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/
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Any Given Runday
#233 - Evan Scully: Running with Cystic Fibrosis, Olympic Running Coach, Running Tips & More
In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, we chat with Evan Scully (@evan_runs on Instagram), a renowned coach, sports therapist, strength coach, acupuncturist, and nutritionist who has worked with over 200 Olympians. Despite living with cystic fibrosis (CF), Evan has achieved remarkable feats, such as claiming the record for 5k up to 13.1 miles marathons with CF and coaching elite athletes. We cover varying topics, from Evan's journey, coaching philosophy, overcoming CF, the significance of proper nutrition and mindset, and the realities of doping in sports.
We discuss:
- Early life health challenges with CF and how he discovered his passion for running.
- Emphasis on the mental aspects of sports, including meditation and mindfulness and the importance of patient and balanced training to avoid burnout and injuries.
- Evan’s unique approach to training while managing CF and the role of consistent physical activity in clearing lung mucus and maintaining health.
- Evan's insights into the prevalence of doping in athletics and a discussion on how modern techniques can manipulate performance and detection.
- Importance of balanced training and proper fuelling for amateur runners and recommendations for overcoming training plateaus and maintaining motivation.
- Evan’s take on proper fuelling for endurance sports, using weight gainers and maintaining a calorie surplus for better performance.
Evan's services are open to a wide range of athletes, from beginners to elite, and you can find out more details through his Instagram or website EvanScully.com
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