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This week's guest on the Any Given Runday Podcast is Aisling Ryan (@aisling_r on Instagram), Aisling boasts multiple podium finishes in half marathons with a 1:18 PB along with a 35:50 10K. She was also a leader in Cork City Half Marathon 2025

In this episode, Aisling talks about her early love for sports, overcoming a severe illness, and finding her passion for running during COVID. Discover how running became her escape, her experiences with local running clubs, and why she excels in the half marathon race. Aisling also opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder, the road to recovery, and advice for anyone facing similar challenges.
10:10 Introduction to Aisling Ryan
10:45 Aisling's Early Involvement in Sports and Transition to Running During COVID
17:19 Joining a Running Club
23:13 Struggles with an Eating Disorder
26:54 Strength Training and Recovery
32:53 Moving to Switzerland
36:57 Becoming a Leader at Cork City Half Marathon
37:25 Sharing Personal Stories to Inspire Others
39:26 Reflecting on Half Marathons and Future Goals
48:20 Training Structure and Coaching Insights
52:27 Social Media and Perfectionism

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In the intro to this week's episode, Sean talks about the Marathon Strong programme. A 16 week Strength Training programme building you towards the Dublin Marathon. For more details on it and how to sign up (discount code AGR to get 25% off!), click on the link below:

https://www.coachseanc.com/marathonstrong

Seán also talks about the exercises he's been following to help get him over his Achilles tendonitis that you can watch here:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qt75npMxk3I

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