#298 The Speed Project CHX 440km Relay Race for Movember

In this week's episode, we chat to three out of six lads who took part in the unsanctioned relay race, known as The Speed Project, in the South of France earlier this year.David (@d.gah_an), Ben and Frank (@frankrafferty) from Team And Again (@teamandagain) discuss all aspects of the relay race, one of the hardest and most secretive relay races in the world, from what brought them together, the challenges they faced, their insane race strategy and much more. They also discuss why they chose Movember to raise money for09:30 Introduction to the Speed Project Relay Race12:38 The Journey to France: Securing the Invite15:31 Team Dynamics and Initial Reactions18:26 Training and Preparation for the Race21:11 Logistics and Race Strategy24:04 Fundraising for Movember26:58 The Experience of the Race29:55 Reflections and Future Plans38:50 Team Dynamics and Morale39:58 Strategy and Pacing in the Race41:22 Performance Goals and Race Structure42:48 The Final Stretch and Competitive Spirit44:36 Recovery and Team Logistics47:33 Honesty and Integrity in Racing52:00 The Final Leg and Team Finish56:57 Celebration and Reflection60:01 Future Plans and Charity SupportYou can donate through:https://ie.movember.com/team/2485254You 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.