Best Recovery HQ Podcasts (2024)

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Live From Paris - Irishman Running Abroad Olympic Special 45:32

1h ago45:32

45:32

Jarlath Regan is joined by athletics writer and commentator Cathal Dennehy to get a preview of the track and field events at the Paris Olympics. He gives his predictions, medal hopes, dark horses and much much more. Sonia O'Sullivan is deep in the preparations with her daughter Sophie so Jarlath is flying solo this week. It gives him the chance to …

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What All Runners Need To Eat - Sonia's Essential Runners' Shopping List! 30:28

4h ago30:28

30:28

What should every runner have in their grocery cart every week without fail? If temptation is an issue for you, having Sonia’s shopping list to keep you on the straight and narrow, it might be the difference between a diet PB and a DNF. This week she opens her cupboards and lets us see what’s inside. What foods will always work for a runner trying …

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Sonia's Summer Sessions Guide & The National Championships 2024 28:06

14d ago28:06

28:06

The Irish National Athletics Championships are here, it's drizzling outside and Sonia O'Sullivan is back in the country. It must be summer! Jarlath Regan and Sonia O'Sullivan look back on the biggest weekend at Morten Stadium, the rise and rise of Rhasidat Adeleke, Thomas Barr and Mark English's dominance, the crowds, the craic and Sophie O'Sulliva…

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The Recovery Key To Your Fastest 5K with Vinny Mulvey & Cathal Dennehy 31:00

25d ago31:00

31:00

Running your fastest 5km isn’t all about running more. As Sonia explains in today’s episode, it has just as much to do with what you do when you’re not running. Without proper recovery methods nobody gets faster. Jarlath quizzes the GOAT on what works best, drops into a Vinny Mulvey 5km Camp to get his opinion and asks Cathal Dennehy what a recover…

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The Galaxy S24 Ultra With Samsung DeX Replaced My Laptop

1M ago

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I used Samsung DeX for the day in place of my MacBook Pro to see if the Galaxy S24 Ultra could replace my laptop.By CNET

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See Inside Rivian's Electric Vehicle Test Labs

2M ago

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Join us for an exclusive tour of Rivian's Palo Alto, California, lab, as the company launches the second generation of its R1S and R1T vehicles. Take a look inside Rivian's electrical hardware lab, see how engineers test hardware and software in a lab car, and then come for a drive-along in the new R1S.…

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Sonia's Mailbag - You Ask, Sonia Answers! (Part 1) 32:25

1M ago32:25

32:25

You asks Sonia O’Sullivan answers. The mailbag is open and no topic is left uncovered. How to train for a mile, how to recover, how to breathe, how to negotiate peri menopause, how to run back to back marathons, the best supplement right now and does she ever think about that Olympic gold that got away. Download the full episode on www.patreon.com/…

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Apple's AI at WWDC Will Take a Different Twist

2M ago

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Apple is said to reveal several generative AI updates that include a twist on custom emoji. CNET's Bridget Carey goes over what to expect at WWDC and how Apple can set itself apart from other drama in the AI space.By CNET

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Travel Advice from AI? The Points Guy Schools ChatGPT

2M ago

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The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly takes on ChatGPT on the topic of budget travel.By CNET

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Apple TV Just Leveled Up with the RetroArch App

2M ago

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The retro game emulator app RetroArch brings a cool new twist to Apple TV, but there's a catch with tvOS that holds it back. CNET's Bridget Carey shows how to use RetroArch and get Sega Genesis games to run on Apple TV.By CNET

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How To Undo The Impact Sitting Down Has On Your Running - With Vinny Mulvey 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

Sitting down for prolonged periods is bad for everyone especially runners. For a lot of us it is unavoidable and likely to cause an injury like the one Jarlath suffered before the London Marathon. This week with the help of Sonia and Vinny Mulvey, he invested in some simple exercises to offset the impact of all that sitting making podcasts! These s…

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I Tried Three Fitness Apps to Help My Postpartum Recovery

3M ago

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Postpartum fitness apps helped CNET's Giselle Castro- Sloboda feel stronger by 7 months postpartum. Here's what she learned on her healing journey with the Get Mom Strong, Every Mother, and Crewe Fitness apps.By CNET

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Ultimate Good Lock Tips and Tricks

3M ago

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Did you know the Galaxy S24 Ultra -- and many other Galaxy phones -- have a special app that lets you customize almost everything about your device? This is your guide to Good Lock, a Samsung app to make your phone as unique as you are.By CNET

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Your Fastest 5K Made Easy With Sonia O'Sullivan 26:05

3M ago26:05

26:05

Whatever your target over the 5 kilometre distance, Sonia has the advice to get you there. Today we start the process of helping Jarlath and the listeners get their 5k experience to where they want it to be. What’s the key to setting the right goal? Why won’t one particular thing get you there? Now is the time to join in and have fun getting faster…

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London City Marathon 2024 Sights & Sounds with special guest Vinny Mulvey 47:06

3M ago47:06

47:06

Run the 2024 TCS London City Marathon alongside Jarlath Regan, Sonia O'Sullivan, Vinny Mulvey and 50,000 amazing humans raising more than 1 billion pounds for charities and causes. Hear all the sounds of this massive event and let Jarlath take you inside the turmoil that unfolds at 38km. This year he was running for Kidney Care UK. If you can, plea…

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Did a Week With the Apple Watch Make Me Use My iPhone Less?

3M ago

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I'm a first-time Apple Watch user and wore the Series 9 for a week to see if it could help me spend less time scrolling on my iPhone and more time practicing self-care.By CNET

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SE2 EP29 - Shaun Proulx: Get tested, f#@k stigma and meditate! 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

By James Watson

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Cobh 2024 - The Sights & Sounds Episode - Live From Cobh 48:21

4M ago48:21

48:21

Sonia's squad of hand-picked listeners head to Cobh after 3 months of training under her guidance. It's a jam packed episode full of the sights and sounds of the race weekend. Massive congratulations to Maria Lennon, Nial McLoughlin, Danny O'Hare, Tom Corcoran, Han & Mary Vanderloo, Joe Maher, Brian Barry, Edel Buckley, Sandra Busteed Ciara Cullen,…

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Sonia's Cross Training Guide - Irishman Running Abroad 33:27

4M ago33:27

33:27

Whether you're injured or PB'ing every race, finding running easy or bored off your head by the thought of it...chances are some form of cross training is going to enhance your experience. Sonia O'Sullivan, the queen of Irish athletics, makes the case for the one part of running that most people avoid. She talks to Jarlath Regan about the massive r…

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Shoes Glorious Shoes & The Road To Cobh Week 9 29:07

5M ago29:07

29:07

Has the world of athletics started to move away from the super shoe? Does a regular even need a carbon plate under their foot? Jarlath Regan talks to the legend Sonia O'Sullivan from Nike HQ. With the road to Cobh heating up they get voice notes from the squad and Ciara Cullen joins them on the LiveLine for a fun chat about her progress. Finally Ja…

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How To Handle A Dip In Training Motivation & The Squad Put Their Questions To Sonia. 32:08

5M ago32:08

32:08

It's week 7 of the 2024 Road To Cobh so it's totally normal to have a bit of training fatigue. That can manifest in many ways. Loss of running libido is just one of them! Sonia is here to help. Today we get the squad provide the questions and we get to check in on their progress. Sonia recommends a brilliant new book by Frank O'Mara and we announce…

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Hill Running Special Episode With Sonia O'Sullivan & Ricki Wynne 33:07

6M ago33:07

33:07

You can't go around them, hills are a fact of life for all runners. The great Sonia O'Sullivan is the proof that running up and over them can provide a huge bang for your training buck. Today on the Irishman Running Abroad she sets out the keys to doing it right. We hear from her hand picked squad of listeners heading to Cobh to run her homecoming …

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Sonia's Session Masterclass - Week 3 Of The Road To Cobh 32:24

6M ago32:24

32:24

Sonia O'Sullivan chat's to comedian Jarlath Regan about the ABCs of athletics training sessions. Where do most people go wrong? Is it ever ok to cut a session short? How do we keep our energy level and get the most out of a session? Sonia has the answers. It's week three of her training plan for the Cobh 10 - her homecoming race in Cork. We hear ho…

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The Road To Cobh Week 1 - Meet The Squad - With Special Guest Vinny Mulvey 40:48

7M ago40:48

40:48

Sonia has read every email, letter and postcard. She has deliberated long into the night to find the best collection of talent and stories to form her squad for the road to Cobh 2024. Today we reveal who they are and hear some of their inspirational journeys. Which member of the team are you most like? There's someone for everyone. You can match yo…

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Don’t Call It A Comeback - How To Return To Running In 2024 35:06

7M ago35:06

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No matter how long or short the layoff, returning to running is a tough task. Sonia O’Sullivan has returned from every kind of challenge. From childbirth to injury, burnout to loss of confidence - Sonia has seen it all. Knocked down, written off and told it is not possible, she is proof that nobody should take no for an answer when it comes to runn…

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The Road To Cobh - Your Chance To Be Coached By Sonia 30:26

8M ago30:26

30:26

Would you like to be coached by Sonia O’Sullivan? Well that’s the chance we are offering our lucky listeners over the next four months on the road to the Cobh 10 Mile Road Race. Listen to this episode to hear how you can be considered for selection. Entry is now open for Ballymore Cobh AC’s centrepiece race of the year. https://eventmaster.ie/event…

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2023 Christmas Special (Sonia’s Picks Of The Year) - Irishman Running Abroad 32:56

8M ago32:56

32:56

Sonia O’Sullivan looks back on a jam packed year in athletics and makes her selections for the best of 2023. Later in the show we hear first hand accounts of the Valencia Marathon from listeners James Carty and Wynona Grant. Pop over to hear the full size episode and access hundreds of hours of Sonia’s advice and training tips. www.Patreon.Com/iris…

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Is Technology Ruining Running? Are Smart Watches Creating Anxious Runners? 31:32

9M ago31:32

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If a run happens in the woods and there’s no watch there to record it and post it to Strava, did a run ever happen at all? Is the measuring of running ruining running? Sonia O’Sullivan and comedian Jarlath Regan ask whether the focus on data and super advanced technology is sucking the joy out of running? Later in the episode Sonia looks at the lim…

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Your Marathon Tales (Dublin 2023) - Irishman Running Abroad 32:55

9M ago32:55

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Your stories of triumph and pain at the 2023 DUBLIN city marathon are the focus of today’s episode. Sonia O’Sullivan and Jarlath Regan hear from the listeners who ran, finished, wound up in hospital and got the bus home. This is a one of a kind instalment of Irishman Running Abroad. For anyone thinking of doing a marathon or contemplating getting b…

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Dublin City Marathon Sights & Sounds with David Gillick & Vinny Mulvey. 55:40

9M ago55:40

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The crowds, the rain, the determination, the exhaustion, the exhilaration and the heartbreak; it’s all here in this bumper edition of Irishman Running Abroad. Let Jarlath Regan & Sonia O’Sullivan take you around the course. The Irish Life Dublin City Marathon 2023 was a beast. Jarlath recorded it every step of the way. This unique documentary episo…

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The Final Countdown To Dublin (With Sonia O’Sullivan & Vinny Mulvey) 36:31

9M ago36:31

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Marathon week is a tense time. Even though you’re meant to be relaxing a bit, the sense of “hurry up and wait” can have you thinking some pretty silly thoughts. Sonia O’Sullivan helps to calm the mind with some solid tips and stories from her week and running career. We then sift through the race day tips and hints from our loyal legion of listener…

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Marathon Day Troubleshooting ( In Advance) With Special Guest Vinny Mulvey 32:09

10M ago32:09

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Sonia O’Sullivan knows a thing or two about preparing properly for a big race. Whether you’re heading to Dublin or not you’ll love her advice on troubleshooting in advance of your big event. We really get into the weeds this week as the clock ticks down to just over a week to go to the big one. We hear Sonia’s number one life hacks for getting ahea…

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Tapering For A Marathon With Special Guest Vinny Mulvey. 36:29

10M ago36:29

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Sonia O’Sullivan advises comedian turned runner, Jarlath Regan on how to taper his training before a marathon. Former Irish international athlete and now physical therapist/coach Vinny Mulvey joins the conversation to reflect on an incredible week in the sport of long distance running. Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other …

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When Marathon Things Go Wrong! (With Sonia O’Sullivan and Vinny Mulvey) 35:36

10M ago35:36

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Jarlath’s marathon training comes a cropper. Can Sonia get his wheels back on the track in time? What happened and how can everyone avoid the same mistake? There’s less than a month to go to the Dublin City Marathon 2023. Is there time for a detour. Sonia’s hair raising US experience says yes. Vinny Mulvey joins that chat over on Patreon for a deep…

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Your Marathon Questions Answered (Plus Special Guest David Gillick) 25:42

10M ago25:42

25:42

Sonia O’Sullivan dips into the mailbag to answer your toughest marathon training questions. David Gillick joins the chat to discuss the Dublin Half Marathon and how he changed his training this year (Patreon only). And we reflect on the incredible performances at last weekend’s Berlin marathon. It’s another jam packed episode soaked in knowledge an…

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Avoiding The Classic Marathon Training Pitfalls 27:27

11M ago27:27

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40 days from a marathon is dangerous territory. Let Irish athletics legend Sonia O'Sullivan guide you past the pitfalls. We also get a breakdown of the Diamond League Final in Oregon. Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are …

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Fuelling Your Best Running With Sonia, Joe Wilkinson & Vinny Mulvey 37:26

11M ago37:26

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Putting the right petrol in the tank is not as simple as it sounds. When you're running heaps of extra miles you can be tricked into thinking you can eat anything you want. How can we strike the right balance between filling up and staying on track. Sonia O'Sullivan is here again with her essential guide to a training diet that can work wherever yo…

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Can You Train For A Marathon In 8 Weeks? 31:58

11M ago31:58

31:58

Less than 50 days to go to your big race? Is there enough time to train properly and enjoy the experience or are you dicing with actual death. Sonia O’Sullivan and Vinny Mulvey are here to answer all the questions you might have around preparing against the clock. Comedian Jarlath Regan has his sights set on the Dublin City Marathon. Can he get the…

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Regaining Your Running Motivation With Sonia O’Sullivan. 31:20

11M ago31:20

31:20

Nobody feels like running every day. Everyone goes through periods where running is a chore and not a joy to behold. Whether you’re deep in a funk right now or have suffered through one in the past, you will want to hold on to this episode and Sonia O’Sullivan’s advice on how to work through it. Together with Jarlath Regan she breaks down the best …

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World Championships Special - Sonia O’Sullivan & Vinny Mulvey Live From Budapest! 40:11

12M ago40:11

40:11

Sonia O'Sullivan returns to the championships where she conquered the world all those years ago. This time it's to watch and coach the next generation of stars. She and Vinny Mulvey dial in from their hotels to fill comedian Jarlath Regan in on the big races, events and news from Budapest. From Ciara Mageean's courageous performance to the lighteni…

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Long Run Recovery Masterclass with Sonia O’Sullivan (Part 1) 27:08

12M ago27:08

27:08

Do you feel awful at the end of your long run each week? Well that could be a sign that something is off in your weekly routine. It might not necessarily mean you’re unfit. Jarlath Regan speaks to Sonia O’Sullivan about his delirium at the end of his 20+ km runs. Recovery begins before the end of the run! Sonia gets into the nitty gritty of electro…

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World Championships Countdown & Paces 101 With Sonia & Vinny. 30:13

12M ago30:13

30:13

Sonia O'Sullivan dials in from Spain as she helps her daughter Sophie prepare for the World Athletics Championships. The clock is ticking. What can an athlete pro or amateur hope to cram in before their big exam. Is it more about the head game at this point or can we plan a great final ten days before our big races? Sonia looks back on her 1995 gol…

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Heartbreak Hill Training With Sonia O’Sullivan - Irishman Running Abroad 34:21

1y ago34:21

34:21

The GOAT herself joined our listeners in person this week for a run in Phoenix Park. I captured some sounds and asked Sonia why the "run slow to run fast" mantra might not apply to her. We look forward to the World Championships in Budapest and back at an incredible summer of running for Irish athletes including Sophie O'Sullivan. With the Dublin m…

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SE2 EP28 Jackie Roberts: My truth is my power 43:35

1y ago43:35

43:35

By James Watson

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Run Your Fastest Parkrun With The Help Of Sonia O’Sullivan (and special guest Vinny Mulvey) 28:18

1y ago28:18

28:18

The spirit of Parkrun is not centred around beating your fastest time but if there’s a wall there, you may as well try and jump over it some time. You can sit on it, arrange to meet friends at the wall, chew the fat and have fun but occasionally it’s ok to jump it. With the help of the Queen of Irish athletics you can instantly take minutes off you…

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Sonia O’Sullivan’s Marathon Training Commandments - The First 4 Weeks. 26:29

1y ago26:29

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If it’s your first of fiftieth marathon, Sonia O’Sullivan has some timely reminders of what needs to be done before you set out on the journey. She looks at the fine details we can forget when considering taking on this task. From shoes to preparing your family, training week templates and why 4 is the magic number; you will need the full episode i…

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Being Gentle and Loving 9:33

1y ago9:33

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Aloha and welcome to the sobriety rocks podcast, I’m your host, Kirk Waterman. Today we talk about Gentle and Loving Nietzsche said, “The voice of beauty speaks softly; it creeps only into the most fully awakened souls” When I was a child, I possessed a naturally gentle and loving nature. My heart overflowed with kindness, and I treated others with…

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The Allure of Shortcuts 8:33

1y ago8:33

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Aloha and welcome to the sobriety rocks podcast, I’m your host, Kirk Waterman. Today we talk about The Allure of Shortcuts Bryant McGillsaid, “Every shortcut has a price, usually far greater than the reward.” I excelled in life as a child. I didn't take shortcuts and embraced hard work and dedication. Unfortunately, as I entered my teens, the allur…

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Adjusting Your Training Like The Pros With Sonia O’Sullivan & Special Guest Vinny Mulvey 31:25

1y ago31:25

31:25

Sonia O'Sullivan chats to comedian Jarlath Regan about the latest news in world athletics and how to adjust your running training when things are no longer going to plan. The ability to change is what separates the good from the great. Sonia is Ireland's greatest track athlete ever so she knows a thing or two about adjust. As a coach at Union Athle…

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True Partnerships 8:43

1y ago8:43

8:43

Aloha and welcome to the sobriety rocks podcast, I’m your host, Kirk Waterman. Today we talk about True Partnerships Charles Darwin said, “It is the long history of humankind that those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.” When I was a child, I had an incredible gift for forming deep and meaningful connections …

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