#242 Brian O'Loughlin: TELOS, Movement, Pain Management and S&C for Runners

In this week"s episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome movement specialist Brian O"Loughlin (@brian_o_loughlin on Instagram), who discusses his journey from dealing with chronic shoulder pain to co-founding Movement 101, which has rebranded to TELOS. Brian shares the core principles of their program—Weaponise Your Body, Raise Your Standards, Live with Purpose—and emphasises the importance of holistic health, including strength training, nutrition, sleep, and responsibility. He highlights the significance of education in understanding and managing pain, the role of mindset in recovery, and the misconceptions around mobility and physical fitness. The conversation also explores Brian"s personal challenges with alcohol and the transformative power of adopting a growth mindset. 09:30 Introduction to Brian 10:39 Brian"s Background in Sports and Fitness 11:59 The Birth of Movement 101 13:36 Philosophy and Approach to Training 18:07 Understanding Mobility and Strength Training 21:58 The Complexity of Pain and Injury 28:29 The Role of Education in Pain Management 36:29 Understanding Client Reviews and Mental Wellbeing 37:01 The Evolution of Movement 101 to Telos 37:51 The Importance of Identity and Belief in Training 40:09 Principles of Different Training Systems 41:31 Personal Experiences and Client Success Stories 42:48 Challenges in Changing Mindsets 43:15 The Role of Responsibility and Reflection 45:11 Daily Routines and Training Philosophies 50:18 Relationship with Alcohol and Its Impact You can learn more about TELOS through their website: https://yourtelos.com/ 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