This week's guest on the Any Given Runday Podcast is Aisling Ryan ( @aisling_r on Instagram), Aisling boasts multiple podium finishes in half marathons with a 1:18 PB along with a 35:50 10K. She was also a leader in Cork City Half Marathon 2025 In this episode, Aisling talks about her early love for sports, overcoming a severe illness, and finding her passion for running during COVID. Discover how running became her escape, her experiences with local running clubs, and why she excels in the half marathon race. Aisling also opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder, the road to recovery, and advice for anyone facing similar challenges. 10:10 Introduction to Aisling Ryan 10:45 Aisling's Early Involvement in Sports and Transition to Running During COVID 17:19 Joining a Running Club 23:13 Struggles with an Eating Disorder 26:54 Strength Training and Recovery 32:53 Moving to Switzerland 36:57 Becoming a Leader at Cork City Half Marathon 37:25 Sharing Personal Stories to Inspire Others 39:26 Reflecting on Half Marathons and Future Goals 48:20 Training Structure and Coaching Insights 52:27 Social Media and Perfectionism You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast In the intro to this week's episode, Sean talks about the Marathon Strong programme. A 16 week Strength Training programme building you towards the Dublin Marathon. For more details on it and how to sign up (discount code AGR to get 25% off!), click on the link below: https://www.coachseanc.com/marathonstrong Seán also talks about the exercises he's been following to help get him over his Achilles tendonitis that you can watch here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qt75npMxk3I 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
