In our latest episode Colm Davis, son of founding member and coach, Nick Davis, shares touching stories about his dad’s ongoing impact as a founding member, athlete, and coach.

🏃‍♂️ More Than a Club 🏃‍♀️ Colm speaks about how Liffey Valley AC has always been a huge part of their family's life. Nick has made it a family affair, with his children and extended family helping at races and events throughout the years. His passion continues to bring people together and build a lasting community.

💪 True Club Legend 💪 As an athlete and coach, Nick has inspired growth and success at national and international levels. His influence is felt in every club achievement.

🎉 Champion of Athletes 🎉 Nick’s pride as a women’s coach shines through every personal best, medal, and milestone his athletes achieve. His encouragement drives them to be their best.

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years of Liffey Valley AC! 🎉 This podcast series was created to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary, and we’re thrilled to share that we’ve had over 1,200 downloads so far! Thank you to everyone who contributed, shared their stories, and listened along the way. Your support means the world to us.

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Founding member and legendary coach Jim Davis sits down with his daughter Suzanne for an exclusive chat, reminiscing about his incredible journey with the club. 👏

Tune in to hear Jim share:

🏅 How he got involved in athletics

🏅 The story behind the founding of Liffey Valley

🏅 What success meant to the club in the early days

🏅 The amazing journey that took Liffey Valley international

🏅 How he stepped into the coaching role

🏅 The doors that have opened for him as coach

🏅 His career highlights

🏅 His hopes for the future of Liffey Valley

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this episode is packed with inspiration and wisdom from one of the club’s most cherished figures. 🌟

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In the 50th year of our club, Clare Kavanagh sits down with Paul Power to mark an incredible personal milestone— Paul’s 40 years with the club this October! 🎉

Paul reflects on his running journey, which began in 1981 after transitioning from a swimming background. He talks about the health benefits and weight loss that came with running, his completion of the 1982 Dublin Marathon, and joining Liffey Valley AC in October 1984. His first night at the club was a "baptism of fire" under coach John O'Reilly, setting the tone for decades of dedication.

During the episode, Paul delves into the structure of his training over the years—a mix of high mileage, tempo runs, and the varying approaches from different coaches, including coach and friend Jim Davis. He also highlights his role in the club’s refurbishments and reflects on the changes he’s witnessed—new members, coaches, and evolving training techniques.

Paul shares his personal and team achievements, the medals won over the years, and the lifelong friendships he’s made, which he attributes to the strong “Liffey Valley family” reputation. He also shares fond memories of the many club trips to European cities with the club, reminiscing on the social side of the Liffey Valley experience.

As the club approaches its 50th anniversary, Paul and Clare reflect on how much the club has grown and changed in his 40 years of membership and look forward to an exciting future ahead.

Whether you’re a long-time club member or a newcomer, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

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