#263 John O'Regan: Anglo Celtic Plate Preview, 7 Marathons on 7 Continents and Much More

 Our next guest on the Any Given Runday podcast is international ultra runner and running coach, John O'Regan (@johnoregan777 on Instagram). John has represented Ireland on the European and world stage, including in the Anglo Celtic plate, 100km Championships and World Trail Championships. He's a multiple time Irish 24 hour running champion and has also run a marathon on seven continents running in every type of climate and terrain imaginable. He is on the advisory panel with  Athletics Ireland for ultrarunning, and is the host of the No Finish Line Podcast. In this episode, John shares his insights on ultra running, recounts his experiences in extreme marathons, and offers valuable tips for improving endurance and performance. Learn about his journey, from running 24-hour championships to tackling seven marathons on seven continents, and discover how he uses his experiences to inspire and coach others. We also do a deep dive into the Anglo Celtic Plate coming up this weekend, names to look out for, history of the event, tactics and more08:36 John's Ultra Running Goals12:06 Training and Preparation for Ultra Marathons14:14 Challenges and Experiences in Extreme Marathons35:14 Altitude Training and Preparation39:54 Choosing the Right Race and Crew41:37 Journey into Coaching51:50 The Evolution of Ultra Running in Ireland55:52 Challenges and Strategies in Ultra Running58:14 Team Dynamics and Preparation for the Anglo Celtic PlateBe sure to check in on the Irish Team to see how they are getting on this weekend by following @ultrarunningireland on InstagramIn the intro to this week's podcast episode, we also talked about Ger Copeland's documentary, which you can watch in full by clicking the link below:https://youtu.be/5MIvsK2FbBc?si=UOLEpYPmju9yFynOYou 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.