In this episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Seán Noble, a standout athlete in the world of Hyrox. Seán claimed the top spot in last year's Irish Pro Men's competition and the London Olympia event earlier this year. He also finished second in the Hyrox Pro World Championships.

In this episode, we discuss:
- How his Dad inspired and pushed Seán in training
- Overcoming injuries and his earlier career in football
- How Seán got into Hyrox and his first event in Scotland in 2023
- Competing in the pro event in Dublin last year
- Getting disqualified in Madrid and why he thinks about that event more than winning Dublin and London Olympia
- Coming 2nd in the World Championship and his pursuit to get into the Elite 15
- The growth of Hyrox as a sport
- Training Strategies and approach on race day for Hyrox.

And much more

Seán is a Perform Nutrition Athlete, and you can follow his journey as well as DM'ing him for training through his Instagram @sean_noble7

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On a special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Tom Brady, who is organizing a 5-Mile Charity run and a 5k Fun Run in Ballyagran on Saturday, October 12th. The events will raise awareness for cancer research and funds for the Mid Western Cancer Foundation in memory of his father, John Brady, who passed away in February.

John Brady was a legend in the Athletics Community, running from North Cork AC and participating in 40 Dublin Marathon events!

Tom discusses his father's legacy as an avid runner and community helper, revealing how the event aims to honour that legacy while supporting cancer research. We talk about the logistics of organising the race, Tom's history with running, and an infamous Donkey Derby, which we've ALL seen online, that takes place in the area.

With the race two weeks before the Dublin Marathon, it's a perfect time to taper down the volume, get some speed in the legs and, more importantly, raise money for such a great cause!

So if you are anywhere near the North Cork/Limerick area on the 12th of October, you can sign up for the race by clicking the link below:

https://eventmaster.ie/event/drEwSnGSwV

If you cannot make the race on the 12th of October but would still like to donate, there is a link below:

https://northcorkac.ie/ballyagran-john-brady-5-mile-road-race/

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we have David McCarthy (@davidmccarthy_88 on Instagram), a running coach with a very impressive running resume of a 3:55 mile and two National Indoor Championships:

We go through a lot in this episode, including:

• How David was inspired with an early start in athletics
• Insights into David's early rivals in running and how rivalries helped shape his career.
• David's journey through the NCAA system at Providence College and how it prepared him for elite competition.
• The insane running calendar David had and the challenges he faced with injuries and his journey back, including stress fractures and setbacks.
• David's transition from athlete to coach, including his coaching philosophy and experiences.
• The differences between paced and championship racing and the strategies involved.
• David's experience pacing the elite women in the Dublin Marathon last year and the importance of reading the course and athletes.
• Insights into the importance of freshness in training, consistency, and the difference between overtraining and proper preparation.
• The benefits of treadmill training for controlled environment workouts.
• The value of coaching, especially at the beginning stages of training and finding the right "cocktail" of runs
• Tips for those running the Dublin Marathon, including focusing on fueling, understanding the course, and enjoying the experience.

For coaching with David, DM him through his Instagram: @davidmccarthy_88

You can also follow us on Instagram: @AnyGivenRundayPodcast