#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@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.