#240 Aisling Wyer: Ironman Italy Champion, Triathlon Training, Hyrox & More

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome the formidable Aisling Wyer, (@aislingwyer on Instagram) an accomplished triathlete, who has an impressive record of achievements, including winning the AG Cork Ironman in 2022, the 2023 AG Sprint Distance Champion, and the overall winner of Ironman Italy in 2024. Coming from a sporty family, she only started triathlons in 2019 and quickly rose to the top. Aisling shares her journey, training schedules, overcoming challenges, and the importance of club support and coaching. From her early days up to her victorious Ironman in Italy, Aisling delves into the emotional and physical aspects of racing and provides insights for triathletes at every level. 11:50 Introduction to Aisling Wyer 13:21 Aisling"s Journey into Triathlon 14:37 Joining the Triathlon Club 16:50 The Importance of Equipment 20:49 First Major Competitions 24:22 Balancing Career and Training 26:04 National Series and Consistency 27:03 Exploring Different Races 31:16 Hyrox and Future Plans 35:49 World Championships in New Zealand 36:26 Training for Different Race Distances 38:58 Race Day Emotions and Preparation 42:51 The Swim and Transition to Bike 44:20 Challenges During the Bike Segment 47:11 The Final Run and Finishing Strong 50:53 Reflecting on the Achievement 55:07 Advice for Aspiring Triathletes 57:15 Future Plans and Goals This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Wintergreen Heat Rub is great for winter training on cold and wet days! You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website: Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com