#250 Ger Copeland: 300 Marathons to Brain Haemorrhages back to Marathon Running

For our 250th episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Ger Copeland (@gercopeland and @work.it.out2025), a phenomenal marathon runner who has completed over 300 marathons and won over 70 of them. Ger shares his incredible journey, from what lead to his first marathon to founding the Dublin Bay Running Club and his insane marathon challenges in Howth to raise funds. shares his incredible journey, from his early love for running to founding the Dublin Bay Running Club and East of Ireland Marathons. Despite suffering a severe skiing injury that led to a stroke and brain haemorrhages, Ger’s resilience and determination have seen him return to the Dublin Marathon this past October, completing it in an incredible time and also receiving the Lord Mayor"s medal. Listen as Ger discusses his motivations, the challenges he faced during recovery, and how running continues to play a pivotal role in his life.  13:00 Introduction to Ger Copeland 13:34 Ger’s Early Life and Love for Running 15:13 The Turning Point: From Fit to Fat 16:50 First Marathon and Beyond 21:10 The Rise of Dublin Bay Running Club and 10 Marathons in 5 Days 26:34 The Growth of Marathon Running in Ireland  31:39 The Ironman Experience 32:51 Training and Injury Prevention 35:43 The Evolution of Running Culture 45:28 The Community Spirit in Running 51:35 Skiing Accident 53:48 Immediate Aftermath 60:58 The Road to Recovery 63:18 Running Again 68:47 Achievements and Reflections You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast 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