The Fantastic Four: Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane are back to give us an update on how their training is going for the Dublin Marathon, with a lot of focus on this week's episode on the importance of consistency, injury management, and nutrition.

They share personal stories about their training progress, the challenges of balancing life and running, the excitement of upcoming races and a HUGE nutrition mistake the lads have made (and Seán continues to make!)

00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Achievements
02:49 Training Consistency and Building Mileage
05:56 Injury Management and Recovery Strategies
08:44 Balancing Life and Running
11:57 Community and Support in Running
14:46 Training Structures and Scheduling
17:44 Upcoming Races and Goals
27:33 Exploring Local Running Events
31:13 Fundraising Through Running: More Than a Run
31:59 Racing Plans and Training Strategies
34:41 Nutrition for Endurance: Fueling the Body
39:06 The Importance of Protein in Recovery
42:08 Tracking Nutrition and Performance
47:42 The Role of a Nutritionist in Training
51:10 Wrapping Up: Insights and Future Plans

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This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Ciara Foy (@ciarafoy.x on Instagram), who is a marathon runner and Hyrox Pro Athlete.

Ciara discusses her journey from playing football, battling with body image issues, and overcoming an eating disorder, to achieving a sub-three-hour marathon in Dublin two weeks before coming third in her AG in Hyrox Pro, giving her a qualification and competing in the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago. Ciara shares her insights on the importance of proper fuelling, training for both marathons and Hyrox events, and the significance of understanding women's health in sports.

13:30 Introduction and Guest Welcome
15:32 Early Sports Background
18:55 Transition to Running
19:36 College Years and Body Image Struggles
23:09 Overcoming Eating Disorders
26:31 Rediscovering Strength and Fitness
33:13 Impact of Overtraining and COVID-19
40:50 The Return of the Skinny Trend
41:54 The Importance of Proper Nutrition
43:51 Understanding Female Athletes' Needs
46:32 Coaching Strategies for Female Athletes
52:18 Balancing Marathon and High Rocks Training
55:49 Training Insights and Personal Achievements

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This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome seasoned triathlon athlete and coach Ambrose Duggan (@westmeath_ironman_irl on Instagram).

With nine full Ironmans and fifteen 70.3 events completed across multiple continents at the time of recording, Ambrose shares his inspiring journey into the Ironman world.

He discusses his entry into the world of triathlon, the challenges of balancing intense training with work and family life, and the importance of mental health. Ambrose talks about the fear of starting a race and the challenges the swim can present, how he trains, what you might need to watch out for the night BEFORE the race, doing two Ironmans in 28 days and some of the best races to do in Europe.

Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or considering your first race, this episode is packed with motivation, advice, and an in-depth look into the life of an Ironman.

15:00 Introduction to Ambrose Duggan
15:55 Ambrose's Early Life and Introduction to Sports
17:20 First Triathlon Experiences and Challenges
18:00 Overcoming Failures and Finding Success
20:29 The Mental and Emotional Aspects of Triathlon
25:39 Training, Coaching, and Community Support
29:54 Swimming Challenges and Overcoming Fears
39:09 The Importance of Clubs and Coaching
44:20 Earning Medals and the AWA Badge
46:47 Training and Accountability
52:46 Balancing Training with Life
57:57 Race Day Challenges and Nutrition
66:29 Choosing the Right Ironman Event
70:24 Coaching and Support from Ambrose

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This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their new Essential Oil Muscle Rub Roll-On. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store and get 10% off until the end of July using the code 'AGR'

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