#272 Aisling Ryan: Conquering Half Marathons, Cork Half Marathon, Overcoming ED and more

This week's guest on the Any Given Runday Podcast is Aisling Ryan (@aisling_r on Instagram), Aisling boasts multiple podium finishes in half marathons with a 1:18 PB along with a 35:50 10K. She was also a leader in Cork City Half Marathon 2025In this episode, Aisling talks about her early love for sports, overcoming a severe illness, and finding her passion for running during COVID. Discover how running became her escape, her experiences with local running clubs, and why she excels in the half marathon race. Aisling also opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder, the road to recovery, and advice for anyone facing similar challenges. 10:10 Introduction to Aisling Ryan10:45 Aisling's Early Involvement in Sports and Transition to Running During COVID17:19 Joining a Running Club23:13 Struggles with an Eating Disorder26:54 Strength Training and Recovery32:53 Moving to Switzerland36:57 Becoming a Leader at Cork City Half Marathon37:25 Sharing Personal Stories to Inspire Others39:26 Reflecting on Half Marathons and Future Goals48:20 Training Structure and Coaching Insights52:27 Social Media and PerfectionismYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastIn the intro to this week's episode, Sean talks about the Marathon Strong programme. A 16 week Strength Training programme building you towards the Dublin Marathon. For more details on it and how to sign up (discount code AGR to get 25% off!), click on the link below:https://www.coachseanc.com/marathonstrongSeán also talks about the exercises he's been following to help get him over his Achilles tendonitis that you can watch here:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qt75npMxk3IALTAR 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.