#308 From Iran to Ironman: The Best Moments of Any Given Runday (Jan–Jun 2025)

The first half of 2025 gave us some of the most honest, inspiring and downright interesting conversations we’ve had on Any Given Runday.From survival stories on the far side of the world, to elite endurance insights, to everyday decisions that shape how we train, fuel and think — this episode pulls together some of the standout moments from the first six months of the year.Whether you’re switching off over the holidays, sneaking in an easy run, or already plotting what 2026 might look like, this is a chance to rewind, reflect, and catch anything you might have missed.Thank you for making 2025 our biggest year yet. We really appreciate every listen, share and message, and we hope you enjoy this Best Of Any Given Runday.1:27 Fergal Guihen on being drugged in Iran — and the strangers who helped him continue a 23,000km cycle to Australia11:29 Becky Woods on sibling rivalry, identity, and finding her place in Ironman24:04 Ger Copeland on training principles behind 300+ marathons, many under 3 hours32:05 Niamh Fitzpatrick on why sea swimming is non-negotiable for ultra runners35:43 Cian Charlton on breaking the sub-20 minute 5K and beyond42:22 Gary Reinhardt on why he stopped running with AirPods46:24 Dr Aisling Farrell on social media, fad diets, and avoiding common traps56:34 John O’Regan on the rise of endurance racing in IrelandYou 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.