#208 - Joe O'Leary On: Smashing the Spine North Record, 200km Kerry Ultra Way, Setting FKT and more

On this week's episode on the Any Given Runday Podcast, after Eric updates us on the AGR Marathon Trip 2025, the lads welcome Joe O'Leary to the Podcast.Joe is an ultra-endurance runner who has podiumed three times in the Spine Race, Britain's Most Brutal Endurance Race, including knocking 16 hours off the previous best time for the Spine Winter North Challenge earlier this year. He has competed in races in the Alps, set an FKT through the Iveragh Transverse with Kevin Leahy, placed on the podium in Waterville, and participated in the Kerry Way Ultra. As an accomplished runner, Joe also talks about the Adventure Races he has participated in.  You can find Joe on Instagram @joes.mountain.highs as well as his blog posts on the Spine Races: https://joesmountainhighs.wordpress.com/You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcasthttps://bio.site/anygivenrunday 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml), Shop HERE