Any Given Runday

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Weekly Fitness Podcast hosted by Seán & Eric where endurance, fitness and laughter meet. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just taking your first steps on the road, this podcast is your ultimate companion for all things running/endurance related.With expert insights from special weekly guests detailing their training journey that will help you with yours, motivational anecdotes, and a passion for pounding the pavement, Any Given Runday is your go-to podcast for all things running. From some of Ireland's elite athletes to the everyday recreational runner, we delve into personal stories,  training tips, race strategies, injury prevention, and the mental aspects of running while having the craic along the way.We also review some of the top races in the country, which might help you decide on your next fitness challenge.New episodes drop every Monday, and you can check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygivenrundaypodcast/Contact us: info@anygivenrunday.com

  1. 2 dgn geleden

    #338 16 Weeks to Dublin Marathon with Brian Swaby

    This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Brian Swaby (@swabysessionscoaching on Instagram), a Level 2 Athletics Ireland coach with over 22 years of experience in coaching, as well as the Health Matters 20 Weeks to a Better Marathon Coach. For anyone starting their running journey towards the Dublin Marathon this year, this is a must listen. As well as his own background, Brian talks about how to structure your training weeks, the biggest mistakes he sees in people's training,  managing intensity, why VO2 max testing is great but not for the VO2 number specifically, how people's zone 2 can look drastically different on a heart rate monitor, balancing life with marathon training and much more 16:00 We welcome Brian Swaby  18:42 The Transition from Steeplechase to Road Racing 21:54 The Evolution of Marathon Running 24:41 The Importance of 5K and 10K Races 27:40 Coaching Philosophy and Adaptation 30:29 Training for the Marathon: Key Strategies 33:27 Navigating Marathon Training and Coaching 36:23 Understanding VO2 Max and Thresholds 39:18 The Role of Anaerobic Threshold in Training 47:22 Understanding Heart Rate and Training Zones 48:50 Maximising Marathon Performance through Testing 52:35 Balancing Life and Marathon Training 54:52 Building a Sustainable Training Plan 58:05 Navigating Club Training and Coaching 62:23 Establishing Training Habits for Beginners 67:41 Navigating Technical Challenges in Remote Recording 68:11 Coaching Strategies for Mixed Abilities 71:46 Building Confidence Through Small Victories 73:44 Common Misconceptions in Marathon Training 74:52 Connecting with a Coach for Marathon Success You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast And be sure to check out previous "16 weeks to Dublin Marathon" epsiodes as well the return of our Road To Dublin season 2 which will premier next Monday and apply professional running coach advice to your own routine joins the Any Given Runday podcast to break down the marathon training plan. 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml),  Shop HERE

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  2. 29 jun

    #337 Sam O'Hara: From Physique to Marathon, Content Creating and More

    In this episode, Sam O'Hara (@samohfitness on Instagram shares his journey from online content creation and physique development to marathon running, breaking the sub-40-minute 10k barrier and pushing further into running goals in such a short space of time. Sam highlights the importance of consistency, mental health, and proper fuelling with gym training and increased running.  15:00 We welcome Sam O'Hara 18:05 From Soccer to Running: The Transition 21:01 The Impact of Coaching and Physicality in Sports 23:44 The Shift from Football to Fitness Coaching 26:50 The Challenge of Photo Shoot Prep and Its Lessons 29:48 Preparing for the Double Marathon: A New Goal 32:49 Nutrition and Performance: Balancing Body Composition 35:51 The Role of a Coach in Running 38:49 Mental Health Awareness and Fundraising for Pieta House 44:22 Navigating Judgment in Content Creation 45:23 The Evolution of Vlogging Acceptance 46:52 Balancing Personal Life and Online Presence 48:29 The Art of Documenting vs. Creating Content 51:29 Experiencing the Marathon Journey 54:12 Consistency and Progress in Running 56:25 Finding Love in Running 59:33 Knicks in Five 63:06 Preparing for the Next Marathon Challenge You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml),  Shop HERE

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  3. 22 jun

    #336 Matthew McConnell 2x Irish Mountain Running Champion

    This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Matthew McConnell (@mrmattmcc on Instagram). Matthew is 2 time and current Irish mountain running champion, with countless podium finishes in trail and IMRA races around the country over the years, as well as representing Ireland on the World stage and recently represented Ireland in European 50k Trail Championship. He discusses training strategies, overcoming injuries, the role of community, and insights into performance optimisation for trail and road racing as well as his goals for the 2026 Dublin Marathon 12:10 Introduction to Mountain Running and Matthew McConnell 14:51 The Journey into Mountain Running 17:48 Progression and Competition in Trail Running 20:51 Healthy Competition and Training Partners 23:55 Getting Started in Mountain Running 26:58 Consistency and Coaching in Training 29:48 Experiences at the European Championships 32:52 The Role of Videography in Running 35:59 Transitioning to Road Running 38:56 Trials and Tribulations in Training 44:27 Recovery and Cross-Training Strategies 52:27 The Role of Cycling in Running Performance 57:34 Sauna Benefits and Heat Training 64:44 Experiencing High-Level Competition 70:47 Balancing Training with Life and Business You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml),  Shop HERE

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  4. 15 jun

    #335 Kayti Simonson: From the Track National Champion to Semi Pro Soccer to Hyrox

    This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Kayti Simonson (@kaytisimonson on Instagram). Kayti shares her incredible athletic journey from track and field to semi-pro soccer to Hyrox World Championships, representing Team Canada twice in the relay, all while balancing a law career and much more.  We explore her experiences balancing sport, career, and personal growth, along with insights on training, mental health, and chasing dreams. 00:00 From Track to Trials: Katie's Athletic Journey 04:01 Balancing Law and Athletics: A Dual Pursuit 08:52 Identity and Athletics: Beyond the Finish Line 12:05 Transitioning Sports: From Track to Soccer 14:14 The Sacrifices of an Athlete: A Life of Dedication 15:27 Finding Balance: Navigating Life as an Athlete 19:54 Discovering Hyrox: A New Challenge 24:35 The Community of Hyrox: What Keeps Athletes Coming Back 28:40 Preparing for World Championships: The Next Steps 30:52 Balancing Running and Strength Training 32:42 Recognising Overtraining and Its Effects 35:34 The Shift from Individual to Team Competitions 38:57 Navigating Identity and Social Media in Sports 42:48 The Emotional Weight of Competitive Sports 47:03 Embracing a Holistic Approach to Athleticism 48:46 Exploring New Athletic Avenues: Flag Football 56:09 Pursuing Passion Over Prestige You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml),  Shop HERE

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  5. 10 jun

    #334: Sean's Spartan Scotland 21k Review 2026

    Seán shares his detailed experience of participating in his first Spartan race, the 21k Beast Challenge in Edinburgh, Scotland, over the weekend. Covering obstacles, training insights (and mistakes!), as well as the terrain, Sean talks to Eric about how he got on throughout the course and the lessons he learned Is he more or less looking forward to the 5k version in Limerick in August, and what does this mean for his Dublin marathon training this year? You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml),  Shop HERE

    49 min.

  6. 8 jun

    #333 Conor Sweeney: 330km Relay From Achill to Baltray, Hot Yoga and More

    This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome back original Fantastic 4 member, Conor Sweeney, to talk about his upcoming 330km relay from Achill to Baltray, how his fitness has improved since we last talked to him after the Dublin Marathon, the Dublin City Half Marathon, Hot Yoga and much more 11:00 We welcome back Conor Sweeney  13:53 Training and Preparation for the Relay Challenge 16:50 The Role of Coaching and Injury Management since Dublin Marathon 19:44 The Benefits of Hot Yoga for Runners 22:49 Planning the Relay: Origins and Team Dynamics 25:58 Logistics and Game Plan for the Relay Challenge 29:30 Training for the Challenge 36:01 Charity and Purpose 39:04 Logistics and Support Crew 41:31 Nerves and Excitement 44:11 Nutrition and Strategy 49:40 Future Goals and Aspirations You can donate at the link: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/AchillToBaltray If you would like to come on to the podcast and talk about your Dublin Marathon journey is 2026: https://forms.gle/KghbvxtATqzGsRbV6 Or you are an experienced running coach with value to give to our listeners: https://forms.gle/Ct6dVFoHdJgJZbUcA You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml),  Shop HERE

    54 min.

  7. 1 jun

    #332 David Kelleher: Skyrunning for Ireland, Trails and More

    In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome skyrunner David Kelleher (@o_ceileachair12 on Instagram). David shares his journey from rugby to ultra running, discussing the challenges and rewards of transitioning from team sports to solo endurance events. He reflects on his first marathon experience, the differences between road and trail running, and the meditative aspects of running in nature.  David also delves into the intensity of ultra running, the importance of pushing personal limits, and his competitive journey that led him to wear the green bib at the World Masters Sky Running Championship. We discuss the challenges and brutal nature of mountain running, the importance of time management and personal philosophy in balancing training with life, and future aspirations in the sport.  15:00 We welcome David Kelleher: From Rugby to Ultra Running 20:10 The Transition: Finding Intensity in Solo Sports 24:58 First Marathon Experience: The Waterford Challenge 29:58 Trail Running vs. Road Running: A Personal Preference 34:55 The Meditative Nature of Trail Running 39:47 Pushing Limits: The Intensity of Ultra Running 44:59 The Green Bib: Competing at a Higher Level 47:12 The Journey to Competitive Running 54:04 Experiences at the World Sky Running Championships 58:31 Understanding Sky Running 64:54 Time Management and Personal Philosophy 67:36 Future Goals and Aspirations 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml),  Shop HERE

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  8. 25 mei

    #331 Chris O'Connor: Running 100km in honour of his late dad and much more

    On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Chris O'Connor (@christopher.oconn on Instagram), an 18-year-old ultra marathon runner who shares his journey from his Dad getting him into running to completing a 100K race in memory of his father and how running has helped him with his grief.  18:00 The Beginning of a Running Journey 25:08 The Impact of Loss on Running 32:29 From Marathon to Ultra: A New Challenge 40:13 Training for the 100K: A Personal Mission 41:30 Building Mental Toughness Through Running 47:08 The Role of Family Support in Endurance Sports 50:43 Fundraising and Personal Motivation Behind the 100K 56:51 Navigating Grief and Academic Challenges 59:53 Future Aspirations in Running and Personal Training You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml),  Shop HERE

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Weekly Fitness Podcast hosted by Seán & Eric where endurance, fitness and laughter meet. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just taking your first steps on the road, this podcast is your ultimate companion for all things running/endurance related.With expert insights from special weekly guests detailing their training journey that will help you with yours, motivational anecdotes, and a passion for pounding the pavement, Any Given Runday is your go-to podcast for all things running. From some of Ireland's elite athletes to the everyday recreational runner, we delve into personal stories,  training tips, race strategies, injury prevention, and the mental aspects of running while having the craic along the way.We also review some of the top races in the country, which might help you decide on your next fitness challenge.New episodes drop every Monday, and you can check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygivenrundaypodcast/Contact us: info@anygivenrunday.com

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    Any Given Runday
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    2020 - 2026
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