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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#57 - Simon Greene On: Becoming a Running Coach, Going from American Football to Ultra-Marathons and more
On this week's episode of the podcast, Seán and Eric welcome Simon Greene to the podcast. A runner and running coach in America, the lads first met Simon when…
Any Given Runday#56 - Rachael Smyth On: Competing in Running, Zwift and Cycling, Duathlons and more
We promised we would have guests after last week's Q&A show and we definitely deliver on that today. In today's episode of the podcast, Eric and Seán talk to…
Any Given Runday#55 - Q&A Episode from our Run Club members and Instagram Followers
For this first time ever, we are turning over the content to you guys for this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast. We asked for questions and you…
Any Given Runday#54 - Overcoming Shin Splints, Pacing and beating The Rock
Seán & Eric are back for another week of the Any Given Runday Podcast as we head towards a new 6 week challenge in the online running group. In this episode…
Any Given Runday#53 - Austin Doyle On: Nutrition on Gym & Running Days, Under and Over Eating Food, Training for Long Runs and More
This week's episode of the podcast sees the return of Austin Doyle to the podcast. Seán & Eric catch up with Austin on his farm life; his new arrival; in-depth…
Any Given Runday#52 - Birthdays and Long Runs don't mix
In this week's episode of the Podcast, after a late-night Zoom session and a few drinks for his birthday, Seán talks about missing his first training session…
Any Given Runday#51 - Dara O'Brien: The Great Virtual Race across Tennessee, Circumpolar Race Across the World & 120km Barrow Valley Way Challenge
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric & Seán talk to Dara O'Brien about his scenic valley runs, struggling to run 200m to taking on…
Any Given Runday#50 - Maria Hackett On: Overcoming Anxiety, Calisthenics & Strength Training
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Eric and Seán talk to fitness coach Maria Hackett on how getting into the fitness industry helped her overcome…
Any Given Runday#49 - Conor Jamieson On: Crossfit Games, Nutrition, Mindset & More
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Eric & Seán are joined by Conor Jamieson who looks to compete in his first CrossFit open next month. In…
Any Given Runday#48 - The Perfect Time is Always Now... and Barefoot Running?
It's the last transatlantic episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast (for now...) as Eric has packed his bags and is ready to go and leave Alabama. In this…
Any Given Runday#47 - Getting Started: 5k Challenge
Not many people can say they can take a hammer to the building that started their fitness journey, but that's exactly what Seán talks about doing as he opens…
Any Given Runday#46 - 5k Challenge (& Couch to 5k) Starts This Monday!
It's the second last podcast episode with Eric on the far side of the Atlantic as we talk about his core challenge, the benefit of some core exercises over…
Any Given Runday#45 - Habits and Building Consistency in Running & Training
Eric starts off the podcast with the most controversial topic in the history of the Any Given Runday podcast. Why you SHOULD put pineapple on a pizza and it's…
Any Given Runday#44 - Nutrition For Endurance Running
Did you know that January is World Vegan Month, hence the name that Seán can't pronounce "Veganuary"? Did you know that January is also World Carnivore Month?…
Any Given Runday#43 - The Return Of Aaron! Beginning Running Mistakes and Intervals
After 8 long months, Aaron is back on the podcast as we get an update on how he is getting on along with his fancy running watch! In this episode, we talk…
Any Given Runday#42 - The steps to carving your own way in Fitness: Eric's Triathlon Journey
In January, a lot of people will tell you to train this way or eat this diet because it worked for them. The problem is, what worked for them may not work for…
Any Given Runday#41 - 2021 Goal Setting: Planning Your Year
Seán and Eric are back to help you kick off your New Years Resolutions with a bang! In this episode: - A quick throwback to one of our earlier podcasts for…
Any Given Runday#40 - Winter Miles For Summer Smiles
In today's episode, Seán and Eric talk about the tips and tricks to help with winter running and also talk about how to stay motivated for the 'winter miles…
Any Given Runday#39 - Advent Christmas Challenge
Don't call it a comeback! But we're back with a brand new episode with a unique countdown to Christmas! The Any Given Training Day crew have set up an Advent…
Any Given Runday#38 - Marathon Tips and Advice for the big day
We're back! Well, kind of... We thought with another lockdown and the Dublin Virtual marathon this weekend that we would do at least one more podcast to give…
Any Given Runday#37 - The Last One
Seán and Eric look back on the last 8 and a half months recording the Any Given Runday Podcast and why it's time to say goodbye... for now. Thank you to…
Any Given Runday#36 - Niamh Boggan on Mental Health, Reiki and Positive Affirmations
Switching gears once again this week as Eric (@lawlesseric) and Seán (@coach_seanc) open up to different concepts in Yoga and Meditation. This week's guest is…
Any Given Runday#35 - Seán Curran on Hiking for beginners, Night time Hiking and Hiking Essentials
With Eric starting to finally get more runs in the heat in Alabama and Seán going into week 4 of not running and resorting to wearing night socks (all…
Any Given Runday#34 - AGR International: Running in the Heat
For the first time ever, the Any Given Runday Podcast goes international as Seán checks in with Eric in his Sweet Home in Alabama! Having just arrived this…
Any Given Runday#33 - Dublin Virtual Marathon: Are You Ready?
In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Seán and Eric talk all things related to the recently announced virtual marathon to replace the…
Any Given Runday#32 - Strength Training: How to compliment running in the gym (and what NOT to do!)
In this episode of the AGR podcast, Seán talks about his delight with gyms being back open again... while Eric is a little preoccupied in the prep for the…
Any Given Runday#31 - 5k PB Weekend: Thank You to our Running Community... What's next?!
Before we talk about today's episode of the podcast, we want to say a huge thank you to our members in the Any Given Runday Run Club that continue to run and…
Any Given Runday#30 - Ciara Beuster on doing a Full Ironman, Marathons in Berlin and motivating others to run
We have a very inspiring podcast for you guys today as Ciara Beuster takes us through her journey from not evening knowing you could sign up for a half…
Any Given Runday#29 - Andrew Moore aka Fitness Goose on running his first Marathon in Greenland and more
In this episode, after a short catch up with Seán and Eric the first shop they went into since Covid-19, Eric's Running Knee Injury and practical stretches…
Any Given Runday#28 - Reuben Whelan on running a marathon through Dublin Mountains, having a running community and Half IronMan goals
In this week's episode, Seán and Eric look to the Any Given Runday Running CLub for motivation for the podcast as Reuben posts in the group about getting up at…
Any Given Runday#27 - Yoga with Dani: Danielle Griffin on Yoga to improve Running and Sports Performance
In today's episode, Seán and Eric are humbled by the self-proclaimed 'travel agent for guilt trips' as they have Danielle Griffin on to talk about what they…
Any Given Runday#26 - Rachel Farrell on from swimming only to Half Ironman World Championships in Nice and more
We continue the "Lawless Files" as Eric interviews Rachel Farrell on her journey from meeting Eric at Lifesaving in college to trying out triathlons and…
Any Given Runday#25 - 5k Running Club Challenge Starts This Monday
A short solo episode from Seán on this one. With the Dublin Marathon cancelled this year, it's really thrown a spanner into the works for what this podcast was…
Any Given Runday#24 - Conor's Sub 20min 5k and how to reduce common running injuries
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Conor breaks down the training he has been doing for the last 6 weeks to get down to a sub 20 5k. Seán also…
Any Given Runday#23 - Austin Doyle on Rugby to a Marathon in 3 hours 23 mins, the Quest 12 and the Art O'Neill Challenge
The Lawless files continue as Eric interviews his friend and endurance runner enthusiast, Austin Doyle. In this episode, Austin takes Eric through his running…
Any Given Runday#22 - No Holds Barred: A very open conversation on Running
After recording an episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, unknown to the rest of the team (and accidentally), Seán lets the recording continue. This leads to…
Any Given Runday#21 - Tom Dixon on Adventure Races, 38 min 10ks and nutrition for endurance
After getting the itch for interviewing last week, we continue a mini-series of Eric interviewing people as he interviews another friend and running influence…
Any Given Runday#20 - Owning a Garmin and Keys to Good Running Form
After Aaron getting a Garmin watch last week, Seán sets to find out what the big deal is about them. We also talk about the keys to good running form for long…
Any Given Runday#19 - Odhran Murphy and #MarathonInTheEstate
Very special episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast as Eric interviews one of his inspirations, Odhran Murphy (@murphyodhran on Instagram), as Odhran…
Any Given Runday#18 - Pre Run Routine and Final Marathon Prep
Instead of running the Madrid Marathon on the day of recording, the lads are connected through Zoom to talk about exercises and prep before runs and how they…
Any Given Runday#17 - Consistency is key and Running Intensity vs Running Speed
In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán & Eric talk about their contrasting 10 mile runs and different goals with them while Conor gets something…
Any Given Runday#16 - Sub 20 Minute 5k Goals and That Medium Article
Right before recording this week's episode of the podcast, Eric ran his best 5km today, running a 5.01km in 20:13, getting closer to that elusive sub 20 min…
Any Given Runday#15 - Tracking Interval Runs and the Hare & Bear Challenge
Episode 3 of season 2 of the Any Given Runday Podcast and we talk about how our online running group is for people of all ages as well as tracking interval…
Any Given Runday#14 - The Friendly Bet & Tips to Improve Your 5k
In this episode of the podcast, after the fall out from last week, things get a little competitive between two on the members of Any Given Runday Podcast…
Any Given Runday#13 - Season 2: The Self-Quarantine Season
Season 1 of the Any Given Runday podcast did not end how we wanted it to. In today's episode, the lads talk about how season 2 came to be! With no marathons or…
Any Given Runday#12 - Running Music, Cheating and Nike Vaporfly
The episode was recorded before the announcement that the Madrid Marathon has been postponed until November. With that in mind, Seán gives an update on the…
Any Given Runday#11 - Types of Runs and Treadmill Running: Yay or Nay?
After a rough start from Seán, we are into Episode 11 of the Any Given Runday Podcast. Over the last 9 weeks, we have talked about different types of runs the…
Any Given Runday#10 - Long Runs & Setbacks
In this week's episode, we check-in with the lads progress so far as the miles build along with how they change their training if they miss a few sessions and…
Any Given Runday#9 - Rest & Recovery Part 2 plus Influencers, Protein & Gluten, oh my!
Bonus episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast. After we finished episode 8, Aaron voiced his true opinion in how he felt about a lot of the rest and recovery…
Any Given Runday#8 - Rest & Recovery Strategies - Part 1
In this episode of the podcast, the lads talk about rest and recovery strategies. What they feel has and hasn't worked for them and how they tailor their…
Any Given Runday#7 - Endurance Circuits, GAA Preseason & Zone 5 Training
Episode 7 and we catch up with how the lads, specifically Conor, has got on with his training and how he is planning future sessions. 1:50. Conor's preseason…
Any Given Runday#6 - Too much mileage, running mindset and dedication
Episode 6 of the Any Given Runday Podcast and we catch up the lads on how their first month's training has gone. 1:10: Aaron talks about how his first month…
Any Given Runday#5 - Strength Training Marathon
Episode 5 of the Any Given Runday Podcast and we are catching up with Seán and how he wants to combine gym sessions for strength training along with his…
Any Given Runday#4 - GAA & Marathon Training
In the 4th episode of Any Given Runday Podcast, we are catching up with Conor on his marathon journey while combining his training with the hurling season. Is…
Any Given Runday#3 - Heart Rate Training, Garmin and Run Forrest
In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about Eric's journey so far with Marathon Training and how he went from a goalkeeper running "18 yards" to an…
Any Given Runday#2 - Running your first Marathon
In this episode, the lads talk about their first marathon experience along with the training, or lack of training, Aaron has done over the last few years…
Any Given Runday#1 - What is Any Given Runday?
Episode 1 of Any Given Runday gives you an introduction into the four of us and why we have decided to come together and run a marathon in Madrid at the end of…