#309 If You Ran in 2025, You’ll Relate to This (July- Dec Best Of)

The second half of 2025 brought a different kind of energy to Any Given Runday from race-day nerves and strategies, post marathon blues and pitfalls, big challenges, and honest conversations about what really goes into endurance sport.From first time marathoners to elite athletes, to caffeine, strength work, climbing the tallest peaks in the world, and ballsy strategies to endurance challenges, this episode captures some the lessons and the craic on the podcast from July through December.Whether you’re deep in winter training, recovering from a big year, or already eyeing your next start line, this Best Of is a reminder that progress doesn’t come from one perfect session, it comes from showing up, learning, and staying curious.Thanks again for making 2025 our biggest year yet. This one’s for the runners, the thinkers, and the ones still figuring it out.2:01 Anne & Jamie on what to expect on Dublin Marathon morning5:49 The Fantastic 4, with Cliodhna on signing up for her first ever marathon10:46 Rob Dwyer, who does lane swimming on a Monday11:15 Niamh Culhane on caffeine and performance: benefits, timing, and pitfalls18:50 Learning about The Speed Project and the lads’ ballsy approach to it25:55 Sarah Kelly on why women’s training is different and how research lagged behind on purpose34:10 Mick Fox’s Dublin Marathon approach from our first-ever YouTube Live episode38:55 Kevin English with post marathon advice most runners ignore45:51 Will Boyle on the turning point that started his running journey55:37 Enda Kilgallon breaks down the strength exercises runners should actually be doing63:24 Andy Nolan on why Denali was the hardest peak he’s climbed so farYou 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.