#255 Sean McFadden: Donegal Ultra 555, Rás, Mile Race on Paddy's Day and more

In this week"s episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we dive into the journey of Seán McFadden (@seanmcfadden247 on Instagram), a fitness coach and accomplished cyclist with an impressive résumé, including three Rás finishes, second Irishman Everesting and winning The Race.  Seán shares his humble beginnings, transitioning from a non-athlete to a marathon runner, triathlete, and eventually a seasoned cyclist. He narrates his experiences in various races, including the brutal Donegal Ultra 555 and the infamous Rás stage race. Sean also discusses his life-changing move to Dubai for 5 years, his involvement in establishing local triathlon clubs, and organising high-profile races.  00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:55 Seán"s Early Life and Introduction to Sport 03:48 First Marathon and Athletic Club Journey 09:53 Transition to Cycling and Triathlons 13:17 The Rás Race Experience 19:14 Everesting Challenge 25:27 Triathlon Training and Dubai Move 30:26 The Importance of Clubs and Leaving Comfort Zones 31:25 Adjusting to Life in Dubai 32:56 Comparing Sports Facilities: Dubai vs. Home 35:21 The Donegal Ultra 555 Challenge 43:00 The Race: An Adventure Like No Other 45:56 Organizing Races Post-COVID 47:31 The Michael Murphy Mile: A New Challenge 55:26 Upcoming Races and Final Thoughts 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