Any Given Runday
Episodes
#205 - Hellevation Review 2024
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having taken part in the Hellevation BYU over the weekend, Eric chats with a very sleepy Seán about how Seán got on and his plans for working toward...
#204 - Aisling Lacey: Phd, Researcher and Certified Athletic Therapist on Running Injuries and Much More
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Aisling Lacey to the show. Aisling is a PhD student working within Insight SFI Research Centre f...
#203 - Rome Marathon 2024 Review with Alanna Dunlea
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Alanna Dunlea to the show.Alanna completed the Rome Marathon, her third marathon, on Paddy'...
#202 - Wayne Waldron: 100km Races for Ireland, Battling Injury, Becoming a Running Coach and More
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Wayne Waldron (@Wayne_Waldron8 on Instagram)Wayne has just transitioned into...
#201 - Elizabeth Carr: Irish Triathlete Competing around the World, Battling Injury, Working in Defence Forces and more
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we welcome Irish Triathlete Elizabeth Carr (@libs_carr on Instagram) to the Any Given Runday PodcastElizabeth Carr is an ...
#200 - Emmett Dunleavy On: Running in Kenya, Lactate Testing, Peaking for Races and More
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our 200th episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads bring on one of the best running coaches in the country, Emmett Dunleavy (@emmettdunle...
#199 - Ger Redmond: From Prison To Pro
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads are joined by Ger Redmond (@GerRedmond5 on Instagram). Ger is an Irish Professional Athlete as wel...
#198 - Caroline Hassett: Building up to a sub 3 Hour Marathon while juggling work and family life
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Caroline Hassett (@ahousebythetrees on Instagram), who takes us through her running journey th...
#197 - Donadea 50k Review
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads review Seán's first 50k, the Donadea 50k, over the weekend and how it lived up to its hype as one of the best ultra marathons in the co...
#196 - Ian Fitzgerald: Donadea 50k Preview, 100km Races for Ireland and More
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Any Given Runday, we welcome long-distance and Irish International runner Ian Fitzgerald (@ian_is_running_1 on Instagram) to the show...
#195 - She Summits Trail Running Community
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Alicia from @She.Summits.TrailRunning on to the podcast.Alicia set up She Summits in 2019 to hel...
#194 - Hellevation! BYU in Tipperary Special with Keith Russell and PJ Meehan
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads chat to ultra runners Keith Russell and PJ Meehan about the upcoming Hellevati...
#193 - Joe Ryan On: Development of Irish Elite Athletes
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads talk to high performance junior coach, Joe Ryan Joe, from Mullingar Harriers, h...
#192 - David McAllister On: Burritos & Sub 11 IronMans
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the podcast, Seán talks about his Half Marathon over the weekend in Donadea and how he feels it sets him up for the 50...
#191 - Art O'Neill Preview 2024 with Ciara Smullen
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
#190 - New Year Goals for 2024
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#189 - Tips from the Year from YOU & Q&A Episode
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ov...
#188 - Michael Fox On: Losing 30kg to a 2:24 Marathon PB, Running for Mental Health and more
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#187 - Ironman Cork, Ice Baths, Running 100 Miles & Returning from Injury
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
#186 - Anthony O'Brien On: 2023 Irish Duathlon Champion, Ironmans, Marathon Training & More
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony O'Brien (@anthonyobrien1991 on Instagram) is a Smart Endurance Triathlon Coach as well as the 2023 Irish Duathlon Champion, and 2023 Iris...
#185 - Ricki Wynne On: Trail Running & Setting World Records
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#184 - Westport Sea to Summit Review 2023
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 You ...
#183 - Post Dublin Marathon Hangover
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
#182 - Dublin Marathon Review 2023
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 suppo...
#181 - Dublin Marathon 2023 Preview with Kevin English
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After being our most downloaded guest ever a few short weeks ago, we welcome Kevin English (@kevin_english29) back to the Any Given Runday Podcast to ...
#180 - Ironman Portugal Cascais Review 2023: Eric's first Ironman
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric sits down with Seán 12 hours after doing his first Ironman to relive all the ups and downs going through his first ever Ironman. You can now ge...
#179 - Ironman Portugal Preview: Eric's first Ironman
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A goal that Eric has had for years, doing his first Ironman, will be attempted this Saturday in Portugal.In this episode, the lads talk about Eric&apo...
#178 - Celina Stephenson On: Slow Running, Training for your first marathon & more
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, the lads are joined by Celina Stephenson to talk about all things slow running in the lead-up to the London...
#177 - Running Coach Kevin English On: Being Specific in your Running Training, Dublin Marathon advice and more
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have running coach Kevin English on the podcast this week, which makes for a great listen, especially if you are entering your final stages towar...
#176 - Dublin Half Marathon 2023 Review
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On his birthday, Eric headed into the Phoenix Park to take on the Dublin Half Marathon.The lads discuss the event itself along with:- The next steps f...
#175 - Ironman 70.3 World Championship with Rachael Smyth
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After coming 19th in her age category for the Ironman World Championships, Rachael joins the lads on this week's episode of the Podcast to talk a...
#174 - 2000 Pull Ups in One Day Challenge Review
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Podcast, Seán informs Eric about one detail for the Dublin Marathon that we are convinced he was the last person t...
#173 - The Lost Sheep Review
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric takes us through not only his longest triathlon to date but also his most challenging race to da...
#172 - Ronan Barrett Sports Therapy On: Injury Prevention for Marathon Runners
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads chat with Ronan Barrett (@rbarrettsportstherapy)As well as being a Personal Trai...
#171 - Previewing Rachael in Ironman World Championships, Carbon Fibre bikes and more
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the podcast, Seán talks about his struggles getting back into running in preparation for the Dublin Marathon and how m...
#170 - Keith Russell On: Assisted BYU World Records, BYU World Championships 2023& Much More!
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads chat with Keith Russell, a former number 2 (now number 6) in the World for Backy...
#169 - Back on the road to the Dublin Marathon & No fuel brick sessions?
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of nursing his hamstring, Seán is back running again. slowly building up to the Dublin Marathon... but is slightly hesitant with giving E...
#168 - Everything you need to know about: Bike Fitting with Gary Byrne
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, it's all things bikes as the lads talk to Gary Byrne.Eric noticed a considerable difference in h...
#167 - A Cry For Help and TTs for Triathlons?
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about his injury woes and resorting to doing "an Eric" in trying to...
#166 - Transfers, Training & Sea Monsters
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about his reservations about using the transfer portal for the Dublin Marathon, a...
#165 - Everything you need to know about: 16 Weeks to Dublin Marathon
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow it's already 16 weeks to the Dublin Marathon so on this week's episode, Eric and Seán break down their tips for a training plan for...
#164 - Ring of Kerry 2023 Review
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Eric discuss how they got on at the 2023 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle over the weekend and provide some helpful tips for those that want to ti...
#163 - Ring of Kerry 2023 Preview & Hardest Races in Ireland?
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the intro for this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán and Eric break down the top 10 hardest fitness races in Ireland... al...
#162 - Brendan Dowd (@KildareSportsMassage) on IronMan Hamburg, Mondelo 24 plus goto SportsMassage Tips and more
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Seán announces his next fitness challenge before interviewing Brendan Dowd (@kildaresportsmassage) on his training and Sports Massag...
#161 - IronMan Reality Check
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a week to recover from the Cork City Marathon, Eric realises he has a lot to do to build himself up to his first marathon. So enlists some help....
#160 - Cork City Marathon Review 2023
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recording this episode from the lobby of The Dean Hotel shortly after completing the Cork City Marathon, Eric talks about how he got on with his "...
75 Day Challenge Failed?
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Eric talks about his 75 Day Challenge and whether he feels he failed it or not, along with a preview of the Cork City Mar...
Barry and John's Backyard Ultra Review 2023
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Eric catch up on how Seán feels one week after doing the Barry & John Dublin Mountain Backyard Ultra. Seán talks about the challenging...
Easiest Way to do 100 Miles in 24 Hours... with Dara O'Brien
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Seán Backyard Ultra coming up this weekend in Glencullen, we are delighted to welcome Dara O'Brien back to the Any Given Runday Podcast to ...
Fear of Failure
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Seán and Eric delve into the hypothetical question:"If you're early into a race and you know you are not going...
Q&A Episode: Using Gels, Sticking with Pacers, Heavy Legs and More
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Podcast, Eric and Seán answer questions from a recent email sent in on a number of topics, including:- How to deal...
Everything you need to know about: Ice Baths with Sealieve.ie
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've seen people rave about ice baths on our social media feeds for a while. So we had to get an expert in on why they are so popular and what a...
How to do 12 Ironman Events. With Lorcan Fisher
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Podcast, the lads are joined by Eric's work colleague and training partner, Lorcan Fisher. Lorcan talks about...
Anthony Fennelly: From Professional Football to Triathlete and Gym Owner
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a very special episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast this week as Anthony Fennelly joins us to discuss endurance races, Ironmans and more. A...
Challenges, Hangovers & 10,000 Hours
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Podcast, Eric catches us up on how he is getting on with week 1 of the ChallengeYou can now get 20% off all Perform...
Eric's 75 Day Challenge
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking issue with the 75-Day Tik Tok Challenge, Eric creates his own challenge to get back on track towards the Cork City Marathon and, ultimately, th...
Cork City Marathon Preview with Brian Keohane
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Eric having signed up for the Cork Marathon on the June Bank Holiday weekend, he enlists the help of Brian Keohane, who has run the Cork Marathon...
Running Sociopaths?
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Seán discusses why he and Eric may be considered 'sociopaths' according to this reel.Plus, Eric discusses his ...
Everything you need to know about:4x4x48 Challenge
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With this upcoming weekend being 4x4x48 weekend, where people worldwide take part in David Goggins' 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours challenge,...
Sprinting: The Best Way to Burn Body Fat?
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast has gone international as Eric takes a break from falling around the ski slopes in France to join Seán on this week's episode.Today ...
When to use Ice Baths, 80-20 Running & Nutrition Nuggets
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the podcast, Seán talks to Eric about having a 'smashing' time before heading to work early in the morning t...
Down the Rabbit Hole and What to Eat in it
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the podcast, Eric and Seán, while planning to talk about one topic on running, go down the rabbit hole of obesity, the...
Eric's Hair Raising Challenge
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the intro to this week's Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about continuing to try and step out of his comfort zone with his fitness, this...
How to Train for the IronMan World Championships
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Seán and Eric welcome back Rachael to the Any Given Runday Podcast to talk about her preparation in the lead-up to the IronM...
Art O'Neill 2023 Review
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seán and Eric recap Seán's overnight adventure run in the lashing rain for the Art O'Neill challenge last Friday night. A must-listen for ...
New Years Resolutions: How to make them stick
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of 2023 starts with Seán and Eric tackling New Years' Resolutions and why many fail them. They talk about how to build good ha...
Rachael Smyth on WINNING her first 70.3 Ironman and qualifying for the World Championships
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On our final episode of 2022, we are going out with a bang as Rachael is back on the podcast to not only talk about the training behind her first 70.3...
Final Episode of the Year?
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the podcast, Eric and Seán talk about Rachael's incredible accomplishment over the weekend!We hope that all of our sc...
Run The Line Review
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the podcast, Seán talks about how he got on in Run The Line over the weekend, the mistakes he made before the event, w...
Westport Sea2Summit Review
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric talks about one of his highlight races of the year, the Westport Sea2Summit event. ...
Physical Recovery from Marathon, Mental Struggles, Winter Training with People and more
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán and Eric discuss how they recovered from the Dublin Marathon in the past week. They talk about ...
Dublin Marathon 2022 Review
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seán and Eric talk about all the ups and downs that was the Dublin Marathon 2022!You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including th...
Top 10 Dublin Marathon Tips on Race Week
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's bonus episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán and Eric go through a 2019 blog post on Seán's Top 10 Tips for the Dubl...
Carb Loading on Marathon Week
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about carb loading. Eric talks about when you should start carb loading, the importance of it, a sample meal plan and ...
When is the best time to Taper? Plus Yasso 800s, Gels and More
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Seán and Eric talk about doing their last long run before the Dublin Marathon (with two weeks to go). Why it is traditio...
WTF - Weighing Scales, Treadmill Intervals & Feeling Guilty
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán feels very guilty recording while Eric talks about how he's getting on in the ...
Run Galway Bay Marathon Review
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One week after his 80k Ecotrail, Seán talks about how he got on in Galway for the marathon over the weekend. Eric also talks about his training for ...
80k Wicklow EcoTrail Review
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán talks about how he got on at the 80k Ecotrail over the weekend, as well as the take...
#127 - 24 Hour Runs and does wearing multiple runners reduce training injuries?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Eric talks about his struggles with recovery after his 5-day cycle while Seán continues his marathon/80k Ecotrail traini...
#126 - '99 Problems but my bum ain't one': Eric's cycle from Mizen to Malin Head
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Seán preoccupied with going to Garth Brooks and watching his 49ers lose their first game of the season, Eric talks about his half marathon in Ke...
#125 - Trail Running: Everything you need to know with UESCA Running & Triathlon Ireland Coach Mark McInerney
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads are joined by UESCA Running & Triathlon Ireland Coach Mark McInerney (@markie.d...
#124 - Every Trail is a Waterfall
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from his trip back from Scotland, Eric tells Seán about his newfound love for trails and why they are a great alternative to road running. The ...
#123 - Running to audiobooks, with weighted vests and the trials of running
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Late with this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, but Seán and Eric have a lot on their mind this week, including:- Running with Au...
#122 - How to get your fitness mojo back
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric talks about his struggles with his weight and fitness regime in the first half of 2022 and how he managed to turn it around step...
#121 - Mental and Physical Running Barriers
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a week off, the lads are back with another episode of the Any Given Runday podcast. On this week's episode, the lads talk about how agonisi...
#120 - Ring of Kerry Cycle & Cycling for Marathon Training?
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seán and Eric are back for another episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast as Seán addresses some of the talking points brought up by Eric and Racha...
#119 - TT Handlebars and cycling distances
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Seán away at the Ring Of Kerry, Eric and Rachael take over the podcast to discuss their training, Rachael's 101km cycle and using TT handle...
#118 - Almost Sub 20...
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Seán talks to Eric about almost getting a sub 20 min 5k and where he thinks he can improve from there. Eric is near the ...
#117 - Sub 20min 5k Race Week - What to do?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Seán, Eric and Rachael discuss Seán's potential options for training as he heads into his race week for another at...
#116 - 20 Week Plan to the Dublin Marathon
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, the band are all back together to talk about the build-up to the Dublin City Marathon and...
#115 - Nutrition Around Bank Holidays, Training and 9-5 Jobs
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Any Given Training Day Nutrition Coach, Eric, breaks down how to get back on track after a Bank Holiday weekend, nutri...
#114 - InSIGHT into Running Shoes
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After Seán and Rachael exchange horrific 'eye' stories, on this week's episode of the podcast, Rachael talks about her experience in w...
#113 - Covid & IronMan setbacks
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Rachael and Eric are back to join Seán on the podcast this week as both talk about the obstacles they are trying to overcome...
#112 - Fighting Resistance: The War of Art
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the lack of a podcast episode on Monday but, even though we are late, we are trying to stay committed to a podcast episode every week so...
#111 - Q&A Instagram Part 2
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As promised a few weeks ago, we answer more of your questions sent in to us on Instagram after Eric gives an update on his Ironman journey.In this wee...
#110 - Rachael Interviews Dara Blake
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We'll be back with part two of the Q&A next week but in this week's episode, Rachael interviews Dara Blake, who she met during her Triat...
#109 - Listener Q&A: Balancing Marathon Training with spouses, First Marathon Tips, Tapering, Alcohol and more
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we asked you for questions on our Instagram page and you delivered some fantastic questio...
#108 - Smartwatches: What's best for you?
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, it’s all about watches. We give an account of what watches we use, what we like and dislik...
#107 - Calorie Trackers plus Calorie Counting Opinions
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachael and Seán talk about how accurate (or inaccurate) smart watches are along with their opinions and experiences with counting calories for fat l...
#106 - Quest Glendalough and prepping for Tri-Athy
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, the lads talk about how they got on at Quest Glendalough over the weekend, why Seán wa...