Any Given Runday

 Our next guest on the Any Given Runday podcast is international ultra runner and running coach, John O'Regan ( @johnoregan777 on Instagram). John has represented Ireland on the European and world stage, including in the Anglo Celtic plate, 100km Championships and World Trail Championships. He's a multiple time Irish 24 hour running champion and has also run a marathon on seven continent...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Jason Williamson ( @jasonwilliamsonultra on Instagram). Jason is a pilot turned endurance runner and aviation entrepreneur who has podiumed in numerous races, including the Kerry Way Ultra and the Double Mountain Trail Running Festival. He has the fastest known time for running the length of Ireland and is gearing up for his biggest challenge y...

This week on Any Given Runday podcast we have Ironman World Champion, Becky Woods ( @beckswoods on Instagram) . Becky has gone from representing Ireland on a European stage and cross country to dominating the world stage in Ironman 70.3 with multiple AG wins, including the European Championships in Estonia 2023 and the World Championships in New Zealand in 2024.  Becky discusses her journey from s...

This week, we have not one, but two guests on the Any Given Runday Podcast .Our first guest despite losing his sight at aged 10, has gone on to represent Ireland in two sports, as well as becoming a multiple-time National Champion in Paratriathlon & has podiumed on the World Stage with his guide, coach,friend and second guest of the podcast who has competed internationally as a professional tr...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Sean and Eric dive into their experience at the inaugural Dublin City Half Marathon over the weekend. They discuss their feelings pre and post-race, the organisation of the event, their race performances, the overall atmosphere and interactions with fellow runners.  00:45 Race Day Preparations and Challenges 02:40 Starting Line Feel 04:15 Navigating...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome running coach Barry Mullin ( @barrym_running_ on Instagram). Barry shares his impressive journey from running his first marathon at 19 to achieving a personal best time of 3 hours and 2 minutes. He discusses the impact of having a pacemaker, his studies in sports science, and offers invaluable tips for runners of all levels. Barry emphasi...

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric and Seán, fresh off the night of celebrating running the Barcelona Marathon and the first AGR Marathon Trip, discuss how they got on and how the Barcelona Marathon compares to Dublin. Thank you to everyone who trusted us and travelled with us for our inaugural marathon trip! It has been a fantastic experience that has far exceeded o...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Niamh Fitzpatrick ( @niamh.fitzpatrick on Instagram), an accomplished fitness coach, personal trainer, ultra runner, trail runner, and martial artist.  From running 100K in the Dublin BYU to back-to-back ultras and earning her purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu all in the previous 12 months, Niamh shares how she balances various passions. Dive into her r...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we dive into the journey of Seán McFadden ( @seanmcfadden247 on Instagram), a fitness coach and accomplished cyclist with an impressive résumé, including three Rás finishes, second Irishman Everesting and winning The Race.  Seán shares his humble beginnings, transitioning from a non-athlete to a marathon runner, triathlete, and eventuall...

In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, Eric and Seán chat with Ken O'Driscoll ( @Coached_By_Ken on Instagram), a running coach, ultra runner, and founder of Cherry Orchard Running Club ( @cherryorchardrunningclubd10 on Instagram) Ken, the reason you see all those orange t-shirts at events all over the country, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction through running and discuss...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast we are joined by Fergal Guihen ( @Rossie_to_Aussie on Instagram), who is 11 months into a 23,000-kilometre cycling journey from Roscommon to the Sydney Opera House, Australia, raising over €50,000 so far for Northwest Stop Suicide Prevention and Mayo Roscommon Hospice. From overcoming a torn ACL 6 months before taking off to pedalling through the Alps, san...

In this Any Given Runday Podcast episode, we welcome Suzanne Kenny ( @suzanneyoga4all on Instagram), an ultra mountain runner and aerial yoga teacher. Suzanne has represented Ireland twice in European trail competitions, won the Donadea 50K in 2016, and claimed the title thrice at the Art O'Neill Challenge. Join us as Suzanne shares her journey from a varied sports background, including Irish...

On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Anto Lee to talk about his ultra running, the 24 hour Irish Championships in Leixlip in April and the Donadea 50k Irish Championships this Saturday (click HERE for race day info) From the history of the race, how the rules came about to last minute tips, it's a must listen for not only those doing the e...

For our 250th episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Ger Copeland ( @gercopeland and @work.it.out2025 ), a phenomenal marathon runner who has completed over 300 marathons and won over 70 of them. Ger shares his incredible journey, from what lead to his first marathon to founding the Dublin Bay Running Club and his insane marathon challenges in Howth to raise funds. shares his incredib...

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Aoife Fay ( @aoife.in.training on Instagram) as she shares her remarkable journey from her early days in the Irish Pony Club to Tetrathlon, Pentathlon, Triathlon, and now dominating the Hyrox World.  Aoife talks about her competitiveness in her early years as an athlete, from receiving a scholarship to getting burned out in Triathlons, and how...

In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, we welcome Jeff Brazier ( @jeffbrazier on Instagram), a former professional footballer turned TV presenter who has appeared on shows such as I'm a Celebrity, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and Celebrity Race Across The World. He is also a very active father, a life coach, and a football coach. Jeff shares his diverse experiences, from professional foot...

After Seán talks about the Art O'Neill cancellation, why he should not do it in May (even though he is tempted), and the Donadea Half Marathon over the weekend, Eric catches up with Rachael Smyth and her incredible performance in last month's Ironman World Championships!  Rachael and Eric discuss the challenges of training across continents, the pressures and triumphs of racing, and Rach...

In the first episode of 2025, Sean and Eric discuss New Year's resolutions, Art O'Neill Challenge, 75 Hard, Running Motivation, and the realities of staying active even in challenging conditions.  While Eric was trying to find working treadmills in Vietnam, Sean talks about his own struggles with training over Christmas, including recces for the upcoming Art O'Neill Challenge. They...

We're not waiting till next Monday to drop this one! In this special Christmas episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we reflect on the year and answer your Instagram questions, including about our favourite races and events from the past year. We also share our race goals and plans for 2025, including the highly anticipated AGR Group Barcelona Marathon and other major events. We got a grea...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome ultra runner Shane Furlong ( @run_for_long_shane on Instagram). Shane has completed several ultra marathons, including the 80K Ecotrail, the 200K Kerryway Ultra, and the gruelling 300K Northern Traverse in 104 hours and 16 minutes with just five hours of sleep, and shares his experiences and motivations.  He discusses juggling...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we sit down with Saoirse O'Brien ( @saoirse.ob on Instagram), an elite national champion and Irish national champion in triathlon, who is representing her country in the European elite senior sprint triathlon championships and the world university championships. At only 20 years old, Saoirse shares her journey from starting sports like GAA and...

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome movement specialist Brian O'Loughlin ( @brian_o_loughlin on Instagram), who discusses his journey from dealing with chronic shoulder pain to co-founding Movement 101, which has rebranded to TELOS. Brian shares the core principles of their program—Weaponise Your Body, Raise Your Standards, Live with Purpose—and emphasises...

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Owen Mulrane, a seasoned fitness professional with over 17 years of experience in the personal training industry and now venturing into bespoke Online Coaching, Owen Mulrane ( @owen_mulrane_fitness on Instagram).  Owen shares his journey from working in gyms across Ireland to climbing the ranks at Ultimate Performance in the UK. Now back...

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome the formidable Aisling Wyer, ( @aislingwyer on Instagram ) an accomplished triathlete, who has an impressive record of achievements, including winning the AG Cork Ironman in 2022, the 2023 AG Sprint Distance Champion, and the overall winner of Ironman Italy in 2024. Coming from a sporty family, she only started triathlons in 2019 and quickly ro...

In this week's Any Given Runday Podcast episode, we welcome personal trainer, running coach, hiker, marathon runner, and co-founder of the Coffee Running Naas, Killian Andersen ( @coach_killo on Instagram). Killian shares his journey from being a football enthusiast to a seasoned marathon runner, detailing his transition from gym training to running marathons. He opens up about his motivation...