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.
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Any Given Runday
#267 Colleen Keogh: Joining 100 Mile Club, UltraRunning, Marathons Throughout Ireland and More
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Colleen Keogh (@colleen.keogh on Instagram), a coach, runner, and actor.
Colleen has worked in the fitness industry across Scotland, Australia, Canada and now F45 in Ireland. She is a member of the 100 mile club, coming 2nd in the Belfast 24 Ultra with a 3rd place finish in the Longford ultra marathon and winning the 120k Belfast to Derry Ultra!
We discuss Colleen's incredible achievements in ultra marathons, her thoughts on the mental and physical challenges of endurance running, the importance of proper nutrition, her future race plans and her favourite marathon in Ireland.
17:23 Life in Australia: A New Perspective on Fitness
21:52 Transition to Canada: From Personal Training to Gym Management
25:36 Climbing Kilimanjaro at an Early Age and Why She Wants to Go Back
29:33 Colleen's First Marathon and Why She Decided to Take on Ultras
42:27 The Struggles of a 24-Hour Race (Belfast 24 Ultra)
47:33 The Pressure of 'What's Next'
52:23 Why The AlphaFlys Are NOT for Everybody
56:56 Balancing Acting and Running
61:08 Limerick vs Dublin vs Cork vs Belfast... what is Colleen's Favourite Marathon
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