Any Given Runday

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
- Competing in the pro event in Dublin last year
- Getting disqualified in Madrid and why he thinks about that event more than winning Dublin and London Olympia
- Coming 2nd in the World Championship and his pursuit to get into the Elite 15
- The growth of Hyrox as a sport
- Training Strategies and approach on race day for Hyrox.

And much more

Seán is a Perform Nutrition Athlete, and you can follow his journey as well as DM'ing him for training through his Instagram @sean_noble7

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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.

John Brady was a legend in the Athletics Community, running from North Cork AC and participating in 40 Dublin Marathon events!

Tom discusses his father's legacy as an avid runner and community helper, revealing how the event aims to honour that legacy while supporting cancer research. We talk about the logistics of organising the race, Tom's history with running, and an infamous Donkey Derby, which we've ALL seen online, that takes place in the area.

With the race two weeks before the Dublin Marathon, it's a perfect time to taper down the volume, get some speed in the legs and, more importantly, raise money for such a great cause!

So if you are anywhere near the North Cork/Limerick area on the 12th of October, you can sign up for the race by clicking the link below:

https://eventmaster.ie/event/drEwSnGSwV

If you cannot make the race on the 12th of October but would still like to donate, there is a link below:

https://northcorkac.ie/ballyagran-john-brady-5-mile-road-race/

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 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 competition.
• The insane running calendar David had and the challenges he faced with injuries and his journey back, including stress fractures and setbacks.
• David's transition from athlete to coach, including his coaching philosophy and experiences.
• The differences between paced and championship racing and the strategies involved.
• David's experience pacing the elite women in the Dublin Marathon last year and the importance of reading the course and athletes.
• Insights into the importance of freshness in training, consistency, and the difference between overtraining and proper preparation.
• The benefits of treadmill training for controlled environment workouts.
• The value of coaching, especially at the beginning stages of training and finding the right "cocktail" of runs
• Tips for those running the Dublin Marathon, including focusing on fueling, understanding the course, and enjoying the experience.

For coaching with David, DM him through his Instagram: @davidmccarthy_88

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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 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 the idea for a 13 km swim at Howth, his love for sea swimming, and the insane next challenge he's eyeing up.

From there, we discuss his self-sustained run from Mizen Head to Malin Head, packing his supplies in a pram, the kindness offered by strangers, gate-crashing weddings, overcoming injuries and more incredible stories along his epic journey.

You can follow Daragh's fitness journey on his Instagram @daraghmorgan98 as well as following us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast

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 mistakes on his career and well-being.

From there, we discuss various topics, including:

- The impact of diet on athletic performance
- Misconceptions around weight and performance
- The importance of proper fueling
- Dangers of under-eating
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (REDS)
- Why fasted training is not a good idea
- Whether Keto diets are good for endurance athletes
- Why you should be thinking about consuming carbs after a workout
- Intermittent Fasting
- Gels for Marathons
- Salt tabs (and Eric finds out why he got sick when taking one in a previous marathon
- Proper Hydration
- Best nutrition for the morning of an endurance race and why it's not Overnight Oats
- The importance of Nutritional Timing

And so much more, with many practical tips you can implement now.

If you know anyone doing the Dublin Marathon, share this podcast episode with them to help them nail their nutrition strategies, both in training and on race day, now.

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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 training and whether she prefers that to stretching to combat injury. She also touches upon her personal journey into fitness, starting from childhood and evolving through various stages of her life, including her experience as a mother.

The discussion delves into the intricacies of prenatal and postnatal fitness, highlighting the significance of maintaining strength and mobility during and after pregnancy. Helen discusses the common misconceptions surrounding exercising during pregnancy and offers practical advice for expectant and new mothers.

We also talked about Helen's struggles with zone 2 running, how, after getting V02 max testing with Sean at Health Matters, she changed her approach to marathon training in search of a sub-3:30 target, and her history with heart irregularities.

You can follow Helen on Instagram: @nurturemamas
As well as following us @anygivenrundaypodcast

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, and 4 seconds.

Aichlinn shares insights into his training routine, including the significant time he dedicates to swimming, cycling, and running, along with his strength and conditioning workouts. He also discusses the challenges he faces, such as balancing work with training, overcoming injuries, and the mental and physical demands of triathlon training, as well as the rising importance of a social media presence.

From his incredible sub-8-hour Ironman performance to his future aspirations for Ironman Malaysia later this year, if you're into your Ironman training, you're going to love this one

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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 working as a commercial diver, which mentally prepared him for endurance challenges that we talk about in this episode.

In detail, we discuss two of Gavan's most significant challenges:

Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a gruelling solo row across the Atlantic Ocean. Labeled the World's Toughest Row, Gavan would row up to 19 hours a day along this 5000km trek that took 49 days to finish.

And the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail, which took him over 24 days to complete.

We discuss the logistics, gear, environmental challenges, and mental toughness required for the race, along with the historical context and importance of the Iditarod Trail. Gavan then shares his personal experiences, encounters, and strategies during the race, including facing severe cold and isolation.

This inspirational episode is a must listen.

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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 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 fitting, which eventually led to her working with Ku Cycle Engineering and contributing to the design of high-performance bikes.

She also discusses her experience at Boeing, using social media to promote herself and her sponsors, including Ku Cycle, Active Iron, The Hub and Roca Sports Ireland and her future aspirations in the world of triathlons, including doing her first full Ironman distance this upcoming weekend in Sweden and heading to the World Championships in New Zealand at the end of the year.

You can follow Mary on Instagram @maeryodonnell
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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 Rome, why he stuck with running after it, and his evolution through joining the Cherry Orchard Running Club and taking on ultra marathons after completing the Dublin Marathon and falling in love with trail running after doing Run The Line.

We also discuss the importance of training, community clubs, and camaraderie among runners in Dublin and Ireland. Additionally, Sean touches on the critical support from friends and crew during races (especially the Kerry Way Ultra) and acknowledges the financial and time commitments involved in competing in all these events.

With his recent selection for the Irish Skyrunning team and running the Snowdonia 14 Peaks, we're going to hear a lot about Seán in the near future.

You can follow Seán on Instagram: @seanmultra
As well as following us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast