#242 Brian O'Loughlin: TELOS, Movement, Pain Management and S&C for Runners

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome movement specialist Brian O'Loughlin (@brian_o_loughlin on Instagram), who discusses his journey from dealing with chronic shoulder pain to co-founding Movement 101, which has rebranded to TELOS. Brian shares the core principles of their program—Weaponise Your Body, Raise Your Standards, Live with Purpose—and emphasises the importance of holistic health, including strength training, nutrition, sleep, and responsibility. He highlights the significance of education in understanding and managing pain, the role of mindset in recovery, and the misconceptions around mobility and physical fitness. The conversation also explores Brian's personal challenges with alcohol and the transformative power of adopting a growth mindset.09:30 Introduction to Brian10:39 Brian's Background in Sports and Fitness11:59 The Birth of Movement 10113:36 Philosophy and Approach to Training18:07 Understanding Mobility and Strength Training21:58 The Complexity of Pain and Injury28:29 The Role of Education in Pain Management36:29 Understanding Client Reviews and Mental Wellbeing37:01 The Evolution of Movement 101 to Telos37:51 The Importance of Identity and Belief in Training40:09 Principles of Different Training Systems41:31 Personal Experiences and Client Success Stories42:48 Challenges in Changing Mindsets43:15 The Role of Responsibility and Reflection45:11 Daily Routines and Training Philosophies50:18 Relationship with Alcohol and Its ImpactYou can learn more about TELOS through their website:https://yourtelos.com/ALTAR 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.