#271 Eoin Sheehan: From Rugby to Marathons, TV Chef, Running Nutrition & More

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Eoin Sheehan (@eoinsheehan on Instagram), a cook, nutritionist, athlete, and entrepreneur.Eoin  is a cook, nutritionist, athlete, and entrepreneur, founding the meal prep company, Country Munch, and is a TV chef  with Virgin Media on the six o'clock show. After vlogging his  training for the Dublin Marathon last year, he recently completed his first Ultra Martin in Wicklow, and as of recording the intro to this episode on Sunday, he was in the middle of his first Ironman in the Netherlands.Eoin shares his journey from playing rugby in his youth to how he got into running, his training routines, and his relationship with food. He also talks about his experiences with marathon running and triathlons and the importance of performance versus optimal nutrition.21:00 Introduction to Eoin Sheehan and his Early Sports Journey23:54 Transition from Rugby to Running28:42 Founding Country Munch35:37 Balancing Performance and Optimal Nutrition41:46 Relationship with Food and Training48:47 Challenges of Marathon Training50:55 Balancing Performance and Aesthetics54:30 Transitioning Between Sports57:37 The Journey of Becoming a Runner68:11 The Importance of Structure and NutritionYou 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.