In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Seán and Eric welcome Enda Kilgallon, a senior physiotherapist and clinical lead at Premier Physiotherapy (@premierphysiotherapy on Instagram). Enda shares his journey from team sports to becoming a successful runner and triathlete. The conversation delves into the importance of strength and conditioning, proper nutrition, and the role of mobility in a runner's training regimen. Enda emphasises the significance of running technique and gait analysis in preventing injuries and improving performance. He also discusses the benefits of cross training and shares insights on fueling strategies for long-distance runners. The episode concludes with Enda's experiences in triathlon training and advice for runners looking to enhance their performance.03:00 Introduction to Enda Kilgallon16:37 Understanding Training and Injury Prevention20:43 The Impact of Ironman Training on Marathon Performance22:24 The Debate on PB Courses: Dublin vs. Valencia21:19 The Importance of Hill Sprints in Training27:15 Common Running Mistakes and Conditioning29:19 Mobility vs. Strength Training for Runners31:12 Key Exercises for Runners33:17 The Role of Footwear in Running Injuries35:06 Running Technique and Gait Analysis37:06 Changing Your Running Form41:51 Understanding Cadence and Pace in Running44:52 The Importance of Gait Analysis47:42 Common Mistakes in Running Plans50:42 Fuelling Strategies for Long Runs52:31 Cross Training: Benefits and Techniques55:25 Strength and Conditioning for Runners58:17 Utilising RPE in Training61:02 The Role of AI in Running Plans65:17 Enda's Running Solutions and ServicesYou can find more info on Enda's services by going to:https://www.premierphysiotherapy.ie/running-solutions/You can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their new Sports Recovery Kit. 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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