EP32 - Paul Tierney - Running Strength and Movement Expert

He ended up in intensive care after an Ironman. But that didn’t stop him.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 learningWhy You Should Listen: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.👉 New episodes every Tuesday – Follow & Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & Acast!⏱️ Episode Chapters:00:00 - Intro: From hurling to endurance07:15 - ICU and hyponatremia14:30 - Falling in love with the Lake District21:00 - Lakeland 100 and early mountain race mistakes27:45 - Becoming a coach and finding purpose34:10 - Coaching philosophy and movement over mechanics40:20 - Social media advice and form obsession47:00 - Strength work that actually helps53:25 - The rehab mindset and listening to athletes60:00 - Final thoughts and what keeps him going🔗 Follow Paul:Instagram: @paulmissinglinkWebsite: www.missinglinkcoaching.co.uk#PaulTierney #TrailRunning #UltraRunning #RunningCoach #FellRunning #EnduranceAthlete #Lakeland100 #Wainwrights #MountainRunning #RUNcensored #RunningPodcast #StrengthAndConditioning #InjuryRecovery #Hyponatremia #Inov8RUNcensored Podcast 🎙The unfiltered running podcast with Gary House & Ben Mounsey — honest chats with athletes, coaches and characters from the world of running.🌍 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runcensoredpod📩 Get in touch: [email protected] by Chris Davies, Eastwood Mediawww.eastwood-media.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.