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Paul Tierney - Running Strength and Movement Expert
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He ended up in intensive care after an Ironman. But that didn’t stop him.
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!
This week, Gary and Ben sit down with Paul Tierney – 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.
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.
We talk coaching, movement quality, social media misinformation, injury recovery, and how to build a strong mind andbody through running – without obsessing over it.
🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🏑 From county hurling to Ironman
🏥 Surviving hyponatremia and landing in ICU
🏔️ Discovering the Lake District and the Lakeland 100
🧭 Getting lost with no map skills and a second-hand compass
🧠 Why coaching is more about communication than correction
📱 The problem with Instagram advice
🦵 Strength work, ankle stiffness and plyometrics
🩹 Injury, rehab and athlete buy-in
😂 Humour, humility and lifelong learning
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.
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00:00 - Intro: From hurling to endurance
07:15 - ICU and hyponatremia
14:30 - Falling in love with the Lake District
21:00 - Lakeland 100 and early mountain race mistakes
27:45 - Becoming a coach and finding purpose
34:10 - Coaching philosophy and movement over mechanics
40:20 - Social media advice and form obsession
47:00 - Strength work that actually helps
53:25 - The rehab mindset and listening to athletes
60:00 - Final thoughts and what keeps him going
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