Episode 1: Couch to 5K — Starting Strong — Now Available!
Brought to you in association with ELECTROSAL from Clonmel Healthcare, Official Hydration Partner of Irish Runner Magazine.
Presented by Jill Dempsey of New Vitality www.newvitality.ie
This brand-new eight-episode series explores how the right balance of nutrition, hydration and essential nutrients can help runners train smarter, perform stronger and recover better.
Recorded at the studios of Dublin South FM in Dundrum, Jill Dempsey brings listeners practical, accessible nutrition advice for every stage of the running journey — from taking those first steps and starting Couch to 5K, to everyday running, marathon preparation, balancing busy lives, supporting school communities and building healthier habits for the year ahead.
Whether you’re new to running, returning to fitness, working towards a personal goal or simply running for health and enjoyment, this series is for you.
Episode 1: Couch to 5K — Starting Strong
Now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Discover the nutritional foundations that can help you get started, support your energy levels, aid recovery and build a sustainable running habit.
Listen now:
- Spotify: Listen to Episode 1
- Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts
About Jill Dempsey
Jill Dempsey, BA (UCD), mNTOI, FNTP, is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, Health & Wellness Coach, Personalised Sports Nutrition Health Coach and founder of New Vitality, Nutrition Health & Wellness Clinic.
Her approach is practical, personalised and centred on the individual, recognising the important role nutrition, movement, sleep and stress management play in supporting overall health and wellbeing.
With a focus on balanced, blood-sugar-conscious meals and realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes, Jill helps people make small, meaningful adjustments that can deliver lasting benefits.
Jill believes that optimum health isn’t about perfection or one-size-fits-all quick fixes. It’s about making practical, manageable changes consistently to support long-term health, vitality and quality of life.
She has also completed training as a Health Coach for People with Cancer.
Official Hydration Partner
ELECTROSAL from Clonmel Healthcare
ELECTROSAL supports the series as the Official Hydration Partner of Irish Runner Magazine, highlighting the importance of hydration and electrolyte replacement as part of a considered approach to running, training and recovery.
Find out more:
About Irish Runner Magazine
Proudly Irish-owned, written and produced since 1981, Irish Runner Magazine is Ireland’s only dedicated running magazine, supporting and inspiring the running community for generations.
Irish Runner: www.irishrunner.ie
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Whether you’re taking your first steps or preparing for your next big challenge, there’s something here for every runner.