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, consistent habits as well as winning an award at the Irish Pod Awards

00:00 New Year, Same Us

00:23 The Motivation Dilemma

02:10 Running Adventures and Mishaps

04:44 Navigating the Art O'Neill Challenge

12:21 The Joy of Disconnecting

16:57 Navigating Through Fog

17:14 The Art of Orienteering

18:34 Training Challenges Abroad

21:26 Treadmill Troubles

22:55 Setting 2025 Goals

27:46 75 Hard Challenge Insights

33:05 Irish Pod Awards

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For those looking for a more detailed preview of the Art O'Neill Challenge, check out Episode #191 with Ciara Smullen through the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k5KFgN3SzQlMwfwEEvRTR?si=YzE67vmrSgis2cckn2mvrg

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