Any Given Runday

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 traditionally three weeks to taper before a marathon, what do the followers of the Any Given Training Day Podcast think about tapering/how they are approaching it before Dublin, and what the research says is the best approach. We also discuss using gels and t...

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 'hurt locker' with 3 weeks to go until the Dublin Marathon. The lads also talk about why people weighing themselves every day is potentially not a bad strategy, treadmill intervals and thoughts on entering the Art O'Neill lottery If you...

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 the Dublin Marathon along with the current challenges he is facing heading into the last 4 weeks  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 ad...

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 takeaways the lads had from their trip to Birmingham the day before to hear David Goggins 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, o...

In this week's episode, Eric talks about his struggles with recovery after his 5-day cycle while Seán continues his marathon/80k Ecotrail training. From there, the lads discuss the insane dedication to ultra marathons and the accomplishments achieved in the 24-hour European Championships over the weekend. As well as that, they discuss a recent study that talked about the difference between th...

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 Kerry last weekend along with his 750km cycle, over 5 days, from Mizen Head to Malin Head 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,...

On this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads are joined by UESCA Running & Triathlon Ireland Coach Mark McInerney ( @markie.does.trails ) If you have been interested in doing trail running but not sure where to start, then THIS is the episode In this episode, we talk about: - How Mark got into Trail Running along with some of the groups he would recommend joining , includin...

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 lads also give tips on how to get into trail running, along with a few trail running events coming up soon!  If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing...

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 Audiobooks/Music - Backyard Ultra runs (not by either btw!) - Staying Prepared for events and having an ear to the ground - The likelihood of running injuries - Running with Weighted Vests And more! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism m...

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 by step. From struggle to complete a cycle to work to now doing 90k cycles through the Sally Gap, he talks about how he set up his training to build towards a Mizen to Malin Head cycle in September, the Dublin Marathon in October and the Hardman Tri...

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 agonisingly close Seán came to finally get a sub 20 min 5k and why he believes it is as much a mental barrier as it is a physical barrier.  If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the...

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 Rachael, concerning his Ring of Kerry cycle, on the last episode of the podcast. Eric talks about how he's getting on cycling to work, the progress he has made so far as well as how he is balancing out training for cycling the length of the country alo...

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 handlebars 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....

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 end of his 4 week training mini programme and talks bout cycling to work and building towards cycling the length of the country and doing the Dublin Marathon this year

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 attempt at cracking a sub 20 min 5k time: - What Rachael would recommend Seán to do and, just as important, what NOT to do in a race week - The one type of running that is often overlooked because of how simple it is and this technique should be used by...

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 the various approaches to getting back on track with your running. If you are unsure about where to start with your training, after listening to this episode, you can get full marathon coaching through Any Given Training Day! For this week only, we...

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, nutrition-wise, as well as dealing with a "slow metabolism" working your food around a 9-5 workout, training sessions in morning/evening, 'good'/'bad' food and working around different events the summer might bring! To get 25...

After Seán and Rachael exchange horrific 'eye' stories, on this week's episode of the podcast, Rachael talks about her experience in working in retail and recommending different types of running shoes Today's Podcast Sponsor: King Kong Bags knkg.com/anygivenrunday For our exclusive $10 OFF discount. And if you are interested in online coaching with Any Given Training Day AnyGiv...

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 in their training along with a major setback for Eric and his Ironman goal. Today's Podcast Sponsor: King Kong Bags knkg.com/anygivenrunday For our exclusive $10 OFF discount. And if you are interested in online coaching with Any Given Training...

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 here's a short mid-week episode from Seán. In this week's episode, Seán talks about the book, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, and how it can relate directly to strength training and running. - How to fight resistance when setting up a...

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 week's episode we talk about: - What we talk about when it's not running - Thoughts on Strava - Rachael's next big event - A potential event for us in 2023 - The best well rounded in runner out of the hosts - Our current favourite exerci...

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 Triathlon series Down Under 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 g...

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 questions for this week's episode.  Due to time and the number of questions asked, we picked out the marathon specific episodes for this weeks episode but will look to answer your other questions on a very near episode of the podcast. DM us if you wish...

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 dislike about them, and the cost of watches. @smythrachael : Coros Apex @lawlesseric : Garmin Fenix 5 @coach_seanc : Garmin Forerunner 245 with Music If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training...

Rachael and Seán talk about how accurate (or inaccurate) smart watches are along with their opinions and experiences with counting calories for fat loss. This episode mostly deals with their experiences and what they have found works for them as opposed to professional advice given. For that, we would refer your to dieticians plus previous episodes with Kathryn Stewart ( @edible_evidence ) If you&...