The Masters of Running Podcast.

Edel Maguire (Ireland) who runs for Clonliffe Harriers, is a W65 World indoor and European outdoor record holder in the 400m who was recently crowned Irish Masters athlete of the Year. She got gold in the 400 and high jump in the recent European Masters Champs, along with 2 silvers in the 200 and 100. She speaks of her beginnings in athletics helped so much by her dad. She outlines her return to running, her proudest achievements; her training and life outside running. We see a lady who's very humble, determined and grateful for all the help she's received from fellow athletes, her club and Irish Masters Athletics.

M70, Paul Elliot from Northern Ireland tells his tale of years of running with ups, downs; retirements and comebacks. Most recently, a major health scare that would retire many from running, but not Paul. He's due to run the British and Irish Cross Country in Leeds next Saturday just 14 months after being in an induced coma. Enjoy his passionate stories of running, the importance of clubmates; family and community. A huge thanks to Conor Curran for co-hosting. He had some great insights and we had some good fun too. Please share as much as you can. Thanks.

Fresh off double 800 and 1500m golds in Madeira, Paul Grange (M45) discusses his preparations, races there; training and his running past. A very proud dad, we also hear about his sons' sporting exploits and he lifts the lid on why he left the podium early in Madeira. Enjoy and please share widely.

Sandrine Host from Belgium discusses her preparations for the W50 1500m and 5000m in The European Championships in Madeira next month. Sandrine is an incredible athlete. She's ranked number 1 going in with a 1.17 half-marathon, 9.49 3000m and 35.12 10k in the last year. We chat about her hopes, training; past and family. Thanks to her for doing this as she was nervous about her English. The episode naturally doesn't have the detail in answers and flow of a native speaker, but it's nice to hear about her hopes and open her story up to a new audience.

Season 4, episode 4 features previous guest, Declan Toal and his elite coach, Dublin Track Club founder, Feidhlim Kelly. We have a great chat about Declan's hopes for an M50 Irish record of low 2.29 or less. He's in fantastic shape and rearing to go. Feidhlim's insights are fantastic too on how to prepare, one's approach and goal-setting. Also, tapering tips, recovery advice and the need to adopt the right pacing strategy. Finally, he discusses the new Dublin Track Club branch of coaching, Run DTC which has online plan options or group sessions.Instagram: @toal.declan @dublintrackclub@ironmanmarkfDTC coaching:RUN DTC COACHING

A catch up with Denise Toner, double world Masters 800/1500m champion from Finland and recent Irish W45 mile record holder in 5.06.77. We hear about how she's training, racing and preparing for the Euros in Madeira. Mainly we discuss her involvement with Hyrox from 11.10 to 38.44 . We hear what it involves and and how she feels it's improved her as a runner as regards strength, power and general fitness. You'll love this. Please download and share.Hyrox:The Fitness Competition for Every Body | HYROXDenise's Hyrox coach. David Jamison on Instagram: @smart_gym_lisnaskeaFlycarb. Use 10% discount MASTERS10:FLYCARB | Fueling Your Dreams with High-Performance Sports Nutrition