#125 - Trail Running: Everything you need to know with UESCA Running & Triathlon Ireland Coach Mark McInerney

On this week’s episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, the lads are joined by UESCA Running & Triathlon Ireland Coach Mark McInerney (@markie.does.trails) If you have been interested in doing trail running but not sure where to start, then THIS is the episode In this episode, we talk about: - How Mark got into Trail Running along with some of the groups he would recommend joining , including: Irish Mountain Cardio (@irishmountaincardio) and Irish Mountain Running Association (imra.ie - for membership and great for entering races!) - He’s experience doing the 80k EcoTrail (@ecotrailwicklow) in 2021, and the advice he has for Seán doing it this year- Nutrition tips for UltraMarathons - Using GPX on Garmin for racas and finding training routes in your area - Safety tips for running, including Safety Tracker GPS through your smartwatch and why all trail runners should have RoadID (roadid.com) -  His love for technology, including thoughts on the footpod: Stryd. How it works and why you would use it - Trail running holidays with Macs Adventure (macsadventure.com) At the end of the podcast. Mark breaks down the basics of the mistakes he sees and what you should do to get into trail [email protected] Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.