#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 decisions that shape how we train, fuel and think — this episode pulls together some of the standout moments from the first six months of the year.

Whether you’re switching off over the holidays, sneaking in an easy run, or already plotting what 2026 might look like, this is a chance to rewind, reflect, and catch anything you might have missed.

Thank you for making 2025 our biggest year yet. We really appreciate every listen, share and message, and we hope you enjoy this Best Of Any Given Runday.

1:27 Fergal Guihen on being drugged in Iran — and the strangers who helped him continue a 23,000km cycle to Australia

11:29 Becky Woods on sibling rivalry, identity, and finding her place in Ironman

24:04 Ger Copeland on training principles behind 300+ marathons, many under 3 hours

32:05 Niamh Fitzpatrick on why sea swimming is non-negotiable for ultra runners

35:43 Cian Charlton on breaking the sub-20 minute 5K and beyond

42:22 Gary Reinhardt on why he stopped running with AirPods

46:24 Dr Aisling Farrell on social media, fad diets, and avoiding common traps

56:34 John O’Regan on the rise of endurance racing in Ireland

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