Any Given Runday

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, we break down the training for the event, the gear you should have for it, tips and tricks along the way to help you navigate, as well as breaking down each segment of the race itself.

If you're doing the Art O'Neill Challenge this Friday or have ever been interested in knowing more about it, this is the episode for you! 

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If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.

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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. 

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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)

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If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.

Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.

Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.

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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 losing it all again through marathon training and changing his lifestyle
- What motivates him to get out early in the morning and run
- Being self-coached
- Thoughts on 'burnout' and different types of training runs
- Changing routine when having kids to get the training runs in and the importance of having a good support network
- Why Mick prefers running the Dublin Marathon over the Berlin Marathon (and he has the PB numbers to back it up)
- Thoughts on other marathon races Mick has done, including London, Manchester and Cork
- His favourite half marathon in the world
- Finding what works for Mick for nutrition during a marathon and where he went wrong before
- How he breaks down his training week
- Michael's 'why' for running and how running can be good for your mental well-being
- What's next for Michael in 2024

You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast

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If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.

Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.

Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.

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).

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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 we had on earlier in the year

[3:18] With the announcement this week that there won't be an Ironman in 2024, we look back on our conversation with Anthony Fennelly, who went from professional football to running his own gym and competing in Triathlons, specifically how he got on doing Ironman Cork in 2019 and 2022

[23:14] Ice baths have seemed to become even more popular since our conversation with Karen from Sealieve.ie back in April this year. In this clip, you will learn why you don't need the water to be too cold to get the benefits of an ice bath, how long you should be in one and why it is important to keep moving to remain cold

[34:44] The week before doing his first ever Backyard Ultra, Seán wanted to talk with someone who had experience running a BYU to pick up any last-minute tips. Enter Dara O'Brien. Dara, a previous guest on the podcast, and 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

[56:00] In our final clip, we are talking with BYU and ultra marathon runner Keith Russell who at the time of recording was number 6 in the world in Backyard Ultras and was preparing for the world championships in Tennessee. We had a lot of options for clips on this one but we chose when he talked about pushing his body to the absolute limit, getting badly injured and returning from injury to get back into running. Whether it's burnout from the marathon, no events until 2024 or just a lot on with the Christmas season approaching, it can be hard to stay with running over these few months (especially with the cold). Our episode with Keith will motivate you to throw back on the running shoes again! 

Thanks for listening throughout the year. We hope to have a few guests back on to close out 2023

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If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.

Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.

Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.

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).

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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 Ironman
- His approach to training
- Handling social media along with training
- How he fared in Hell Week
- His lofty standards for the Seville marathon next February and what 2024 holds for him
- And so much more...

Including how he got that black eye to start the podcast!

The Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HERE

Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!!

If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.

Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.

Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.

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).

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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 podium positions in numerous races throughout the country, including a second-place finish in the 80k EcoTrail Wicklow and winning both the Seven Sisters Skyline 50k in 2022 and the Maurice Mullins 80k in 2023. 

In this podcast, Ricki talks about his approach to running, nutrition, races and much more. 

The Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HERE

Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!!

If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.

Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.

Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.

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).

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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 

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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

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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.

The Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HERE

Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!!

If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.

Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.

Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.