Show 1: Conor, Mark and Gerard

Episode 1 of The Final Split Conor Curran, Mark Malone, and Gerard Heaney reunite for the first show to talk training, Irish running news, and the week’s biggest talking points. Gerard shares an update from Sydney as he builds fitness back toward bigger mileage and regular sessions. Mark talks through managing a hernia and keeping his running easy, while Conor reflects on his own training week, track sessions, and winter racing plans. Elsewhere, the boys discuss Dublin Marathon’s new entry price, the launch of the splits.ie results platform, the Armagh Road Race’s expanded women’s programme, and standout Parkrun performances from around Ireland. Plus: shoe chat, race news, Melbourne Marathon, and a preview of the upcoming interview release with rising Irish distance talents Callum Morgan and Eimear Maher. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and introductions 04:58 – Gerard's Sydney training update 09:51 – Mark’s injury update 14:41 – Conor’s training week 20:34 – Running news and Spotted on Socials 25:07 – splits.ie 29:13 – Dublin Marathon pricing 33:18 – Armagh Road Race update 36:19 – Parkrun (Ireland) results 41:43 – The week ahead 44:32 – Wrap-up and giveaway Insta @thefinalsplitpodcast Email [email protected] Please leave a review on Spotify, Amazon Music or Apple Podcasts to be in with a shout of winning a free race entry courtesy of popupraces.ie