{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10/6ad88dd4ed6809dd14fa3f6e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Paul Tierney - Running Strength and Movement Expert ","description":"<p>He ended up in intensive care after an Ironman. But that didn’t stop him.</p><p><br></p><p>We have been back through our archieve of episodes to select our favourite guests incase you missed it the first time or just want to relive it all!</p><p><br></p><p>This week, Gary and Ben sit down with <strong>Paul Tierney</strong> – former Irish county hurler turned elite ultra-runner, coach, and record-breaker. From the sidelines of team sport to the solitude of the mountains, Paul has carved a life around endurance, coaching, and community – but not without setbacks.</p><p><br></p><p>Paul shares how a stint in Australia kickstarted his love for endurance sport, how a brush with death changed his perspective forever, and why a documentary about the Lake District made him pack up his life and move. Now a respected running coach with clients around the world, Paul opens up about the myths of perfect form, the dangers of one-size-fits-all coaching, and why failure has been his best teacher.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk coaching, movement quality, social media misinformation, injury recovery, and how to build a strong mind <em>and</em>body through running – without obsessing over it.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:</p><p><br></p><p>🏑 From county hurling to Ironman</p><p>🏥 Surviving hyponatremia and landing in ICU</p><p>🏔️ Discovering the Lake District and the Lakeland 100</p><p>🧭 Getting lost with no map skills and a second-hand compass</p><p>🧠 Why coaching is more about communication than correction</p><p>📱 The problem with Instagram advice</p><p>🦵 Strength work, ankle stiffness and plyometrics</p><p>🩹 Injury, rehab and athlete buy-in</p><p>😂 Humour, humility and lifelong learning</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Why You Should Listen:</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever questioned your training, felt overwhelmed by online advice, or struggled to come back from injury – Paul’s honest, practical approach will give you a fresh perspective. This episode is about mindset, movement, and the messy reality of progress.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 New episodes every Tuesday – Follow &amp; Subscribe on Apple, Spotify &amp; Acast!</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>⏱️ Episode Chapters:</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Intro: From hurling to endurance</p><p>07:15 - ICU and hyponatremia</p><p>14:30 - Falling in love with the Lake District</p><p>21:00 - Lakeland 100 and early mountain race mistakes</p><p>27:45 - Becoming a coach and finding purpose</p><p>34:10 - Coaching philosophy and movement over mechanics</p><p>40:20 - Social media advice and form obsession</p><p>47:00 - Strength work that actually helps</p><p>53:25 - The rehab mindset and listening to athletes</p><p>60:00 - Final thoughts and what keeps him going</p>","author_name":"Gary House and Ben Mounsey"}