🎙️ Season 3, Episode – Colin chats with Oonah: Behind the NI Running Show

In this episode, Colin sits down with Oonah Cattigan—trail runner, Glens of Antrim regular, and the organiser behind The NI Running Show, a brand-new event coming to Belfast in February 2026.

We talk:

• How Oonah’s love of running inspired her to launch Northern Ireland’s first-ever dedicated running expo

• What it takes to organise a major running event (and keep your sanity)

• Building community, attracting big-name brands, and creating something for every type of runner

• Why the Glens are magic, and how they shaped her journey

From wild trail runs to booking expo stages, Oonah is passionate, driven, and full of ideas—and this episode is a brilliant insight into what’s coming to Belfast.

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Colin meets the legendary Donald—yes, the man with that beard—who they bonded with mid-race at the NI100 (probably at the world’s longest aid station stop).

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We chat:

🧔 Film appearances thanks to facial hair

✂️ Would Donald shave it off for a medal made from his hair?

📸 Why selfies cost him a sub-24-hour finish

🇩🇪 His next challenge: the Berlin 100

🤪 Plus, Andrew asks another ridiculous question… as always

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From beards to Berlin, this one’s full of craic, chaos, and classic running nonsense.

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This week on Idiots Go Running, Colin chats with the one and only Jeffrey James Binney—ultra runner, filmmaker, dog-dad, and sheep-herder-in-training (yes, seriously).

We dive into his journey from comedy clubs to crushing epic endurance events like the Leadville 100, one of the toughest ultra marathons on the planet. From training tales and trail madness to living off-grid with a sheepdog that’s smarter than most of us—this one’s packed with laughs, insight, and a ton of running inspiration.

Expect:

– Ultra running mindset

– Leadville 100

– Dog logic vs runner logic

– Life balance on and off the trail

🎧 Hit play for a dose of humour, heart, and hardcore trail talk—idiot style.

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