Any Given Runday

In this episode, we welcome Bri McGhee (@ontherunwithbri on Instagram), a qualified nutritionist and master's student in dietetics, who shares her journey from football to running, her insights on performance nutrition, and practical tips for marathon fuelling and recovery. Discover how to optimise your nutrition for endurance and avoid common pitfalls. 00:00 Introduction to Bri McGhee and her athletic background 02:02 Transition from football to running and her early experiences 03:59 How B...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome elite Irish ultra runner Sorcha Loughnane (@sorcha.loughnane on Instagram). Sorcha received the Athletics Ireland Ultra Runner of the Year award in 2024 not only for winning the Donadea 50k, but also for setting an Irish record and a world age-group record with her 3:18 time. She’s had numerous trail wins, including winning the Maurice Mullins Ultra and the Waterville Trail Running Festival overall, plus setting a record-breaking time in t...

The Incredibles are back on the Any Given Runday podcast to talk all about how they have been progressing over the last 5 weeks, hitting running milestones, the challenges of balancing training with busy lives as they progress, and the different approaches each one is doing and a lot more 17:00 First 5 weeks of Dublin Marathon Training 18:03 Chloe's Running Milestones 21:40 Dee's Fatigue and Motivation levels 23:19 Managing Training with Night Shifts 27:03 Danny’s PB and Norwegian Singles 33:...

We welcome Dr Aisling Farrell (@draislingfarrell on Instagram) back to the Any Given Runday podcast. Aisling is a GP with a master's in sports and exercise medicine and is the Lifestyle Medicine Lead at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Swords. In this episode, Dr Aisling Farrell discusses the importance of lifestyle medicine, how to approach lifestyle changes, and the role of health screenings in preventing chronic disease. She shares insights on managing weight, especially through maratho...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome ultra runner and adventure racer, Lonan O' Farrell (@lonanruncoach on Instagram). Whether it’s recently coming second in Hellevation BYU, winning the Beara 100 mile in 2025, running 335km km around the Italian Alps, being a two-time UTMB finisher, or running into a Minotaur, we discuss all things ultra running, adventure racing and much more 17:00 Introduction to Lonan O'Farrell and his achievements 17:25 Lonan's background in football an...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome back Will Boyle (@wboyledub on Instagram). The last time we had Will on the podcast, he was building towards the Dublin Marathon. We talk about how he got on, plus race experiences in Valencia, Bohermeen Half, injury setbacks on the road to the London Marathon, marathon training strategies and the mental resilience required to come back stronger. 00:00 Welcome Back Will Boyle 00:51 Dublin marathon experience and race day refl...

This week, we meet The Incredibles, our season 2 guests who are here to document their journey to the Dublin Marathon 2026. Danny (@dannycollins888), Chloe (@chloe.devereux19), Dee (@deekelly2018) and Francis (@conroyf) come from different running backgrounds and experiences and will take different roles towards one goal: getting to the start line of the Dublin Marathon 00:00 Meet the Incredibles 01:27 Danny shares his journey from weight loss to ultra marathons 04:04 The importance of nutri...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Brian Swaby (@swabysessionscoaching on Instagram), a Level 2 Athletics Ireland coach with over 22 years of experience in coaching, as well as the Health Matters 20 Weeks to a Better Marathon Coach. For anyone starting their running journey towards the Dublin Marathon this year, this is a must listen. As well as his own background, Brian talks about how to structure your training weeks, the biggest mistakes he sees in people's training,&nbs...

In this episode, Sam O'Hara (@samohfitness on Instagram shares his journey from online content creation and physique development to marathon running, breaking the sub-40-minute 10k barrier and pushing further into running goals in such a short space of time. Sam highlights the importance of consistency, mental health, and proper fuelling with gym training and increased running. 15:00 We welcome Sam O'Hara 18:05 From Soccer to Running: The Transition 21:01 The Impact of Coaching and Phys...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Matthew McConnell (@mrmattmcc on Instagram). Matthew is 2 time and current Irish mountain running champion, with countless podium finishes in trail and IMRA races around the country over the years, as well as representing Ireland on the World stage and recently represented Ireland in European 50k Trail Championship. He discusses training strategies, overcoming injuries, the role of community, and insights into performance optimisation for ...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Kayti Simonson (@kaytisimonson on Instagram). Kayti shares her incredible athletic journey from track and field to semi-pro soccer to Hyrox World Championships, representing Team Canada twice in the relay, all while balancing a law career and much more. We explore her experiences balancing sport, career, and personal growth, along with insights on training, mental health, and chasing dreams. 00:00 From Track to Trials: Katie's Athle...

Seán shares his detailed experience of participating in his first Spartan race, the 21k Beast Challenge in Edinburgh, Scotland, over the weekend. Covering obstacles, training insights (and mistakes!), as well as the terrain, Sean talks to Eric about how he got on throughout the course and the lessons he learned Is he more or less looking forward to the 5k version in Limerick in August, and what does this mean for his Dublin marathon training this year? You can follow us on Instagram: @anygiv...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome back original Fantastic 4 member, Conor Sweeney, to talk about his upcoming 330km relay from Achill to Baltray, how his fitness has improved since we last talked to him after the Dublin Marathon, the Dublin City Half Marathon, Hot Yoga and much more 11:00 We welcome back Conor Sweeney 13:53 Training and Preparation for the Relay Challenge 16:50 The Role of Coaching and Injury Management since Dublin Marathon 19:44 The Benefits of Hot...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome skyrunner David Kelleher (@o_ceileachair12 on Instagram). David shares his journey from rugby to ultra running, discussing the challenges and rewards of transitioning from team sports to solo endurance events. He reflects on his first marathon experience, the differences between road and trail running, and the meditative aspects of running in nature. David also delves into the intensity of ultra running, the importance of pushi...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Chris O'Connor (@christopher.oconn on Instagram), an 18-year-old ultra marathon runner who shares his journey from his Dad getting him into running to completing a 100K race in memory of his father and how running has helped him with his grief. 18:00 The Beginning of a Running Journey 25:08 The Impact of Loss on Running 32:29 From Marathon to Ultra: A New Challenge 40:13 Training for the 100K: A Personal Mission 41:30 Bu...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Megan Hamill (@soulfullyginger on Instagram), who shares her incredible journey from childhood runs to the Ironman World Championship in Kona, ultra marathons through the Alps, and secretive races like The Speed Project going through LA to Vegas and much more. Discover her insights on mental strength, body positivity, and pushing limits in sport. 13:00 Introduction to Megan Hamill 00:25 Megan's Early Running Journey 03:13 Transitioning to...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Gary Connolly from We Run Wild NI (@werunwildni), who shares his journey from running his first marathon at the turn of the millennium to completing over 300 marathons and ultra-distance races, as well as organising ultra running events. Discover insights into training, organising ultra events, and the mental and physical challenges of long-distance running. 08:30 Introduction to Gary Connolly and His Journey 11:49 The First Marathon Expe...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Emily Bond (@operationironwoman), an endurance athlete, aerospace engineer, PhD researcher, and public speaker with a TEDx talk to her name. Emily shares her journey from engineering and overcoming compartment syndrome on both her legs to completing her first Ironman and setting her sights on completing all UK Ironman races in one year. 23:00 Introduction to Emily Bond 25:47 Journey into Engineering and Sports 28:42 Overcoming Physical Cha...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dara O'Connor (@oconnordara) and Robert Merrigan (@robert_merrigan) from Positive Pacers (@positive_pacers on Instagram) The guys talk about their running background, how they got into running and building Positive Pacers Running Community 16:00 Introduction to Positive Pacers 18:52 Dara's Journey into Running 21:53 Transitioning from Team Sports to Running 24:56 The Role of Coaching in Running 27:53 Rob's Background and Military Influenc...

This week, we welcome Conor O'Keeffe (@cokeeffe on Instagram), who shares his journey from fighting to ultra-running, overcoming mental health struggles, and launching a successful sports nutrition business, Altar. We get into his first marathon, chasing identity and external validation, overcoming injuries and surgeries, 100 Mile Runs, plus much more 15:00 From Fighter to Endurance Athlete 19:40 The Struggles of Identity and Mental Health 27:44 Finding Solace in Running 33:47 The Journey of ...

In this episode, we welcome marathon runner and coach John McDonnell (@jmruncoach on Instagram), who shares his incredible journey from getting into running, his journey to the Boston marathon, health struggles to sub-3 hour marathon runner, overcoming a life-threatening stroke and heart surgery along the way. 14:00 We welcome John McDonnell 18:30 The Transformation: From Overweight to Marathon Runner 23:36 The Emotional Impact of Running: Family and Tragedy 28:33 Chasing the Boston Marathon...

We welcome Andrew Walsh to the Any Given Runday podcast this week. Andrew Walsh (@the_irish_adventurer on Instagram) shares his journey from a non-sporty background to joining the army, conquering a half Ironman, embarking on mountain adventures, and facing the challenges of documenting his progress on YouTube. We discuss entering the triathlon world, the common mistakes you make, training for a half Ironman, documenting it all online, and much more. 32:00 Introduction to Andrew Walsh's Jour...

This week, we welcome North Clondalkin Running Club member Mick Hallows, who shares his journey from Gaelic football to sub-3 hour Dublin Marathon finisher, his transition into running, and insights into North Clondalkin Running Club, his upcoming 6 Hour Race in Leixlip, training strategies, working with Kevin English and more. 13:00 From GAA to Distance Running: Mick Hallows 15:43 The Transition: Leaving Team Sports Behind 18:50 Finding a New Passion: The Marathon Experience 21:52 Coa...

In this episode, David O'Connor (@performance_doc on Instagram), a fitness and performance coach, shares his journey from childhood bullying to becoming a marathon runner and mental health advocate. He discusses the physical and mental benefits of running, training tips, and his unique experiences with ultra-distance challenges, including cycling across Ireland on a BMX and 10 marathons in 10 days, emphasising the importance of simplicity, consistency, and purpose in fitness. 11:00 Introduct...

Fresh, or not so fresh off the Barcelona Marathon, Eric and Seán review the marathon weekend, and they're contrasting experiences of race day. Munro, a previous guest and great friend of the podcast, also joins in later to provide his perspective on the race, which greatly contrasts with Seán's! 01:03 Experiences at the Expo 03:32 The ShakeOut Run and Pre-Race Preparations 11:32 Race Day: Atmosphere and Nerves 15:10 The Start of the Barcelona Marathon 22:29 Mid-Race Reflections and Challenge...

This week, we welcome back Rachel Farrell (@rachel_farrell20 on Instagram) to the podcast after being a previous guest all the way back on episode 26, where she talked to Eric about appearances at the Ironman World Championships. Since then, she has transitioned to the world of Hyrox. Rachel discusses her role as co-founder of Hybrid Series Ireland, its accessibility, and her impressive accomplishments in the sport. 14:00 Welcoming Rachel Farrell to the Podcast 16:57 Hyrox vs. CrossFit 19:45...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we have two great guests from Ballymun AC (@ballymunac on Instagram) in Dean Hayden (@hayda0000 on Instagram) and Ger Prendergast (@ger_prendergast on Instagram) From establishing how Ballymun AC came about, helping to remove financial barriers for youths in Ballymun, community, world major marathons, to marathons on 7 continents and 60 marathons in 60 days, there's a lot to explore in this episode! 15:00 Introduction to Dean & Ger 25:10: Establi...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, ultra runner Eoin Keith (@eoinkeithultra on Instagram) shares his remarkable journey from a non-sporty childhood to becoming one of the most accomplished ultra runners in Ireland. He discusses his transition from marathon running to ultra distances, the challenges he faces during races, and the importance of enjoying the process. Eoin also delves into the unique experiences of the Barkley Marathons, the significance of navigation in ultra runni...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Eric is back in the country just in time for the Donadea 50k National Championships over the weekend as Sean attempted the "10 laps and fook off" ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long acti...

In this episode, Lawrence Mooney shares his incredible journey from being an active triathlete and marathon runner to facing significant health challenges, including hip replacements and getting a second chance at life. He discusses his transition into triathlon, the barriers he overcame in swimming, marathons, and running marathons despite having a double hip replacement. We also discuss the events that led to him being able to join the podcast, surviving against the odds and share his...

On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we have the founder of Elite Event Management, Oliver Kirwan, on the podcast to discuss what goes on behind the scenes to create some of the top events in the country, including Quest and the Wicklow 200, as well as upcoming events such as Project 8 and Run The Night Run The Night 5 Mile event will be in Cork on February 11th and Dublin on February 18th, with tickets for the Charity Night Run available on: runthenight.ie You can f...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, performance & Wicklow GAA nutritionist Leah Headon (@haeloo_nutrition on Instagram) shares her journey into the field of nutrition, discussing her personal experiences with diabetes and an eating disorder that shaped her understanding of food and health. The conversation delves into topics such as gut health, the balance between weight loss and performance, the impact of hydration, and the importance of nutrition habits. Leah also addresses...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Ray Shah (@rayshah on Instagram) shares his journey from being unfit and overweight during Covid to becoming a competitive athlete in Hyrox with multiple podium wins and World Championship appearances. He discusses his weight loss transformation, the importance of diet and training, and the role of community in fitness. Ray emphasises the significance of pacing and strategy in races, the value of coaching with Jake Dearden and Sean Noble,...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, after DNF'ing Art O'Neill in 2023, Seán talks about his second attempt at it over the weekend... and why he didn't tell Eric about it beforehand If you're looking for the top tips and inside scoops on how to complete AON, Seán is probably not the best example of that, as he talks about his experiences running through the night and the following morning in all sorts of conditions, terrain and challenges he faced It's a fantastic, well organised ...

In this episode of the Any Given Run Day podcast, mountain and trail runner Zak Hanna (@zakhanna on Instagram) shares his journey from cycling to becoming a competitive mountain runner at the highest level. He discusses his experiences in various international competitions, the challenges of downhill running, and the importance of mindset and training in harsh conditions. Zak reflects on his achievements, including his fifth-place finish in the World Mountain Running Championships, and ...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Paul Pollock (@ppmarathon on Instagram) shares his journey from a junior runner to becoming an Olympian and elite marathoner. He discusses the challenges of injuries, the transition from shorter distances to marathons, winning the National Championships in 2012 and the impact of training with elite athletes. Paul also delves into his unique approach to training, including the role of cycling in his preparation, and reflects on his experiences a...

The second half of 2025 brought a different kind of energy to Any Given Runday from race-day nerves and strategies, post marathon blues and pitfalls, big challenges, and honest conversations about what really goes into endurance sport. From first time marathoners to elite athletes, to caffeine, strength work, climbing the tallest peaks in the world, and ballsy strategies to endurance challenges, this episode captures some the lessons and the craic on the podcast from July through December. Wh...

The first half of 2025 gave us some of the most honest, inspiring and downright interesting conversations we’ve had on Any Given Runday. From survival stories on the far side of the world, to elite endurance insights, to everyday decisions that shape how we train, fuel and think — this episode pulls together some of the standout moments from the first six months of the year. Whether you’re switching off over the holidays, sneaking in an easy run, or already plotting what 2026 might look like,...

After a Christmas run in Howth, Eric sat down with Ger Copeland (@gercopeland on Instagram) and Anto Lee (@rockyseven7 on Instagram) to record the Christmas Special of the Any Given Runday Podcast for 2025! They talk about Ger's recent marathon in Antarctica as well as Ger & Anto running the Cape Town marathon, how the running year was in Ireland, as well as the countdown to the Donadea 50k on Valentine's Day 2026 00:00 Year in Review 02:33 Antarctica Marathon 05:43 The Growth of Running ...

Over the weekend, Seán and Eric took part Hybrid Series Ireland (@hybridseriesireland on Instagram) in Athlone, Eric's first ever Hyrox event. Has Eric converted into a Hybrid Rockstar enthusiast? 00:00 Merry Christmas, Eric 03:02 The Hybrid Series Ireland Experience 05:52 The Challenge of Endurance Events 08:49 Team Dynamics in Competition 14:25 The Joy of Shared Experiences 18:39 The Appeal of Hybrid Events 21:58 Fitness and Competition: A Personal Journey 24:46 Training Strate...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Andy Nolan (@andy_everest2026)shares his incredible journey of climbing the Six of the Seven Summits, including his experiences with fear, training, and the challenges faced during his climbs. From starting as a sedentary individual to summiting some of the world's highest peaks, Andy discusses the mental and physical preparation required for such feats. He also highlights the importance of teamwork, the risks of mountaineering, and his commitm...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Irish international runner Matthew Collins (@mattamoo on Instagram). We discuss Matt's journey from team sports to becoming a competitive runner, his marathon experiences, and his Guinness World Record for running in a postbox costume in London. Matt shares insights on training, coaching, and the importance of community in running. He also reflects on his recent achievements, including guiding Ger Copeland during the Dublin Marathon,...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we interview Pat Cassidy, co-author of 'The Story of the Donore Harriers', who shares his extensive experience in running and the evolution of the Donore Harriers club. The conversation covers Pat's personal journey into running, the transition of running clubs from elite to community-focused, the importance of facilities in athletics, the recent boom in marathon participation, and the significance of the handicap system in club races. Pat also...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we are delighted to welcome professional triathlete and Olympian, Russell White @russellwhite6 on Instagram) Russell shares his journey from a young swimmer to a professional triathlete, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He reflects on his early experiences in triathlon, the pressure of competing at the Olympic level, and the impact of injuries on his career. Russell also talks about his transition into coach...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Marcus Cowzer (@marco161 on Instagram) shares his journey from a football player to a psychotherapist and building Shelters Running Community (@sheltersrunningcommunity_ on Instagram) He discusses the importance of community in running, the impact of therapy on mental health, and building towards his marathon goals. Marcus emphasises the significance of small wins, the challenges of seeking help, and the power of connection in overcoming mental...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Dr. John Rusin (@drjohnrusin on Instagram), a renowned physical therapist and strength coach, shares his insights on injury prevention, strength training, and the importance of recovery for athletes. He discusses his personal journey from being a competitive athlete to becoming a coach, emphasising the mental challenges faced during injuries. John emphasises the importance of proper warm-ups, the benefits of strength training for runners,...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Rebecca Jones (@beccaloujones), the founder of the Morning Milers Run Club (@morningmilersrungroup) in Kuwait. They discuss Rebecca's journey into running, the establishment and growth of the run club, and the importance of community in fitness. The conversation touches on the unique lifestyle in Kuwait, the challenges of training for a marathon, and the social aspects of running. Rebecca shares insights on hydration, nutrition, an...

In this week's episode, we chat to three out of six lads who took part in the unsanctioned relay race, known as The Speed Project, in the South of France earlier this year. David (@d.gah_an), Ben and Frank (@frankrafferty) from Team And Again (@teamandagain) discuss all aspects of the relay race, one of the hardest and most secretive relay races in the world, from what brought them together, the challenges they faced, their insane race strategy and much more. They also discuss why they chose ...

Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring different Run Clubs in our Thursday Specials. This week, we have Laura Garrigan (@laws_fitness on Instagram) and 41 Social Run Club. Laura shares her journey from a casual runner to a certified running coach. She discusses her experiences with various races, including the Trasna 2025 relay, and emphasises the importance of mental health in running. Laura also highlights her efforts to build a community through her run club and her aspirations for ...

We're delighted to have Kevin English (@kevin_english29 on Instagram) back on the Any Given Runday Podcast to discuss all things post marathon, including recovery, tackling the post marathon blues and what your training should look like, the dos and don'ts of getting back into racing and much more We also discuss the pitfalls of nutrition after a marathon, the positives of coaching and run clubs, as well as the positives and negatives of social media with running 08:30 Introduction to Kevin...

This week, we welcome the event director of the NI Running Show (@nirunningshow on Instagram), Oonagh Cattigan, to talk about the first ever NI Running Show, coming to the Eikon Centre on 7 & 8 February 2026. Oonagh discusses her journey into running, the significance of the running community, and the upcoming Northern Ireland Running Show, which aims to create an inclusive atmosphere for runners of all levels. It will feature various talks, seminars, sports nutrition, running gear ...

We're bringing the Fantastic 4 back one last time to hear their stories from the Dublin Marathon 2025! You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go Shop ...

For a bit of companionship on the way into Dublin City Centre this morning, hear from your fellow Dublin Marathon Runners as well as a bit of insight into behind the scenes on what makes Dublin so special as we interview Joan McTiernan and Dave Hudson, two very key members in making it all happen! Best of luck from all of us at AGR today to everyone taking on the Dublin Marathon, especially our Fantastic Four, and we promise not to give Seán any airtime if he does his usual of taking of...

It's the preview of the Dublin Marathon 2025, and we have a 2:21 Dublin Marathon runner and, just as impressive, a third appearance on the Any Given Runday Podcast, Michael Fox (@runningfox26.2 on Instagram), back with us to break down the biggest running event of the year and give you the tips to help you thrive on the big day Some of the topics discussed, including live questions from our listeners, include: 08:57 Travel Tips for Race Day 12:01 Carb Loading Strategies 14:59 Managing Phantom...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dr. Sarah Kelly (@sarahke11y_ on Instagram). Sarah has a masters and PHd in Clinical Exercise Physiology from DCU, is the co-founder of Herology, has partnered with Irish Life Health with Irish Life Health Schools Fitness Challenge for years, as well as partnering with them for Wellfest for the last two years Sarah shares her journey from a background in sports and exercise physiology to becoming a passionate runner and advocate for women'...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, experienced marathon runners and DCM Pacers Jamie Killeen & Anne Jennings talk all things Dublin Marathon 2025 related and answer your questions 20:00 Introduction to the DCM Pacers 21:00 Personal Running Journeys: From Beginners to Experienced Runners 25:23 Learning from Mistakes: The Evolution of a Runner 26:43 Experiences in Marathons: Challenges and Lessons Learned 30:53 Mental Strategies for Endurance: Overcoming the Last 10K 35...

We catch up with the Fantastic 4 as we hit the Final Countdown to the Dublin Marathon 2025. Going through the journeys of Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane, we discuss various aspects of dublin marathon preparation, including tapering strategies, injury recovery, mental preparation, pacing, nutrition, and the importance of community support. They share personal experiences and insights, providing valuable tips for runners preparing for Dublin 00:00 Tapering Strategies and Experiences 09:44 In...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Sean Collier (@seanyc85 on instagram) shares his running 100 miles around the Ring of Kerry to raise funds for ACT for Meningitis. Sean also talks about his journey from Gaelic football to becoming an endurance runner. He discusses the role of CrossFit in his training and his experiences with marathons and ultra-marathons. He talks about the 100k challenge he did last year and how it pushed him on to this year's target. He emphasises the ...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Rob Dwyer (@rob__dwyer on Instagram) shares his journey from hurling to triathlon, detailing his experiences in various competitions, including Ironman Wales and the Triathlon World Championships. He discusses the challenges he faced, particularly in swimming, and the importance of coaching and proper nutrition. Rob also opens up about his health struggles, including hemochromatosis and the impact of relative energy deficiency syndrome (RED-S) ...

In this episode of the Any Given Day podcast, registered dietitian Niamh Culhane (@nc_nutrition on Instagram) shares her journey from a casual fitness enthusiast to a competitive endurance athlete. She discusses the differences between dietitians and nutritionists, the importance of proper fuelling during endurance training, and the role of sugar in athletic performance. Niamh emphasises the significance of individualised nutrition, the impact of PCOS on dietary needs, and the necessity of st...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Emmet McNamara (@emmet.mcnamara on Instagram) shares his unique journey from being a successful jockey to becoming a competitive runner with a 15:03 5k to his name. He discusses the challenges and mindset required in both sports, the importance of coaching with Emmet Dunleavy and structured training, training with Fethard AC and representing Ireland in the World Masters Running Championships. Emmet also highlights the accessibility of mountain ...

In this episode, Eric and Seán are joined by the Fantastic Four in Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane to discuss their training journeys leading up to the Dublin Marathon, sharing personal experiences of health setbacks, accidental marathons, adapting training plans, using the bike for marathon training, running shoes, the REAL key to staying injury free that you can only find in Tipperary and much more. We catch up on: Shane experiencing health setbacks but remaining optimistic about his mar...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Rachel Abernethy (@runnergirlrach on Instagram), an accomplished runner with multiple marathons and ultramarathons under her belt. Rachel shares her journey into running, the importance of community, and her experiences with major marathons, having run London (twice!) and Chicago. She discusses the role of Parkrun in her training, her major marathon goals, running the San Francisco marathon and the joys of running as a lifestyle. Rac...

This week, we welcome a great friend to the podcast in Munro Ruigrok. But he also deserves to be on the podcast in his own right, from running mulitple marathons, the Camino and running the Dublin Marathon this year for Chime (Ireland’s national Deaf charity) in support of his son, Colton. Munro talks about getting into running, meeting Eric and the running scene in Dubai and taking on the Camino! He also talks about running the Dublin Marathon this October wearing strong noise-cancelli...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Seán and Eric welcome Enda Kilgallon, a senior physiotherapist and clinical lead at Premier Physiotherapy (@premierphysiotherapy on Instagram). Enda shares his journey from team sports to becoming a successful runner and triathlete. The conversation delves into the importance of strength and conditioning, proper nutrition, and the role of mobility in a runner's training regimen. Enda emphasises the significance of running technique and gait ana...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast we welcome Will Boyle (@wboyledub on Instagram). Will shares his inspiring journey from battling addiction to becoming a successful runner. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to embrace running as a lifeline, the importance of coaching in his training, and why he loves the Dublin Marathon. `He talks about the training that helped him become a 2:39 Marathon runner as well as having a 16:02 5k PB, all under the coaching of Gary O'Hanlon...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we sit down with Carl Duffy (@carl.duffy98 on Instagram) and Mark Campbell (@markcampbell1998 on Instagram), the dynamic duo behind the Swords Running Club (@swordsrunningclub). Discover how they transformed a casual conversation over a few pints into a thriving community of over 200 members, fostering inclusivity and support for runners of all levels. From personal stories of overcoming mental health challenges, training for your first marathon in D...

The Fantastic Four: Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane are back to give us an update on how their training is going for the Dublin Marathon, with a lot of focus on this week's episode on the importance of consistency, injury management, and nutrition. They share personal stories about their training progress, the challenges of balancing life and running, the excitement of upcoming races and a HUGE nutrition mistake the lads have made (and Seán continues to make!) 00:00 Introduction and C...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Ciara Foy (@ciarafoy.x on Instagram), who is a marathon runner and Hyrox Pro Athlete. Ciara discusses her journey from playing football, battling with body image issues, and overcoming an eating disorder, to achieving a sub-three-hour marathon in Dublin two weeks before coming third in her AG in Hyrox Pro, giving her a qualification and competing in the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago. Ciara shares her insights on the importance of pr...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome seasoned triathlon athlete and coach Ambrose Duggan (@westmeath_ironman_irl on Instagram). With nine full Ironmans and fifteen 70.3 events completed across multiple continents at the time of recording, Ambrose shares his inspiring journey into the Ironman world. He discusses his entry into the world of triathlon, the challenges of balancing intense training with work and family life, and the importance of mental health. Ambrose talk...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Fiona Everard (@fionaeverard on Instagram), an Irish national cross country champion who has represented Ireland internationally. Fiona recounts her inspiring journey from childhood running to overcoming serious injuries, breaking the sub-16 barrier in a 5K, and winning the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year in 2023. Fiona shares her experiences with cross country and track, her training regimen, and her future aspirations in the w...

Road to Dublin 2005 Behind Every Runner, There's A Reason Four Voices. Four Different Journeys to One Start Line On this special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we dive into the journeys of four marathon runners preparing for the Dublin Marathon this year. Meet our Fantastic Four: Conor (@conor.sweeney_ on Instagram) Cliodhna (@cliodhnaruane on Instagram) Aoife (@amcgmic on Instagram) Shane (@sodruns23 on Instagram) Each with unique backgrounds and goals. From first-tim...

We are delighted to welcome back Michael Fox (@runningfox26.2 on Instagram), an elite marathon runner who ran a seriously impressive 2:21 in the Dublin Marathon last year, achieved the runner-up spot at the Cork City Marathon a few weeks ago and was the winner of the recent Clonee 10k. In this episode, Michael shares invaluable insights into marathon training, from the importance of consistent training and optimal fueling strategies to overcoming the psychological challenges of racing. Micha...

This week's guest on the Any Given Runday Podcast is Aisling Ryan (@aisling_r on Instagram), Aisling boasts multiple podium finishes in half marathons with a 1:18 PB along with a 35:50 10K. She was also a leader in Cork City Half Marathon 2025 In this episode, Aisling talks about her early love for sports, overcoming a severe illness, and finding her passion for running during COVID. Discover how running became her escape, her experiences with local running clubs, and why she excels in the ha...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Eoin Sheehan (@eoinsheehan on Instagram), a cook, nutritionist, athlete, and entrepreneur. Eoin  is a cook, nutritionist, athlete, and entrepreneur, founding the meal prep company, Country Munch, and is a TV chef  with Virgin Media on the six o'clock show. After vlogging his  training for the Dublin Marathon last year, he recently completed his first Ultra Martin in Wicklow, and as of recording the intro to this episode on Sunday, he...

This week Any Given Runday podcast we welcome Sammy Lupari (@readyforanything.365 on Instagram) Sammy is an ex elite solider turned coach, and a dad of 4, who recently came third in the Norn Iron 100, has represented Ireland in the BYU World Satellite Championships as well as coming 6th in the All Ireland Backyard Ultra last August with an incredible 34 hours and 230km plus of running In this episode, Sammy shares his transition from military life to coaching, his incredible endurance feats, ...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we have Sian Seccombe (@siansecc on Instagram). Sian has a masters in sports nutrition, is a marathon runner, a content creator who makes videos on the science behind your training and the host of The Fuelled Runner Podcast. Sian discusses her journey in sports, from her childhood involvement in various sports to her university days focused on netball and running. She shares insights into the importance of fuelling your body correctly for training, t...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome runner, entrepreneur and content creator Cian Charlton (@ciancharlton on Instagram) Cian is a sub 3 hour marathon runner who recently came 3rd in the Great Ireland run with an incredible 33:57 time, 2nd in the Westport half marathon and winner of the Another Way 5k. If you don’t know him for his running content, including that video of him reccing the Dublin half marathon this year on his bike, which I think we all saw, you might kno...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Colleen Keogh (@colleen.keogh on Instagram), a coach, runner, and actor. Colleen has worked in the fitness industry across Scotland, Australia, Canada and now F45 in Ireland. She is a member of the 100 mile club, coming 2nd in the Belfast 24 Ultra with a 3rd place finish in the Longford ultra marathon and winning the 120k Belfast to Derry Ultra! We discuss Colleen's incredible achievements in ultra marathons, her thoughts on the m...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric announces all the details for our second AGR Marathon Group Trip and gives the two week countdown until packages go on sale on June 1st. Keep up to date by going to AnyGivenRunday.com and following us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dr Aisling Farrell (@draislingfarrell on Instagram). Aisling has 10 years of clinical experience as a doctor, while she has also achieved a master’s in sports and exercise medicine at UCC, combining them both to launch Ireland’s first lifestyle medicine clinic specifically designed for athletes. 03:57 Aisling's Athletic Journey 05:58 CrossFit vs. High Rocks 08:03 Challenges of Bikini Bodybuilding 11:03 Balancing Career and Training 12:24 ...

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Our next guest on the Any Given Runday podcast is international ultra runner and running coach, John O'Regan (@johnoregan777 on Instagram). John has represented Ireland on the European and world stage, including in the Anglo Celtic plate, 100km Championships and World Trail Championships. He's a multiple time Irish 24 hour running champion and has also run a marathon on seven continents running in every type of climate and terrain imaginable. He is on the advisory panel with Athle...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Jason Williamson (@jasonwilliamsonultra on Instagram). Jason is a pilot turned endurance runner and aviation entrepreneur who has podiumed in numerous races, including the Kerry Way Ultra and the Double Mountain Trail Running Festival. He has the fastest known time for running the length of Ireland and is gearing up for his biggest challenge yet: 4,000 kilometres across Australia starting this August. In this episode, Jason shares his tran...

This week on Any Given Runday podcast we have Ironman World Champion, Becky Woods (@beckswoods on Instagram) . Becky has gone from representing Ireland on a European stage and cross country to dominating the world stage in Ironman 70.3 with multiple AG wins, including the European Championships in Estonia 2023 and the World Championships in New Zealand in 2024. Becky discusses her journey from swimming, gymnastics, and basketball to her current dominance in Ironman 70.3 events. She shar...

This week, we have not one, but two guests on the Any Given Runday Podcast .Our first guest despite losing his sight at aged 10, has gone on to represent Ireland in two sports, as well as becoming a multiple-time National Champion in Paratriathlon & has podiumed on the World Stage with his guide, coach,friend and second guest of the podcast who has competed internationally as a professional triathlete, has a level 3 triathlon qualifiation and has a masters degree in sports & exe...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Sean and Eric dive into their experience at the inaugural Dublin City Half Marathon over the weekend. They discuss their feelings pre and post-race, the organisation of the event, their race performances, the overall atmosphere and interactions with fellow runners. 00:45 Race Day Preparations and Challenges 02:40 Starting Line Feel 04:15 Navigating the Course 08:16 Community Support and Atmosphere 09:46 Mid-Race Reflections and Strategies...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome running coach Barry Mullin (@barrym_running_ on Instagram). Barry shares his impressive journey from running his first marathon at 19 to achieving a personal best time of 3 hours and 2 minutes. He discusses the impact of having a pacemaker, his studies in sports science, and offers invaluable tips for runners of all levels. Barry emphasises the importance of consistency, patience, and the benefits of cross-training. Whether yo...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric and Seán, fresh off the night of celebrating running the Barcelona Marathon and the first AGR Marathon Trip, discuss how they got on and how the Barcelona Marathon compares to Dublin. Thank you to everyone who trusted us and travelled with us for our inaugural marathon trip! It has been a fantastic experience that has far exceeded our expectations! 00:53 Barcelona Marathon Experience 01:16 Travel and Organization Challenges ...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Niamh Fitzpatrick (@niamh.fitzpatrick on Instagram), an accomplished fitness coach, personal trainer, ultra runner, trail runner, and martial artist. From running 100K in the Dublin BYU to back-to-back ultras and earning her purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu all in the previous 12 months, Niamh shares how she balances various passions. Dive into her rigorous training routines, her love for sea swimming and yoga, and how she aims for podium fi...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we dive into the journey of Seán McFadden (@seanmcfadden247 on Instagram), a fitness coach and accomplished cyclist with an impressive résumé, including three Rás finishes, second Irishman Everesting and winning The Race. Seán shares his humble beginnings, transitioning from a non-athlete to a marathon runner, triathlete, and eventually a seasoned cyclist. He narrates his experiences in various races, including the brutal Donegal ...

In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, Eric and Seán chat with Ken O'Driscoll (@Coached_By_Ken on Instagram), a running coach, ultra runner, and founder of Cherry Orchard Running Club (@cherryorchardrunningclubd10 on Instagram) Ken, the reason you see all those orange t-shirts at events all over the country, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction through running and discusses the impact of the Cherry Orchard Running Club on the community. He also details his experiences with ...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast we are joined by Fergal Guihen (@Rossie_to_Aussie on Instagram), who is 11 months into a 23,000-kilometre cycling journey from Roscommon to the Sydney Opera House, Australia, raising over €50,000 so far for Northwest Stop Suicide Prevention and Mayo Roscommon Hospice. From overcoming a torn ACL 6 months before taking off to pedalling through the Alps, sandstorms, desert heat and the Tibetan Plateau with temperatures reaching as low as minus 22 degrees...

In this Any Given Runday Podcast episode, we welcome Suzanne Kenny (@suzanneyoga4all on Instagram), an ultra mountain runner and aerial yoga teacher. Suzanne has represented Ireland twice in European trail competitions, won the Donadea 50K in 2016, and claimed the title thrice at the Art O'Neill Challenge. Join us as Suzanne shares her journey from a varied sports background, including Irish dancing and horse riding, to discovering her talent for mountain running, often winning races. Suzanne...

On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Anto Lee to talk about his ultra running, the 24 hour Irish Championships in Leixlip in April and the Donadea 50k Irish Championships this Saturday (click HERE for race day info) From the history of the race, how the rules came about to last minute tips, it's a must listen for not only those doing the event this weekend but for those that are interested in trying it in future years Good luck to everyon...

For our 250th episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Ger Copeland (@gercopeland and @work.it.out2025), a phenomenal marathon runner who has completed over 300 marathons and won over 70 of them. Ger shares his incredible journey, from what lead to his first marathon to founding the Dublin Bay Running Club and his insane marathon challenges in Howth to raise funds. shares his incredible journey, from his early love for running to founding the Dublin Bay Running Club and East of Ire...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Aoife Fay (@aoife.in.training on Instagram) as she shares her remarkable journey from her early days in the Irish Pony Club to Tetrathlon, Pentathlon, Triathlon, and now dominating the Hyrox World. Aoife talks about her competitiveness in her early years as an athlete, from receiving a scholarship to getting burned out in Triathlons, and how that journey led her to Hyrox. She shares her strategic approach to training and how it has ...

In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, we welcome Jeff Brazier (@jeffbrazier on Instagram), a former professional footballer turned TV presenter who has appeared on shows such as I'm a Celebrity, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and Celebrity Race Across The World. He is also a very active father, a life coach, and a football coach. Jeff shares his diverse experiences, from professional football to his love of running, the importance of staying active, and his involvement in the Save Our So...

After Seán talks about the Art O'Neill cancellation, why he should not do it in May (even though he is tempted), and the Donadea Half Marathon over the weekend, Eric catches up with Rachael Smyth and her incredible performance in last month's Ironman World Championships! Rachael and Eric discuss the challenges of training across continents, the pressures and triumphs of racing, and Rachael's HUGE future plans in the sport! 11:03 Rachel's Triathlon Journey 21:51 Race Day Experienc...

In the first episode of 2025, Sean and Eric discuss New Year's resolutions, Art O'Neill Challenge, 75 Hard, Running Motivation, and the realities of staying active even in challenging conditions. While Eric was trying to find working treadmills in Vietnam, Sean talks about his own struggles with training over Christmas, including recces for the upcoming Art O'Neill Challenge. They also touch on the pressures of setting goals, balancing life changes, and the importance of small, consist...

We're not waiting till next Monday to drop this one! In this special Christmas episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we reflect on the year and answer your Instagram questions, including about our favourite races and events from the past year. We also share our race goals and plans for 2025, including the highly anticipated AGR Group Barcelona Marathon and other major events. We got a great, wide variety of questions. Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! We also tackle ...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome ultra runner Shane Furlong (@run_for_long_shane on Instagram). Shane has completed several ultra marathons, including the 80K Ecotrail, the 200K Kerryway Ultra, and the gruelling 300K Northern Traverse in 104 hours and 16 minutes with just five hours of sleep, and shares his experiences and motivations. He discusses juggling ultra running with fatherhood, the mental and physical challenges faced during extreme races, an...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we sit down with Saoirse O'Brien (@saoirse.ob on Instagram), an elite national champion and Irish national champion in triathlon, who is representing her country in the European elite senior sprint triathlon championships and the world university championships. At only 20 years old, Saoirse shares her journey from starting sports like GAA and tennis, to excelling in swimming and running, and finally transitioning into triathlon. She talks about...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome movement specialist Brian O'Loughlin (@brian_o_loughlin on Instagram), who discusses his journey from dealing with chronic shoulder pain to co-founding Movement 101, which has rebranded to TELOS. Brian shares the core principles of their program—Weaponise Your Body, Raise Your Standards, Live with Purpose—and emphasises the importance of holistic health, including strength training, nutrition, sleep, and responsibility. He hig...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Owen Mulrane, a seasoned fitness professional with over 17 years of experience in the personal training industry and now venturing into bespoke Online Coaching, Owen Mulrane (@owen_mulrane_fitness on Instagram). Owen shares his journey from working in gyms across Ireland to climbing the ranks at Ultimate Performance in the UK. Now back in Ireland, he's diving into online coaching and has conquered the 80K Eco Trail in Wicklow....

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome the formidable Aisling Wyer, (@aislingwyer on Instagram) an accomplished triathlete, who has an impressive record of achievements, including winning the AG Cork Ironman in 2022, the 2023 AG Sprint Distance Champion, and the overall winner of Ironman Italy in 2024. Coming from a sporty family, she only started triathlons in 2019 and quickly rose to the top. Aisling shares her journey, training schedules, overcoming challenges, and the impor...

In this week's Any Given Runday Podcast episode, we welcome personal trainer, running coach, hiker, marathon runner, and co-founder of the Coffee Running Naas, Killian Andersen (@coach_killo on Instagram). Killian shares his journey from being a football enthusiast to a seasoned marathon runner, detailing his transition from gym training to running marathons. He opens up about his motivations, training methods, and challenges. We discuss the mental hurdles of transitioning to longer distances...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Rachel Conway (@rc_running_coach on Instagram), an online marathon coach with a BSc in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Rachel shares her first marathon experience, detailing the physical and mental challenges she faced, including a partially torn Achilles. We also touch on broader issues such as the underrepresentation of women in marathon running, the psychological benefits of running and balancing ath...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome David Carter, who is taking on the Ultra 300 Challenge in memory of his dad. David will run six ultramarathons across six counties over six consecutive days in the hope to raise €60,000 for the Dillon Quirke Foundation, Alzheimer's Society of Ireland, and Young Ireland's GAA in Kilkenny. Listen as David shares his inspiration, preparation, and journey through this incredible challenge. David starts his Ultra 300 Challenge o...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast fresh off doing the Dublin Marathon and feeling not so fresh from that and the pints after, Seán talks to Eric about all things Dublin Marathon 2024. As well as thoughts on changes to the course and how he suffered in the second half of the race, we talk about how our recent guests got on as well as the incredible atmosphere that is The Friendly Marathon You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast ALTAR Speed Dust is engineere...

Ultimate Dublin Marathon Prep: Tips, Strategies, and Motivation for the Big Day in 2024! Join us in this comprehensive episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast as David McCarthy shares invaluable tips and strategies for runners preparing for the Dublin Marathon 2024 this Sunday. Learn about managing pre-race anxiety, optimal fueling and nutrition, essential gear checks, and pacing tactics. Get expert advice on staying calm and focused, handling demanding race segments, and maintaining motiv...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we explore the vital aspects of athletic performance with Sean Kinane of Health Matters. Discover the importance of VO2 max and metabolic testing, aerobic vs. anaerobic training zones, and the key role of balanced intensity to avoid overtraining. Gain insights into optimising marathon training, managing ageing impacts on metabolism, and proper fuelling strategies to avoid hitting 'the wall.' Learn about the significance of proper nutriti...

In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, we chat with Evan Scully (@evan_runs on Instagram), a renowned coach, sports therapist, strength coach, acupuncturist, and nutritionist who has worked with over 200 Olympians. Despite living with cystic fibrosis (CF), Evan has achieved remarkable feats, such as claiming the record for 5k up to 13.1 miles marathons with CF and coaching elite athletes. We cover varying topics, from Evan's journey, coaching philosophy, overcoming CF, the significance of ...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Aaron Horan (@aaronhoran_builtdifferent on Instagram), personal trainer, online coach, and host of the Built Different podcast. Aaron shares his inspiring journey from suffering a severe ankle injury to becoming a passionate marathon runner. He discusses his transition into running, overcoming the mental and physical challenges of his ankle injury where he was told he'd never play sport again, and how he has applied those lessons t...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Seán Noble, a standout athlete in the world of Hyrox. Seán claimed the top spot in last year's Irish Pro Men's competition and the London Olympia event earlier this year. He also finished second in the Hyrox Pro World Championships. In this episode, we discuss: - How his Dad pushed Seán in his training - Overcoming injuries and his earlier career in football - How Seán got into Hyrox and his first event in Scotland in 2023 - Competi...

On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Tom Brady, who is organizing a 5-Mile Charity run and a 5k Fun Run in Ballyagran on Saturday, October 12th. The events will raise awareness for cancer research and funds for the Mid Western Cancer Foundation in memory of his father, John Brady, who passed away in February. John Brady was a legend in the Athletics Community, running from North Cork AC and participating in 40 Dublin Marathon events! Tom discusses his ...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we have David McCarthy (@davidmccarthy_88 on Instagram), a running coach with a very impressive running resume of a 3:55 mile and two National Indoor Championships: We go through a lot in this episode, including: How David was inspired with an early start in athleticsInsights into David's early rivals in running and how rivalries helped shape his career.David's journey through the NCAA system at Providence College and how it prepared him for elite...

On this week's podcast episode, we welcome adventure athlete Daragh Morgan. From running across and up the country to BYUs to insane swims around Howth Head, Daragh has already compiled many insane endurance events and stories. We talk about his first marathon, a mental and physical endurance battle that baffled both Sean and Eric, his attempts to run from Galway to Dublin, and his getting to the final four of the Hellevation Backyard Ultra earlier in the year. Daragh talks about how he got...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Evan Lynch (@elynchfitnut on Instagram), a dietitian and performance nutritionist, who is the director of South East Nutrition Clinic as well as the DCU Athletics Dietitian and the RPM Power Dietitian, with a background in track and field. This week's episode is a MUST LISTEN for those doing the Dublin Marathon this year! Evan recounts his athletic journey, highlighting his experiences in race walking and the impact of nutritional mista...

We welcome Helen (@nurturemamas on Instagram) to the podcast this week. Helen is a personal trainer, online fitness coach, marathon runner, pre and postnatal fitness specialist, and yoga instructor, having previously worked in the corporate world. Helen shares insights into her multifaceted career in fitness, emphasising the importance of strength training and whether she prefers that to stretching to combat injury. She also touches upon her personal journey into fitness, starting from chil...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Aichlinn O'Reilly (@aichlinno on Instagram), a professional triathlete who has represented Ireland at various levels, holds numerous records, and continues to achieve remarkable feats in the world of endurance sports. Aichlinn has impressive accomplishments, including representing Ireland in track and field at an early age, winning numerous races, and setting a record in the Irish Ironman with a time of 7 hours, 59 minutes, an...

On this week of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Gavan Hennigan (@soulogav on Instagram), an extreme ultra runner and adventurer who has gone from early struggles with addiction in his youth and subsequent rehabilitation journey to transitioning from recreational sports to extreme adventure sports along with balancing that with living and working as a commercial diver, which mentally prepared him for endurance challenges that we talk about in this episode. In detail, we discuss two...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome accomplished triathlete and aeronautical engineer Mary O'Donnell as we discuss her transition from competitive swimming to triathlons, her resilience in overcoming an eating disorder, and her accolades, including age group victories in Ironman Cork and TriAthy Olympic, a podium finish in the Triathlon Ireland National Series, and doing TWO 70.3 Ironman events in the space of a week! Mary discusses her thesis on the aerodynamics of bike fi...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast delves into Sean Meehan's inspiring journey from a casual marathon runner to a podium finisher in some of Ireland's top ultramarathons such as the 82k Mourne Way, the 200k Kerry Way Ultra and Winner of the Waterville Festival 3 Day Stage. Seán highlights his initial struggles, like a challenging marathon in Rome, why he stuck with running after it, and his evolution through joining the Cherry Orchard Running Club and taking on ultra marathons after ...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome sub 3 hour marathon runner Maebh Brannigan. Maebh shares her experience as a competitive runner, including her remarkable transition from track athletics to falling out of love with running to getting into long-distance running. In her first marathon, she clocked a seriously impressive 2 hours 53 minutes in Dublin and has her sights set on even faster times in the coming years. Maebh talks about the importance of training w...

With the intense heat, Eric is taking to slow, gradual approach to build himself up for the Barcelona Marathon next year (and potentially the Dubai Marathon). Seán, on the other hand, is signed up for a Last Man Standing in three weeks, the Dublin Marathon, Hyrox in Frankfurt in December and Donadea 50k to build himself up for the first-ever Any Given Runday Marathon Trip! Which approach do you favour?! You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered t...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Oisin McGrath to the show. Oisin has been the National Board Paddle Champion for the last 16 of 20 years as well as winning Ireland’s first ever European Championship titles, Ireland’s first ever World medal with a bronze in 2016. He also recently set a world record in paddle boarding, covering over 37km on a paddle board in 4 hours across the North Channel. He talks about how he prepared for this challenge, how the training w...

On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome Brandon Hargreaves, a high-level athlete turned coach with The Endurance Mode. Brandon talks about the highs and lows of competition, representing both Australia at a Junior level and Ireland at U23, becoming a National Champion before it was all cut short due to injury. Brandon's coaching journey is equally impressive. He shares how he processed his injuries and transitioned to coaching, a role in which he has excelled. His coaching has not...

We asked you earlier in the week to give your tips and questions for the Dublin Marathon this year on our Instagram page and you more than provided. On this week's episode, Seán and Eric go through those tips, answer your questions and talk about their experiences and lessons learned from previous years doing the marathon. You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before...

'There is nothing worse in life than wasting potential'. This is the powerful mantra that our guest, Stephen Murphy, lives by. His story on the Any Given Runday Podcast is a testament to this belief. From not being able to run a few hundred metres to recently setting the National 100 Mile Record and everything in between, this is an inspiring episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast that you don't want to miss. You can follow Stephen on Instagram: @_stephenmurphy_ You can follow us on Inst...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we have a father/son duo, along with 8 other members of the White River Wheelers from Dunleer, Co. Louth, attempting to cycle from Malin to Mizen Head in under 24 hours this Saturday. The lads talk about their other experiences in cycling events, such as the Mallorca 312, Wicklow 200 and through the French Alps. They also discuss how they have trained for this cycling challenge, and what their approach is going to be They are hoping to raise awaren...

On this week's episode, we welcome Catherina McKiernan to the Any Given Runday Podcast Catherina is an Irish Olympian, European Cross Country Champion, winner of London, Berlin & Amsterdam marathons and current Irish record holder as well as a sought after fitness trainer, ChiRunning instructor and motivational speaker ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (exclude...

With the increased hype in the fitness world around Hyrox, we decided we needed an expert on the podcast. Having won Hyrox events, hit world records, is representing Ireland this Sunday in the Team Relay, and coming from a high-level running background, Tom Hogan is the perfect fit for this episode! For those who are new to Hyrox, or maybe doing their first event in Dublin this November, Tom breaks down the event and provides excellent tips to help you get your best time. For our regular li...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, after Eric gives a preview of the Cork City Marathon and TriAthy coming up this weekend, we talk with triathlete and strength/endurance coach Chrissy Harford. Chrissy talks about her journey from not being able to swim in 2021 to being the first female to cross the finish line in the Cork Ironman in 2023, along with ALL of the events she has done in between. She also talks about managing to balance her training with her work and being a...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, after Eric catches us up on all his adventures, it's the review of the Wexford Festival of Running 2024 that took place last weekend in Johnstown Castle run by the Wexford Marathon Club. Seán's second attempt at the 100 miles in 24 hours (third overall), he talks about all the ups and downs over the 24 hours and all the people who helped him do the 120 laps of the 1.3km loop in under 24 hours to finally hit his goal. We also talk about...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Joanne Murphy Joanne is an International Sports Announcer, including being the first female announcer at an Ironman World Championships event in 2022 to lead announcer in 2023. She also has two Irish Race Records, founder and owner of Tri Talking Sport and was one of Sport for Business's 50 most influential women in Irish Sport We discuss how Joanne got into announcing IronMan events, how she juggles her announcing around th...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Coach and Founder of Sheriff Street Running Club, Jennifer Fay, to the podcast. Jennifer talks about how a 5km fundraising event for her daughter led to her running large-scale fundraising events as well as her own running journey taking off. Having previously never understood why people ran, Jennifer went from walking a 5km event to running a 50km event, hiring a coach (previous Any Given Runday guest @ian_is_running_1). She also talks a...

On this week's episode on the Any Given Runday Podcast, after Eric updates us on the AGR Marathon Trip 2025, the lads welcome Joe O'Leary to the Podcast. Joe is an ultra-endurance runner who has podiumed three times in the Spine Race, Britain's Most Brutal Endurance Race, including knocking 16 hours off the previous best time for the Spine Winter North Challenge earlier this year. He has competed in races in the Alps, set an FKT through the Iveragh Transverse with Kevin Leahy, placed on th...

With Eric having survived the rain in Dubai, he and Seán welcome Eoin Everard to the podcast. Eoin is a s a chartered physiotherapist and Pilates instructor with a PhD in Human Movement. He is also a very accomplished runner as he is a sub 4 minute miler, Sub 14 minute 5K and sub 30 minute 10K Runner. He is the current European O35 3000m champion and has represented Ireland from 800m to 10K. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss that 4-minute mile, the training behind it, his thoughts o...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we have ultra runner, photographer and PE teacher, Rich Gill (@Rich.Trails on Instagram as well as his photography page @gilly_photography) From competitive swimming in his youth to running the trails, Rich talks about his fitness journey, how he developed his competitiveness, transitioning from football to trail running, how he was involved in setting a Guinness World Record in the London Marathon last year, thoughts on nasal breathing and sleeping...

Having taken part in the Hellevation BYU over the weekend, Eric chats with a very sleepy Seán about how Seán got on and his plans for working towards the 24 hour goal ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Aisling Lacey to the show. Aisling is a PhD student working within Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics and DCU'sSchool of Health and Human Performance. She is also a certified athletic therapist. In this episode, we get into all things running injuries, studies Aisling has done on running injuries and their variations, exercises, thoughts on preventive measures and much more! The running continuum can be found: https://www.rt...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Alanna Dunlea to the show. Alanna completed the Rome Marathon, her third marathon, on Paddy's weekend just gone. With more and more big city marathons needing a lottery to get into them, Rome not being one of them, and with Alanna having done Cork and Dublin marathons in the previous 12 months, we thought it would be great to get her perspective on the Rome Marathon and whether it would be worth travelling out for in '25 From the expo to...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Wayne Waldron (@Wayne_Waldron8 on Instagram) Wayne has just transitioned into becoming a running coach and, as well as being a PT for 10 years has. a huge running resume to back his coaching credentials We talked to Wayne about representing Ireland in a 100km race and the phenomenal time he did it in, the high of winning a marathon race, and the lows of recovering from injury. Wayne also talks about his dedication to trai...

On this week's episode, we welcome Irish Triathlete Elizabeth Carr (@libs_carr on Instagram) to the Any Given Runday Podcast Elizabeth Carr is an Irish Triathlete who talks about her journey from the Mullingar Harriers and early years success to struggling as she aged, helping to set up a triathlon club in DCU, the World Championships in Rotterdam, working in the Defence Forces and how that affected her triathlon journey, coming back from a serious Achilles injury to competing in the Africa ...

For our 200th episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads bring on one of the best running coaches in the country, Emmett Dunleavy (@emmettdunleavy on Instagram) Emmett Dunleavy is the owner/running coach at Perfect Pacing as well as a distance coach at UCD AC, Senior Club Coach with Kilcoole AC, Run Coach with Belpark Triathlon, Coach Educator with Athletics Ireland and Part of Irish Team Management for Senior International Championships. With that resume, needless to say Emmett ha...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads are joined by Ger Redmond (@GerRedmond5 on Instagram). Ger is an Irish Professional Athlete as well as a coach at Coolock Running Club and Oberstown Children Detention Campus. From signing up for an Ironman 6 months in advance with no swimming ability to dealing with his childhood trauma, doing Hell Week, coming back from breaking his neck in a Triathlon, setting up Coolock Running Club along with Another Way 5k and much, much more this is...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Caroline Hassett (@ahousebythetrees on Instagram), who takes us through her running journey that went from a 3:54 Dublin Marathon in 2017 to multiple sub 3-hour marathons in 2023, all while juggling busy family life as a mother of 4. If you've ever had the goal of running a sub-3 hour marathon, this is definitely the podcast episode for you as Caroline talks about how she was patient with her running, starting with just easy runs for he...

The lads review Seán's first 50k, the Donadea 50k, over the weekend and how it lived up to its hype as one of the best ultra marathons in the country! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

This week on the Any Given Runday, we welcome long-distance and Irish International runner Ian Fitzgerald (@ian_is_running_1 on Instagram) to the show Having finished 2nd in the National 50k Championships last year in Donadea, what better time to have Ian on the podcast with that race coming up again this Saturday... at least that's Seán's opinion anyway as he picks Ian's brain for all the help he can get come Saturday! We also talk to Ian about: - Going from a 3:46 marathon to aiming for a...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Alicia from @She.Summits.TrailRunning on to the podcast. Alicia set up She Summits in 2019 to help support women and people from different backgrounds in trail running. They have done over 200 events with over 1,500 women and people from different backgrounds attending. Events have included providing trail runs in the Dublin & Wicklow Mountains, race recces for events such as the Art O'Neill Challenge and the Wicklow Round as well a...

On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads chat to ultra runners Keith Russell and PJ Meehan about the upcoming Hellevation Backyard Ultra in Tipperary in April. A Backyard Ultra (6.7km loop every hour on the hour) is a great way to get a new PB distance on the legs, whether that's your first half marathon, full marathon, 50 s or even 100 miles inside 24 hours. The lads talk about what to expect from the race, including a nearby Coffee Coop, camping, crewing, ti...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads talk to high performance junior coach, Joe Ryan Joe, from Mullingar Harriers, has worked with some of Ireland's leading Junior and U23 endurance athletes, including John Fitzsimons, Cian McPhillips and Cormac Dalton ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports ...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Seán talks about his Half Marathon over the weekend in Donadea and how he feels it sets him up for the 50k next month. Eric talks about feeling uneasy putting himself out there for reels on his 'Fatman to Ironman' journey before we introduce our guest for this week's episode, whose journey is similar to Eric's in that he moved away and set up his own business along with having, and completing, Ironman aspirations, David McAllister David, originally fro...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we are previewing the Art O'Neill event coming up this Friday. While we could just look back at everything Seán did wrong at his first crack at the event last year, we decided to record this episode with someone who has not only completed the Art O'Neill but also completed it THREE times, finishing in the top 10 for females last year and is doing it again this year! That person is endurance runner Ciara Smullen. In this episode, ...

In our first episode of 2024, Eric talks about hitting the reset button, while adjusting to life in Dubai., and building up his goals for 2024. Seán talks about the mistakes he made in 2023 and how he is trying to rectify them in '24. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

This week on the Podcast, we throw the topics out to you. We put a couple of questions to you on our @anygivenrundaypodcast Instagram page and were overwhelmed with the responses. So in this episode, we talk about what lessons you have said you have learned over the year to advise others as well as any questions you had for the lads (fitness or non-fitness related) ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code...

We welcome Michael Fox (@runningfox26.2 on Instagram) to the Any Given Runday Podcast to talk all things Marathon Running as well as balancing family life with running his own business and accumulating over 110 miles a week towards his running goals, which include a 15:01 5k and achieving a PB in the Dublin Marathon this year with an incredible time of 2:24 On this episode, we also discuss: - How he went from being a cross country champion growing up to emigrating, putting on weight and losi...

Unfortunately, we couldn't get a new episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast recorded for this week. However, we did want to put something out and keep the consistency going for the year. And Spotify Wrapped gave us an idea. Our listenership, though Spotify alone, has jump +255% with a +357% increase in streams. A lot of that came in the second half of the year. So with a huge increase in new listeners, we wanted to use this week as an opportunity to throw the spotlight back to those w...

Anthony O'Brien (@anthonyobrien1991 on Instagram) is a Smart Endurance Triathlon Coach as well as the 2023 Irish Duathlon Champion, and 2023 Irish Sprint Champion joins the lads on this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast Anthony discusses how he transitioned from boxing to triathlons as well as: - Pushing himself by running with some elite athletes in Ireland and running a half marathon in 70 minutes - Going from his first Ironman in Dun Laoghaire to achieving a 9 hour 19 min PB...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast we have trail runner Ricki Wynne (@rickiwynne10 on Instagram) Ricki set a World Record in 2022 for ascending the most metres and descending the most metres (24,000 total) in 24 hours by running up and down Croagh Patrick 15 times and raising over €37,000 for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Ireland The YouTube video we discuss on the podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/WiGmlcr81e8?si=b7wO5Vyir1yKrC4b He has also competed and gained ...

Eric's yearly trip to Westport for Sea to Summit 2023 as the lads compare experiences in different adventure races the country has to offer ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

With Seán recovering from the Dublin Marathon and Eric still recovering from his Ironman while trying to set up life in Dubai, it's a hangover episode of the Dublin Marathon. The lads discuss talk of the Dublin Marathon changing route, issues with transport in the area on marathon day, transfers, training and more in the intro of the podcast before talking about future goals and the importance of involving yourself in a club/tribe ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so y...

The lads review the 2023 Dublin Marathon through all its rain and glory as Seán attempts his 5th Dublin Marathon while Eric experiences it as a supporter. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go Shop HER...

After being our most downloaded guest ever a few short weeks ago, we welcome Kevin English (@kevin_english29) back to the Any Given Runday Podcast to discuss all the tips you need for the Dublin Marathon this Sunday. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym s...

Eric sits down with Seán 12 hours after doing his first Ironman to relive all the ups and downs going through his first ever Ironman. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go Shop HERE Get the AGR ...

A goal that Eric has had for years, doing his first Ironman, will be attempted this Saturday in Portugal. In this episode, the lads talk about Eric's prep for the event, what he would do differently, what he felt has worked for him and more. As well as how Chicken McNuggets and McFlurrys could lead to World Records... ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bun...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, the lads are joined by Celina Stephenson to talk about all things slow running in the lead-up to the London Marathon in April. You can follow Celina's journey through her Instagram page @celinastephens0n as well as her Runners High Running Club @runnershighlondon ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). alta...

We have running coach Kevin English on the podcast this week, which makes for a great listen, especially if you are entering your final stages towards the Dublin Marathon Kevin trains runners of all ability levels, from achieving your first marathon to breaking. sub 3 and more. - Berlin Marathon with his athletes over the weekend and why Kipchogue may not be the greatest of all time... - How Kevin got into marathon running... - Why people don't like 5ks and the training they should...

On his birthday, Eric headed into the Phoenix Park to take on the Dublin Half Marathon. The lads discuss the event itself along with: - The next steps for those during tapering, - A pet peeve Eric had while running the race, that Seán also agrees with, despite doing it in EVERY training session - Basing your race off heart rate training - Using HR to try to predict when you might hit the wall - Using gels and when NOT to take a salt tablet or you might suffer severe conseque...

After coming 19th in her age category for the Ironman World Championships, Rachael joins the lads on this week's episode of the Podcast to talk about her experiences in Finland. We talk about: - Her training leading up to the Ironman 70.3 and anything she would have done differently - Whether she followed her fitness statistics on her watch to monitor her progress and how she decided when to take days off/monitor her training load - Her approach to each stage of the Ironman and whether sh...

On this week's episode of the Podcast, Seán informs Eric about one detail for the Dublin Marathon that we are convinced he was the last person to know about! From there, Eric talks about his struggles to get back on track after the Lost Sheep, and Seán talks about his charity event over the weekend - doing 2000 pull-ups in aid of Jigsaw, Youth Mental Health on World Suicide Prevention Day. https://gofund.me/2000PullUpJigsaw ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric takes us through not only his longest triathlon to date but also his most challenging race to date, The Lost Sheep Triathlon. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full r...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads chat with Ronan Barrett (@rbarrettsportstherapy) As well as being a Personal Trainer at ROC Fitness (@r_o_c_fitness) and being a marathon runner himself, Ronan is a Neuromuscular Therapist and also performs Orthopedic massage, massage therapy and event massage. After talking to the lads about his own training and what he has learned in his events, Ronan talks about injury prevention for runners, exercises they should do ...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Seán talks about his struggles getting back into running in preparation for the Dublin Marathon and how much his fitness levels have dropped. Eric talks about the differences between his old bike and his new carbon fibre bike and how it was put to the test in a training cycle with Rachael Smyth Rachael is off to Finland this upcoming weekend for the Ironman World Championships. Eric talks about her prep and how consistent she has been over the last few...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads chat with Keith Russell, a former number 2 (now number 6) in the World for Backyard Ultra Running on his training for the World Championships in Tennessee in October and much more. Keith is an absolute inspiration and, as well as hearing his incredible story to date, there's no way that this episode is not going to help inspire you to get the running shoes on and get out running. In this episode, expect to hear about: - How h...

After weeks of nursing his hamstring, Seán is back running again. slowly building up to the Dublin Marathon... but is slightly hesitant with giving Eric the credit for getting back training Eric talks about his progress in his Ironman training and unique approach to fuelling, or not fuelling his weekend brick sessions ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bund...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, it's all things bikes as the lads talk to Gary Byrne. Eric noticed a considerable difference in how he cycles, thanks to a bike fitting with Gary, who works out of Cycle Superstore. On the podcast, Gary talks about how by getting a detailed bike fit you will maximise comfort, minimise pain and injury risk and increase power and speed. We also talk about different bikes starting out, how bikes have advanced considerably over the last 10 years,...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about his injury woes and resorting to doing "an Eric" in trying to fix his problems Eric is in a giving mood for the podcast as he has a ticket for an upcoming triathlon to give away (yes, we're making you listen to the podcast to find out which one) as well as talk about recent triathlon bikes and whether he plans on using a TT bike for his IronMan in Portugal Spoiler but, the yoga mentioned on today's episode: https://www...

In today's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about his reservations about using the transfer portal for the Dublin Marathon, along with how YOU can potentially get preferential early entry to the 2024 Marathon if you did not get into the '23 Marathon. Eric talks us through his current training regime and sets his target time for the Ironman in Portugal this October. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever b...

Somehow it's already 16 weeks to the Dublin Marathon so on this week's episode, Eric and Seán break down their tips for a training plan for the marathon, highlighting where they felt they went right in the past and the mistakes they made so you don't have to. After the 5 minute intro to the podcast, the lads discuss: - Breaking down your first week of training for the marathon at different levels - Why Eric thinks you should NOT run on a Monday - Heart Rate Training vs Distance each...

Sean and Eric discuss how they got on at the 2023 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle over the weekend and provide some helpful tips for those that want to tick the challenge off their bucket list next year ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

In the intro for this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán and Eric break down the top 10 hardest fitness races in Ireland... allegedly. From there, Eric talks about how his Ironman training is going before the guys give their tips on taking on the Ring of Kerry cycle this weekend. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel...

In this episode, Seán announces his next fitness challenge before interviewing Brendan Dowd (@kildaresportsmassage) on his training and Sports Massage As well as having completed 7 IronMans and countless half marathons, Brendan has a sub 3 hour marathon under his belt as well as competed in such events as the Mondelo 24. That, combined with being a qualified sports massage therapist (clinic in Donadea as well as working with numerous Kildare sports clubs), makes this a very unique episode o...

After a week to recover from the Cork City Marathon, Eric realises he has a lot to do to build himself up to his first marathon. So enlists some help... ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go Shop HE...

Recording this episode from the lobby of The Dean Hotel shortly after completing the Cork City Marathon, Eric talks about how he got on with his "hardest marathon to date" and how he dealt with the heat. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions an...

In this week's episode, Eric talks about his 75 Day Challenge and whether he feels he failed it or not, along with a preview of the Cork City Marathon this summer and his first event on the road to his first IronMan in Portugal ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

Sean and Eric catch up on how Seán feels one week after doing the Barry & John Dublin Mountain Backyard Ultra. Seán talks about the challenging course on his first Backyard Ultra, how his crew helped get him through some tough times throughout the day, how he fared with the set-up of the race, if he would do anything different and much more... ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 ...

With Seán Backyard Ultra coming up this weekend in Glencullen, we are delighted to welcome Dara O'Brien back to the Any Given Runday Podcast to discuss his previous experiences doing the Backyard Ultra with Eric and Seán and much more. With having done the backyard ultra twice before, as well as other ultra marathon events such as the Wicklow Way and setting a FKT along the Barrow Way, Dara is no stranger to long-distance events and there are A LOT of takeaways from this episode, especially ...

In this week's episode, Seán and Eric delve into the hypothetical question: "If you're early into a race and you know you are not going to hit your time, do you pull out or finish". And expand on it with their own fear of failure from past and upcoming events. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

On this week's episode of the Podcast, Eric and Seán answer questions from a recent email sent in on a number of topics, including: - How to deal with heavy legs in a run - Nutrition during a marathon - When to take the first gel/salt tablet - Are slow runs really that beneficial - Sticking with pacers in marathons - What compliment running - How long should you rest after a marathon ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever b...

We've seen people rave about ice baths on our social media feeds for a while. So we had to get an expert in on why they are so popular and what are the benefits behind doing them properly. And that is why we got Karen from Sealieve.ie on to the Any Given Runday Podcast this week. Karen started her journey with cold water therapy over six years ago. On the podcast, she talks about how she went from cold showers to morning swms, to ice baths. She is a very active person, having completed tri...

In this week's episode of the Podcast, the lads are joined by Eric's work colleague and training partner, Lorcan Fisher. Lorcan talks about his triathlon journey, how he has done 12 Ironmans to date, why he recently started taking cold plunges, tips for training for triathletes, technology for races and much more ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bun...

We have a very special episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast this week as Anthony Fennelly joins us to discuss endurance races, Ironmans and more. Anthony is the owner of Urban Fitness in Cork as well as the manager of the Power gym in The Dean. He has completed numerous marathons as well as IronMans. He is also the goalkeepers' coach for Cork City In this episode, Anthony talks about: - Playing football professionally in the League Of Ireland - The tough transition after finishi...

In this week's episode of the Podcast, Eric catches us up on how he is getting on with week 1 of the Challenge ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go Shop HERE Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE

Taking issue with the 75-Day Tik Tok Challenge, Eric creates his own challenge to get back on track towards the Cork City Marathon and, ultimately, the IronMan in October. Eric talks Seán through the Challenge, why he made it personable to him, along with how he will keep himself accountable ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sp...

With Eric having signed up for the Cork Marathon on the June Bank Holiday weekend, he enlists the help of Brian Keohane, who has run the Cork Marathon 4 times, to break it all down for us. Brian (@brian_runs_) is running the marathon in memory of his friend and neighbour Aidan Flynn, who sadly passed away at the young age of 36 from cancer last June, leaving behind a wife and three kids. He is raising money for the Mercy Hospital to help them raise funds for the cancer care centre. You ...

In this week's episode, Seán discusses why he and Eric may be considered 'sociopaths' according to this reel. Plus, Eric discusses his next official challenge and how cycling and YouTube yoga videos are helping out his running. One of the videos he is referring to can be found HERE ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Reco...

With this upcoming weekend being 4x4x48 weekend, where people worldwide take part in David Goggins' 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours challenge, Seán and Eric look back on Seán's approach to the Challenge last year. We look at the preparation, training, nutrition and what they would change if they were to do the event again. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (exclu...

The Podcast has gone international as Eric takes a break from falling around the ski slopes in France to join Seán on this week's episode. Today we talk about why sprinting is recommended as the number one activity for burning fat; why that might be the case on paper but why we don't necessarily agree with it And after his cliffhanger ending to last week's episode, Eric drops his nutrition nugget of the week... but also threatens to fight you if you take him up on this one! If you enjoye...

In this week's episode of the podcast, Seán talks to Eric about having a 'smashing' time before heading to work early in the morning that leads him down the road of cold acclimation, Wim Hof methods and the potential pros and cons of using ice baths. After that, the lads talk about the rising popularity of the 80-20 running method, thoughts on Rich Roll's approach to running using this method, as well as Vegan protein tips and other nutritional nuggets from Eric. If you enjoyed this week's...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Eric and Seán, while planning to talk about one topic on running, go down the rabbit hole of obesity, the role of genetics, the role of environment, pathways in the body that determine hunger, what foods Eric avoids and a lot more on this episode of the podcast. We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode, as even Seán and Eric clash on some topics. DM us on @AnyGivenTrainingDay, and your message may be included in the podcast's next episode!&nbs...

In the intro to this week's Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about continuing to try and step out of his comfort zone with his fitness, this time signing up for the National Fitness Games in April. He talks about what motivated him to sign up and why he felt like a hypocrite helping others at last year's event. After the intro music, Eric talks about his 'challenge' as we venture down a road on the Any Given Runday Podcast that we never really have before. One of our goals, when we dec...

In today's episode, Seán and Eric welcome back Rachael to the Any Given Runday Podcast to talk about her preparation in the lead-up to the IronMan World Championships in Finland in August. In today's episode, after the intro to the show where we talk about how Rachael is coaching her clients through the Any Given Training Day App, we talk about: [8:30] - How to set up a training plan for the IronMan (small monthly training blocks or working back from the end goal - a specific time fo...

Seán and Eric recap Seán's overnight adventure run in the lashing rain for the Art O'Neill challenge last Friday night. A must-listen for those interested in doing the Challenge in the future... and want to know what not to do! Show Sponsor: Our goal is to create a supportive online community to lift each other up as we work towards our fitness goals. We feel that no person should be alone on their fitness journey. So we have created this Online Training Community to make investing in your h...

The first episode of 2023 starts with Seán and Eric tackling New Years' Resolutions and why many fail them. They talk about how to build good habits to make them stick. In the second half of the podcast, the lads talk about their new programme, the Online Training Community. Our goal is to create a supportive online community to lift each other up as we work towards our fitness goals. We feel that no person should be alone on their fitness journey. So we have created this Online Training Co...

On our final episode of 2022, we are going out with a bang as Rachael is back on the podcast to not only talk about the training behind her first 70.3 Ironman but, spoiler alert, actually WIN the event! We are very proud of Rachael and her accomplishments. This episode is more than enough to help set you up for kick-starting your 2023 goals! We hope you enjoy this episode, and thank you for listening throughout the year. And since it is our last episode of 2023, Merry Christmas...

In today's episode of the podcast, Eric and Seán talk about Rachael's incredible accomplishment over the weekend! We hope that all of our schedules line up so we can talk with Rachael about her fantastic half-Iron Man race on Sunday. But if not, the lads reflect on what a year it has been, the Spotify Wrapped stats and planning their goals for 2023 ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get ...

In this week's episode of the podcast, Seán talks about how he got on in Run The Line over the weekend, the mistakes he made before the event, why he would recommend it to anyone interested in trail running along with discussing with Eric on why they both prefer longer events to shorter ones! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric talks about one of his highlight races of the year, the Westport Sea2Summit event. In his fourth year doing it, Eric talks about how he got on with his brother Mark (who hopped on the bike for the first time in seven years!) and how they picked it up after a disastrous start to the race. If you are interested in doing a duathlon for 2023, this podcast is a must-listen on why the Westport race may be the race for you!&n...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán and Eric discuss how they recovered from the Dublin Marathon in the past week. They talk about the different approaches to marathon recovery, why the marathon takes such a toll and the different physical tools people use, such as swimming pools, saunas and compression boots. They then talk about how people mentally deal with a marathon's aftermath in different ways. From such a high in doing the Dublin marathon, some people may feel...

Seán and Eric talk about all the ups and downs that was the Dublin Marathon 2022! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go Shop HERE Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE If you've never had your VO₂...

On this week's bonus episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán and Eric go through a 2019 blog post on Seán's Top 10 Tips for the Dublin Marathon to see what they would agree with and what they would change now that they are more experienced with marathon running. Best of luck to everyone who is running the Dublin Marathon this Sunday! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get ...

This week's episode is all about carb loading. Eric talks about when you should start carb loading, the importance of it, a sample meal plan and his tips and tricks for getting in sneaky carbs before race day. He also breaks down nutrition on race day and what you should do to replenish after the marathon ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfu...

In this week's episode, Seán and Eric talk about doing their last long run before the Dublin Marathon (with two weeks to go). Why it is traditionally three weeks to taper before a marathon, what do the followers of the Any Given Training Day Podcast think about tapering/how they are approaching it before Dublin, and what the research says is the best approach. We also discuss using gels and the Yasso800s approach to determine your marathon pace. As Seán promised on the podcast, an example of...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán feels very guilty recording while Eric talks about how he's getting on in the 'hurt locker' with 3 weeks to go until the Dublin Marathon. The lads also talk about why people weighing themselves every day is potentially not a bad strategy, treadmill intervals and thoughts on entering the Art O'Neill lottery ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the cod...

One week after his 80k Ecotrail, Seán talks about how he got on in Galway for the marathon over the weekend. Eric also talks about his training for the Dublin Marathon along with the current challenges he is facing heading into the last 4 weeks ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about how he got on at the 80k Ecotrail over the weekend, as well as the takeaways the lads had from their trip to Birmingham the day before to hear David Goggins ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

In this week's episode, Eric talks about his struggles with recovery after his 5-day cycle while Seán continues his marathon/80k Ecotrail training. From there, the lads discuss the insane dedication to ultra marathons and the accomplishments achieved in the 24-hour European Championships over the weekend. As well as that, they discuss a recent study that talked about the difference between those that run in just one pair of running shoes vs those that alternate their running shoes in a trai...

With Seán preoccupied with going to Garth Brooks and watching his 49ers lose their first game of the season, Eric talks about his half marathon in Kerry last weekend along with his 750km cycle, over 5 days, from Mizen Head to Malin Head ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, ...

On this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads are joined by UESCA Running & Triathlon Ireland Coach Mark McInerney (@markie.does.trails) If you have been interested in doing trail running but not sure where to start, then THIS is the episode In this episode, we talk about: - How Mark got into Trail Running along with some of the groups he would recommend joining , including: Irish Mountain Cardio (@irishmountaincardio) and Irish Mountain Running Association (imra...

Fresh from his trip back from Scotland, Eric tells Seán about his newfound love for trails and why they are a great alternative to road running. The lads also give tips on how to get into trail running, along with a few trail running events coming up soon! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

Late with this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, but Seán and Eric have a lot on their mind this week, including: - Running with Audiobooks/Music - Backyard Ultra runs (not by either btw!) - Staying Prepared for events and having an ear to the ground - The likelihood of running injuries - Running with Weighted Vests And more! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off ...

In this episode, Eric talks about his struggles with his weight and fitness regime in the first half of 2022 and how he managed to turn it around step by step. From struggle to complete a cycle to work to now doing 90k cycles through the Sally Gap, he talks about how he set up his training to build towards a Mizen to Malin Head cycle in September, the Dublin Marathon in October and the Hardman Triathlon in 2023 ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, far...

After a week off, the lads are back with another episode of the Any Given Runday podcast. On this week's episode, the lads talk about how agonisingly close Seán came to finally get a sub 20 min 5k and why he believes it is as much a mental barrier as it is a physical barrier. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

Seán and Eric are back for another episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast as Seán addresses some of the talking points brought up by Eric and Rachael, concerning his Ring of Kerry cycle, on the last episode of the podcast. Eric talks about how he's getting on cycling to work, the progress he has made so far as well as how he is balancing out training for cycling the length of the country along with training for the Dublin Marathon ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so ...

With Seán away at the Ring Of Kerry, Eric and Rachael take over the podcast to discuss their training, Rachael's 101km cycle and using TT handlebars ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

In this week's episode, Seán talks to Eric about almost getting a sub 20 min 5k and where he thinks he can improve from there. Eric is near the end of his 4 week training mini programme and talks bout cycling to work and building towards cycling the length of the country and doing the Dublin Marathon this year

In this week's episode, Seán, Eric and Rachael discuss Seán's potential options for training as he heads into his race week for another attempt at cracking a sub 20 min 5k time: - What Rachael would recommend Seán to do and, just as important, what NOT to do in a race week - The one type of running that is often overlooked because of how simple it is and this technique should be used by all beginner runners BEFORE they programme interval training! If you want Rachael as your online running ...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, the band are all back together to talk about the build-up to the Dublin City Marathon and the various approaches to getting back on track with your running. If you are unsure about where to start with your training, after listening to this episode, you can get full marathon coaching through Any Given Training Day! For this week only, we are including 20 weeks of coaching into our 16 week Marathon Plan. The plan will be based specificall...

In this episode of the podcast, Any Given Training Day Nutrition Coach, Eric, breaks down how to get back on track after a Bank Holiday weekend, nutrition-wise, as well as dealing with a "slow metabolism" working your food around a 9-5 workout, training sessions in morning/evening, 'good'/'bad' food and working around different events the summer might bring! To get 25% off 12 Week Nutrition Coaching with Eric for this week only, enter the code 'ERIC25' at checkout HERE ALTAR Speed Dust is e...

After Seán and Rachael exchange horrific 'eye' stories, on this week's episode of the podcast, Rachael talks about her experience in working in retail and recommending different types of running shoes Today's Podcast Sponsor: King Kong Bags knkg.com/anygivenrunday For our exclusive $10 OFF discount. And if you are interested in online coaching with Any Given Training Day AnyGivenTrainingDay.com/plans ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther an...

In today's episode, Rachael and Eric are back to join Seán on the podcast this week as both talk about the obstacles they are trying to overcome in their training along with a major setback for Eric and his Ironman goal. Today's Podcast Sponsor: King Kong Bags knkg.com/anygivenrunday For our exclusive $10 OFF discount. And if you are interested in online coaching with Any Given Training Day AnyGivenTrainingDay.com/plans ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can g...

Apologies for the lack of a podcast episode on Monday but, even though we are late, we are trying to stay committed to a podcast episode every week so here's a short mid-week episode from Seán. In this week's episode, Seán talks about the book, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, and how it can relate directly to strength training and running. - How to fight resistance when setting up a new routine - What Sean does to stay motivated and on track with his training - Why he thinks motivation...

As promised a few weeks ago, we answer more of your questions sent in to us on Instagram after Eric gives an update on his Ironman journey. In this week's episode we talk about: - What we talk about when it's not running - Thoughts on Strava - Rachael's next big event - A potential event for us in 2023 - The best well rounded in runner out of the hosts - Our current favourite exercise/exercise routine ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and ...

We'll be back with part two of the Q&A next week but in this week's episode, Rachael interviews Dara Blake, who she met during her Triathlon series Down Under ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go ...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we asked you for questions on our Instagram page and you delivered some fantastic questions for this week's episode. Due to time and the number of questions asked, we picked out the marathon specific episodes for this weeks episode but will look to answer your other questions on a very near episode of the podcast. DM us if you wish to add another question ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faste...

On this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, it’s all about watches. We give an account of what watches we use, what we like and dislike about them, and the cost of watches. @smythrachael : Coros Apex @lawlesseric : Garmin Fenix 5 @coach_seanc : Garmin Forerunner 245 with Music ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sp...

Rachael and Seán talk about how accurate (or inaccurate) smart watches are along with their opinions and experiences with counting calories for fat loss. This episode mostly deals with their experiences and what they have found works for them as opposed to professional advice given. For that, we would refer your to dieticians plus previous episodes with Kathryn Stewart (@edible_evidence) ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ev...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, the lads talk about how they got on at Quest Glendalough over the weekend, why Seán was annoyed with Eric and Rachael for not preparing him for one aspect of his first duathlon experience, lessons learned from trail running, Rachael's last triathlon of the year in Australia, a fierce debate over drying/cleaning your runners as well as preparation for Tri-Athy in June Instagram: @AnyGivenTrainingDay ALTAR Speed Dust is engine...

The gang are back together for this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast as they review tech that has/hasn't worked from them in the past including Whoop, Smart Trainers and Heart Rate Monitors. They also talk about their own training, ways to get and stay motivated in your training, different split approaches in the gym and more ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about his preparation for the 4x4x48 Challenge (Running 4 miles, every 4 hours for 48 hours) as well as how he got on in the challenge and advice he would have for anyone doing it ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go Shop HERE Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE

In this week's episode of the podcast Rachael and Eric attempt to educate a clueless Seán on everything he needs to know about getting a bike as well as the tips behind being as efficient as possible when cycling. The guys talk about: - Types of bikes - Cleats - When to use gears - How to tackle hills - Other equipment for your bike - Different equipment for different races - Tubeless Tyres - Types of Turbo Trainers - And much more If you have any interest in cycling this year, this e...

An early Monday morning start for Rachael, Eric and Seán to celebrate the 100th episode of the Any Given Runday podcast. In this week's episode, Seán recaps his 5k PB along with talking about how the tips from Rachael helped him take 1:15 off his previous 5k PB! They also talk about how important using a bike was in preparation for the 5k PB and how effective cross training can be on your fitness levels and goals! To get Rachael's 5k PB Programme: https://www.trainerize.me/profile/anygivent...

In this week's episode, Rachael welcomes Martina back to the podcast to talk about training Pre and Postnatal ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go Shop HERE Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle ...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán, Eric and Rachael talk about the different events they have planned for themselves this year including: - Looking into doing events abroad - Packing for abroad events (bike boxes) - Finding alternatives to bigger events when on a budget - Nutrition for longer events - Different challenges and goals the three of them set for themselves - And much more ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, f...

This week, Rachael chats to Ultra Marathoner Clare Farrow. Clare was late to the running scene and at first, struggled to complete couch to 5k. Inspired by her mother, Clare persevered and within 18 months completed her first ultra-marathon. Clare has incredible determination and resilience, and her outlook on running is positive and inspiring. Running should be for everyone to enjoy, regardless of circumstance. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go fast...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Seán, Eric and Rachael talk about the different rituals and superstitions that they have done or heard been done to prepare for an event ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

Rachael, Eric and Seán attempt to start a conversation after the tragic event that took place last Wednesday afternoon in Tullamore ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

In this week's episode, despite being too cold with 22-degree heat in Australia, Rachael joins Seán and Eric as they talk all things about January running and trying to stay motivated to run in the Irish cold! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

It's the first epsiode of 2022 for the Any Given Runday Podcast and Rachael, Eric and Seán are here to give you all the tips you need to crush your 5k PB time this year! After Rachael explains a particular Aussie slang word, the guys spend the first 15 minutes of the podcast talking about practical tips to get back, or start, your running journey and build yourself up to a 5k. From there, Seán has his first running consultation on the podcast with Any Given Training Day Running Coach, Rach...

It's the last episode of the Any Given Runday podcast and we want to thank YOU for listening in to us throughout the year! We have had some fantastic, inspirational guests on the podcast throughout the year as well as some great feedback on the podcasts in person, through Instagram and comments on our Facebook group! It means a lot to us to have people listen each week, watch the listenership grow and hear feedback on the podcast. We hope that it has helped, in some small way, to help...

This week it's an Instagram Q and A podcast episode as Seán, Eric and Rachael answer your questions. Topics included: - Carbon Plated runners and how Rachael felt using them for the first time in a race over the weekend - One of our followers' infatuation with a body part of Eric's - Will Seán be wearing plaid shirts and beards... AGAIN - Running stocking filler ideas for Christmas - Rachael's suggestion for getting a new sports watch - A way too in-depth discussion on mince pies! - Eric's ...

This week, Rachael chats to LGFC All Star, Mary Kate Lynch. Mary Kate tells Rachael about the joys of making the Meath senior, followed by the heartbreak of being dropped the following year. But that didn't hold her back, she went on to claim a spot on the first Meath team to not only make an All-Ireland final but to win one. Mary Kate also chats to Rachael about being in Leaving Cert year during the first lockdown and how she used football as a way to take her mind off studying. ALTAR ...

Rachael is back with the lads for this week's episode of the Podcast and has settled into life Down Under... by already completing her first triathlon and coming SECOND in her category!! Rachael talks about her quick transition into life in Melbourne as well as how she found the race itself. In the second half of the podcast, Eric, Seán and Rachael talk about the Advent Christmas Challenge and why it's important to try to get at least 20 minutes of activity in. Keep up to date with our Inst...

With Rachael not around this week as she gets settled into life down under the lads return to the podcast to discuss Seán's 26k Run The Line Rac over the weekend in his first trail run. Has he fallen in love with trail runs? Plus, thoughts on trail runs in general, 2022 race plans, how the combination of top hats and wine is not good for running injuries and just what the hell is 'Stone Cold mode'. All in this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast! ALTAR Speed Dus...

On this week’s episode, Rachael chats to dietician Kathryn Stewart (@Edible_Evidence) about all things nutrition. They discuss the impacts of RED-s (formerly known as the Female Triad) on both male and female performance and look at how this, and other choices, can affect a woman’s period. Food is only one of the three core pillars that affect performance, periods, and general well-being. To get the most from our bodies without breaking down, we need to look at our food alongside our t...

Rachael is joined this week by professional cartoonist Molly Hahn (Mollycules). Molly talks to Rachael about how she found running in her teens after surviving a rare blood disorder that left her hospitalised and unsure of her future. Determined to never take life for granted, Molly is a fantastic advocate for mental wellbeing and doing what makes you happy. We all know how hard it is to find time in our busy lives to unwind and relax. Even setting aside 10 minutes of your day to do something...

This week, we are heading stateside to St.Petersburg, Florida to chat with book-loving, supermom Mandy Hurley. Mandy recently completed her first 70.3 Ironman. She talks to Rachael about juggling life as an athlete and mom, whilst also working a full-time job. At the end of the episode, Mandy gives her recommendations on books that inspired her and the ones she thinks everyone should read. Here’s what she likes: ‘Born to Run’ by Christopher McDougall‘Let Your Mind Run’ by Deena Kastor‘Why we ...

In today's midweek episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, with Rachael taking over the Monday slot for now with her Women in Sport Series, Eric chats to Seán on how Seán got on at the Thoroughbred Marathon over the weekend: - What the first race in two years felt like - What strategy Seán had... and why he wouldn't recommend it for others - How he felt throughout the race - What he would change when doing future races - How he could have prepared better ...

Gold medals and world records have been achieved at every stage in a woman's menstrual cycle. If you understand your menstrual cycle and can tailor your training to it, you are more likely to see the benefits and gains. So why do we shy away from talking about it when it can be a valuable tool for improvement if understood correctly? Rachael and Martina @fit.mna unwrap this topic in today's episode. From the phases of the cycle, to training pre and post pregnancy, to staying active during men...

There's been a takeover at Any Given Runday as a previous guest, Rachael Smyth (@smythrachael), is launching a mini-series on our podcasts about Women in Sport. In the first few minutes of this podcast, Rachael talks to the lads about why this series is important to her before the lads bow out and she introduces today's guest. Today's guest is Paralympian Greta Streimikyte (@streimikytegreta_). Greta is a 1500m runner who talks with Rachael about her Paralympian journey as well as the imp...

For the Love of Donkeys, Virtual Marathons and the difference in the mental approach to the Long Run In this week's episode of the podcast, Seán and Eric talk about their experiences last week at the Arnold Sports Festival in Birmingham, England... along with their newfound need for a donkey. We also catch up with Seán's progress as he trains for a marathon in two weeks time and how a difference in mental approach to a long run can have a huge difference on results! Any Given Training Day...

On this week's episode, the lads welcome back Rachael Smyth to the podcast who talks about her outstanding performance in her first triathlon season, how she prepared for her first Olympic triathlon, her offseason and her future goals ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, ma...

Seán and Eric are back in the Any Given Training Day studios with this week's podcast all about a study where you can get fit with just 4 seconds of a workout... of course, there's a massive catch! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

In this episode of the podcast. Seán's morning "swim" leads him onto a little rant on what he feels is wrong with the fitness industry, particularly through social media today! Also a big shout out to Rachael Smith and Austin Doyle, who are doing a triathlon in Westport this weekend, to Rachel Farrell who competed in the IronMan World Championships over the weekend in Utah and everyone who did the virtual half marathon and women's mini marathon over the weekend as well! www.AnyGivenTraini...

The Any Given Runday Podcast is on the road again as Eric checks into the podcast from Germany. In this episode, the lads talk about: - Eric's current training in the heat - The end of the triathlon season - Challenges that previous guests of the podcast have coming up - Pacing a 10k event - And a God awful Dad joke from Seán to wrap this one up Best of luck to Rachel Farrell, who is competing in the World Championships this weekend in Utah. You can listen to her episode of the podca...

Back after the first Monday off this year, we start today's podcast with yet another announcement that an upcoming event that one of the lads was going to do got cancelled! So with Eric riled up that the Tri-Athy was cancelled, Seán hits him with 5 controversial running topics that are discussed online. After the 5 topics, Eric and Seán announce the biggest competition yet on the Podcast. We are running a competition with Designs By SD who do make to order gifts & crafts that are fully...

Seán and Eric are back with another weekly episode of the Any Given Runday podcast ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com

In today's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Sean and Eric have their good friend Jay Lynch on the podcast to give us the low down on everything to do with hiking. From everything Seán did wrong hiking with Jay in the past to clothing, equipment, navigation, safety as well as the best apps and websites to use for hiking, this is a can't miss episode for anyone that is interested in hiking in Ireland! ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, f...

In this week's episode, Eric talks about getting back to the gym again and how his body is feeling. After bringing up the record times for walking, the lads talk about the Olympics and then talk briefly about Seán's presentation over the weekend on Warm-Up Exercises and Injury Reduction for Marathon Runners, including exercises you need to be doing ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% ...

No Easy E on the podcast this week so Seán is riding solo. We're breaking down today's episode into two parts. The first part is on Alcohol consumption and running. Don't worry, we are not going to get all preachy about not drinking alcohol, especially after our conversations on the podcast over the last few weeks. But we talk about the different effects alcohol can have on you both physically and mentally in your state and decision making that can further hinder your progress. We mention ...

In this week's episode of the podcast, after an alcohol-fueled weekend, Eric and Seán talk about creating balance in training, an approach to week 1 training that works towards long term fitness and health and the mental aspect of training, taking the path of least resistance towards getting your workouts in and the phases of training throughout the calendar year ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code...

In today's episode of the podcast, Sean talks to Eric about the Try a Triathlon in TryAthy in September. We cover: - How to approach the 3 disciplines - Essential Equipment for each - Overcoming the fear of the swim - How to set up your training week - How to know which discipline to focus more on - Eric's mistakes on previous Triathlons - Handling the transition period between each event - Breaking down your first week of training if you decide to sign up after listening to this podcast epi...

In this short episode of the podcast, Seán and Eric talk about finding alternatives to the cancelled Dublin Marathon this year, with help from members of the Any Given Runday - Run Club as well as our Instagram followers. To join the Any Given Runday Run Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anygivenrunday At the end of the Podcast, eric talks about future challenges coming up in the Any Given Training Day Strava Club. To join for free: https://www.strava.com/clubs/anygiventrainingd...

In today's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric and Seán talk to Jill Leonard, a Yoga Instructor who has been practising Yoga for over 15 years, as well as someone who has run a Dublin Marathon, making her more than qualified to talk about the relationship between Yoga and Running. In this episode Jill talks about: - Her background and how she got into Yoga - The different types of Yoga training, moving from Ashtanga to Vinyasa - How a debilitating back injury lead to her putting o...

Sean and "Next Segment" Lawless recap joining Dara (@barrow_valley_runner) on Saturday for his 120km run along the Barrow Way. Congratulations to Dara, who has raised over €6000 for children with Autism in Ireland! You can still support Dara by clicking on the link below: gofund.me/6efb178b Any Given Training Day are launching their next Running Challenge on Monday, July 5th. If you have struggled to get into running, are planning to do a long run but don't n=know where to start or just w...

Eric and Seán are delighted to welcome Dara O'Brien back to the podcast as he prepares to run 120km on Saturday, June 26th to raise money for As.I.Am and Saplings School in Goresbridge both of whom are doing huge work in raising awareness of and helping children with Autism in Ireland. In this episode, Dara talks about his training towards to 120km run, the mistakes and what he has learned along the way, how he has structured his long runs with food intake, the 80km run he did last mon...

After Seán down by three different groups of people in a 24 hour period, including Easy E himself, he gets an idea on switching up this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast. With events slowly starting to open up again for 2021, if you haven't got the buzz yet for a road race or a triathlon or even to kick start your training, we guarantee you will after listening to our previous guests talk about some of their favourite events We have 4 throwbacks in today's episode, including:...

A random episode of the Any Given Runday podcast as Seán kicks off the podcast with a rant on cheaper treadmills and waiting two hours for a pint in a hotel before we get into the running topics for the show. Eric talks about his running and his recent problems going for longer runs as of late. The guys then talk about how cardio alone may not be the best answer for fat loss and how the re-opening of gyms may help. Other topics discussed in this week's episode include: - Nutrition for fat...

In this week's episode of the podcast, Eric and Seán finally get our previous guest's Austin Doyle's better half on to the podcast as Louisa talks about her running journey so far, how she got into running, building up to her first marathon, balancing family life with having future training goals, her plan to trek around Ireland and more! Our Instagram Page: @AnyGivenTrainingDay Our Free Running Club On Facebook HERE Our Fitness Club on Strava HERE www.AnyGivenTrainingDay.com ALTAR Speed D...

We are delighted to have Simon Greene back on the Any Given Runday Podcast to let us know how he got on going for a 64km trail run after having to drop out at the 50k mark on his frost attempt, his prep work leading up to it, the nutrition and prep during the race (including why he advocates for solid food as opposed to gels) along with a lot more on this episode of the podcast. Simon talks about his training leading up to the 64k run and what his running schedule looked like [5:55] How Sim...

In this week's episode of the podcast, we pass the content of this episode over to you with questions that were submitted to our Instagram stories But before we started this week's episode, a shout out to one of our previous guests and a friend of Eric only, Simon Greene, who completed his 64km trial! Unbelievable!! In that episode, Simon talked about getting seen to by physios and being told he could never run again. That changed when he met Derek Byrne (@bodycentral_therapy on Instagram)...

In this episode of the podcast, Seán and Eric talk about the Dublin Race Series, whether they believe the Dublin Marathon will go ahead in 2021, the benefits of walking and the run/walk method as well as the conclusion of the 6 Week Challenge with the 10 Any Given Training Day participants on the App. Listen to the entire episode to find out more details on our next Challenge starting next Monday, May 17th! You can sign up to our next 6 week Running Challenge by following the link below: h...

In today's episode of the podcast, Seán and Eric recap on their 10k attempts for May Day 10k along with recapping on the advice they have received from previous guests of the Any Given Runday podcast, the importance of mental strength in a run as well as outlining their future goals to help them stay on track Our Instagram Page: @AnyGivenTrainingDay Our Free Running Club On Facebook HERE Our Fitness Club on Strava HERE www.AnyGivenTrainingDay.com ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel i...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán and Eric talk to Kathryn Stewart (@edible_evidence on Instagram) a dietitian with the Dublin Nutrition Centre, on all things nutrition related including micronutrients, popular nutrition myths, RED-S/low energy availability and a lot more. How Kathryn got into the world of Nutrition [3:30] Why Carbs are good for you, especially for improving performance [9:00] Why people, especially females, have to be careful with the extra str...

On this week's episode of the podcast, Seán and Eric welcome Simon Greene to the podcast. A runner and running coach in America, the lads first met Simon when he was their American Football Coach 5 years ago. Simon talks about how he went from an American Football player to become an ultra-marathon runner, becoming a running coach when he moved to America, overcoming his first marathon (which could be an even worse outcome than Eric and Seán's first marathon!) plus a lot more in today's episo...

We promised we would have guests after last week's Q&A show and we definitely deliver on that today. In today's episode of the podcast, Eric and Seán talk to Rachael Smyth, an avid runner who holds a brand new record of having the fastest 5k from any of the guests ever on this podcast. As well as running, Rachael talks about her new love for cycling, Swift and goals for the future. Rachael talks about how she got into running [3:30] Eric asks about Rachael's 5k PB and competing at a ver...

For this first time ever, we are turning over the content to you guys for this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast. We asked for questions and you guys delivered on our Running Group and Instagram Stories. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and let's get into today's episode: Thoughts on why some people are morning runners and some are evening runners and can you change this? [5:00] How to overcome the negative voice in your head if you have a bad run [11:50] ...

Seán & Eric are back for another week of the Any Given Runday Podcast as we head towards a new 6 week challenge in the online running group. In this episode, the lads talk about a a lot of different running topics including: [00:00] - If you had to pick one celebrity to train with, who would it be? [3:00] - The most wonderful word in the English language ... we swear the running topics are coming... [3:50] - The Vaccine... Ok, the running topics definitely start from here... [5:40] ...

This week's episode of the podcast sees the return of Austin Doyle to the podcast. Seán & Eric catch up with Austin on his farm life; his new arrival; in-depth nutrition for offseason, gym days, running and more; as well as all his future challenges for 2021. [2:35] Austin talks about the farm life [6:00] How his training has been going since we last had Austin on the podcast and how he has coped with training during lockdowns. [10:00] How his gym training may affect...

In this week's episode of the Podcast, after a late-night Zoom session and a few drinks for his birthday, Seán talks about missing his first training session of the 5k Challenge after nearly 5 full perfect weeks. Eric and Seán talk about why having the focus for perfection only in a training plan may not be a sound way of thinking and how balance is key for the long term, healthy approach to training and nutrition. They then talk about it being the final week of the 5k Challenge...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric & Seán talk to Dara O'Brien about his scenic valley runs, struggling to run 200m to taking on virtual challenges and an upcoming 120km ultra run challenge in June that will guarantee him a distinct new record. [6:00] Eric introduces Dara to the podcast and how it all came about [8:20] How and why Dara got into running only 2 years ago, his initial struggles and the unique scenery that he has for his runs [12:45] The love/hat...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Eric and Seán talk to fitness coach Maria Hackett on how getting into the fitness industry helped her overcome her anxiety along with how she got into calisthenics and strength training. In this episode, you will hear about Maria's journey into the fitness world and her training, including: - The journey from feeling lost after the leaving cert to getting into the fitness industry - Overcoming her fears and anxiety in college &n...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Eric & Seán are joined by Conor Jamieson who looks to compete in his first CrossFit open next month. In this episode, Conor talks about: - How he & Eric met in the military (with Conor crushing Eric's plank time by setting a time of 14:30) - What appealed to him to get into CrossFit - Why he left and then returned to Instagram along with putting himself out there by posting his training and nutrition on Instagram and how he f...

It's the last transatlantic episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast (for now...) as Eric has packed his bags and is ready to go and leave Alabama. In this episode, we talk about all the obstacles that faced everyone who took part in Week 1 of the 5k Challenge as well as what to do when you do fall off the wagon in your running journey. Seán also went down the rabbit hole in looking at the pros and cons of barefoot running, while Eric has a very simple analogy for why he doesn't. Ther...

Not many people can say they can take a hammer to the building that started their fitness journey, but that's exactly what Seán talks about doing as he opens up this episode of the podcast. Apart from finding out if strawberry butter goes well on chicken and waffles (you just know Eric is still in America with food like that), the lads talk about getting started with your running; what to do, and the mistakes to avoid. In particular, they talk about: - Why you should embrace an...

It's the second last podcast episode with Eric on the far side of the Atlantic as we talk about his core challenge, the benefit of some core exercises over others when it comes to running. After mentioning why February is a much better month than January to kick start your running goals, the lads announce a new 5k Challenge starting this Monday, February 8th in the Any Given Runday Run Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anygivenrunday The challenge will have a few different levels to it...

Eric starts off the podcast with the most controversial topic in the history of the Any Given Runday podcast. Why you SHOULD put pineapple on a pizza and it's a hill he's willing to die on! With it arguably being the first day of Spring, Seán & Eric talk about why now, as opposed to January, is a good time to start getting into running and how to build good habits to keep consistency in your running. Talking about James Clear's Atomic Habits, we talk about habits being about repetition...

Did you know that January is World Vegan Month, hence the name that Seán can't pronounce "Veganuary"? Did you know that January is also World Carnivore Month? Where it's a mostly meat-based diet? And did you know the Muffin Man? Not sure where he factors into this but you'll have a slightly better idea when you listen to today's episode of the podcast. Carbohydrates are the fuel source for the body. Which makes it surprising that athletes would turn to a low carb diet to help fuel their ra...