Any Given Runday

With Rachael not around this week as she gets settled into life down under the lads return to the podcast to discuss Seán's 26k Run The Line Rac over the weekend in his first trail run.  Has he fallen in love with trail runs? Plus, thoughts on trail runs in general, 2022 race plans, how the combination of top hats and wine is not good for running injuries and just what the hell is 'Stone...

On this week’s episode, Rachael chats to dietician Kathryn Stewart (@Edible_Evidence) about all things nutrition.  They discuss the impacts of RED-s (formerly known as the Female Triad) on both male and female performance and look at how this, and other choices, can affect a woman’s period. Food is only one of the three core pillars that affect performance, periods, and general well-being. To get...

Rachael is joined this week by professional cartoonist Molly Hahn (Mollycules). Molly talks to Rachael about how she found running in her teens after surviving a rare blood disorder that left her hospitalised and unsure of her future. Determined to never take life for granted, Molly is a fantastic advocate for mental wellbeing and doing what makes you happy. We all know how hard it is to find time...

This week, we are heading stateside to St. Petersburg, Florida to chat with book-loving, supermom Mandy Hurley. Mandy recently completed her first 70.3 Ironman. She talks to Rachael about juggling life as an athlete and mom, whilst also working a full-time job. At the end of the episode, Mandy gives her recommendations on books that inspired her and the ones she thinks everyone should read. Here’s...

In today's midweek episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, with Rachael taking over the Monday slot for now with her Women in Sport Series, Eric chats to Seán on how Seán got on at the Thoroughbred Marathon over the weekend:  - What the first race in two years felt like  - What strategy Seán had... and why he wouldn't recommend it for others  - How he felt throughout the race  - What he...

Gold medals and world records have been achieved at every stage in a woman's menstrual cycle. If you understand your menstrual cycle and can tailor your training to it, you are more likely to see the benefits and gains. So why do we shy away from talking about it when it can be a valuable tool for improvement if understood correctly? Rachael and Martina @fit.mna unwrap this topic in today&apo...

There's been a takeover at Any Given Runday as a previous guest, Rachael Smyth ( @smythrachael ), is launching a mini-series on our podcasts about Women in Sport. In the first few minutes of this podcast, Rachael talks to the lads about why this series is important to her before the lads bow out and she introduces today's guest. Today's guest is Paralympian Greta Streimikyte ( @stre...

For the Love of Donkeys, Virtual Marathons and the difference in the mental approach to the Long Run In this week's episode of the podcast, Seán and Eric talk about their experiences last week at the Arnold Sports Festival in Birmingham, England... along with their newfound need for a donkey. We also catch up with Seán's progress as he trains for a marathon in two weeks time and how a di...

On this week's episode, the lads welcome back Rachael Smyth to the podcast who talks about her outstanding performance in her first triathlon season, how she prepared for her first Olympic triathlon, her offseason and her future goals 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 adaptatio...

Seán and Eric are back in the Any Given Training Day studios with this week's podcast all about a study where you can get fit with just 4 seconds of a workout... of course, there's a massive catch!   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 nutri...

In this episode of the podcast. Seán's morning "swim" leads him onto a little rant on what he feels is wrong with the fitness industry, particularly through social media today! Also a big shout out to Rachael Smith and Austin Doyle, who are doing a triathlon in Westport this weekend, to Rachel Farrell who competed in the IronMan World Championships over the weekend in Utah and every...

The Any Given Runday Podcast is on the road again as Eric checks into the podcast from Germany.  In this episode, the lads talk about: - Eric's current training in the heat - The end of the triathlon season - Challenges that previous guests of the podcast have coming up - Pacing a 10k event - And a God awful Dad joke from Seán to wrap this one up Best of luck to Rachel Farrell, who is competi...

Back after the first Monday off this year, we start today's podcast with yet another announcement that an upcoming event that one of the lads was going to do got cancelled! So with Eric riled up that the Tri-Athy was cancelled, Seán hits him with 5 controversial running topics that are discussed online. After the 5 topics, Eric and Seán announce the biggest competition yet on the Podcast. We...

Seán and Eric are back with another weekly episode of the Any Given Runday podcast 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. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's mo...

In today's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Sean and Eric have their good friend Jay Lynch on the podcast to give us the low down on everything to do with hiking. From everything Seán did wrong hiking with Jay in the past to clothing, equipment, navigation, safety as well as the best apps and websites to use for hiking, this is a can't miss episode for anyone that is interested i...

In this week's episode, Eric talks about getting back to the gym again and how his body is feeling. After bringing up the record times for walking, the lads talk about the Olympics and then talk briefly about Seán's presentation over the weekend on Warm-Up Exercises and Injury Reduction for Marathon Runners, including exercises you need to be doing If you've never had your VO₂ max o...

No Easy E on the podcast this week so Seán is riding solo. We're breaking down today's episode into two parts. The first part is on Alcohol consumption and running. Don't worry, we are not going to get all preachy about not drinking alcohol, especially after our conversations on the podcast over the last few weeks. But we talk about the different effects alcohol can have on you both...

In this week's episode of the podcast, after an alcohol-fueled weekend, Eric and Seán talk about creating balance in training, an approach to week 1 training that works towards long term fitness and health and the mental aspect of training, taking the path of least resistance towards getting your workouts in and the phases of training throughout the calendar year If you've never had your...

In today's episode of the podcast, Sean talks to Eric about the Try a Triathlon in TryAthy in September. We cover: - How to approach the 3 disciplines - Essential Equipment for each - Overcoming the fear of the swim - How to set up your training week - How to know which discipline to focus more on - Eric's mistakes on previous Triathlons - Handling the transition period between each even...

In this short episode of the podcast, Seán and Eric talk about finding alternatives to the cancelled Dublin Marathon this year, with help from members of the Any Given Runday - Run Club as well as our Instagram followers.  To join the Any Given Runday Run Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anygivenrunday At the end of the Podcast, eric talks about future challenges coming up in the Any Given Tr...

In today's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric and Seán talk to Jill Leonard , a Yoga Instructor who has been practising Yoga for over 15 years, as well as someone who has run a Dublin Marathon, making her more than qualified to talk about the relationship between Yoga and Running. In this episode Jill talks about: - Her background and how she got into Yoga - The different types of...

Sean and "Next Segment" Lawless recap joining Dara ( @barrow_valley_runner ) on Saturday for his 120km run along the Barrow Way. Congratulations to Dara, who has raised over €6000 for children with Autism in Ireland! You can still support Dara by clicking on the link below: gofund.me/6efb178b Any Given Training Day are launching their next Running Challenge on Monday, July 5th. If you ha...

Eric and Seán are delighted to welcome Dara O'Brien back to the podcast as he prepares to run 120km on Saturday, June 26th  to raise money for As. I.Am and Saplings School in Goresbridge both of whom are doing huge work in raising awareness of and helping children with Autism in Ireland. In this episode, Dara talks about his training towards to 120km run, the mistakes and what he has learned...

After Seán down by three different groups of people in a 24 hour period, including Easy E himself, he gets an idea on switching up this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast. With events slowly starting to open up again for 2021, if you haven't got the buzz yet for a road race or a triathlon or even to kick start your training, we guarantee you will after listening to our previo...

A random episode of the Any Given Runday podcast as Seán kicks off the podcast with a rant on cheaper treadmills and waiting two hours for a pint in a hotel before we get into the running topics for the show. Eric talks about his running and his recent problems going for longer runs as of late. The guys then talk about how cardio alone may not be the best answer for fat loss and how the re-opening...