#347 Paddy McClintock: Check In On A Mate, Running Length of Ireland, Beer Marathon and More

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Paddy McClintock (@paddy.mcclintock on Instagram). Paddy has recently run the length of the country in memory of two of his close friends, who both died by suicide. He’s completed two full distance Ironmans along with numerous 70.3s and is the founder of Check In On A Mate (@checkinonamate)13:30 We Welcome Paddy McClintock15:02 Paddy’s sporting background and finding endurance sport20:22 Grief, suicide loss, and processing the unanswered questions22:52 How to check in on a mate30:51 Mental-health education in schools and medical training34:13 When exercise becomes coping — and finding a healthier balance40:58 The “beer marathon”46:10 First full Ironman and the comeback from injury51:39 Ironman Barcelona and race-day setbacks58:40 Running the length of Ireland61:28 Training for a multi-day ultra challenge67:34 The hardest moments of the Ireland run72:17 Reaching the finish line74:17 Check In On A Mate: sport, community, and getting involvedYou can learn more about Check In On A Mate:https://checkinonamate.com/The 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