#287 Rob Dwyer: From Hurling to Ironman World Championships, REDs and more

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Rob Dwyer (@rob__dwyer on Instagram) shares his journey from hurling to triathlon, detailing his experiences in various competitions, including Ironman Wales and the Triathlon World Championships. He discusses the challenges he faced, particularly in swimming, and the importance of coaching and proper nutrition. Rob also opens up about his health struggles, including hemochromatosis and the impact of relative energy deficiency syndrome (RED-S) on his training. As he looks to the future, Rob emphasises the importance of recovery and setting goals in his athletic journey.13:30 Introduction to Rob Dwyer and His Journey15:44 Transition from Hurling to Triathlon19:46 The First Triathlon Experience22:16 The Lifestyle of Triathlon23:41 Swimming Challenges and Flowstate Swimming25:08 Preparing for the Ironman in Wales26:56 Cycling Strategy and Execution29:49 Running the Marathon After the Bike32:28 Reflections on the Ironman Experience33:19 The Transition from Cycling to Running34:39 Mental Preparation for the Marathon35:40 The Ironman Experience: Grit and Determination38:09 Post-Ironman Reflections and Next Steps39:17 Competing at the World Championships41:58 The Reality of Competing with Elite Athletes43:10 Understanding RED-S and Its Impact48:30 Nutrition and Recovery Strategies55:28 Mindset During Competition and Recovery60:14 Future Plans and Goals in TriathlonYou 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.