In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Seán and Eric welcome Enda Kilgallon, a senior physiotherapist and clinical lead at Premier Physiotherapy ( @premierphysiotherapy on Instagram). Enda shares his journey from team sports to becoming a successful runner and triathlete. The conversation delves into the importance of strength and conditioning, proper nutrition, and the role of mobility in a runner's training regimen. Enda emphasises the significance of running technique and gait analysis in preventing injuries and improving performance. He also discusses the benefits of cross training and shares insights on fueling strategies for long-distance runners. The episode concludes with Enda's experiences in triathlon training and advice for runners looking to enhance their performance. 03:00 Introduction to Enda Kilgallon 16:37 Understanding Training and Injury Prevention 20:43 The Impact of Ironman Training on Marathon Performance 22:24 The Debate on PB Courses: Dublin vs. Valencia 21:19 The Importance of Hill Sprints in Training 27:15 Common Running Mistakes and Conditioning 29:19 Mobility vs. Strength Training for Runners 31:12 Key Exercises for Runners 33:17 The Role of Footwear in Running Injuries 35:06 Running Technique and Gait Analysis 37:06 Changing Your Running Form 41:51 Understanding Cadence and Pace in Running 44:52 The Importance of Gait Analysis 47:42 Common Mistakes in Running Plans 50:42 Fuelling Strategies for Long Runs 52:31 Cross Training: Benefits and Techniques 55:25 Strength and Conditioning for Runners 58:17 Utilising RPE in Training 61:02 The Role of AI in Running Plans 65:17 Enda's Running Solutions and Services You can find more info on Enda's services by going to: https://www.premierphysiotherapy.ie/running-solutions/ You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store Ultrapurelabs.ie
