#240 Aisling Wyer: Ironman Italy Champion, Triathlon Training, Hyrox & More

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome the formidable Aisling Wyer, (@aislingwyer on Instagram) an accomplished triathlete, who has an impressive record of achievements, including winning the AG Cork Ironman in 2022, the 2023 AG Sprint Distance Champion, and the overall winner of Ironman Italy in 2024. Coming from a sporty family, she only started triathlons in 2019 and quickly rose to the top. Aisling shares her journey, training schedules, overcoming challenges, and the importance of club support and coaching. From her early days up to her victorious Ironman in Italy, Aisling delves into the emotional and physical aspects of racing and provides insights for triathletes at every level.11:50 Introduction to Aisling Wyer13:21 Aisling's Journey into Triathlon14:37 Joining the Triathlon Club16:50 The Importance of Equipment20:49 First Major Competitions24:22 Balancing Career and Training26:04 National Series and Consistency27:03 Exploring Different Races31:16 Hyrox and Future Plans35:49 World Championships in New Zealand36:26 Training for Different Race Distances38:58 Race Day Emotions and Preparation42:51 The Swim and Transition to Bike44:20 Challenges During the Bike Segment47:11 The Final Run and Finishing Strong50:53 Reflecting on the Achievement55:07 Advice for Aspiring Triathletes57:15 Future Plans and GoalsALTAR 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.