
The Back Straight Podcast
A fortnightly podcast based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Join Daniel Squires and Michael McKnight along the 'Back Straight' as they discuss the running scene in the Isle of Ireland and shine a light on great stories domestically as well as abroad. We'll throw our running hats into the ring and talk gear, training and racing often in the company of studio guests. Contact us at our email address thebackstraightpod@gmail.com, on our Instagram @thebackstraightpodcast or tweet us @thebackstraight
Listen guide
The Back Straight Podcast is a running podcast from The Back Straight Podcast. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
May 13, 2026 • 1 hr 15 min
Ep. 69 - Judith Storm Interview - Belfast Classic Recap - Belfast Marathon Recap
May 8, 2026 • 1 hr 22 min
May 1, 2026 • 1 hr 4 min
Road to Belfast - Episode 9 - Race week and everything fuelling feat. Dr. Lindsey Hunt
April 24, 2026 • 1 hr 6 min
Road to Belfast - Episode 8 - Marathon regulations and pacing strategies
April 17, 2026 • 1 hr 9 min
Road to Belfast - Episode 7 - The psychology of marathon training ft. Michael McKnight
April 15, 2026 • 1 hr 24 min
Ep. 67 - A variety of athletics chats ft. Conor Curran and Connor McCann
April 10, 2026 • 1 hr 2 min
Road to Belfast - Episode 6 - Training weeks and loads of craic!
April 3, 2026 • 1 hr 3 min
Road to Belfast - Episode 5 - Omagh Half recap + favourite running gear
April 1, 2026 • 1 hr 18 min
Ep. 66 - Stephen Mc Auley - World Indoors - Omagh Half - Maurie Plant Meet