat Diamond League, local athletes abroad, a race recap from Dan and plenty of chat about standards for Comm Games and Worlds next year! Big thanks for Luke Kelly for joining us for an interview, he is certainly on a heater at the moment! We hope you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out our partner Precision Fuel and Hydration and shop with the discount code or link below! Until next week, hooroo! </p><p>Precision Discount code - TBS15</p><p>Precision affiliated link - <a href="https://visit.pfandh.com/thebackstraight" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://visit.pfandh.com/thebackstraight</a> </p><p>Contact us here:</p><p>Instagram: @thebackstraightpodcast</p><p>Email: thebackstraightpod@gmail.com</p>
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