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
327 episodes
#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...
#320 Rachel Farrell: HSI Co-Founder, From Ironman to Hyrox
This week, we welcome back Rachel Farrell (@rachel_farrell20 on Instagram) to the podcast after being a previous guest all the way back on episode 26, where she talked to Eric about appe...
#319 Ballymun AC's Dean Hayden & Ger Prendergast: 60 Marathons in 60 Days, Getting Youths in to Running & Much More
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we have two great guests from Ballymun AC (@ballymunac on Instagram) in Dean Hayden (@hayda0000 on...
#318 Eoin Keith: Barkley Marathons, 6 Day Running Records, Ultra Running in Ireland and much more!
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, ultra runner Eoin Keith (@eoinkeithultra on Instagram) shares his remarkable journey from a non-sporty childhood to becoming one of the mos...
#317 Donadea 50k Review 2026
On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Eric is back in the country just in time for the Donadea 50k National Championships over the weekend as Sean attempted the "10 laps and fook off"
#316 Lawrence Mooney: Double Hip Replacement Marathons & A Second Chance
In this episode, Lawrence Mooney shares his incredible journey from being an active triathlete and marathon runner to facing significant health challenges, including hip replacements and getting a second chance at life. He discusses...
#315 Oliver Kirwan: Run The Night, Project 8 & Elite Event Management
On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we have the founder of Elite Event Management, Oliver Kirwan, on the podcast to discuss what goes on behind the scenes to create some of the top events in the country, including Que...
#314 Leah Headon: Performance Nutrition, Gut Health, Mental Habits & More
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, performance & Wicklow GAA nutritionist Leah Headon (@haeloo_nutrition on Instagram) shares her journey into the field of nutrition, d...
#313 Ray Shah on Tryka, Hyrox, Weight Loss and More
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Ray Shah (@rayshah on Instagram) shares his journey from being unfit and overweight during Covid to becoming a competitive athlete in Hyrox with m...
#312: Art O'Neill 2026 Review
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, after DNF'ing Art O'Neill in 2023, Seán talks about his second attempt at it over the weekend... and why he didn't tell Eric about it beforehandIf you're looking for the top tips and insid...
#311 Zak Hanna: Elite Uphill Mountain Runner
In this episode of the Any Given Run Day podcast, mountain and trail runner Zak Hanna (@zakhanna on Instagram) shares his journey from cycling to becoming a competitive mountain runner at the hi...
#310 Paul Pollock: Double Olympian Marathoner and National Champion
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Paul Pollock (@ppmarathon on Instagram) shares his journey from a junior runner to becoming an Olympian and elite marathoner. He discusses the ...
#309 If You Ran in 2025, You’ll Relate to This (July- Dec Best Of)
The second half of 2025 brought a different kind of energy to Any Given Runday from race-day nerves and strategies, post marathon blues and pitfalls, big challenges, and honest conversations about what really goes into endurance sport.Fr...
#308 From Iran to Ironman: The Best Moments of Any Given Runday (Jan–Jun 2025)
The first half of 2025 gave us some of the most honest, inspiring and downright interesting conversations we’ve had on Any Given Runday.From survival stories on the far side of the world, to elite endurance insights, to everyday decision...
#307 Christmas Special with Ger Copeland & Anto Lee
After a Christmas run in Howth, Eric sat down with Ger Copeland (@gercopeland on Instagram) and Anto Lee (@rockyseven7 on Instagram) to record the Christmas Special of the Any Given Runday Po...
#306 Hybrid Series Ireland Review: Eric's First Hyrox Event
Over the weekend, Seán and Eric took part Hybrid Series Ireland (@hybridseriesireland on Instagram) in Athlone, Eric's first ever Hyrox event. Has Eric converted into a Hy...
#305 Andy Nolan: Climbing Summits Around The World
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Andy Nolan (@andy_everest2026)shares his incredible journey of climbing the Six of the Seven Summits, including his experiences with fear...
#304 Matthew Collins: 100k Anglo Celtic Plate, Guinness Book of Records in London and Much More
In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Irish international runner Matthew Collins (@mattamoo on Instagram). We discuss Matt's journey from team sports to becoming a competit...
#303 Pat Cassidy: The Story of Donore Harriers
In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we interview Pat Cassidy, co-author of 'The Story of the Donore Harriers', who shares his extensive experience in running and the evolution of the Donore Harriers club. The conversation covers Pa...