#162 - Brendan Dowd (@KildareSportsMassage) on IronMan Hamburg, Mondelo 24 plus goto SportsMassage Tips and more

In this episode, Seán announces his next fitness challenge before interviewing Brendan Dowd (@kildaresportsmassage) on his training and Sports Massage As well as having completed 7 IronMans and countless half marathons, Brendan has a sub 3 hour marathon under his belt as well as competed in such events as the Mondelo 24. That, combined with being a qualified sports massage therapist (clinic in Donadea as well as working with numerous Kildare sports clubs), makes this a very unique episode of the Any Given Runday PodcastIn this episode, we discuss the following: - Brendan's approach to training for a sub 3 hour marathon, including using dropped runs- Competing in Ironman Hamburg a few weeks ago- Transitioning from full to half Ironmans and getting ready for Tri Tyrone 70.3 - Middle Distance National Series - in a few weeks' time. - The Mondelo 24hr cycling event - how his team approached it, why it cycling at night may actually lead to faster times and how he might/might not rethink strategy if he was to do the group relay againWe then get into sports massage and Brendan's thoughts on recovery boots, massage guns, acupuncture, cupping, foam rollers (including foam rolling the IT Band) and much more.You can find Brendan on Instagram @kildaresportsmassage or message on 086 103 0727The 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.