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Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 909: From Couch to 250k - Revisited - Aidan Doherty & Blane O'DonnellApply for our adventure grant below. Last day is March 1st!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrjvaaain1oT0OmNUE9LUGf3Je36S_emSqcMcFZdwJdwUqDA/viewformIs it possible to complete Ireland's toughest endurance event with 10 months of training when you started from the couch? Well, Aidan and Blane are going to find out. Listen to their journey from the perspective of the trainer and trainee as they approach their biggest goal yet, The Race.The Race is a 250 km unsupported endurance event across the rugged landscape of North West...
2023-02-2347 min
Primary Care Knowledge BoostLong COVIDLisa and Sara talk to GP and Professor of General Practice Research Carolyn Chew Graham about Long COVID. We discuss what Long COVID is, its prevalence, and how to assess and manage those presenting with symptoms of possible Long COVID in primary care. We also talk about the condition in children, Long COVID clinics, and how to support patients on this still very new journey. Hopefully this episode will help support learning for the new Long-COVID enhanced service that has recently been launched by NHS England.
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NICE COVID-19 rapid guideline: managing the long-term effects of C...
2021-08-0432 min
Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 012 - Dr Noel BrickDr 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.
2019-08-191h 30Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 011 - Seamus Fox & Noel SmythIn 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.
2019-08-1958 minCouch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 009 - Nicola, Grainne and EddieIn this episode Blane speaks to Nicola, Grainne and Eddie about everything from training techniques to peeing outside Stings house.
2019-08-191h 58Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 010 - 2018 RecapIn 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.
2019-08-191h 01Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 008 - Dr Caomhan LogueIn 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
2019-08-192h 26Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 007 - SuccessIn this episode Blane and Aidan speak to local business men, Aaron McElhinney and Ryan Williams, as they discuss motivation and success.
2019-08-191h 28Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 006 - Ryuairi LynchIn this episode Blane and Aidan speak to Sports and Injury therapist, Ruairi Lynch, as they discuss injury prevention tips as well as neurokinetic therapy.
2019-08-191h 07Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 004 - Patrick McGillIn 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
2019-08-191h 14Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 005 - Odhran McKaneIn 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.
2019-08-191h 05Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 003 - Marty LynchIn this episode Blane and Aidan speak to Marty Lynch, two time winner of the race and current fastest time record holder.
2019-08-191h 45Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 002 - Sean McCruddenIn this episode Blane and Aidan speak to Sean McCrudden who is one of the organisers of The Race.
2019-08-191h 04
Couch to 250KCouch to 250K Episode 001 - IntroIn this introduction episode Aidan and Blane discuss how the idea to compete in the race came about. They discuss the recent lactic acid threshold test and the upcoming training plan.
2019-08-191h 00
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 421: From Couch to 250k with Aidan Doherty & Blane O'DonnellIs it possible to complete Ireland's toughest endurance event with 10 months of training when you started from the couch? Well, Aidan and Blane are going to find out. Listen to their journey from the perspective of the trainer and trainee as they approach their biggest goal yet, The Race. The Race is a 250 km unsupported endurance event across the rugged landscape of North West Donegal, Ireland. It involves 15km of kayaking, 166km of cycling, 5km of mountain running and 64km of road and trail running. All under 24 hours. They're also documenting their journey to the st...
2018-09-1747 min