Any Given Runday Podcast

16/09/2026

Heart rate training done right

We’re at the stage of the marathon block where people may want to practice more marathon pace runs to see how the body holds up.

For some, that may mean training harder than heart rate zones, working harder than they would like in certain sessions to keep paces. For his HR lines up with his marathon pace effort and he’s able to push on in his training

Coached by our marathon coach this year, , learn more about how Francis is getting on going through the heart rate method in his marathon training, why he’s getting a second test by during his block and much more, in this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday podcast

15/09/2026

It was fantastic to have as a guest co-host of the podcast this week as we get closer to the Dublin Marathon

Cliodhna was a part of our original Road To Dublin series last year, talking about her training leading to her first marathon.

Her running has only gone from strength to strength since, including the Limerick Marathon and PB’ing in several shorter races.

But, as she talks about in this reel, there’s something different about the build-up in training to a marathon

Hear more about Cliodhna’s journey on this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, as well as why she is running the Dublin Marathon this year in support of Make-A-Wish and the difference they make

15/09/2026

15/09/2026

progress seems to be going from strength to strength as he builds towards the Dublin Marathon using the Norwegian Singles Method, taking his marathon plan straight from a book

But he’s feeling injury free as he plans his next 6 weeks towards the Dublin Marathon. You can hear more about this on this week’s episode of the podcast and let us know in the comments your thoughts/experiences with the Norwegian Singles method

14/09/2026

New episode of our Road To Dublin Marathon series is online now as we catch up with The Incredibles, including how has need getting on since our last episode

Like Dee, there are plenty of people with niggles and forced time off as the Dublin Marathon gets closer. Goals change. There’s different expectations and that’s ok. A marathon block rarely goes smooth and some are going to be better than others

Progress, especially in the marathon, is not always linear.

See how all our Incredibles are getting on by listening to this week’s episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or watching on YouTube

14/09/2026

We welcome back our Incredibles for episode 3 of their Road to the Dublin Marathon. Are they all on track with their training, and what is their approach to upcoming races? We’ve also got a special co-host for this week’s episode: Cliodhna from last year’s Road to Dublin series

00:00 Cliodhna joins Seán for this week’s Intro to the podcast, and we find out how she has gotten on since The Road To Dublin 2025 series.
33:00: We welcome back The Incredibles
33:33: Francis’s training progress and knee niggle
36:42: Managing injuries
38:48: Streets of Galway race recap with Danny
40:53: Dee’s injury and fatigue
47:16: Chloe’s Electric Picnic weekend and return to running
56:14: Danny’s three-quarter marathon and Norwegian training approach
62:33: Dee on using tune-up races before a marathon
67:27: Francis’s VO2 max re-test and Dublin Marathon strategy
71:17: Chloe’s plan for the final training block
74:08: Fuelling, hydration, and using Speed Dust in the marathon
83:20: What the next few weeks look like for our Incredibles

You can listen to this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and watch on YouTube

11/09/2026

Eric’s Top Three Training Tips for the Dublin Marathon

At our gait analysis event in , Eric gave his tips on how to get the most from your marathon training

1️⃣ Practice Your Fueling in your training

Don’t wait until race day to see what fuel works best for you

2️⃣ Footwear

At Decathlon, we found out how we ran and which running shoes we responded to best through their gait analysis testing. Some thrive on carbons, some get injured using them!

3️⃣ Kit & Equipment

Never try anything new on race day. What running shorts will you use to carry your fuel? Do you chafe in your current running gear? Do you blister on long runs in your socks? Don’t wait until race day and only think about the race day pics. You can look good and still be practical about what works for you!

Check out Decathlon’s running gear and make sure you’re race ready before race day!

10/09/2026

was set up by this week’s guest on the Any Given Runday podcast .mcclintock after the loss of his two close friends, Olly and Honor, to su***de

In the first 20 minutes of our interview with Paddy, he opens up on why he set up Check In On A Mate, their talks in schools and universities and to double down on when you’re asking someone how they are. Because they might seem on on the surface.

They raise awareness around mental health and su***de through campaigns, challenges, and social media — getting people talking and breaking down the stigma.

You can find out more about their cause and how to support by checking out: CheckInOnAMate.com

10/09/2026

We asked our followers yesterday for their top marathon training tip for a social media post or billboard that everyone doing the Dublin Marathon would see… and you guys didn't disappoint!

We’ve recorded our next episode of The Incredibles Road to the Dublin Marathon, which will be out this Monday, including a special co-host for this one, with Eric currently away 👀👀👀

45 days to go until the Dublin Marathon 2026, how are you feeling?!

10/09/2026

Some can run forever.
Some can pace like a metronome.
Some know every route in town.
Some know everyone at the start line. 😂

We all have our thing.

👇 Tell us yours in the comments. What's your running superpower?

Behind every runner is a training plan, a questionable amount of mileage, and some very good people along the way. 😂

Big thanks to Decathlon Ireland , ALTAR , Muscle Recovery | Healthy Skin | Wellness and Health Matters (Seán Kinane | Health Matters) for being part of Road to Dublin Season 2.