Best Given Runday Podcasts (2025)

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#306 Hybrid Series Ireland Review: Eric's First Hyrox Event 39:57

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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 T…

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#305 Andy Nolan: Climbing Summits Around The World 1:08:56

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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 m…

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#304 Matthew Collins: 100k Anglo Celtic Plate, Guinness Book of Records in London and Much More 1:16:48

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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, …

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#303 Pat Cassidy: The Story of Donore Harriers 44:01

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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 im…

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#302 Russell White: Olympic Triathlon Athlete and Coach 1:22:47

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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, …

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#301 Marcus Cowzer: Building Shelters Running Community, Movember and More 1:14:10

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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…

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#300 Dr John Rusin: Unlocking Pain Free Performance for Runners & Triathletes 52:42

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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 t…

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#299 Run Club Series: Rebecca Jones & The Morning Milers in Kuwait 56:01

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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 lif…

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#298 The Speed Project CHX 440km Relay Race for Movember 1:05:10

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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…

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#297 Run Club Series: Laura Garrigan and 41 Social Run Club 58:59

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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 emphasis…

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#296 Kevin English: Post Dublin Marathon Recovery, Training, Transition and More 1:04:14

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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 m…

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#295 Oonagh Cattigan: Event Director of the NI Running Show 39:28

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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 a…

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#294 Dublin Marathon 2025 Review with the Fantastic Four 1:22:08

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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 You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laborato…

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Dublin Marathon Day 2025 is HERE 18:14

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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 everyon…

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#292 Live Dublin Marathon Preview Show with Mick Fox 1:09:15

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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 d…

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#291 Dr Sarah Kelly: Womens Health, Irish Life Dublin Marathon Insights & More 1:06:38

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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 …

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#290 Jamie Killeen & Anne Jennings: The Dublin Marathon Pacers answer YOUR Questions 1:17:15

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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…

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Road to Dublin Marathon Ep4: Tapering, Pacing and More 1:03:28

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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 sh…

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#288 Sean Collier: Running the Ring of Kerry for ACT for Meningitis 57:13

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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 maratho…

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#287 Rob Dwyer: From Hurling to Ironman World Championships, REDs and more 1:05:27

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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 prope…

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#286 Niamh Culhane: Fuelling Your Endurance with Insights from a Dietitian 1:19:40

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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 i…

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#285 Emmet McNamara: From Jockey To Runner, World Masters Running Championships, 15 min 5ks and More 1:12:55

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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,…

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Road to Dublin Marathon Ep3: 7 Weeks to Go! Can The Fantastic Four Make It? 1:08:14

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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 …

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#283 Rachel Abernethy: Running Major Marathons, 150 Park Runs, Building a Running Community and More 1:17:20

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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 …

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#282 Munro Ruigrok: Running in Silence for Deaf Awareness, Running Camino and More 1:22:19

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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 th…

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#281 Enda Kilgallon: Physiotherapist and Marathon Runner Insights into the Science of Running 1:09:10

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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 conditio…

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#280 Will Boyle: From Addiction to 2:39 Marathon Runner 1:23:25

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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. …

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#279 Carl Duffy & Mark Campbell: Founding Swords Running Club, Mental Health Challenges Through Running and Much More 1:13:12

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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 inc…

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Road To Dublin Marathon Ep2: Consistency, Injuries, Nutrition and More 54:18

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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 runn…

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#277 Ciara Foy: Sub 3 Hour Dublin Marathon Runner and Hyrox Pro Athlete 1:05:55

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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…

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#276 Ambrose Duggan: Ironmans On Multiple Continents, Best European Races, Training Tips and More 1:14:40

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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 w…

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#275: Fiona Everard: National Cross Country Champion and Irish International Athlete 1:01:04

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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 Athl…

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Road To Dublin Marathon 2025: Behind Every Runner, There's A Reason. Episode 1 49:21

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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 (@cl…

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#273 Mick Fox: 16 Weeks To Dublin Marathon 2025 - Your Questions Answered! 1:07:38

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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 marath…

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#272 Aisling Ryan: Conquering Half Marathons, Cork Half Marathon, Overcoming ED and more 56:38

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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 h…

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#271 Eoin Sheehan: From Rugby to Marathons, TV Chef, Running Nutrition & More 1:19:31

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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 …

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#270 Sammy Lupari: All Ireland BYU, Coaching, Mens Mental Health & More 1:14:56

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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 incredib…

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#269 Sian Seccombe: Marathon Nutrition, Fuelling, Training, and Injury Recovery 1:32:01

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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 sp…

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#268: Cian Charlton: Marathon Running, Training Tips, 35 Vintage & More 1:00:03

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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 f…

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#267 Colleen Keogh: Joining 100 Mile Club, UltraRunning, Marathons Throughout Ireland and More 1:07:31

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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... 34:56

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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 20% off all Perform Nutrition produc…

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#265 Dr Aisling Farrell: Lifestyle Medicine for Athletes 51:33

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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 1:09:01

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You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit the…

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#263 John O'Regan: Anglo Celtic Plate Preview, 7 Marathons on 7 Continents and Much More 1:18:48

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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 1:02:16

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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 1:41:18

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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 1:24:50

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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 54:46

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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 1:12:05

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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 47:31

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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…