#312: Art O'Neill 2026 Review

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, after DNF'ing Art O'Neill in 2023, Seán talks about his second attempt at it over the weekend... and why he didn't tell Eric about it beforehandIf you're looking for the top tips and inside scoops on how to complete AON, Seán is probably not the best example of that, as he talks about his experiences running through the night and the following morning in all sorts of conditions, terrain and challenges he facedIt's a fantastic, well organised event full of challenges and definitely an adventure element to it.In the second half of the podcast, the lads both open up with their struggles in their journey right now, setbacks, challenges, routine and more. 00:53 Seán's Decision to take on Art04:02 The Start of the Race and Historical Context to Art O'Neill09:43 Early Challenges and Steep Climbs14:49 Checkpoint Reflections and Weather Woes19:55 The Struggles of Navigation, Terrain & Climbing24:48 Final Stretch and Silly Mistakes29:51 Reflections on the Experience and Future Plans30:19 Facing Injuries and Embarrassment31:44 The Mental Battle of Training34:16 Finding Community in Running37:15 The Importance of Goals and Accountability40:31 Embracing the Journey of Running49:05 The Reality of Training and Motivation54:56 Looking Ahead: Future Races and GoalsYou can follow us on Instagram@anygivenrundaypodcastStay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml), Shop HERE You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com