Any Given Runday

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome elite Irish ultra runner Sorcha Loughnane (@sorcha.loughnane on Instagram). Sorcha received the Athletics Ireland Ultra Runner of the Year award in 2024 not only for winning the Donadea 50k, but also for setting an Irish record and a world age-group record with her 3:18 time. She’s had numerous trail wins, including winning the Maurice Mullins Ultra and the Waterville Trail Running Festival overall, plus setting a record-breaking time in the Kerry Way Ultra Lite. In this episode, Sorcha shares her journey from marathon running to ultra trail races, her training philosophy, fueling strategies, and insights into elite long-distance running.

17:03 Introduction to Sorcha Loughnane's Running Achievements
20:22 First Marathon and Long-Term Goals
23:47 The 2018 Dublin Marathon and Race Reflection
26:42 Training Solo vs Group Running
32:43 Progression in Trail and Ultra Running
43:45 Fuelling Strategies for Ultra Races... or what NOT to bring!
48:56 Race Day Pacing and Mental Strategies
54:37 Training for a 100K Mountain Race in France
67:47 Enjoying the Experience Over Competition
73:16 Next Goals: Hundred Mile Races and Beyond

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The Incredibles are back on the Any Given Runday podcast to talk all about how they have been progressing over the last 5 weeks, hitting running milestones, the challenges of balancing training with busy lives as they progress, and the different approaches each one is doing and a lot more
17:00 First 5 weeks of Dublin Marathon Training
18:03 Chloe's Running Milestones
21:40 Dee's Fatigue and Motivation levels
23:19 Managing Training with Night Shifts
27:03 Danny’s PB and Norwegian Singles
33:40 Francis' Intervals & HR Training
47:26 Upcoming Races and Targets
61:00 Progression in Long Runs and Race Prep
62:53 Final Goals and Next Steps
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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 most experienced performance testing providers.
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We welcome Dr Aisling Farrell (@draislingfarrell on Instagram) back to the Any Given Runday podcast. Aisling is a GP with a master's in sports and exercise medicine and is the Lifestyle Medicine Lead at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Swords.  In this episode, Dr Aisling Farrell discusses the importance of lifestyle medicine, how to approach lifestyle changes, and the role of health screenings in preventing chronic disease. She shares insights on managing weight, especially through marathon training, muscle mass, and the impact of social media on health.

16:02 Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine and Its Importance
17:53 The Six Core Pillars of Health
20:53 Lifespan vs. Health Span: What Matters Most
26:00 Using Blood Tests to Detect Early Risks
30:58 The Role of Medications and Supplements in Weight Management
35:49 Muscle Mass, Grip Strength, and Longevity
41:00 Impact of Social Media and Screen Time on Health
46:09 Practical Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
50:49 Sleep, Recovery, and Managing Heat in Training
56:12 The Future of Peptides and Unregulated Supplements
61:11 How to Access Proactive Health Screenings
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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 most experienced performance testing providers.
Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome ultra runner and adventure racer, Lonan O' Farrell (@lonanruncoach on Instagram). Whether it’s recently coming second in Hellevation BYU, winning the Beara 100 mile in 2025, running 335km km around the Italian Alps, being a two-time UTMB finisher, or running into a Minotaur, we discuss all things ultra running, adventure racing and much more

17:00 Introduction to Lonan O'Farrell and his achievements
17:25 Lonan's background in football and adventure racing
18:19 Transition from team sports to ultra running
20:31 First ultra race and learning to dig deep
21:25 The team element in adventure racing
24:36 Details of the Donegal 24-hour adventure race
27:15 The Beast 220km multi-sport race
29:59 Navigating and strategy in adventure racing
31:48 Dealing with fatigue, hunger, and sleep deprivation
34:48 Mountain biking and technical trail skills
36:21 Fuel, nutrition, and managing race pace
39:03 The mental challenge and hallucinations during ultra races
43:35 Training, preparation, and progression to ultra distances
49:59 UTMB and the allure of iconic races
67:53 Lifestyle, training, and balancing family and sport
73:39 Lonan's coaching and social media presence
75:16 Closing remarks and future ambitions

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Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE
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 most experienced performance testing providers.
Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome back Will Boyle (@wboyledub on Instagram). The last time we had Will on the podcast, he was building towards the Dublin Marathon. We talk about how he got on, plus race experiences in Valencia,  Bohermeen Half, injury setbacks on the road to the London Marathon, marathon training strategies and the mental resilience required to come back stronger. 

00:00 Welcome Back Will Boyle
00:51 Dublin marathon experience and race day reflections
03:02 Race strategy and pacing in marathons
07:03 Training with faster athletes and mental conditioning
11:46 Balancing marathon training with shorter races
16:03 The impact of fatigue and injury on training
19:53 Race day challenges and mental toughness
24:52 Recovery from double marathon and future plans
30:01 Injury diagnosis: stress fracture and setbacks
40:06 The emotional and physical toll of injury
49:57 Rehabilitation, patience, and rebuilding fitness
01:00:06 Next steps and long-term goals in running
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ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).
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The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to go
Shop HERE

Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE
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 most experienced performance testing providers.
Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.