Any Given Runday

• #270 Sammy Lupari: All Ireland BYU, Coaching, Mens Mental Health & More

  This week Any Given Runday podcast we welcome Sammy Lupari (@readyforanything.365 on Instagram) Sammy is an ex elite solider turned coach, and a dad of 4, who recently came third in the Norn Iron 100, has represented Ireland in the BYU World Satellite Championships as well as coming 6th in the All Ireland Backyard Ultra last August with an incredible 34 hours and 230km plus of runningIn this episode, Sammy shares his transition from military life to coaching, his incredible endurance feats, and the impact of sport on his life and mental health. He also opens up about managing PTSD, the importance of therapy, and his family's support. In addition to his impressive outings in Backyard Ultras, Sammy talks about his latest ventures in online coaching and his community initiative, No Man Alone, aimed at helping men battle mental health challenges through workout sessions at 7 am on a Sunday.15:30 Introduction to Sammy Lupari22:52 Military Life28:37 Challenges after the Military and Mental Health35:09 Discovering Running and Ultra Marathons46:03 Coaching from Keith Russell47:16 Balancing Family and Extreme Training51:28 Nutrition and Maintaining Muscle Mass53:26 Mental Health and Community Support62:58 Managing PTSD and The Importance of Daily Gratitude66:04 Ready For Anything 36571:05 Future Goals and Marathon Plans_______________________________________________________WEBSITE: https://bio.site/anygivenrundayFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygivenrundaypodcast/Join us for our annual marathon trip abroad as we head back to Barcelona for 2026! Places are limited and you can find out more details by going to our website:https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-trips You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.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

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• #269 Sian Seccombe: Marathon Nutrition, Fuelling, Training, and Injury Recovery

  This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we have Sian Seccombe (@siansecc on Instagram). Sian has a masters in sports nutrition, is a marathon runner, a content creator who makes videos on the science behind your training and the host of The Fuelled Runner Podcast.Sian discusses her journey in sports, from her childhood involvement in various sports to her university days focused on netball and running. She shares insights into the importance of fuelling your body correctly for training, the misconceptions around weight loss and marathon training, and the significance of proper post-run nutrition. Sian also talks about her personal challenges with injuries and how she manages her training and recovery.18:02 Introduction to Sian Seccombe20:32 Sian's Fitness and Endurance Training24:08 Career Path and Passion for Nutrition26:35 Metabolic Cost of Running29:36 Training Plans and Common Mistakes33:53 Fuelling and Nutrition for Runners44:37 Post-Run Recovery and Hydration56:25 Understanding Sodium and Electrolytes for Runners60:48 Fuelling Strategies for High-Intensity Runs & Training Your Gut for Race Day67:27 Psychological and Practical Tips for Using Gels70:09 Essential Supplements for Runners73:48 The Science and Benefits of Creatine79:14 Managing Injuries and Training SetbacksWe still have a few spaces left for our Marathon Trip to Barcelona in March 2026:https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-tripsAnd if you are interested in sharing YOUR Dublin Marathon Journey with us, click the link below for more details:https://forms.gle/pnf2qPs3pzM12XY47You can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastJoin us for our annual marathon trip abroad as we head back to Barcelona for 2026! Places are limited and you can find out more details by going to our website:https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-trips You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.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

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• #268: Cian Charlton: Marathon Running, Training Tips, 35 Vintage & More

  In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome runner, entrepreneur and content creator Cian Charlton (@ciancharlton on Instagram)Cian is a sub 3 hour marathon runner who recently came 3rd in the Great Ireland run with an incredible 33:57 time, 2nd in the Westport half marathon and winner of the Another Way 5k. If you don’t know him for his running content, including that video of him reccing the Dublin half marathon this year on his bike, which I think we all saw, you might know him as the owner of 35 Vintage, in Fade Street.Cian discusses his running journey, from playing football and then transitioning from DJing and college partying to becoming an accomplished runner and the owner of 35 Vintage on Fade Street. Learn about his training routines, the role of social media in his journey, and his tips for anyone looking to take their running to the next level. 9:15 Introduction to Our Guest: Cian Charlton10:39 Early Sports and Transition to Running15:45 First Marathon Experience in Rome23:23 The Role of Social Media and Content Creation30:22 Insights on VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold Testing34:56 Altitude Training in Dublin38:43 Training Tips for a Sub-20 Minute 5K and pushing through the last 2k of a 5k Race45:09 The Transition from Partying to Running46:48 Supporting Local Races49:11 Balancing Race Pressure and Enjoyment54:58 Advice for Aspiring RunnersDon't forget to check our website to sign up for our Barcelona Marathon trip 2026! Packages are on sale now with a closing date to lock in the current prices on June 21sthttps://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-tripsYou can follow us on Instagram@anygivenrundaypodcastJoin us for our annual marathon trip abroad as we head back to Barcelona for 2026! Places are limited and you can find out more details by going to our website:https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-trips You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.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

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• #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@anygivenrundaypodcastJoin us for our annual marathon trip abroad as we head back to Barcelona for 2026! Places are limited and you can find out more details by going to our website:https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-trips You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.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

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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 @anygivenrundaypodcastJoin us for our annual marathon trip abroad as we head back to Barcelona for 2026! Places are limited and you can find out more details by going to our website:https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-trips You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

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