Any Given Runday

• #267 Colleen Keogh: Joining 100 Mile Club, UltraRunning, Marathons Throughout Ireland and More

  This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Colleen Keogh (@colleen.keogh on Instagram), a coach, runner, and actor.  Colleen has worked in the fitness industry across Scotland, Australia, Canada and now F45 in Ireland. She is a member of the 100 mile club, coming 2nd in the Belfast 24 Ultra with a 3rd place finish in the Longford ultra marathon and winning the 120k Belfast to Derry Ultra!We discuss Colleen's incredible achievements in ultra marathons, her thoughts on the mental and physical challenges of endurance running, the importance of proper nutrition, her future race plans and her favourite marathon in Ireland. 17:23 Life in Australia: A New Perspective on Fitness21:52 Transition to Canada: From Personal Training to Gym Management25:36 Climbing Kilimanjaro at an Early Age and Why She Wants to Go Back29:33 Colleen's First Marathon and Why She Decided to Take on Ultras42:27 The Struggles of a 24-Hour Race (Belfast 24 Ultra)47:33 The Pressure of 'What's Next'52:23 Why The AlphaFlys Are NOT for Everybody56:56 Balancing Acting and Running61:08 Limerick vs Dublin vs Cork vs Belfast... what is Colleen's Favourite MarathonYou can follow us on Instagram@anygivenrundaypodcastThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is  instant fast acting and cooling savior. You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

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• #266 And The Next AGR Marathon Trip will be...

  On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric announces all the details for our second AGR Marathon Group Trip and gives the two week countdown until packages go on sale on June 1st.Keep up to date by going to AnyGivenRunday.com and following us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcastThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is  instant fast acting and cooling savior. You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:Ultrapurelabs.ie

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• #265 Dr Aisling Farrell: Lifestyle Medicine for Athletes

  This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dr Aisling Farrell (@draislingfarrell on Instagram). Aisling has 10 years of clinical experience as a doctor, while she has also achieved a master’s in sports and exercise medicine at UCC, combining them both to launch Ireland’s first lifestyle medicine clinic specifically designed for athletes.03:57 Aisling's Athletic Journey05:58 CrossFit vs. High Rocks08:03 Challenges of Bikini Bodybuilding11:03 Balancing Career and Training12:24 Common Mistakes and Overtraining20:19 Importance of Sleep for Athletes27:01 Managing Post-Marathon Fatigue29:08 Mental Health Strategies for Athletes31:13 Navigating Diet and Nutrition Information36:10 Training Considerations for Women44:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Athletic Performance47:17 The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Sports48:23 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationTo learn more about Aisling, check out her website: https://draislingfarrell.com/This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is  instant fast acting and cooling savior. You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

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• #264 Gary Reinhardt: Ultrarunner, Dublin Marathon Pacer, Race Director & More

  This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is  instant fast acting and cooling savior. You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

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• #263 John O'Regan: Anglo Celtic Plate Preview, 7 Marathons on 7 Continents and Much More

   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 continents running in every type of climate and terrain imaginable. He is on the advisory panel with  Athletics Ireland for ultrarunning, and is the host of the No Finish Line Podcast. In this episode, John shares his insights on ultra running, recounts his experiences in extreme marathons, and offers valuable tips for improving endurance and performance. Learn about his journey, from running 24-hour championships to tackling seven marathons on seven continents, and discover how he uses his experiences to inspire and coach others. We also do a deep dive into the Anglo Celtic Plate coming up this weekend, names to look out for, history of the event, tactics and more08:36 John's Ultra Running Goals12:06 Training and Preparation for Ultra Marathons14:14 Challenges and Experiences in Extreme Marathons35:14 Altitude Training and Preparation39:54 Choosing the Right Race and Crew41:37 Journey into Coaching51:50 The Evolution of Ultra Running in Ireland55:52 Challenges and Strategies in Ultra Running58:14 Team Dynamics and Preparation for the Anglo Celtic PlateBe sure to check in on the Irish Team to see how they are getting on this weekend by following @ultrarunningireland on InstagramIn the intro to this week's podcast episode, we also talked about Ger Copeland's documentary, which you can watch in full by clicking the link below:https://youtu.be/5MIvsK2FbBc?si=UOLEpYPmju9yFynOYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is  instant fast acting and cooling savior. You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

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