Any Given Runday

This week, we welcome back Rachel Farrell (@rachel_farrell20 on Instagram) to the podcast after being a previous guest all the way back on episode 26, where she talked to Eric about appearances at the Ironman World Championships. Since then, she has transitioned to the world of Hyrox. Rachel discusses her role as co-founder of Hybrid Series Ireland, its accessibility, and her impressive accomplishments in the sport.

14:00 Welcoming Rachel Farrell to the Podcast
16:57 Hyrox vs. CrossFit
19:45 The Pain Cave: Embracing the Challenge
22:51 Training Adaptations: From Triathlon to Hyrox
25:50 Mental Toughness in Hybrid Racing
28:58 World Championships in Nice in TWO different sports
31:49 Organising Events: Building the Community
34:35 Making Hybrid Training Accessible for Everyone
40:07 Creating an Inclusive Fitness Community
42:00 Overcoming Daunting First Steps
43:55 Innovative Event Formats and Equipment Rental
46:32 Engaging Local Communities and Fundraising
48:21 Passion and Growth in Event Management
49:00 Competing at the World Championship Level
51:43 Balancing Training and Event Organisation
53:28 Recognising Potential in New Participants
55:18 Upcoming Events and how you can race alongside Eric at the next HSI event
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This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we have two great guests from Ballymun AC (@ballymunac on Instagram) in Dean Hayden (@hayda0000 on Instagram) and Ger Prendergast (@ger_prendergast on Instagram) From establishing how Ballymun AC came about, helping to remove financial barriers for youths in Ballymun, community, world major marathons, to marathons on 7 continents and 60 marathons in 60 days, there's a lot to explore in this episode!
15:00 Introduction to Dean & Ger
25:10: Establishing Ballymun AC
28:38 The Philosophy of 'Human Before Athlete'
30:38 Removing Financial Barriers in Youth Sports
34:08 Keeping Youth Engaged in Running
38:55 Ger's Experience with the Seven Continents Marathon
50:30 Dean's Sub 3 Hour Chicago Marathon
59:27 World Record: 60 Marathons in 60 Days
66:31 Ger's book: Gotta Keep It Movin': Amazon Link

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In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, ultra runner Eoin Keith (@eoinkeithultra on Instagram) shares his remarkable journey from a non-sporty childhood to becoming one of the most accomplished ultra runners in Ireland. He discusses his transition from marathon running to ultra distances, the challenges he faces during races, and the importance of enjoying the process. Eoin also delves into the unique experiences of the Barkley Marathons, the significance of navigation in ultra running, and how he balances different types of races, including running 900m loops for 6 days, the sleep deprivation, setting records for running the length of the country and his approach to training
22:00 Introduction to Eoin Keith's Journey
24:45 From Pitch and Putt to Ultra Running
27:42 Discovering the Love for Long Distances
30:39 Transitioning from Mountaineering to Running
33:35 The Marathon Experience and Beyond
36:43 The Ultra Running Revelation
39:40 Facing Challenges in Ultra Running
42:38 The Balance of Flat and Trail Ultra Running
45:44 Preparing for Six-Day Races
48:42 The Mental Game in Ultra Running
52:47 Navigating Sleep Deprivation in Ultra Running
55:50 Training for the Unknown: The Challenge of Sleep Deprivation
58:28 Questioning Conventional Running Theories
59:59 The Barkley Marathons: The Ultimate Test of Endurance
64:41 The Rarity of Finishing the Barclay Marathons
67:03 The Key to Completing Ultra Races
69:10 Shifting Focus: Enjoying the Journey Over Competition
72:51 Exploring Multi-Day Races: The Grand Canaria Experience
75:44 The Art O'Neill Challenge: A Test of Navigation and Endurance

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On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Eric is back in the country just in time for the Donadea 50k National Championships over the weekend as Sean attempted the "10 laps and fook off"
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In this episode, Lawrence Mooney shares his incredible journey from being an active triathlete and marathon runner to facing significant health challenges, including hip replacements and getting a second chance at life. 
He discusses his transition into triathlon, the barriers he overcame in swimming, marathons, and running marathons despite having a double hip replacement. We also discuss the events that led to him being able to join the podcast, surviving against the odds and share his story. 
13:00 Introduction to Lawrence's Journey
15:03 The Transition from Sports to Triathlon
18:07 Overcoming Swimming Barriers
21:02 The Challenge of Long-Distance Events
23:58 Incorporating Reformer Pilates into Training
27:08 Marathon Experiences and Training Strategies
29:56 The Benefits of Multi-Sport Training
33:02 Navigating Hip Replacements and Recovery
35:49 Mental Resilience in Endurance Sports
41:16 Marathon Reflections and Personal Challenges
45:30 Getting a Second Chance
52:33 Surviving Against the Odds
58:34 Awareness and Prevention
63:50 Life After a Near-Death Experience

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