#246: Art O'Neill Preview, 75 Hard Thoughts, 2025 Goals and More

In the first episode of 2025, Sean and Eric discuss New Year's resolutions, Art O'Neill Challenge, 75 Hard, Running Motivation, and the realities of staying active even in challenging conditions. While Eric was trying to find working treadmills in Vietnam, Sean talks about his own struggles with training over Christmas, including recces for the upcoming Art O'Neill Challenge. They also touch on the pressures of setting goals, balancing life changes, and the importance of small, consistent habits as well as winning an award at the Irish Pod Awards00:00 New Year, Same Us00:23 The Motivation Dilemma02:10 Running Adventures and Mishaps04:44 Navigating the Art O'Neill Challenge12:21 The Joy of Disconnecting16:57 Navigating Through Fog17:14 The Art of Orienteering18:34 Training Challenges Abroad21:26 Treadmill Troubles22:55 Setting 2025 Goals27:46 75 Hard Challenge Insights33:05 Irish Pod AwardsTo vote for us in the upcoming Sports Pod Awards, click below:https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-fitness-health-wellbeing-podcast/For those looking for a more detailed preview of the Art O'Neill Challenge, check out Episode #191 with Ciara Smullen through the link below:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k5KFgN3SzQlMwfwEEvRTR?si=YzE67vmrSgis2cckn2mvrgThe 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.