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The Giddy Up Edge: Conversations on Getting FasterBreaking Barriers, Setting Records – Women Who Changed the Race with Joanne MurphyThis week on The Giddy Up Edge, we bring you a tribute to the fearless pioneers, champions, and changemakers who’ve shaped women’s triathlon and Ironman racing into what it is today. Hosted by Evan Gruda and Michellie Jones, this episode is a full-throttle celebration of grit, glory, and legacy.We’re joined by the powerhouse voice of triathlon, Joanne Murphy — the first-ever female lead announcer at the Ironman World Championship in Kona — as we dive into:The roots of women’s racing, from Lyn Lemaire to Julie MossDominance across eras from Paula N...2025-05-221h 14
Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.Leadership in Conflict: Insights from Northern Ireland with Dr. Joanne MurphySend us a textDr. Joanne Murphy is Chair of Inclusive Leadership at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. Her research explores leadership, change and organisational development in political volatility, including environments affected by ethno-political conflict. Her latest book is Management and War: How Organisations Navigate Conflict and Build Peace.A Few Quotes From This Episode“I grew up in Northern Ireland and was part of this ‘troubles generation.’ That has defined, to a very large extent, the work that I do, because conflict and violence became a big part of my rea...2025-03-1232 min
10,000 Swamp Leaders070_Joanne Murphy & Keith Grint: The Demanding Craft of LeadingJoanne Murphy and Keith Grint come to the swamp to discuss their views on leadership and the effort required to do it well. Joanne and Keith are deeply informed on this topic of leading. Their academic background includes teaching, research and writing. We discuss the differences between command, management and leadership. All three approaches matter and we explore the value of each role. The state of the world calls for more people with the stamina to lead. In this episode, stamina will be supported with craft.LinksJoanne’s Links...2025-01-2255 min
SHEThrives: Influential Women PodcastSHEThrives With Joanne DeStefano
Joanne Destefano is the mother of previous guests Melissa Elias and mother-in-law to Heather Elias. Joanne has lived and amazing life and has overcome many obstacles along the way. Joanne is a self-taught watercolor artist and instructor of over 40 years. In this episode Joanne shares how art healed her from debilitating anxiety and led her to be the extraordinary artist she is today. Joanne authored and self-published books such as, “I See Myself in Your Eyes.” Enjoy Joanne’s story and her words of wisdom and faith in this episode. She will deeply impact you.
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The Bunny Coach Podcast with Fiona MurphyMEMBER SPOTLIGHT 1 - JOANNE ON LIVING WITH A BUNNY WITH HEAD TILTSend us a textFiona's Happy Bunny Club: Member Spotlight with Joanne and Snowy's Success StoryIn this episode of Fiona's Happy Bunny Club, we're thrilled to introduce our new member spotlight series. Host Fiona interviews club member Joanne, who shares the inspiring story of her bunny Snowy's battle with head tilt, detailing the diagnosis, treatment, and Snowy's remarkable recovery. Joanne's experience provides invaluable insights and encouragement for bunny guardians. The full interview is available exclusively to club members, along with many more upcoming spotlights addressing various bunny care challenges. Join us...2024-10-2903 min
The Other Side of MSS2 / E25: Joanne & Eric - High Risk, High Reward Donate to Eric's Bike MS Fundraiser Join host Casey Murphy on 'The Other Side of MS' as we delve into the inspiring journey of Joanne and Eric. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 16 years ago, Joanne's story is a testament to resilience, faith, and determination, supported unwaveringly by her husband Eric. As a passionate advocate and cyclist for Bike MS, Eric has raised significant funds for MS research. Together, they share their experiences, the challenges of living with MS, and the strength of their community. Listen in for heartfelt interviews, valuable insights, and the powerful message of h...2024-09-1742 min10,000 Swamp Leaders065_Joanne Murphy: Leadership is about creating changeJoanne Murphy, Professor of Inclusive Leadership at Birmingham Business School comes to the swamp and discusses how we can lead inside volatile environments. She brings a lifetime of lived experience on this topic. Joanne was raised in Northern Ireland during the “troubles.” She learned first hand what is required to lead in volatile environments. Joanne is an academic, author and teacher who is committed to helping individuals and organizations build the organizational scaffolding that is essential in these troubling times. She wraps all this information inside deep passion and energy. Joanne’s LinksJoanne’s Book: Manag...2024-06-1253 min
The HYBRID Author‘Right Way Down Collating a Work of Children’s Poetry for Traditional Publication’ With Rebecca Newman and Sally MurphyRebecca Newman is a children’s poet and flash fiction author. Her poetry has been published in The School Magazine (NSW Department of Education), a children’s poetry anthology (Bloomsbury, UK) and exhibited at Paper Bird Books and Art in Fremantle, Western Australia. Her flash fiction for adults has been shortlisted in competitions, and published in anthologies (Night Parrot Press) in Western Australia.
Sally Murphy, an Australian author of over 50 children's books. She writes fiction, poetry and nonfiction for children, and articles, educational materials and resources for adults. Sally gives motivational speechs and writing workshops for all ages a...2024-06-0735 min
Any Given Runday#210 - Joanne Murphy: International Sports Announcer, Race around Ireland and Donegal 555k Record Holder, Mondello 24 and much moreOn this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Joanne MurphyJoanne is an International Sports Announcer, including being the first female announcer at an Ironman World Championships event in 2022 to lead announcer in 2023. She also has two Irish Race Records, founder and owner of Tri Talking Sport and was one of Sport for Business's 50 most influential women in Irish SportWe discuss how Joanne got into announcing IronMan events, how she juggles her announcing around the world with her own fitness journey, Ironman events she has participated in, the Race Around Ireland...2024-05-131h 07
Scale Your Sales w/ Jillian Murphyep. 83 Podcast Monetization with Expert Podcaster, Joanne BoltWe're diving into the world of podcast monetization with Guest Speaker, Joanne Bolt on today's show.
We're going to explore the do's and don'ts of being a successful podcaster. Joanne is sharing valuable insights and strategies for turning your podcast into a profitable venture. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced podcaster, this episode will provide you with practical tips and cautionary tales to enhance your podcasting journey.
Connect with Joanne over on Instagram @itsjoannebolt
Have you joined the FREE community for entrepreneurs wanting to INCREASE sales, create CONTENT that co...2023-06-1923 min
Holding the Ladder in Sport and LeadershipEpisode #66- Joanne Murphy, accomplished international sports announcer, professional event MC, Tri Talking Sport, Galway, IrelandJoanne Murphy of Tri Talking Sport is an accomplished international sports announcer, professional event MC and presenter based in Galway, Ireland. With a keen interest in sport, her versatile professional approach to her work coupled with a dynamic engaging style of presenting has seen her work as an announcer across a wide range of events in the sports industry and beyond over the past 10 years. From triathlon to running, cycling to gymnastics Joanne is embedded in sport and in particular in endurance sport in Ireland. In May of this year, she became the first female announcer to present on...2022-06-2258 min
Find Your Finish Line with Mike ReillyIrish Race Announcer and Passionate Advocate for Women in Sport - Joanne MurphyJoanne Murphy is a native of Cork, Ireland, now living and working from Galway, Ireland. The former professional fundraiser turned professional speaker spent 11 years working in the charity sector with Enable Ireland and the Irish Cancer Society before taking the plunge in 2016 to follow her passion for sport and work full time in the industry. Coupling her interest in marketing with her love of sport, she worked with RunIreland.com across their portfolio of events and activities while simultaneously building the Tri Talking Sport brand and developing her reputation as one of the most sought-after race announcers in Ireland...2022-06-1053 min
Tri Talking SportAnnalise Murphy Olympian: Life on the WaterA European and World Champion and in 2016 at the Rio Olympic she secured Ireland's first medal in sailing since 1980. She became the Female World Champion at the Moth Worlds in July 2017 and later that year joined the ' Turn the Tide on Plastic Team, for an adventure of a lifetime in the Volvo Ocean Race. In recent times, Annalise has been tearing up the tarmac, trails and gravel on her bike taking podium spots across a variety of bike races, she is one to watch as she has already demonstrated a natural talent for cycling, rac...2022-06-011h 15Tri Talking SportJames Edgar Elite Triathlete: Edging Out The CompetitionThe 2018 Commonwealth Games athlete has had some superb results since taking up triathlon in 2010, including being crowned the National Sprint Distance Champion in 2016 at just 17 years of age. He finished 3rd U23 male at the 2019 ETU Aquathlon European Championships finishing in 6th place overall in the ELITE men's race on the day. It's not just triathlon that James has excelled, his swimming and running results are also very impressive. From a young age he has shown great depth and power to his performance and ability in sport. In 2020 he was both the Ulster and Northern Ireland 5k and...2022-04-0646 minTri Talking SportDamian Browne & Fergus Farrell: Project Empower – The Big Row From New York to GalwayTaking on the mammoth task in May of this year they are each no stranger to uphill battles be it in sport or in life. Damian, a former guest on the podcast is an avid extreme adventurer, and explorer whose fascination with exploring the world has seen him embark on quite a few life-changing adventures. Listen to his episode (No 12) on the podcast to get a glimpse into his life of adventure and ability to push his boundaries to the extreme. Fergus has bravely fought a battle for his life after an accident in 2018 left him with a 5% chance...2022-03-2356 minTri Talking SportAlice Sharpe & Mia Griffin: Irish Cyclists Going Full GasMia, a former Kilkenny Camogie player came to cycling through the Cycling Ireland Talent Transfer programme and swapped her hurley and sliotar on the GAA pitch for a bike, fast racing, an indoor track just five years ago and has never looked back. Alice is a swimmer, turned triathlete, who took to crit racing before trying her hand at track racing. Both cyclists now race as part of the Irish Track cycling team and as part of team IBCT on both the road and the track. Alice a former National Irish Road Champion in 2019 and Mia who w...2022-03-0957 minTri Talking SportErin McConnell: Elite Irish Triathlete Making Waves on the International StageIn June of last year she raced in the Europe Triathlon Aquathlon Championships where she took home a bronze medal in the Elite Women's race and a silver medal in the U23 Women's race, an important result for the then 20-year-old Newtownards athlete who is hoping to secure a start at the Commonwealth Games later this year and has her eyes firmly set on Olympic qualification for Paris 2024. Other impressive results include Sprint Triathlon National Champion Elite and Junior Women in 2019, she finished 3rd in the Triathlon Ireland Aquathlon National Championships in the same year. In 2018 she too...2022-02-2352 min
Why We Tri | Endurance Sports Podcast for All Levels57 Joanne Murphy: The Ironman Announcer from IrelandCommitting to triathlons or any sport takes time and dedication, but would you quit your job to pursue it full time? That's exactly what Joanne Murphy from Ireland did after spending 10 days in Kona.
Listen to hear all of Joanne's daring choices and travel adventures!
In this episode we hear about:
- What inspired Joanne to get into the world of triathlons
- Joanne's travel experience that led her to quit her job and pursue triathlons full time
- Maintaining relationships with the triathlon community throughout the pandemic
For more insights, tips, and training encouragement follow us on Instagram @whywetripodcast.
Conn...2022-02-1753 minTri Talking SportEoin Keith: Ultra Endurance Runner, Going the DistanceOther accolades held by Eoin include being crowned the 24 hour and six-day Irish running champion. As well as placing fifth in the World 24 Hour Running Championships, he has also finished fourth in the European Championships. In May 2017 he set a world record by running the entire length of Ireland, 555km from Mizen Head to Malin Head, in three days, three hours and 47 minutes, taking 12 hours off the previous record held for this feat. From mountain running to adventure racing, marathons to multi-day endurance running events, Eoin Keith has firmly placed himself as a name synonymous with...2022-02-091h 11Tri Talking SportGoing to the Extreme: Tales From A North Channel Relay SwimThe team of Ger Kennedy, Dave Berry, Declan Bradshaw, Vincent Donegan, Colm Morris and Niamh McCarthy share their tales from the epic expedition in this episode of the podcast. With insights on the intensity of their training and preparation for the event as well as sharing stories from the swim and the adventure that unfolded as they made the crossing. Starting in the dark at 06:56 on the morning of the 14th January, they made land in Scotland as the Flower of Scotland boomed from the boat after 12:51:35 of swimming. A poignant, emotional and historic mo...2022-01-261h 26Tri Talking SportMark Coady Triathlete: Going All In For A 24 Hour TriathlonWhilst most of the rest of us were wondering if it was still ok to eat a selection box before lunch or if it was too early in the morning at 11am to have a Baileys coffee, Mark was embarking on personal challenge to complete 3 hours of swimming, 12 hours of cycling and 9 hours of running to give him a total of 24 hours moving time in 27 hours across swim, bike and run. Following the disappointment of the cancellation of IRONMAN Cork in 2021 due to Covid19 and on the back of a cancer diagnosis received by his dad last y...2022-01-1252 minTri Talking SportPat Cooke: Rogers Endurance Athlete: Faith, Love and A Life in SportTaking up triathlon in her early 40s, the mum of four has been participating in triathlon and adventure sport for over 20 years. Embracing triathlon she has completed over 11 full distance and at least 20 middle distance races, raced at both the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and has in more recent times ventured into the world of extreme sport completing the Yukon Arctic Races on foot and by bike on multiple occasions. In 2015 she was the first woman from Europe to complete the 430 mile Yukon Arctic Race by bike. She has...2021-12-2949 minTri Talking SportNicolas Roche Professional Cyclist: Life on Two Wheels From Racing to RetirementBased in Monaco, he is the son of one of Ireland's most prolific and accomplished cyclists Stephen Roche. Nico carved his own way in the sport of cycling, with natural talent, a tenacious attitude, determination and hard work, he has had an incredible career on two wheels and enjoyed lots of success on the bike at home and abroad. In October this year Nico retired from professional cycling and is now venturing into the next chapter of his career. Since this episode was recorded Nico has been announced as a participant in this year’s Dancin...2021-12-151h 11Tri Talking SportCormac Ryan: Achill to Athens The Biking Adventure of A LifetimeCycling however isn't Cormac's first love, no as a GAA mad sports fan it was life with a sliotar and hurley that Cormac had envisaged for himself, with dreams of playing for the Dublin Senior Intercounty team. Whilst well on the way to achieving that goal playing on the u18 Dublin team, life dealt him a cruel blow in the form of a heart condition that saw his GAA sporting dreams shattered at the age of 18 when he was fitted with a pacemaker. After some time he was able to return to the sport he lov...2021-12-011h 06Tri Talking SportRobson Lindberg Triathlete: Defying The Odds To Prove Anything Is PossibleHis injuries from being body checked included 8 brain bleeds including an 8mm bleed. Robson had to relearn how to complete some of the most basic tasks we take for granted including writing, talking and simply moving. Classified as having a traumatic brain injury, Robson vowed to become the worlds' best TBI patient with aspirations to race at the IRONMAN World Championships. It was a difficult journey physically, emotionally and mentally and despite some of the medical professionals giving him little hope of ever returning to a 'normal life', Robson has defied the odds to pursue his...2021-11-171h 01Tri Talking SportKaren Cassidy Endurance Cyclist: Going Solo and Soaring to SuccessHaving originally planned to participate in the Race Around Ireland Ultra in 2021, when this event fell victim to Covid she jumped at the chance to race in Mondello. No stranger to endurance racing events she has completed multiple, sprint, olympic and middle distance triathlons and has also completed IRONMAN Barcelona. In recent years she has been fascinated with endurance cycling and has been chomping at the bit to complete a solo endurance cycling race. The catalyst and driving force behind the set up of our Galway Baybes cycling team with myself, Bríd Neachtain and Mar...2021-11-031h 00Tri Talking SportShannon Kelly Triathlete: Reaching for the StarsA cardiac scan as part of a requirement to race with a triathlon team in France saw her sidelined when it was discovered she had a blood clot and was facing some scary health issues. Navigating her way through the journey back to full health, dealing with the implications of her condition and the loss of sport was not an easy road. However, she has come out the other side, guns blazing with a can and will do attitude, that has seen her on seven podiums in seven triathlon races this season in some cases on back to back da...2021-10-201h 02Tri Talking SportSeán Hernon Ultra Cyclist: Going Long & Embracing AdventureKickstarting his ultra-cycling career with the Race Around Ireland in 2009, it has been a roller coaster of a ride with many mountains and kilometres climbed to get to where he is today in his ultra-cycling career. Toeing the start line of the Race Around Ireland on numerous occasions since his first attempt at the event he has dealt with the lows of a number of disappointing DNF's and the highs of finishing on the podium in both the Full and Ultra distance events. With a 2nd & 3rd place in both the Full and Ultra events at...2021-10-0659 minTri Talking SportMaeve Gallagher Triathlete: When Three Sports Are Better than OneIn 2019 she represented Ireland in three separate European Championships across cycling, triathlon and cross country running, which is quite a remarkable achievement. She has a long list of racing accolades and success to date, from racing at the European Youth Olympics in cycling to competing in Rás na Mban twice, winning the best Irish rider green jersey on both occasions. Not to mention the long list of success in athletics and cross country running at home and abroad as well as her success on the international stage in triathlon, it's no surprise that she has twice been awarded I...2021-09-2243 minTri Talking SportEllie Salthouse Professional Triathlete: On a Winning Streak to Achieving Her GoalsSplitting her time between her home in Australia and her adopted home in Boulder Colorado the former ITU athlete and Youth Olympic Silver Medalist almost gave up on the sport when she fell out of love with it, taking 6 months away completely to pursue other interests. But it wasn't long before her love of the sport and all it embodies saw her return with that burning desire to be the best in the world even stronger than ever. Seeking the help and coaching support of Siri Lindley who soon oversaw Ellie's pivot to middle distance racing she has been pa...2021-09-0846 minTri Talking SportFenella Langridge Professional Triathlete: I'm Just A Big Kid At HeartFenella says she is just a big kid at heart and loves what she does. With the biggest smile on her face she finished Challenge Daytona in 7th position last year before going on to claim a silver medal at IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene in June of this year stamping her ticket to Kona finishing in 8:59:49, a sub 9 debut IRONMAN. She has had her fair share of injuries over the years but through her infectious positivity, commitment to her craft and her patience she has bounced back to deliver some performances she can be very proud of i...2021-08-2555 minTri Talking SportSam Laidlow Professional Triathlete: I Want to Win KonaWith a string of successes to his name already including; the winner of the Bearman Xtreme Long Distance race in 2017 and the Lakesman in 2019 he set the fastest long distance triathlon time ever recorded in the United Kingdom on the day in a winning time of 8:21. In the same year he finished 7th at Ironman Barcelona in a time of 8:05. He was recently 2nd at IRONMAN UK behind Joe Skipper which saw him jump up the PTO rankings to 26th on the global list. Moving to France with his family as a young child he gre...2021-08-1155 minTri Talking SportLydia Dant: Triathlete Phoenix RisingIt was joining Team Passion Fit in 2018 that her journey as a triathlete really started to take shape and notably her ability and tenacity as an athlete began to shine through. Her results speak for themselves in recent years with a 7th overall in IM 70.3 Weymouth in 2018, 1st in her age group at IM 70.3 Staffordshire in 2019 a 14th place overall result. Racing at the IM 70.3 World Championships in Nice in 2019 she was 17th in her age group, she finished 1st in her age group at IM 70.3 Lanzarote in 2019 and has taken the top step of the podium at the Co...2021-07-281h 01Tri Talking SportPadraig Marrey: Mad For Road With An Appetite For AdventureAs a youngster his bike was his mode of transport to get to school and his swimming lessons, the thrill of adventure and opportunity for fun started him on a journey for life that would see him start bike racing at the tender age of 14 in 1987 when Stephen Roche won the Tour De France. A high performer in sport across boxing, running and rugby it was down the cycling path where Padraig really followed his passion for sport both as an athlete and coach. He raced The Rás in Ireland 12 times within a 30 year peri...2021-07-141h 07Tri Talking SportBrian Fogarty: Exercise Is My DrugHe has a string of wins to his name including fastest overall amateur at IRONMAN Lanzarote in 2019 which saw him finish 11th overall on the day, as well as multiple age group wins at IRONMAN UK before breaking the tape as the overall winner in 2019. Racing in Kona six times he has had some super results on the Big Island in Hawaii, his most recent in 2019 saw him finish in 9:02. This Sunday Brian toes the line of the Supersapiens IRONMAN UK, eager to deliver a performance that will see him on the podium with his ticket stamped for Kona once...2021-06-3051 minTri Talking SportKimberley Morrison Professional Triathlete: Embracing Life in SportIt was a rollercoaster start in life for Kim as she underwent open heart surgery at just three years of age at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London, however her fighting spirit and competitive ambition from an early age has seen her enjoy much success in sport both as a field hockey player and now as a professional triathlete. As an age group triathlete she quickly excelled in the sport winning the 25-29 Age Group at the 2014 World Triathlon Championships in Kitzbuhel Austria. Stepping into the world of professional racing she claimed her first tit...2021-06-1650 minTri Talking SportKeith Russell: Running With Purpose And Love For AlannaKeith's running journey started in 2016 with his daughter Alanna, running the Dublin Marathon with her in 2017, capturing and captivating the hearts of the nation as they completed the event together with Keith pushing Alanna in her chair over the 26.2 mile distance. Tragically Alanna passed away unexpectedly just a few weeks later, however, Keith continues to run in her honour and her memory. He embraced running with Alanna and now has pushed beyond what he ever thought possible by taking on some mammoth Ultra Running Events. It wasn't an easy road to running success for Keith in...2021-06-021h 01Tri Talking SportAoife Cooke: Reigniting a Love of Running To Fulfil An Olympic DreamAoife is a proud member of Eagle A.C. and has represented the club over a multitude of distances from 5km to marathon. In her late teens Aoife attended Arkansas Tech University on an athletics scholarship and showed great promise as a junior athlete, representing Ireland in the Euro XC in 2005. Unfortunately, injury prevented her from reaching her full athletic potential at that time. Coming home to Ireland, she took time to recover, rebuild and reignite a love of running. A New Year's resolution to run the Cork City Marathon in 2015 paved the way for her to co...2021-05-1958 minTri Talking SportGer Prendergast: Ultra Endurance Triathlete Building Confidence and Resilience Through SportThe winner of the Deca UK in 2017, Ger completed 52 Long distance triathlons in 2018 which included a double, a continuous triple, a quinn and an indoor deca distance as part of his 52 in 52 challenge for Mental Health Ireland. In May of the same year he also completed a 100 Mile run in 20 hours on a 550 metre loop. He has some more challenges up his sleeve to the end of this year and into 2022 and beyond. It hasn't been an easy road for Ger at times with some DNF's at a number of races early in his endurance ra...2021-05-051h 10Tri Talking SportHannah Shields: The Courage to Conquer the WorldHannah took up running at the age of 34 and has represented her club and country at local and international level, winning national and international medals in a wide range of distances. Stepping up to ultra-distance and endurance mountain running she has finished on multiple podiums across her running career. Turning her hand to triathlon as she approached her 50th birthday, she has since raced at all distances in triathlon and has a hoard of race titles and medals across duathlon and triathlon from home and abroad. In 2018 Hannah was electrocuted in a freak accident wh...2021-04-2159 min
FlopstarsEpisode 11 - Lady Gaga's 'Joanne'Lady Gaga has been featured on the podcast once before with 'ARTPOP' but we are returning to Mother Monster to look at her YeeHaw moment 'Joanne'. It was a creative left-turn for Gaga, ditching the avant-garde pop for something stripped back and raw. Not everyone loved it but it was an important moment in her career development. 2021-04-071h 03Tri Talking SportHeather Foley: Guts, Grit, Determination and Love of SportHeather won the national road race cycling championships in 2009 and broke both the national 10 and 25 mile TT records within a year of switching from triathlon to cycling. She finished 5th in the points race in the 2010 Commonwealth Games and competed at world cup level on the track and raced for Ireland at UCI level races internationally. She has won multiple national titles in triathlon across all the distances is a five-time duathlon National Champion, at one stage she was National Duathlon Champion, Sprint, Olympic and Middle Distance Triathlon Champion at the same time. Heather continued to...2021-04-0758 minTri Talking SportCath Pendleton: Merthyr Mermaid Breaking the IceCath’s swimming accolades include swimming the English Channel in 2018, which began with her taking a notion to google how do you swim the Channel. She has represented Great Britain at the World Ice Swimming Championships in Russia, where she finished third in her age group. She has completed 8 official ice miles to date and a number of unofficial ice miles, she plans to complete the Ice 7's Challenge by completing an Ice Mile, ratified by IISA in each of the seven continents on earth. Although the pandemic has delayed some of the timeline on this challenge, Cath continues to p...2021-03-241h 25
The CopDoc Podcast: Aiming for Excellence in LeadershipThe CopDoc Podcast Ep012 - Interview with Dr. Joanne Murphy, Queens University BelfastHey there! Send us a message. Who else should we be talking to? What topics are important? Use FanMail to connect! Let us know!We interviewed Dr. Joanne Murphy, a professor at Queens University Belfast. Joanne has done work on organizational change and transformation in Northern Ireland. In 2001, the Royal Ulster Constabulary transitioned to a new agency, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Dr. Murphy has conducted research and participated in facilitation sessions with senior leadership from the PSNI. We talked about the transformation, the events in America that bring disrepute to policing, and leadership. Co...2021-03-1536 minTri Talking SportGavin Noble Olympian: The Joy of Success in Elite SportAs an athlete Gavin began Triathlon in 1995 and won at every level from Youth, including a British Junior Title, to senior, over every distance nationally. He was the first ever male triathlete to represent Ireland at an Olympic Games in 2012 where he finished in an impressive 23rd position. Gavin is the only Irish male athlete to have won an Ironman 70.3 as a professional athlete breaking the tape at IRONMAN 70.3 Zell Am See in 2013 after achieving his Olympic dream a year previous. Studying Sports Marketing at University set him up for life during and after elite sp...2021-03-101h 12Tri Talking SportDaire Feeley: The Highs and Lows of Life on The RoadSpending a number of years abroad chasing his cycling dreams he returned to Ireland last year having made the decision to retire as a professional athlete. The now, former professional cyclist and a member of the Irish National cycling team is currently the number one ranked category 1 racing cyclist in Ireland, on the back of a super run of racing last season, winning 9 races in 2020. In this episode, Daire candidly chats about the highs and lows of life on the road. The impact and importance of your environment and its effect on your physical and me...2021-02-2451 minTri Talking SportJoe Skipper Professional Triathlete: Far From An Average JoeCompeting in his first triathlon in 2010, he has gone from strength to strength and steadily grown in stature and success since he took up the sport. With a multitude of podium finishes, course and race records, he has gone sub 8 hours in multiple IRONMAN events, racing with and against some of the best athletes in the sport of triathlon and is getting faster and stronger in each year of competition. The journey to his success has been peppered with some disappointments along the way. But rather than throw in the towel, Joe has continued to embrace his pas...2021-02-101h 01Tri Talking SportAnnah Watkinson Professional Triathlete: Discipline, Dedication & DeterminationIt was running initially that led Annah to the world of endurance sport, she quickly became hooked on triathlon and was almost instantly a successful age group athlete, she earned multiple wins and podium finishes in numerous events as an agegroup athlete and finished 3rd in her agegroup at the IRONMAN World Championships in 2015. She took the plunge to the professional ranks in 2016 and has enjoyed much success against some of the best athletes in the world. 2019 was a superb year for Annah, winning the IM 70.3 South Africa and taking 3rd place at IRONMAN South Africa later in...2021-01-271h 08Tri Talking SportEmma Pallant Professional Triathlete: Performance, Perspective and PositivityShe narrowly missed qualification for the Beijing Olympics in 2008 then injury saw her miss London 2012. Despite the disappointment that ensued it didn’t deter her from following her passion for sport, in fact it made her hungry for more and created an opportunity for Emma to explore and excel in multisport racing resulting in a career of sporting excellence across swim bike and run. Having taken up triathlon in 2012 she spent some time on the ITU circuit before making a move to longer distance racing. She has worked hard to get where she is today but...2021-01-1355 minTri Talking SportGerry Duffy: The Gift of RunningWe chat about facing his fears, stepping up to the challenge, respecting goals, the importance of exercise and mindset and how the pivotal decision to get healthy and fit at the age of 27 was the catalyst to a new life that he could previously only have dreamed of. If you are in need of a boost of motivation heading into the New Year then this is a show you don't want to miss. There are so many nuggets of insight and information in this episode, grab a cuppa and give it your full attention, it could be just the co...2020-12-3049 minTri Talking SportMichelle Heneghan Professional Triathlete: Claremorris to Canada Enjoying the TriLifeIt wasn’t until she moved to Canada in 2010 that the running bug caught up with her again, she then found triathlon and endurance sport in 2012 when a running injury sidelined her to cycling and swimming and so began a love story with swim, bike and run. Michelle raced at all distances of triathlon as a successful age group athlete and in 2019 dipped her toes into the world of being a professional triathlete, racing at IRONMAN Ireland was a very proud day for her and her family when mental grit, digging deep and sheer determination saw h...2020-12-1643 minTri Talking SportNikki Bradley: Adaptive Adventurer Scaling Heights In A Life With No LimitsShe is the founder of fitness-based awareness campaign ‘Fighting Fit For Ewing’s’ which involves participating in physical challenges such as an attempted Guinness World Record in Holland, climbing the route of a glacier in Iceland and completing the Fan Dance gruelling 24km trek in Wales all whilst relying heavily on crutches. In July 2018, Nikki became the first crutch user to climb 4 Irish mountains on crutches in less than 32 hours. Her passion for life, resilience in the face of adversity and her ability to face a challenge head on is both inspiring and uplifting. Life dealt Ni...2020-12-021h 11Tri Talking SportTiffiny Quinn: Savouring The Magic Of Ice SwimmingThis brave ice swimmer with a warm heart has completed an ice mile swim and multiple kilometre and 500m ice swims, representing Ireland in two World Championships: Burghausen, Germany in 2017 and Murmansk, Russia in 2019. Earlier this year she enjoyed a swimming adventure of epic proportions in Antartica. Wait till you hear about the icebergs!! She has been the IISA Ireland chairperson since 2018 and firmly believes in the importance of giving back to her sport and her community. Her vivid description of her swimming adventures and her infectious lust for the water is fascinating. She do...2020-11-1858 minTri Talking SportJune McMinn and Gerard Turbitt: Triathletes, Growing Older Whilst Savouring Success in SportJune who is now 62, completed her first IRONMAN and winning her age group in Barcelona in 2018 on her 60th birthday, she went on to have an incredible year in 2019 winning her age group at IRONMAN Lanzarote and IM70.3 Dun Laoghaire. She finished 7th in her age group at the IM70.3 World Championships in Nice and went on to finish 6th in her age group at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona just missing out on a 5th place podium spot. Although racing plans were put on hold for 2020, she recently completed a charity cycle of 403 miles around Northern Ireland i...2020-11-041h 20Tri Talking SportMark Allen: Legend of TriathlonHe first dipped his toe in IRONMAN racing in 1982 going up against the best in the world at the time Dave Scott, it took Mark multiple attempts until 1989 to finally become the World Champion for the first time beating Dave Scott to the finish by 58 seconds. Marks IRONMAN journey and that IRONWAR of 1989 has been covered extensively and widely, so in this show, we chat about his career and life generally, and shoot the breeze in what at times felt more like a chat over coffee with a friend than an interview with the man who was voted ESPN’s Gr...2020-10-211h 19Tri Talking SportShauna Bocquet and Pauline Murray: A Life of Opportunity Through SportShauna Bocquet from Craughwell AC who at 16 years of age is a Triple Junior World Champion in wheelchair racing, took up the sport at just 8 years of age. She has excelled in her sport and has her sights set on some significant goals in the future. Her success to date includes competing at the London mini marathon 5 times, winning the U14 age group on two occasions, she competed at the Diamond League in Zurich in September 2016 and the IPC Grand Prix in Paris in June 2018 and she was the VHI Women’s Mini-Marathon wheelchair winner in 2018 & 2019. She is fundraising to...2020-10-0755 minTri Talking SportRachel Nolan: Embracing A Life of AdventureShe has adventure and exploration coursing through her veins, her passion for the outdoors and thirst for adventure is infectious and really knows no bounds, so much so that after spending many years working in the drinks industry she came home to Mayo to set up her own tour company Rachels Irish Adventures providing the opportunity for her guests to enjoy tailor-made tours off the beaten path to experience, discover and taste the best of Ireland. With a keen interest in exploration and experiencing new cultures and places, she has travelled the world and participated in...2020-09-231h 04Tri Talking SportMirinda Carfrae: Three Time IRONMAN World ChampionShe has finished on the podium seven times in Kona since that first appearance in 2009 with three world titles, two-second places and one-third place. Her run course record on the Big Island set in 2014 still stands to date, a testament to the determination tenacity, power and sheer grit it took to literally run herself to the top of the podium and claim that victory on the day. Her sporting CV is a lengthy one some highlights of her success include; representing Australia at the ITU Triathlon World Championships from 2001-2005, earning silver medals in 2002 & 2003 before st...2020-09-0955 minTri Talking SportKatrina Matthews: Professional Triathlete, Rising StarJumping right in and embracing life as a professional triathlete she has already proven herself as one to watch. Her debut IRONMAN in Australia saw her take 4th place with a sub-nine-hour finish in a time of eight hours fifty-three minutes on the back of her podium finishes in Staffordshire, Finland and Weymouth IM 70.3 races and a 16th place finish at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Nice last year. The ETU Elite Middle Distance Champion of 2019 added a British National Cycling title to her trophy cabinet last week winning the 100 mile TT in a time of...2020-08-2649 minTri Talking SportRonan McLaughlin: Irish Cyclist on the Top of the WorldThe former An Post Chain Reaction rider tackled the everresting Challenge in early July setting the 5th fastest time worldwide for the challenge on his first attempt, setting a new Irish record for the 8,848m of climbing required to achieve the title in the process, a feat that shot him back into the spotlight in the world of cycling. There were murmurs after the first record that maybe there was more in the tank, that he could go faster and possibly set a new world record. He quietly went about his business in the intervening wee...2020-08-1258 minTri Talking SportJoe Barr: World Ultra Endurance CyclistHe is a 1986 Commonwealth Games medalist and has amassed hundreds of medals and trophies in different cycling disciplines throughout his career. In 2009 he entered his first endurance race the Race Around Ireland. From that moment Joe Barr became Team Joe Barr. He hasn’t looked back since. 2017 was a milestone season with the team winning two World Cup 500 mile races in Italy and the United States resulting in Joe being crowned 2017 World Endurance Champion, overall, 500-mile category, a first for Ireland. In 2018 Joe returned to and won Race Around Ireland covering 2,200 kilometres in 104 hours and 3 min...2020-07-291h 09Tri Talking SportRussell White: Irish Triathlete on Training and Racing in Pursuit of an Olympic DreamHe entered a local triathlon as a break from competitive swim training and won the race igniting an interest in the sport that would see him travel the world toeing the start line of numerous races, mixing it up with some of the best-known names in the sport of triathlon. Russell has been training and racing all over the globe in pursuit of an Olympic dream. With multiple podiums and top finishes in races across the world, significant results include the joint highest WTS finish by an Irish male when he finished 10th in Leeds in 2016, he a...2020-07-1551 minTri Talking SportGer Redmond: Prisoner to Professional Triathlete, Proof that Anything is PossibleThe promising young professional footballer had his dreams of a life in sport drastically cut short at the age of 16 due to family circumstances. He left his life in Scotland to return home to Dublin to support his brothers and sisters when his father was sent to prison. Deciding to turn his life around shortly after his release from prison, the passion he had as a child for sport was reignited when he supported a friend taking part in an IRONMAN. That coupled with the tragic death of another friend was pivotal to his decision to...2020-07-0155 minTri Talking SportImogen Cotter: The Thrill of Bike RacingImogen has always had an interest in sport excelling in triathlon and running before her love of cycling took hold. Now, chasing, breaking and leading the pack in road racing has become more than a personal passion it has become a professional goal. She was part of the Cycling Ireland National Track programme for 18 months, moving to Mallorca for a period to train with the team and try her hand at team pursuit. However, in 2018 she decided to switch to road cycling moving to Belgium to pursue her passion for sport and master her craft. 2020-06-1749 min
The Aid StationEpisode 45 - Joanne Murphy, Founder, Tri Talking SportWe round off this week's Aid Station with a trip to Galway, Ireland to meet Joanne Murphy, Founder of Tri Talking Sport. Joanne has worn many hats in the industry and what bursts through is her love of Mass Participation events and people. When her core business of finish line announcing disappeared overnight she seems to have barely skipped a beat with a focus on her podcast, hosting webinars and inspiring people. On a personal level she went into a bubble with her sister and mum "my sister would be considered a vulnerable adult and my mum...2020-06-1219 min
The Road to Tenby PodcastEPISODE 4 | Joanne Murphy | The legendary voice of Ironman WalesIn todays Episode we have the legendary Joanne Murphy. For many athletes or spectators, you will recognise Joanne is the Voice of Ironman Wales!
Joanne Murphy is an international sports announcer, event MC and host of the popular Tri Talking Sport podcast. She is the Irish voice on the IRONMAN finish line and works as an announcer at a variety of events across running, cycling, triathlon and gymnastics. She has raced at all distances of the sport of triathlon and holds the Irish record for the Race Around Ireland and the race record for the Donegal Ultra 555k f...2020-06-1045 minTri Talking SportRuth Astle: Champion Triathlete Excelling in Endurance SportDue to Covid19, she hasn’t had the start to her professional career that she was expecting back in late 2019 but none the less the talented champion athlete is as motivated and committed as ever to getting fitter, faster and stronger. Her journey and success in triathlon has been matched by her success in her career with Lloyds, both of them going hand in hand with many hours of consistent work and dedication. Ruth has excelled as an endurance athlete, with 2019 being one of her biggest years in the sport and also a roller coaster of a...2020-06-031h 02Tri Talking SportGavan Hennigan: Embracing Life in Extreme Adventure SportsGavan has adventured across all seven continents, climbing, running, walking rowing and mountaineering in some of the worlds’ toughest conditions. He has completed some of the longest and toughest winter ultras in the world including the Likeys 6633 Arctic Ultra, he also completed The Yukon Arctic Ultra 500km where he placed 2nd with the 3rd fastest time recorded at the time since it’s inception in 2003. He has also completed a solo crossing of the 700km frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia. He then went on to become the fastest solo competitor in the history of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge comple...2020-05-2058 minTri Talking SportSarah Crowley: Professional Triathlete on the Road to SuccessShe backed up her top 3 finish in Kona last year with a win at IM Arizona just five weeks after her epic battle on the island of Kona Hawaii. She has also been crowned champion across a multitude of events including Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz in 2019 and 2018, South American Ironman Champion 2018, ITU World Long Course Champion 2017, Asia Pacific and European Ironman Champion 2017. The list of success in sport is seriously impressive and a testament to her calibre as an athlete and leader in the sport of triathlon. In this episode we find out how working with her...2020-05-0654 minTri Talking SportBryan McCrystal: Professional Triathlete Paving Your Own Road to Success.From a young age Bryan showed great form as an athlete, from early years in school to his days as a professional footballer, before moving across to endurance sports. He has inspired many athletes young and old with his tenacity, dedication and consistency in training and racing. His honest accounts of his successes as well as his failures have captivated his followers and supporters in sport and beyond at home and abroad. Playing football with Leeds United, Dundalk and Newry City to name a few he moved into cycling after some time and effort spent ru...2020-04-2255 minTri Talking SportLucy Gossage: Triathlon and The Spirit of AdventureIn her time as a professional athlete she clocked up 13 IRONMAN wins some of those just 2 weeks apart! Lucy retired from the sport as a full time professional at the end of 2018 returning to her work fulltime as a cancer doctor however, that didn’t stop her from winning the PATAGONMAN Xtreme Triathlon in December 2018 and the first ever XTri World Championships at the Norseman last year. She also returned to her spiritual IRONMAN home in Tenby, Wales one final time to say goodbye to a race that she loves and brings back such fond memories. An...2020-04-1552 min
Inside Tri ShowPaul Kaye and Joanne Murphy: Finish line talesThe idea of running down the finish chute and crossing the finish line might be hard to imagine at the moment, but listening to Ironman announcers Paul Kaye and Joanne Murphy in this episode will remind you of that finisher line buzz. If you’ve done an Ironman in the UK or Europe, there is a good chance that you will be familiar with their voices, but this episode will bring those voices to life!Their passion is just what you need to hear to help you through another turbo session, or yet another strength and conditioning wo...2020-04-151h 38Tri Talking SportCillian Moffat: From Hurler to Triathlete in Pursuit of ExcellenceTaking up triathlon in 2014, then deciding to run a marathon in 2015 he set about chasing down an IRONMAN finish line in 2016 with his eyes firmly focused on getting to Kona to race the IRONMAN World Championships. However, with a number of bumps in the road towards qualification it wasn’t a smooth ride all the way, but he made it. In 2017 he raced at the IRONMAN World Championships, IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and Challenge The Championships in the same year. Injury has set his plans to become a professional triathlete on the back...2020-04-0855 minTri Talking SportRosie Foley: Rugby, Swimming and Living Life to the FullRosie has 39 international Rugby Caps for Ireland, she played in 2 rugby world cups and was the Captain of Munster & UL ladies rugby teams winning interprovincial titles & All Ireland titles with both teams, she has also represented Ireland at Tag Rugby. The rugby star turned swimmer in recent years was the first person to swim in swimming togs the 38km of Lough Derg solo in 2014 before going on to swim the 21 miles across the English Channel solo from England to France, also in swimming togs. She swam the Straits of Gibraltar in swimm...2020-04-0145 minTri Talking SportEve McCrystal & Katie-George Dunlevy: The Dynamic Duo Going for GoldThis powerful pairing have more silverware that many of us can only dream of winning, with a medal haul that would fill a treasure chest. Katie-George and Eve won Gold in the time trial in Rio Paralympics 2016 and silver in the road race. Since then, they successfully became World Champions in 2017 and 2018 in both time trial and road race. In 2019 they became World Champions again in the time trial and won silver in the road race. In January of 2020 they broke their own national record and went on to win silver in the women’s tandem pursuit at the pa...2020-03-2542 minTri Talking SportLizzie Lee: Marathons, Motherhood and Chasing Big GoalsLizzie is a bundle of energy and an incredible athlete, her work rate, dedication and her practical yet positive outlook and attitude has been the backbone of her success in sport and beyond. We chat about her Road to Rio and that perfect day at Dublin Marathon 2018 where she was crowned National Marathon Champion taking 3rd place overall in the women's race. Lizzie is a busy mum of 3 young children and runs for fun, as she says herself. In this episode we get a glimpse into her life before sport, her support networks who have helped to s...2020-03-1158 minTri Talking SportDonnacha MCarthy: Elite Para Triathlete on the Road to TokyoThe National Paratriathlon Champion and Para Triathlete of the Year 2019, Donnacha is a quiet, softly spoken athlete but don’t let that fool you, his focus, determination, passion and commitment to his sport is loud and clear and very inspiring. We are joined on the show by Eamonn and Dave Tilley who give us an insight into the role of a guide with the paratriathlon team and some snippets of insight into the history of triathlon in Ireland. Marc O'Dwyer also joins us, hosting the episode in his offices of the Big Red Cloud in D...2020-02-2657 minTri Talking SportGraham Macken: Chasing BreakingAs far as Graham is concerned quitting is not an option.. he has yet to DNF a race and has no plans to let anything get in his way in his endeavours to find out just how far he can push his mind and body. His stubbornness, tenacity and determination to succeed are very evident, when the going gets tough he simply doesn’t give up.2020-02-1257 minTri Talking SportTriathlon Taren, Sarah Hartmann and Triny Willerton: Embracing Passion for TriathlonTriathlon Taren (Taren Gesell) has turned his personal interest in triathlon into an opportunity to create awareness of the sport through his podcasts and YouTube channel, he has become a household name worldwide through his digital platforms whilst through his training platform Trainiac is supporting and coaching athletes from across the world, many of whom are starting out in their triathlon journey. Sarah Hartmann has coupled her passion for helping others with her love of triathlon and has paved her way to the role of Executive Director of the IRONMAN Foundation spearheading the delivery of a...2020-01-291h 19Tri Talking SportGer Kennedy: Dr. Ice The Irish Ice SwimmerGer is one of the world's most determined and dedicated ice swimmers, taking up the sport 8 years ago he has gone from strength to strength on a local and international scale travelling the world to follow his passion for ice swimming as a participant, supporter and facilitator. He has been nominated for the 2019 World Open Water Swimming Association’s, World Open Water Swimming, Man of the Year in recognition of his outstanding performance and offerings around the globe. 2020-01-1538 minTri Talking SportCon and Aaron Doherty: Brothers Chasing Sporting SuccessCon a high-performance triathlete is chasing 2020 Olympic qualification, whilst continuing his college studies, he has raced triathlon since 2010, has a long list of great results since first dipping his toes in triathlon, in 2019 he had an exceptional year with multiple podium finishes on the domestic and international circuit. Aaron, the younger brother of the two is currently studying in the University of Limerick, he has transitioned from running to triathlon, turned his hand to professional cycling and has come full circle to return to triathlon. He is the 2019 Triathlon Ireland BMW National Series Champion and th...2020-01-0154 minTri Talking SportSimon Smith: The Power of Sport and Positivity on the Road to RecoverySimon's mental, physical and emotional health were in a dire state, he ballooned in weight, was drinking heavily and was addicted to painkillers. At the age of 40 he reached out for help and was supported by his counsellor at the time to go back to a sport he loved as a child.. running, from there the rest is history and it was a turning point in his life. He is an IRONMAN having raced at Wales in 2018 and now wants to help others by telling his story of how sport has helped him to recover his life. 2019-12-1840 minTri Talking SportHaley Chura: From Accountant to Professional Athlete in Pursuit of the Finish Line.Haley is an Ironman and 70.3 Ironman Champion, a champion collegiate swimmer she competed in the Olympic Swim Trials in 2004 and 2008. Turning her back on her accountancy career, she has pursued life as a professional triathlete since 2013. She spent two years chasing a Kona dream but a crash in 2015, 20 days out from her IRONMAN World Championships knocked her down and out of competition for a while but she has returned to racing, fitter, stronger, with a can-do and will do attitude and sense of gratitude that has seen her deliver some of the best results of her professional career to...2019-12-041h 12Tri Talking SportKBC Dublin Marathon Special Part 2 Race Day Round UpThere are soundbites from this year’s National Marathon Champions Aoife Cooke and Stephen Scullion who both raced incredibly on the day. We also hear from previous podcast guests Valerie Fogarty, Kayanne Horgan, Collette O'Hagan & Ray O’Connor as well as a selection of the Blue Line Runners and a number of other familiar faces on the running scene in Ireland who share their race day experience with us. 2019-11-2031 minTri Talking SportKBC Dublin Marathon Special Part 1 Featuring Mary Nolan Hickey, Collette O'Hagan, Frank Greally & FriendsIn this episode you will meet Mary Nolan Hickey, the 67 year old athlete from Arklow who is the only woman to finish all 40 editions of the marathon in Dublin, Collette O’ Hagan who is fondly referred to as the ‘Running Granny’ but at 70 years of age she shows no signs of stopping or slowing down. Tom and Alan from Middlesborough in the UK, who are both 80 years of age show us that age is not a barrier to fulfilling your dreams and having goals. I also chatted with Gordon Harold, who tells us about some of the plans f...2019-11-0654 minTri Talking SportTriathlon Ireland: Women's Health & Wellbeing Panel DiscussionEach of these incredible female athletes has shown courage, bravery and resilience in pursuing their passion for sport, pushing through barriers to continue their triathlon journey providing much inspiration to women and men everywhere. 2019-10-3130 minTri Talking SportDamian Browne: Talking Rugby, Running and Rowing the AtlanticWe chat about Damian’s life as a professional rugby player, his completion of the Marathon des Sable in 2016 and his rowing of the Atlantic in 2017. He is currently undertaking the challenging adventure to complete the Seven Summits of the World, with just two of these left to complete in 2020. Setting big scary goals and devising his own training plans to complete them, there are some fabulous insights into how his mindset, determination, resilience and attitude have been central to his success an athlete and adventurer. 2019-10-231h 02Tri Talking SportLaura Siddall: Chasing the sunshine, life as a professional triathleteLaura has an impressive sporting cv which includes multiple podiums at an age group level on the world stage before she made the move into the professional ranks whilst she was living in Australia.Amongst her string of racing successes, she is a three-time IM Australia Champion after taking the title once again in May of this year. She was looking forward to another busy season of racing before disaster struck this Summer when she came off her bike fracturing her collar bone. She has spent the past few months recovering from the injury a...2019-10-091h 03Tri Talking SportOwen Martin Triathlete: Celebrating 10 years of racing at the IRONMAN World Championships in HawaiiHis insight into his training, racing and his tips are invaluable to anyone who is racing this year or who is looking to qualify for the IRONMAN Word Championships in the future. His genuine excitement about returning to the island is infectious, with a gracious attitude towards his opportunity to race with the best athletes in the world he is both humble and grateful to be able to do so and in his own words ‘blessed’ to be able to race on the Big Island once again this year. 2019-09-2545 minTri Talking SportKayanne Horgan and Valerie Fogarty: An IRONMAN AdventureWith very different sporting and family backgrounds, Val and Kayanne formed a bond for life through triathlon, supporting, encouraging and pushing each other all the way to hearing the most precious of words in the sport; You Are An IRONMAN'.2019-09-1156 minTri Talking SportNikki Bartlett: Professional Triathlete, From Rowing to TriathlonShe has now finished on the podium 15 times in the last 4 years, winning her first race as a professional at IRONMAN Lanzarote in May of this year and winning IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire on Sunday, her first 70.3 win as a professional athlete. Nikki is also part of the British Para triathlete team as a guide hoping to make it to Tokyo 2020. The episode gives some great insight into Nikki’s life, the high’s the low’s, the pressure to perform and the consistency, confidence and determination it takes to make it to the top step of the po...2019-08-281h 01Tri Talking SportDee Newell & Fergal Madden: Conquering The ChannelDee is a Galway Girl, based in Dublin, she is a Captain in the Irish Army and has a host of endurance and sporting challenges under her belt including: Ironman, marathon, kickboxing, bodybuilding and powerlifting. Although she swam as a child she didn’t really fall in love with swimming until she took up marathon swimming in 2011, she now enjoys all forms of swimming from long distance to dips with friends to ice swimming in the depths of winter. Fergal is also a proud Galwegian and one of the founding members of Atlantic Masters Swimming Club...2019-08-1459 minTri Talking SportShane Finn: Pushing Limits in Endurance SportHe has also set and completed a number of multiday endurance challenges which include 12 marathons in 12 days and 24 marathons in 24 days in Ireland. Earlier this year he cycled and ran his way across 5,000km in the US from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco to Brooklyn Bridge in New York. In this episode we delve into his adventure across America, the planning, training, logistics and his life on the road during the American tour. We chat about the highs, the lows and the inspiration to keep pushing his limits in moving towards the end goal of r...2019-07-311h 03Tri Talking SportChris Mintern: Triathlete on Going Long & Chasing PodiumsChris Mintern has to date achieved much racing success locally, nationally and internationally representing Ireland at Junior as well as U23 World Championships. This year he switched his focus from racing short distances to now chasing podiums across middle and full distance events. We chat about all things triathlon from training to racing and everything in between. His passion and drive for success is second to none, with his high standards across performance in training and racing he believes he has plenty of results yet to come as he seeks out his best ever race pe...2019-07-171h 01Tri Talking SportMike Reilly: The Voice of IRONMANThis year, Kona, Hawaii will be his 31st year on the big island to call people across the finish line of the IRONMAN World Championships. He is an IRONMAN Foundation Ambassador Team Captain, a member of The IRONMAN Hall of Fame, USA Triathlon Hall of Fame, Running USA Hall of Champions and has recently published his book Finding My Voice. 2019-07-0357 minTri Talking SportLeo Hynes: Para TriathleteAfter a few years of coming to terms with this life-changing condition, Leo has once again taken up the sport of triathlon as a para-triathlete, supported by his wife Aisling, his 3 children, Lauren, Fia and Aibhinn and his fellow club-mates from Tri Lakes TC. His journey from serious illness to world champion is one of resilience, determination and courage. His passion and positivity for his family, his fellow athletes and the sport of triathlon is both infectious and inspiring. 2019-06-1951 minTri Talking SportRay O'Connor: Marathon ManRay has completed a host of marathon and ultra running events. His running CV includes the Marathon D Sable and its sister event in Peru. He has already this year taken part in two 24 hour running events covering over 100 miles in each event to name just a few of his running endeavors. Ray is not only a runner he is also the founder of Marathon Club Ireland and RunIreland.com. He is race director to a number of running events including Run Galway Bay, Forest Marathon Connemara 100 and has the license to deliver Tough Mudder Ire...2019-06-0559 minTri Talking SportCaroline Heffernan: Inspiring triathleteIn this first episode we chat with triathlete Caroline Heffernan from Tri Lakes Triathlon Club in Galway. Caroline, a mum of 2 is an avid triathlete and sports fan despite suffering from Cystic Fibrosis. She is the first Irish person with CF to complete a full distance triathlon, finishing IRONMAN Barcelona in 15 hours 15 minutes in 2018. Caroline's upbeat and positive attitude shines through as we chat about her journey in triathlon and how she manages her CF to chase her sporting goals and dreams from; triathlons to marathons and everything in between supported by her husband, two children, extended family and f...2019-05-2229 minTri Talking SportTri Talking Sport - Coming SoonJoanne Murphy is the voice behind Tri Talking Sport. An accomplished event MC, live presenter and international sports announcer working with brands and events across a wide range of sectors.An amateur endurance athlete Joanne has raced at all distances and levels of triathlon since dipping her toes into the sport in 2009, she has completed the New York Marathon on two occasions and the 6k Warrior Swim in Sligo. She is co-founder and captain of the Galway Baybes endurance female cycling team who hold the Irish Record for the 2,250k Race Around Ireland (2017) an...2019-05-1700 min
Spirituality TodayRev. Joanne Murphy and Rev. Joanne RowdenRev. Jamie welcomes Rev. Joanne Murphy and Rev. Joanne Rowden on this broadcast as they discuss the various books that have influenced their spiritual journey. Joanne Rowden is minister at Unity of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, and Rev. Joanne Murphy is minister at Unity of Neptune, New Jersey. Both are remarkable presenters and are classmates of Rev. Jamie in the Field Licensing Program. Listen in and open up!2008-05-0155 min