Any Given Runday

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 Rachael Smyth, an avid runner who holds a brand new record of having the fastest 5k from any of the guests ever on this podcast. As well as running, Rachael talks about her new love for cycling, Swift and goals for the future. R...

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 guys delivered on our Running Group and Instagram Stories. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and let's get into today's episode: Thoughts on why some people are morning runners and some are evening runners and can you...

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, the lads talk about a a lot of different running topics including: [00:00] - If you had to pick one celebrity to train with, who would it be? [3:00] - The most wonderful word in the English language ... we swear the running topics are com...

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 nutrition for offseason, gym days, running and more; as well as all his future challenges for 2021.  [2:35] Austin talks about the farm life [6:00] How his training has been going since we last had Austin on the podcast and how he...

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 of the 5k Challenge after nearly 5 full perfect weeks.  Eric and Seán talk about why having the focus for perfection only in a training plan may not be a sound way of thinking and how balance is key for the long term, healthy approach to...

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 virtual challenges and an upcoming 120km ultra run challenge in June that will guarantee him a distinct new record. [6:00] Eric introduces Dara to the podcast and how it all came about [8:20] How and why Dara got into running only...

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 her anxiety along with how she got into calisthenics and strength training. In this episode, you will hear about Maria's journey into the fitness world and her training, including:  - The journey from feeling lost after the leaving cer...

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 this episode, Conor talks about: - How he & Eric met in the military (with Conor crushing Eric's plank time by setting a time of 14:30) - What appealed to him to get into CrossFit - Why he left and then returned to Instagr...

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 episode, we talk about all the obstacles that faced everyone who took part in Week 1 of the 5k Challenge as well as what to do when you do fall off the wagon in your running journey.  Seán also went down the rabbit hole in looking at the pr...

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 up this episode of the podcast. Apart from finding out if strawberry butter goes well on chicken and waffles (you just know Eric is still in America with food like that), the lads talk about getting started with your running; what to do,...

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 others when it comes to running. After mentioning why February is a much better month than January to kick start your running goals, the lads announce a new 5k Challenge starting this Monday, February 8th in the Any Given Runday Run Club:...

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 a hill he's willing to die on! With it arguably being the first day of Spring, Seán & Eric talk about why now, as opposed to January, is a good time to start getting into running and how to build good habits to keep consistency...

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? Where it's a mostly meat-based diet? And did you know the Muffin Man? Not sure where he factors into this but you'll have a slightly better idea when you listen to today's episode of the podcast. Carbohydrates a...

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 about what Aaron felt worked and didn't work for him during his first run on the podcast, pun intended. The topic then switches to approaching your first runs as well as the benefits and downside to some people doing interval training. When...

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 you.  In this episode of the podcast, we talk about Eric's journey in training and fitness from football to college to American Football, marathons, triathlons and now his goal in 2021: to do an IronMan. What's just as important as...

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 long term listeners and how all was not as it seemed for one of our runners - Why you should look at 2020 goals and achievements before setting your targets for 2021 - Why the lads find 10ks easier than 5ks - Seán talks about his main goal for...

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 for summer smiles'. As well as cold weather running, they talk about myths surrounding the amount of heat leaving your head in cold weather and getting old with technology issues for the Advent Christmas Challenge If you've...

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 Christmas Challenge and, in this episode, Seán and Eric are here to tell you all about it and how you can get involved! To join the challenge, click on the link below for our event page: https://fb.me/e/gmYmmKOtw And be sure to add...

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 you some tips and advice from the lessons we've learned while doing the marathon in the past. Plan in advance, get prepared, realise the mental battle that is ahead of you because you have already done the physical work and ENJOY I...

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 everyone who has listened and subscribed to the podcast over the last 8 and a half months. As we wrapped up this episode, we talked about how when we look back on 2020, we'll always think of Covid-19 but one of the positive things will a...

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 Niamh Boggan ( @Body_Feels ) who teaches Yoga for team and corporate groups as well as being a cupping therapist and Reiki Practitioner. After graduating with a Sports Science degree, Niamh found her way to Yoga. Niamh talks bout he...

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 explained in the podcast, of course!), the lads switch gears to talk about a very popular activity over the last few weeks... hiking!  And they're not alone, bringing in hiking enthusiast, Seán Curran, on all things hiking! Sean talks about the...

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 weekend, Eric talks about how he has settled in so far and how different it his for him to run in the heat along with the new nutritional challenges he is going to face. The lads also talk about Austin posting his hikes on the Any Given Runday...

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 cancelled the Dublin City Marathon. What does the marathon involve and would either be persuaded to sign up this year, despite the lack of crowd and atmosphere? Seán and Eric talk about their previous marathon experience and how it could prepa...

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 Podcast. Seán goes through his 8 Do and Don'ts in the gym as some gyms in Ireland open back up again Done right, strength training can be a great asset to improving your running. However, it can be easily done wrong and given a bad rep. The...