In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Sean Collier ( @seanyc85 on instagram) shares his running 100 miles around the Ring of Kerry to raise funds for ACT for Meningitis. Sean also talks about his journey from Gaelic football to becoming an endurance runner. He discusses the role of CrossFit in his training and his experiences with marathons and ultra-marathons. He talks about the 100k challenge he did last year and how it pushed him on to this year's target. He emphasises the privilege of being able to run and the community support that drives him forward. You can help Sean by donating through the link below https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MeganCollier21 05:50 Introduction to Sean's Journey 08:49 Transition from Gaelic Football to Running 11:35 The Role of CrossFit in Endurance Training 12:58 Understanding Range of Motion in Training 15:54 The Impact of Hyrox on CrossFit 18:39 Running and Community Engagement 21:23 Marathon Experiences and Personal Goals 24:13 The Challenge of Ultra Running 29:15 The Journey of Preparation 35:05 Self-Coaching and Community Support 36:04 Nutrition Strategies for Endurance 40:03 Motivation Behind the Challenge 42:40 Managing Pressure and Expectations 47:18 The Final Stretch and Emotional Finish 51:17 Reflections on Achievement and Future Goals 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
