Best Given Runday Podcasts (2025)

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#267 Colleen Keogh: Joining 100 Mile Club, UltraRunning, Marathons Throughout Ireland and More 1:07:24

6d ago1:07:24

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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 ma…

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#266 And The Next AGR Marathon Trip will be... 34:46

13d ago34:46

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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 You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition produc…

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#265 Dr Aisling Farrell: Lifestyle Medicine for Athletes 51:27

20d ago51:27

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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.…

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#264 Gary Reinhardt: Ultrarunner, Dublin Marathon Pacer, Race Director & More 1:08:54

27d ago1:08:54

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You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is instant fast actin…

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#263 John O'Regan: Anglo Celtic Plate Preview, 7 Marathons on 7 Continents and Much More 1:18:41

1M ago1:18:41

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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 …

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#262 Jason Williamson: From FKT Running Length of Ireland to 4000km Across Australia Later This Year 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

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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 Irel…

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#261 Becky Woods: From Basketball and Sibling Rivalry to Ironman World Champion 1:41:11

2M ago1:41:11

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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 Zea…

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#260 Para Triathletes Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband: National Champions, Competing on World Stage and More 1:24:43

2M ago1:24:43

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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…

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#259 Dublin City Half Marathon Review 54:39

2M ago54:39

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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 Cha…

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#258 Barry Mullin: Running Tips, Running with a Pacemaker, Sub 3 Hour Marathon Training & More 1:11:58

2M ago1:11:58

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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 invalua…

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#257 AGR Barcelona Marathon Trip Review 2025 47:24

3M ago47:24

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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…

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#256 Niamh Fitzpatrick on: UltraRunning, Sea Swims, Trail Running, Jiu-Jitsu and More 58:54

3M ago58:54

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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 ho…

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#255 Sean McFadden: Donegal Ultra 555, Rás, Mile Race on Paddy's Day and more 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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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…

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#254 Coached By Ken: Cherry Orchard Running Club, Marathons, Ironman and More 58:38

3M ago58:38

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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 overc…

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#253 Fergal Guihen (Rossie_to_Aussie): Cycling 23000km from Roscommon to Australia 1:19:24

3M ago1:19:24

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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 bef…

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#252 Suzanne Kenny: Mountain Running, Aerial Yoga & More 1:05:14

4M ago1:05:14

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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…

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#251 Anthony Lee & The Donadea 50k Preview 44:52

4M ago44:52

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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…

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#250 Ger Copeland: 300 Marathons to Brain Haemorrhages back to Marathon Running 1:28:57

4M ago1:28:57

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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 challen…

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#249 Aoife Fay: From Junior Triathlon to Hyrox Female Pro Record Holder 1:14:36

4M ago1:14:36

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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 scholarsh…

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#248 Jeff Brazier: Pro Footballer turned TV Personality on Running, Meditation and Save Our Soles 55:40

4M ago55:40

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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…

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#247 From Novice to Number 2 in the World: We welcome back Ironman Triathlete Rachael Smyth! 1:40:41

5M ago1:40:41

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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 pre…

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#246: Art O'Neill Preview, 75 Hard Thoughts, 2025 Goals and More 39:06

5M ago39:06

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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 upc…

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#245 Christmas Special: Your Instagram Questions Answered 1:06:35

5M ago1:06:35

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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 M…

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#244 Shane Furlong On: 300km Northern Traverse & Getting into Ultra Running 59:38

5M ago59:38

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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 experie…

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#243 Saoirse O'Brien: Irish Triathlete, University & European Championships and Olympic Aspirations 1:03:34

6M ago1:03:34

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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 he…

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#242 Brian O'Loughlin: TELOS, Movement, Pain Management and S&C for Runners 1:03:11

6M ago1:03:11

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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 Stand…

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#241 Owen Mulrane: 80k Ecotrail, Personal Training, Powerlifting & Ultramarathons 58:55

6M ago58:55

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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 ra…

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#240 Aisling Wyer: Ironman Italy Champion, Triathlon Training, Hyrox & More 1:04:08

6M ago1:04:08

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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, sh…

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#239 Killian Andersen: Personal Training to Marathon Running, Marathons around Europe, Coffee Runs and More 1:05:58

6M ago1:05:58

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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…

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#238 Rachel Conway: Online Marathon Coach, Running Psychology, Women in Running and More 1:12:07

7M ago1:12:07

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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 t…

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#237 David Carter: Running 6 Ultra Marathons in 6 Days in Memory of His Dad 44:26

7M ago44:26

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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 Kilk…

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#236 - Dublin Marathon Review 2024 44:37

7M ago44:37

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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 we…

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#235 Dublin Marathon 2024 Preview Show with David McCarthy: Ultimate Preparation Guide 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

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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, e…

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#234 Sean Kinane On: VO2 Max and Metabolic Testing, Marathon Training, Avoid Hitting the Wall and more 1:08:25

7M ago1:08:25

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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…

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#233 - Evan Scully: Running with Cystic Fibrosis, Olympic Running Coach, Running Tips & More 1:14:24

8M ago1:14:24

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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 ma…

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#232 - Aaron Horan: From Smashing Ankles to Smashing Marathons and 3 Hour Dublin Marathon Goals 1:11:56

8M ago1:11:56

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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, over…

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#231 - Sean Noble On: Irish Hyrox Pro Champion, 2nd in World Championship & Top Hyrox tips to crush your next event 1:07:39

8M ago1:07:39

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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…

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#230 - Ballyagran John Brady 5 Mile Charity race on Saturday October 12th 28:39

8M ago28:39

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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. …

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#229 - David McCarthy On: Running Coach, 3:55 Mile Runner, Pacing Dublin Marathon Elite Women and Much More 1:12:20

8M ago1:12:20

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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 athletics Insights into David's early rivals in …

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#228 - Daragh Morgan On: Mizen to Malin Run with a Pram, 13km Swims At Howth and other insane Endurance Challenges 1:14:59

9M ago1:14:59

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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 …

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#227 - Evan Lynch: Dietitian on Top Tips for Dublin Marathon and Much More 1:13:30

9M ago1:13:30

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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…

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#226 - Helen (@Nurturemamas): Prioritise Yourself - Fitness, Pregnancy, Heart Health, V02 and More 1:09:09

9M ago1:09:09

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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 …

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#225 - Aichlinn O'Reilly: Sub 8 Hour Irish Ironman Record Holder, Professional Triathlete and More 1:22:23

9M ago1:22:23

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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 I…

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#224 - Gavan Hennigan: 1000 Mile Iditarod Trail Race in Alaska, Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and More 1:18:05

10M ago1:18:05

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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…

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#223 - Mary O'Donnell On: Multiple AG Victories in Triathlons, Ironman, Aeronautical Engineering and Much More 1:01:52

10M ago1:01:52

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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 Tri…

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#222 - Sean Meehan: Waterville Festival 3 Day Stage Winner, Cherry Orchard, UltraRunner and more 1:11:44

10M ago1:11:44

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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…

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#221 - Maebh Brannigan: Sub 3 Hour Dublin Marathon Runner, Dublin Endurance Project, Sea Swimming and More 59:29

10M ago59:29

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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 impress…

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#220 - SummerTime Training and Eric and Seán's contrasting approaches to the Barcelona Marathon 39:40

10M ago39:40

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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 Gi…

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#219 - Oisin McGrath: World Record Holder, 16 time National Paddle Board Champion, Ireland's first European Champion and much more 59:48

11M ago59:48

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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 …

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#218 - Brandon Hargreaves On: 2016 10000m National Champion, Coaching High Level Athletes & AGR Marathon Trip Participants and More 56:00

11M ago56:00

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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 i…

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