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.
From first time marathoners to elite athletes, to caffeine, strength work, climbing the tallest peaks in the world, and ballsy strategies to endurance challenges, this episode captures some the lessons and the craic on the podcast from July through December.
Whether you’re deep in winter training, recovering from a big year, or already eyeing your next start line, this Best Of is a reminder that progress doesn’t come from one perfect session, it comes from showing up, learning, and staying curious.
Thanks again for making 2025 our biggest year yet. This one’s for the runners, the thinkers, and the ones still figuring it out.
2:01 Anne & Jamie on what to expect on Dublin Marathon morning
5:49 The Fantastic 4, with Cliodhna on signing up for her first ever marathon
10:46 Rob Dwyer, who does lane swimming on a Monday
11:15 Niamh Culhane on caffeine and performance: benefits, timing, and pitfalls
18:50 Learning about The Speed Project and the lads’ ballsy approach to it
25:55 Sarah Kelly on why women’s training is different and how research lagged behind on purpose
34:10 Mick Fox’s Dublin Marathon approach from our first-ever YouTube Live episode
38:55 Kevin English with post marathon advice most runners ignore
45:51 Will Boyle on the turning point that started his running journey
55:37 Enda Kilgallon breaks down the strength exercises runners should actually be doing
63:24 Andy Nolan on why Denali was the hardest peak he’s climbed so far
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