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

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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 competed internationally as a professional triathlete, has a level 3 triathlon qualifiation and has a masters degree in sports & exercise physiology, Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband (@allthewaytola on Instagram).

Donnacha lost his sight at age 10 but went on to represent Ireland in multiple sports, including becoming a national champion in para-triathlon. Sean, a very accomplished triathlete and Level 3 triathlon coach, partners with Donnacha to race on the world stage. Dive into their captivating stories, their unique training challenges, and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of para-triathlon. From getting to know each other on their first race in Europe to their aspirations for future events, this episode is a deep dive into resilience, teamwork, and the power of determination.

14:43 Donnacha's Journey into Sports

18:04 Sean's Introduction to Triathlon

21:01 Challenges and Training in Triathlon

24:26 Communication and Trust in Training

31:21 Race Experiences and Reflections

48:38 Navigating Race Dynamics and Strategies

50:01 Challenges and Tactics in Competitive Racing

52:09 The Importance of Point Systems in Paralympic Qualification

53:23 Classification and Fairness in Paralympic Sports

61:21 Reflecting on Recent Competitions and Challenges

70:46 Future Plans and Training Strategies

77:35 Looking Back and Moving Forward

You can follow us on Instagram:
@anygivenrundaypodcast

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 acting and cooling savior.
You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:
Ultrapurelabs.ie

You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkout
PerformNutrition.com

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Content provided by Any Given Runday. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Any Given Runday or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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 competed internationally as a professional triathlete, has a level 3 triathlon qualifiation and has a masters degree in sports & exercise physiology, Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband (@allthewaytola on Instagram).

Donnacha lost his sight at age 10 but went on to represent Ireland in multiple sports, including becoming a national champion in para-triathlon. Sean, a very accomplished triathlete and Level 3 triathlon coach, partners with Donnacha to race on the world stage. Dive into their captivating stories, their unique training challenges, and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of para-triathlon. From getting to know each other on their first race in Europe to their aspirations for future events, this episode is a deep dive into resilience, teamwork, and the power of determination.

14:43 Donnacha's Journey into Sports

18:04 Sean's Introduction to Triathlon

21:01 Challenges and Training in Triathlon

24:26 Communication and Trust in Training

31:21 Race Experiences and Reflections

48:38 Navigating Race Dynamics and Strategies

50:01 Challenges and Tactics in Competitive Racing

52:09 The Importance of Point Systems in Paralympic Qualification

53:23 Classification and Fairness in Paralympic Sports

61:21 Reflecting on Recent Competitions and Challenges

70:46 Future Plans and Training Strategies

77:35 Looking Back and Moving Forward

You can follow us on Instagram:
@anygivenrundaypodcast

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 acting and cooling savior.
You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:
Ultrapurelabs.ie

You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkout
PerformNutrition.com

  continue reading

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