In this episode, Eric and Seán are joined by the Fantastic Four in Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane to discuss their training journeys leading up to the Dublin Marathon, sharing personal experiences of health setbacks, accidental marathons, adapting training plans, using the bike for marathon training, running shoes, the REAL key to staying injury free that you can only find in Tipperary and much more. We catch up on: Shane experiencing health setbacks but remaining optimistic about his marathon goal. Aoife's "accidental marathon" which taught her about pacing and mental resilience. Conor is returning from injury and adjusting his training plan accordingly. Cliodhna navigating an injury while preparing for her first marathon and the benefits of cross-training can help maintain fitness during recovery from injury. 10:00 The Journey to the Dublin Marathon 12:57 Shane's Health Setbacks and Recovery 15:47 Aoife's Accidental Marathon Experience 18:53 Mental Challenges in Racing 22:10 Conor's Return from Injury 25:03 Cliodhna's Injury and Training Dilemmas 40:45 Topping Up: Balancing Running and Cycling 45:48 Injury Management: Staying Fit and Active 50:02 Coaching Insights: Flexibility and Adaptation 55:56 Navigating Training Plans: The Importance of Structure 61:34 The Shoe Dilemma: Finding the Right Fit 66:01 Upcoming Races... 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
