#207 - Eoin Everard On: 4 Minute Mile, Sports Physio, Research Myths and Much More

With Eric having survived the rain in Dubai, he and Seán welcome Eoin Everard to the podcast. Eoin is a s a chartered physiotherapist and Pilates instructor with a PhD in Human Movement. He is also a very accomplished runner as he is a sub 4 minute miler, Sub 14 minute 5K and sub 30 minute 10K Runner. He is the current European O35 3000m champion and has represented Ireland from 800mto 10K.On this episode of the podcast, we discuss that 4-minute mile, the training behind it, his thoughts on mental training, training in your 30s, sports pilates, structuring your gym programme, why doing calf raises if you have Achilles tendonitis may not be such a good idea, exercises for back pain, lactate threshold testing and why it is better than a V02 max test, how statistics in research can be twisted to the general public, his Backaware belt and much more!You can find more details on Eoin's Sports Pilates programme by going to his website:EverardPilates as well as following him on Instagram @EverardPilatesPhysioYou can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcastALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE 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.