Any Given Runday

Over the weekend, Seán and Eric took part Hybrid Series Ireland ( @hybridseriesireland on Instagram) in Athlone, Eric's first ever Hyrox event.  Has Eric converted into a Hybrid Rockstar enthusiast?  00:00 Merry Christmas, Eric 03:02 The Hybrid Series Ireland Experience 05:52 The Challenge of Endurance Events 08:49 Team Dynamics in Competition 14:25 The Joy of Shared Experiences 18:39 The App...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Andy Nolan ( @andy_everest2026 )shares his incredible journey of climbing the Six of the Seven Summits, including his experiences with fear, training, and the challenges faced during his climbs. From starting as a sedentary individual to summiting some of the world's highest peaks, Andy discusses the mental and physical preparation required for...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Irish international runner Matthew Collins ( @mattamoo on Instagram). We discuss Matt's journey from team sports to becoming a competitive runner, his marathon experiences, and his Guinness World Record for running in a postbox costume in London. Matt shares insights on training, coaching, and the importance of community in running....

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we interview Pat Cassidy, co-author of 'The Story of the Donore Harriers', who shares his extensive experience in running and the evolution of the Donore Harriers club. The conversation covers Pat's personal journey into running, the transition of running clubs from elite to community-focused, the importance of facilities in athletics...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we are delighted to welcome professional triathlete and Olympian, Russell White @russellwhite6 on Instagram)   Russell shares his journey from a young swimmer to a professional triathlete, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He reflects on his early experiences in triathlon, the pressure of competing at the Olympic level,...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Marcus Cowzer ( @marco161 on Instagram) shares his journey from a football player to a psychotherapist and building Shelters Running Community ( @sheltersrunningcommunity_ on Instagram) He discusses the importance of community in running, the impact of therapy on mental health, and building towards his marathon goals. Marcus emphasises the significa...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Dr. John Rusin ( @drjohnrusin on Instagram), a renowned physical therapist and strength coach, shares his insights on injury prevention, strength training, and the importance of recovery for athletes.  He discusses his personal journey from being a competitive athlete to becoming a coach, emphasising the mental challenges faced during injuries. John...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Rebecca Jones ( @beccaloujones ), the founder of the Morning Milers Run Club ( @morningmilersrungroup ) in Kuwait. They discuss Rebecca's journey into running, the establishment and growth of the run club, and the importance of community in fitness. The conversation touches on the unique lifestyle in Kuwait, the challenges of train...

In this week's episode, we chat to three out of six lads who took part in the unsanctioned relay race, known as The Speed Project, in the South of France earlier this year. David ( @d.gah_an ), Ben and Frank ( @frankrafferty ) from Team And Again (@ teamandagain ) discuss all aspects of the relay race, one of the hardest and most secretive relay races in the world, from what brought them toge...

Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring different Run Clubs in our Thursday Specials. This week, we have Laura Garrigan ( @laws_fitness on Instagram) and 41 Social Run Club. Laura shares her journey from a casual runner to a certified running coach. She discusses her experiences with various races, including the Trasna 2025 relay, and emphasises the importance of mental health in running. La...

We're delighted to have Kevin English ( @kevin_english29 on Instagram) back on the Any Given Runday Podcast to discuss all things post marathon, including recovery, tackling the post marathon blues and what your training should look like, the dos and don'ts of getting back into racing and much more We also discuss the pitfalls of nutrition after a marathon, the positives of coaching and...

This week, we welcome the event director of the NI Running Show (@nirunningshow on Instagram), Oonagh Cattigan, to talk about the first ever NI Running Show, coming to the Eikon Centre on 7 & 8 February 2026.  Oonagh discusses her journey into running, the significance of the running community, and the upcoming Northern Ireland Running Show, which aims to create an inclusive atmosphere for run...

We're bringing the Fantastic 4 back one last time to hear their stories from the Dublin Marathon 2025! 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 w...

For a bit of companionship on the way into Dublin City Centre this morning, hear from your fellow Dublin Marathon Runners as well as a bit of insight into behind the scenes on what makes Dublin so special as we interview Joan McTiernan and Dave Hudson, two very key members in making it all happen!  Best of luck from all of us at AGR today to everyone taking on the Dublin Marathon, especially our F...

It's the preview of the Dublin Marathon 2025, and we have a 2:21 Dublin Marathon runner and, just as impressive, a third appearance on the Any Given Runday Podcast, Michael Fox ( @runningfox26.2 on Instagram), back with us to break down the biggest running event of the year and give you the tips to help you thrive on the big day Some of the topics discussed, including live questions from our...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dr. Sarah Kelly ( @sarahke11y_ on Instagram). Sarah has a masters and PHd in Clinical Exercise Physiology from DCU, is the co-founder of Herology, has partnered with Irish Life Health with Irish Life Health Schools Fitness Challenge for years, as well as partnering with them for Wellfest for the last two years Sarah shares her journey from a ba...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, experienced marathon runners and DCM Pacers Jamie Killeen & Anne Jennings talk all things Dublin Marathon 2025 related and answer your questions  20:00 Introduction to the DCM Pacers 21:00 Personal Running Journeys: From Beginners to Experienced Runners 25:23 Learning from Mistakes: The Evolution of a Runner 26:43 Experiences in Marathons: Chall...

We catch up with the Fantastic 4 as we hit the Final Countdown to the Dublin Marathon 2025. Going through the journeys of Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane, we discuss various aspects of dublin marathon preparation, including tapering strategies, injury recovery, mental preparation, pacing, nutrition, and the importance of community support. They share personal experiences and insights, providing v...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Sean Collier ( @seanyc85 on instagram) shares his running 100 miles around the Ring of Kerry to raise funds for ACT for Meningitis.  Sean also talks about his journey from Gaelic football to becoming an endurance runner. He discusses the role of CrossFit in his training and his experiences with marathons and ultra-marathons. He talks about the 100k...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Rob Dwyer ( @rob__dwyer on Instagram) shares his journey from hurling to triathlon, detailing his experiences in various competitions, including Ironman Wales and the Triathlon World Championships. He discusses the challenges he faced, particularly in swimming, and the importance of coaching and proper nutrition. Rob also opens up about his health s...

In this episode of the Any Given Day podcast, registered dietitian Niamh Culhane ( @nc_nutrition on Instagram) shares her journey from a casual fitness enthusiast to a competitive endurance athlete. She discusses the differences between dietitians and nutritionists, the importance of proper fuelling during endurance training, and the role of sugar in athletic performance. Niamh emphasises the sign...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Emmet McNamara ( @emmet.mcnamara on Instagram) shares his unique journey from being a successful jockey to becoming a competitive runner with a 15:03 5k to his name. He discusses the challenges and mindset required in both sports, the importance of coaching with Emmet Dunleavy and structured training, training with Fethard AC and representing Irelan...

In this episode, Eric and Seán are joined by the Fantastic Four in Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane to discuss their training journeys leading up to the Dublin Marathon, sharing personal experiences of health setbacks, accidental marathons, adapting training plans, using the bike for marathon training, running shoes, the REAL key to staying injury free that you can only find in Tipperary and much...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Rachel Abernethy ( @runnergirlrach on Instagram), an accomplished runner with multiple marathons and ultramarathons under her belt. Rachel shares her journey into running, the importance of community, and her experiences with major marathons, having run London (twice!) and Chicago.  She discusses the role of Parkrun in her training, her major m...

This week, we welcome a great friend to the podcast in Munro Ruigrok. But he also deserves to be on the podcast in his own right, from running mulitple marathons, the Camino and running the Dublin Marathon this year for Chime (Ireland’s national Deaf charity) in support of his son, Colton.  Munro talks about getting into running, meeting Eric and the running scene in Dubai and taking on the Camino...