In this week's Any Given Runday Podcast episode, we welcome personal trainer, running coach, hiker, marathon runner, and co-founder of the Coffee Running Naas, Killian Andersen (@coach_killo on Instagram). Killian shares his journey from being a football enthusiast to a seasoned marathon runner, detailing his transition from gym training to running marathons. He opens up about his motivations, training methods, and challenges. We discuss the mental hurdles of transitioning to longer distances, the importance of community in running, and tips for those training for marathons. Killian also reveals his future plans, including a remarkable 100km run on New Year's Day and his continued efforts to build a supportive running community. 08:57 From Gym to Marathon: Killian's Journey11:17 First Marathon Experience13:12 Balancing Strength Training and Running20:08 Destination Marathons: Amsterdam and Iceland28:24 Christmas Day 50K Run for Charity38:32 The Unexpected Growth of Our Running Group38:59 Creating a Community Through Running40:27 How Our Coffee Social Run Works42:01 The Ironman Journey: Overcoming Challenges42:59 The Makeshift Ironman Experience50:27 Future Plans for the Running Club52:28 Marathon Training Tips and Mental Barriers62:28 Upcoming Challenges and Final ThoughtsThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online storeUltrapurelabs.ie You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

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