#330 Megan Hamill: Running LA to Vegas, Ironman Kona, Ultramarathon Through The Alps and Much More

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Megan Hamill (@soulfullyginger on Instagram), who shares her incredible journey from childhood runs to the Ironman World Championship in Kona, ultra marathons through the Alps, and secretive races like The Speed Project going through LA to Vegas and much more. Discover her insights on mental strength, body positivity, and pushing limits in sport.13:00 Introduction to Megan Hamill00:25 Megan's Early Running Journey03:13 Transitioning to Competitive Running07:20 Learning to Swim for Ironman11:20 Facing Challenges in Ironman Training15:21 Empowering Women in Sports19:18 Navigating Body Image and Nutrition23:09 Experiences at the Ironman World Championships29:04 Rehab and Resilience in Running35:09 The Joy of Running and Its Impact36:21 The Meditative Power of Long-Distance Running39:19 Facing the Challenge: Running the Alps44:19 The Importance of Support in Endurance Events47:16 The Secretive Nature of The Speed Project53:19 Experiencing the London Marathon55:12 Building Community with Club Soul59:31 Involving Family in Endurance ChallengesYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastThe Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! 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. ALTAR 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