Any Given Runday
Weekly Fitness Podcast hosted by Seán & Eric where endurance, fitness and laughter meet.
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just taking your first steps on the road, this podcast is your ultimate companion for all things running/endurance related.
With expert insights from special weekly guests detailing their training journey that will help you with yours, motivational anecdotes, and a passion for pounding the pavement, Any Given Runday is your go-to podcast for all things running.
From some of Ireland's elite athletes to the everyday recreational runner, we delve into personal stories, training tips, race strategies, injury prevention, and the mental aspects of running while having the craic along the way.
We also review some of the top races in the country, which might help you decide on your next fitness challenge.
New episodes drop every Monday, and you can check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygivenrundaypodcast/
Contact us: info@anygivenrunday.com
Episodes
344 episodes
#344 Sorcha Loughnane: Breaking Records at Donadea 50k, Trail Running and Much More
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome elite Irish ultra runner Sorcha Loughnane (@sorcha.loughnane on Instagram). Sorcha received the Athletics Ireland Ultra Runner of th...
Road to Dublin 2026 Ep 2 with The Incredibles
The Incredibles are back on the Any Given Runday podcast to talk all about how they have been progressing over the last 5 weeks, hitting running milestones, the challenges of balancing training with busy lives as they progress, and the differen...
#342 Dr Aisling Farrell: Lifestyle Medicine, GLP-1s, Longevity and much more
We welcome Dr Aisling Farrell (@draislingfarrell on Instagram) back to the Any Given Runday podcast. Aisling is a GP with a master's in sports and exercise medicine and is the Lifestyle ...
#341 Lonan O'Farrell: Adventure Races, Running Through Alps, UTMB and more
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome ultra runner and adventure racer, Lonan O' Farrell (@lonanruncoach on Instagram). Whether it’s recently coming second in Hellevation BY...
#340 Will Boyle: From Dublin Marathon to Stress Fracture Recovery
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome back Will Boyle (@wboyledub on Instagram). The last time we had Will on the podcast, he was building towards the Dublin Marathon. We talk a...
Road to Dublin Marathon Season 2: Meet The Incredibles
This week, we meet The Incredibles, our season 2 guests who are here to document their journey to the Dublin Marathon 2026. Danny (@dannycollins888), Chloe (
#338 16 Weeks to Dublin Marathon with Brian Swaby
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Brian Swaby (@swabysessionscoaching on Instagram), a Level 2 Athletics Ireland coach with over 22 years of experience in coaching, as well as the Health Matters 20 Weeks to a Better Marathon...
#337 Sam O'Hara: From Physique to Marathon, Content Creating and More
In this episode, Sam O'Hara (@samohfitness on Instagram shares his journey from online content creation and physique development to marathon running, breaking the sub-40-minute 10k barrier a...
#336 Matthew McConnell 2x Irish Mountain Running Champion
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Matthew McConnell (@mrmattmcc on Instagram). Matthew is 2 time and current Irish mountain running champion, with countless podium finishes ...
#335 Kayti Simonson: From the Track National Champion to Semi Pro Soccer to Hyrox
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Kayti Simonson (@kaytisimonson on Instagram). Kayti shares her incredible athletic journey from track and field to semi-pro soccer to H...
#334: Sean's Spartan Scotland 21k Review 2026
Seán shares his detailed experience of participating in his first Spartan race, the 21k Beast Challenge in Edinburgh, Scotland, over the weekend. Covering obstacles, training insights (and mistakes!), as well as the terrain, Sean talks to Eric ...
#333 Conor Sweeney: 330km Relay From Achill to Baltray, Hot Yoga and More
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome back original Fantastic 4 member, Conor Sweeney, to talk about his upcoming 330km relay from Achill to Baltray, how his fitness has improved since we last talked to him after the Dublin Mara...
#332 David Kelleher: Skyrunning for Ireland, Trails and More
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome skyrunner David Kelleher (@o_ceileachair12 on Instagram). David shares his journey from rugby to ultra running, discussing the ...
#331 Chris O'Connor: Running 100km in honour of his late dad and much more
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Chris O'Connor (@christopher.oconn on Instagram), an 18-year-old ultra marathon runner who shares his journey from his Dad getting him into running to completing a 100K race in ...
#330 Megan Hamill: Running LA to Vegas, Ironman Kona, Ultramarathon Through The Alps and Much More
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Megan Hamill (@soulfullyginger on Instagram), who shares her incredible journey from childhood runs to the Ironman World Championship...
#329 Gary Connolly: We Run Wild NI, 300 Plus Marathons, 100 Mile along Berlin Wall and More
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Gary Connolly from We Run Wild NI (@werunwildni), who shares his journey from running his first marathon at the turn of the millennium to...
#328 Emily Bond: Operation Ironwoman, Performing TedX Talks, Learning Personal Growth from Rocket Science
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Emily Bond (@operationironwoman), an endurance athlete, aerospace engineer, PhD researcher, and public speaker with a TEDx talk to...
#327: Positive Pacers: Building A Running Community with Dara O'Connor & Rob Merrigan
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dara O'Connor (@oconnordara) and Robert Merrigan (@robert_merrigan) from Positiv...
#326 Conor O'Keeffe: From Fighting to Ultra Running & Building A Business
This week, we welcome Conor O'Keeffe (@cokeeffe on Instagram), who shares his journey from fighting to ultra-running, overcoming mental health struggles, and launching a successful sports nutrit...
#325 John McDonnell: From Stroke To Sub 3 Hour, How Running Saved His Life
In this episode, we welcome marathon runner and coach John McDonnell (@jmruncoach on Instagram), who shares his incredible journey from getting into running, his journey to the Boston marathon...
#324 Andrew Walsh: From Mountains to Ironman
We welcome Andrew Walsh to the Any Given Runday podcast this week. Andrew Walsh (@the_irish_adventurer on Instagram) shares his journey from a non-sporty background to joining the a...
#323 Mick Hallows: North Clondalkin Running Club, 6 Hour Race and More
This week, we welcome North Clondalkin Running Club member Mick Hallows, who shares his journey from Gaelic football to sub-3 hour Dublin Marathon finisher, his transition into running, and insights into North Clondalkin Running Club, his upcom...
#322 David O'Connor: Running 10 Marathons in 10 Days, BMX Across Country & Improve Your Running Performance
In this episode, David O'Connor (@performance_doc on Instagram), a fitness and performance coach, shares his journey from childhood bullying to becoming a marathon runner and mental health advocate. He discusses the physical and mental benefits...
#321 AGR Barcelona Marathon Trip Review 2026
Fresh, or not so fresh off the Barcelona Marathon, Eric and Seán review the marathon weekend, and they're contrasting experiences of race day. Munro, a previous guest and great friend of the podcast, also joins in later to provide his perspecti...