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Any Given Runday
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.
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Any Given Runday#237 David Carter: Running 6 Ultra Marathons in 6 Days in Memory of His Dad
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome David Carter, who is taking on the Ultra 300 Challenge in memory of his dad. David will run…
Any Given Runday#236 - Dublin Marathon Review 2024
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast fresh off doing the Dublin Marathon and feeling not so fresh from that and the pints after, Seán talks…
Any Given Runday#235 Dublin Marathon 2024 Preview Show with David McCarthy: Ultimate Preparation Guide
Ultimate Dublin Marathon Prep: Tips, Strategies, and Motivation for the Big Day in 2024! Join us in this comprehensive episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast…
Any Given Runday#234 Sean Kinane On: VO2 Max and Metabolic Testing, Marathon Training, Avoid Hitting the Wall and more
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we explore the vital aspects of athletic performance with Sean Kinane of Health Matters. Discover the…
Any Given Runday#233 - Evan Scully: Running with Cystic Fibrosis, Olympic Running Coach, Running Tips & More
In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, we chat with Evan Scully (@evan_runs on Instagram), a renowned coach, sports therapist, strength coach…
Any Given Runday#232 - Aaron Horan: From Smashing Ankles to Smashing Marathons and 3 Hour Dublin Marathon Goals
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Aaron Horan (@aaronhoran_builtdifferent on Instagram), personal trainer, online coach, and host…
Any Given Runday#231 - Sean Noble On: Irish Hyrox Pro Champion, 2nd in World Championship & Top Hyrox tips to crush your next event
In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Seán Noble, a standout athlete in the world of Hyrox. Seán claimed the top spot in last year's…
Any Given Runday#230 - Ballyagran John Brady 5 Mile Charity race on Saturday October 12th
On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Tom Brady, who is organizing a 5-Mile Charity run and a 5k Fun Run in Ballyagran on…
Any Given Runday#229 - David McCarthy On: Running Coach, 3:55 Mile Runner, Pacing Dublin Marathon Elite Women and Much More
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we have David McCarthy (@davidmccarthy_88 on Instagram), a running coach with a very impressive running resume of a…
Any Given Runday#228 - Daragh Morgan On: Mizen to Malin Run with a Pram, 13km Swims At Howth and other insane Endurance Challenges
On this week's podcast episode, we welcome adventure athlete Daragh Morgan. From running across and up the country to BYUs to insane swims around Howth Head…
Any Given Runday#227 - Evan Lynch: Dietitian on Top Tips for Dublin Marathon and Much More
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Evan Lynch (@elynchfitnut on Instagram), a dietitian and performance nutritionist, who is the director of…
Any Given Runday#226 - Helen (@Nurturemamas): Prioritise Yourself - Fitness, Pregnancy, Heart Health, V02 and More
We welcome Helen (@nurturemamas on Instagram) to the podcast this week. Helen is a personal trainer, online fitness coach, marathon runner, pre and postnatal…
Any Given Runday#225 - Aichlinn O'Reilly: Sub 8 Hour Irish Ironman Record Holder, Professional Triathlete and More
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Aichlinn O'Reilly (@aichlinno on Instagram), a professional triathlete who has represented…
Any Given Runday#224 - Gavan Hennigan: 1000 Mile Iditarod Trail Race in Alaska, Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and More
On this week of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Gavan Hennigan (@soulogav on Instagram), an extreme ultra runner and adventurer who has gone from…
Any Given Runday#223 - Mary O'Donnell On: Multiple AG Victories in Triathlons, Ironman, Aeronautical Engineering and Much More
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome accomplished triathlete and aeronautical engineer Mary O'Donnell as we discuss her transition from…
Any Given Runday#222 - Sean Meehan: Waterville Festival 3 Day Stage Winner, Cherry Orchard, UltraRunner and more
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast delves into Sean Meehan's inspiring journey from a casual marathon runner to a podium finisher in some of Ireland's…
Any Given Runday#221 - Maebh Brannigan: Sub 3 Hour Dublin Marathon Runner, Dublin Endurance Project, Sea Swimming and More
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome sub 3 hour marathon runner Maebh Brannigan. Maebh shares her experience as a competitive…
Any Given Runday#220 - SummerTime Training and Eric and Seán's contrasting approaches to the Barcelona Marathon
With the intense heat, Eric is taking to slow, gradual approach to build himself up for the Barcelona Marathon next year (and potentially the Dubai Marathon)…
Any Given Runday#219 - Oisin McGrath: World Record Holder, 16 time National Paddle Board Champion, Ireland's first European Champion and much more
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Oisin McGrath to the show. Oisin has been the National Board Paddle Champion for the last 16 of 20 years…
Any Given Runday#218 - Brandon Hargreaves On: 2016 10000m National Champion, Coaching High Level Athletes & AGR Marathon Trip Participants and More
On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome Brandon Hargreaves, a high-level athlete turned coach with The Endurance Mode. Brandon talks about the highs…
Any Given Runday#217 - Dublin Marathon 2024: Your Tips & Q's to prepare for the biggest running event of the year
We asked you earlier in the week to give your tips and questions for the Dublin Marathon this year on our Instagram page and you more than provided. On this…
Any Given Runday#216 - Stephen Murphy on: His journey to being the New National 100 Mile Record Holder
'There is nothing worse in life than wasting potential'. This is the powerful mantra that our guest, Stephen Murphy, lives by. His story on the Any Given…
Any Given Runday#215 - From Malin to Mizen in under 24 Hours Challenge with Gary & Martin Hughes
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we have a father/son duo, along with 8 other members of the White River Wheelers from Dunleer, Co. Louth, attempting…
Any Given Runday#214: Catherina McKiernan On: Her Running Journey, Chi Running, Coaching and Enjoying Your Running
On this week's episode, we welcome Catherina McKiernan to the Any Given Runday Podcast Catherina is an Irish Olympian, European Cross Country Champion, winner…
Any Given Runday#213 - Tom Hogan: High Level Runner to Elite 15 Hyrox Athlete, Team Ireland Relay Team, Best Tips for your first Hyrox and much more
With the increased hype in the fitness world around Hyrox, we decided we needed an expert on the podcast. Having won Hyrox events, hit world records, is…
Any Given Runday#212 - Chrissy Harford On: Winning Cork IronMan '23, Wicklow 200, Balancing work, triathlon training and being a mother plus much more
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, after Eric gives a preview of the Cork City Marathon and TriAthy coming up this weekend, we talk with…
Any Given Runday#211 - Wexford Festival of Running 2024 Review: Seán's 100 Miles in 24 Hours Goal
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, after Eric catches us up on all his adventures, it's the review of the Wexford Festival of Running 2024…
Any Given Runday#210 - Joanne Murphy: International Sports Announcer, Race around Ireland and Donegal 555k Record Holder, Mondello 24 and much more
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Joanne Murphy Joanne is an International Sports Announcer, including being the first female…
Any Given Runday#209 - Jennifer Fay: Founder of Sheriff Street Running Club, organising charity running events, from walking 5k to running 50km and more
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Coach and Founder of Sheriff Street Running Club, Jennifer Fay, to the podcast. Jennifer talks about how…
Any Given Runday#208 - Joe O'Leary On: Smashing the Spine North Record, 200km Kerry Ultra Way, Setting FKT and more
On this week's episode on the Any Given Runday Podcast, after Eric updates us on the AGR Marathon Trip 2025, the lads welcome Joe O'Leary to the Podcast. Joe…
Any Given Runday#207 - Eoin Everard On: 4 Minute Mile, Sports Physio, Research Myths and Much More
With Eric having survived the rain in Dubai, he and Seán welcome Eoin Everard to the podcast. Eoin is a s a chartered physiotherapist and Pilates instructor…
Any Given Runday#206 - Rich Gill On: Ultra Trail Running, UTMB Istria Review, Nasal Breathing and much more
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we have ultra runner, photographer and PE teacher, Rich Gill (@Rich.Trails on Instagram as well as his photography…
Any Given Runday#205 - Hellevation Review 2024
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 towards the 24…
Any Given Runday#204 - Aisling Lacey: Phd, Researcher and Certified Athletic Therapist on Running Injuries and Much More
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 for Data…
Any Given Runday#203 - Rome Marathon 2024 Review with Alanna Dunlea
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's weekend…
Any Given Runday#202 - Wayne Waldron: 100km Races for Ireland, Battling Injury, Becoming a Running Coach and More
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 becoming a…
Any Given Runday#201 - Elizabeth Carr: Irish Triathlete Competing around the World, Battling Injury, Working in Defence Forces and more
On this week's episode, we welcome Irish Triathlete Elizabeth Carr (@libs_carr on Instagram) to the Any Given Runday Podcast Elizabeth Carr is an Irish…
Any Given Runday#200 - Emmett Dunleavy On: Running in Kenya, Lactate Testing, Peaking for Races and More
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 (@emmettdunleavy on…
Any Given Runday#199 - Ger Redmond: From Prison To Pro
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 well as a…
Any Given Runday#198 - Caroline Hassett: Building up to a sub 3 Hour Marathon while juggling work and family life
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Caroline Hassett (@ahousebythetrees on Instagram), who takes us through her running journey that went…
Any Given Runday#197 - Donadea 50k Review
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 country!…
Any Given Runday#196 - Ian Fitzgerald: Donadea 50k Preview, 100km Races for Ireland and More
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 Having…
Any Given Runday#195 - She Summits Trail Running Community
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 help…
Any Given Runday#194 - Hellevation! BYU in Tipperary Special with Keith Russell and PJ Meehan
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 Hellevation…
Any Given Runday#193 - Joe Ryan On: Development of Irish Elite Athletes
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, has worked with…
Any Given Runday#192 - David McAllister On: Burritos & Sub 11 IronMans
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 50k next month…
Any Given Runday#191 - Art O'Neill Preview 2024 with Ciara Smullen
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…
Any Given Runday#190 - New Year Goals for 2024
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…
Any Given Runday#189 - Tips from the Year from YOU & Q&A Episode
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…
Any Given Runday#188 - Michael Fox On: Losing 30kg to a 2:24 Marathon PB, Running for Mental Health and more
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…
Any Given Runday#187 - Ironman Cork, Ice Baths, Running 100 Miles & Returning from Injury
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…
Any Given Runday#186 - Anthony O'Brien On: 2023 Irish Duathlon Champion, Ironmans, Marathon Training & More
Anthony O'Brien (@anthonyobrien1991 on Instagram) is a Smart Endurance Triathlon Coach as well as the 2023 Irish Duathlon Champion, and 2023 Irish Sprint…
Any Given Runday#185 - Ricki Wynne On: Trail Running & Setting World Records
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…
Any Given Runday#184 - Westport Sea to Summit Review 2023
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 Ultrapure Sports…
Any Given Runday#183 - Post Dublin Marathon Hangover
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…
Any Given Runday#182 - Dublin Marathon Review 2023
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…
Any Given Runday#181 - Dublin Marathon 2023 Preview with Kevin English
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 discuss…
Any Given Runday#180 - Ironman Portugal Cascais Review 2023: Eric's first Ironman
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. Ultrapure Sports Recovery…
Any Given Runday#179 - Ironman Portugal Preview: Eric's first Ironman
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's prep for…
Any Given Runday#178 - Celina Stephenson On: Slow Running, Training for your first marathon & more
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 Marathon…