Pushing Limits Podcast: Recent Episodes
Shane Finn
Welcome to the Pushing Limits Podcast! The Pushing Limits Podcast brings you weekly episodes & content on all things endurance, fitness & training!
In this episode I cover our recent trip to Aconcagua! We summited the mountain on February 15th and the trip was a huge success! I do a day-by-day recap here & also answer some questions from Instagram on the climb!
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In this episode of the podcast I chat with Tom Cleary ahead of his upcoming trip to Mt Everest! Tom aims to become the youngest Irish person to complete the 7 Summits! We chat about his training, funding the adventure & so much more!
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In this epsiode of the show I speak to Coach Larry Doyle! This is a fantastic conversation covering a wide variety of topics!
A coach with 17 years of experience in the health and fitness industry we chat about nutrition, what to do when you lose the sense of control, do we forget about health in the "fitness" world, why longevity is where it's at & so much more!
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In this episode I speak to Bryan O'Keeffe who has changed his life in the past year. Bryan went through an incredible 10-stone weight-loss transformation! We talk about his challenges, his failures, his learnings and some of the methods he used to ensure he was successful!
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Welcome to the first episode of the podcast in 2023! In this short-form episode, I talk through the concept of daily habit-building in order to achieve your goals! How to look at it and how it impacts our bigger goals & targets!
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Delighted to share that the Pushing Limits Podcast is back! In this episode, I share some updates on things we have been working on over the last few months & the reason why I stepped away from social media & content just for a little while!
Our 2023 schedule of retreats & training weekends is now live too over on our brand-new website! https://outwestliving.ie/adventuresevents/
We have a brilliant line up of guests for the showing in the coming weeks and months too - I'm really excited to share these with you!
In this epsiode, we catch up with James one final time for a recap on his Everest Expedition! James has now returned home safe & well! We chat through the physical & mental challenges he faced and of course the unfortunate situation with the weather!
Thanks so for following along with the series! We hope you enjoyed it!
We catch up with James once more as he prepares for his summit push! His most recent rotation on the mountain went really well and there is nothing left to do now - until he gets a weather window!
This has been an incredible journey to follow and be a part of! Wishing James all the best and looking forward!
In this episode we catch up with James once again out in Nepal as he heads on his next rotation up Mt Everest! Hear all about his last rotation and how he is recovering! The mountain is getting a little less crwded now and many teams are using this upcoming weather window for their summit pushes! Be sure to follow along on Instagram too!
In this epsiode, we catch up with James once more out on Mt Everest! He has just returned from Camp Two & his first rotation on the mountain! Hear about the Khumbu Icefall and its challenges, how his recovery is and more!
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In this episode, we catch up with James once again out in Nepal as he works his way up the mountain! James is attempting to climb Mt Everest without the aid of supplementary oxygen! You can follow along as we keep up to date with him here on the podcast! See how his last few days have been going in this episode fo the show!
In this episode, we catch up with James McManus on Mt Everest once again! James has progressed well over the last few days and he is doing great! You can hear the weather in the background of the call too! Check out how the last few days have been & also hear what the plan is for the coming days!
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This is our first catch up chat with James McManus of Earths Edge who is currently out in Nepal preparing to climb Everest without supplemental oxygen!
We will be staying in regular contact with James over the coming days, weeks and months on the show!
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In this epsiode of the show I chat with Mindset Coach, Sarah Woulfe! We chat about some of the biggest challenges people face with their mindset, morning routines, overthinking, ego & so much more!
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat to my good friend James McManus who is the MD & Founder of Earths Edge!
This April, James will attempt to climb Mt Everest without the aid of oxygen! This is a huge undertaking that we chat deeply about throughout the podcast!
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In this episode of the podcast, I give a full recap and breakdown of our recent Kilimanjaro expedition! We had an amazing trip with an amazing group of people and everyone from the team reached the summit!
You can see the Kilimanjaro Packing Video on YouTube here
The Kilimanjaro short documentary will also be coming out over on YouTube shortly too!
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They have a huge range of dates available for 2023 so be sure to check them out!
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Welcome to the first episode of 2022! We're kicking things off with a huge giveaway which I outline in the first few mins of the show!
I also discuss and chat through some thoughts as to how we can make 2022 a success! In health, in endurance, with your goals and much more!
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In this episode of the show I chat to Endurance Athlete & Coach Owen Martin! Having qualified for the Ironman World Championships 12 times now, Owen has a wealth of knowledge & experience!
We chat about his own training over the last few months towards, the importance of being adaptable and building longevity into endurance sports!
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In this epsiode of the show I catch up on some recent questions we got in for a Q&A episode!
We cover MAF Heart Rate Training, Mindset + Self Belief, Returning From Burnout & loads more!
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In this epsiode of the show I speak to Cormac Ryan on his recent adventure across Europe where he cycled from Achill in Ireland to Athens in Greece!
Over the last number of years, Cormac has struggled hugely with an eating disorder but has now turned the corner & is on a mission to raise as much awareness as he can around the issue!
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In this epsiode of the show, I chat to elite runner Grace Lynch on her recent marathon debut at the Berlin Marathon!
We chat through her preparation, the long runs, the highs & the lows, the race itself and of course the plans from here!
Grace shares some really impactful advice that any runner can use right away!
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Welcome to the audio playback of our first ever live show! I hope you enjoy this conversation with ultra cyclist Joe Barr!
A story of difficulty, challenges & hardship! Both on and off the bike!
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In this episode of the show I catch up with Physiotherapist Aidan O'Flaherty where we chat through some of the risk factors around injury & the importance of learning from your previous injuries!
We also chat about calf, achilles & foot issues which are so common in running!
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I have some exciting news to share with you all on the podcast! We have opened up pre-sign up for both The Marathon Project & The Ironman Project!
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In this episode of the show I chat to Galway man Damian Browne! This is a conversation I was eagerly looking forward to! We speak about Damian's long list of accolades, mindset, self-belief & so much more!
Damian shares stories from his recent trip to Mt Everest too!
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In this episode of the show, I chat to Sean Kinane of Health Matters on all things Winter Base Training, Zone 2 training and how we might get this balance right heading into 2022!
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In this episode of the show I chat through the "Compounding Effect" and why it is so crucial in endurance! Whether you are training for a 5 km or an Ironman Triathlon you should be thinking about this!
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Sports Scientist Abby Coleman from Precision Hydration on all things hydration & fueling! We talk in-depth about some of the main points to consider & why fueling + hydration are so crucial!
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In this epsiode of the podcast, I speak to husband, father & extreme ultra-athlete Jason Black!
We speak about setbacks, endurance, surviving on K2 & so much more! Follow along with Jason's journey & work on Instagram @jasonblack_athlete
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In this episode of the show I chat through 3 simple things, you can do to become a better runner! These are mindset based, small nuggets but they will have a big impact!
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In this episode of the show, I chat to Performance Nutritionist & friend of the show Evan Lynch! We chat about race day fueling and how we can better equip ourselves to hit those nutrition markers on race day!
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In this episode of the podcast I speak to endurance cyclist Joe Barr! I have been looking forward to this chat for a long time!
We chat about Joe's recent record on the mighty Wild Atlantic Way, The Team dynamic in endurance racing & of course we chat about the RAAM races!
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In this epsiode of the podcast chat to James McManus from Earths Edge! We chat all about Kilimanjaro out in beautiful Tanzania!
We talk about the altitude, the training, what life is like in the camp & so much more!
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Episode 100 of the show is here! A solo episode today to say thank you for tuning in & supporting the show since day one!
The second part of the podcast is sharing some insights into my recent long swim training as I prepare to attempt a crossing of Dingle Bay in early September!
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In this episode of the podcast, I have a great chat with David Grey on all things Rehab, Injuries, Pain, Breath Work & Movement Quality! This is a really great discussion that a lot of people will benefit from!
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In this episode I chat through some basic & effective tips for new runners!
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In this episode of the show, I chat to Peter Francis Ph.D on all things injuries & performance in runners! Peter takes us through his 12 year battle with injuries to performing at his very best! His new book "Running From Injury" brings his learnings and research together to help runners from all backgrounds!
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In this episode of the podcast I speak to Evan Scully who is a Physical Therapist, Running Coach, Multiple World Record holder & is living with Cystic Fibrosis! Evans talks us through his journey into running & why it had such an impact on his life!
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In this episode of the show, I chat to Robbie Cassidy on all things Mobility & Movement training! It's important, some things to do & also not to do, some basic practises for endurance athletes & we speak about the importance of breathwork!
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The schedule of summer training weekends for 2021 is now live! We have two weekends identical to last year and now have also added both a trail running weekend & also a triathlon focused training weekend!
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In this episode of the show, I chat to Performance Nutritionist Evan Lynch on the area of Nutrition During Injury for Endurance Athletes! What are some of the main things & protocols we can follow at each phase of an injury!
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In this episode of the podcast, I work my way through some great questions that came in via my Instagram page! A broad range of questions answered that will suit many types of people!
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In this episode of the show, I chat to Performance Nutritionist Evan Lynch on the topic of weight loss & fat loss in runners! How do we do it safely & sustainably? What do we need to avoid? How do we approach this without a drop in performance?
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Friday fire episodes are back! In this short form episode, I chat about the emotional attachment to good & bad training sessions!
How can we deal with & combat this? What action steps can we take & why self-acceptance that the journey will be difficult is a good move!
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In this episode of the show I have a chat with my good friend Aodh Curran! We have trained together a lot over the years and been to lots of events together too! This is a great chat with plenty of laughs!
To date, Aodh has completed the Marathon Des Sables, The Ice Ultra, Cycled Across both Australia & the USA & he's currently getting ready for the Yukon Ultra! On top of that, he's claimed mountains such as Aconcagua too!
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat to Professional Triathlete Lisa Becharas! Lisa is currently based in Boulder, Colorado! We chat about all things racing & competing, her recent performance at Challenge Miami, the return from injury & how we can encourage more women to take part in sports!
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In episode 2 of my discussion with Aidan O Flaherty (@theirishphysio), we chat about expectations when returning from injury, some common myths, tendons & strength training!
Another fantastic episode! Get in touch with Aidan via email & via Instagram @theirishphysio!
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In this episode of the show, I chat to Aidan O Flaherty (@theirishphysio) on all things running injuries! We cover a really broad range of topics in the conversation!
These include causes of injuries, common injuries such as achilles injuries, shin splints & knee pain! We also chat around the mental aspect of injuries too! Episode 2 is on the way!
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat through some things that have helped me prepare for many multiday endurance events! From 12 Marathons in 12 Days, 24 Marathons in 24 Days & crossing the USA!
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In this episode of the show I ask should we be rethinking "Goal Setting" - its something I've thought about a lot with so may events being moved & cancelled!
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In this episode of the show I chat to Elite Runner - Grace Lynch! We have a great discussion on all things running, her experiences over the last number of years & why maintain a love of "running" is one of the most important aspects of performance!
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In this short episode fo the podcast I chat through some points that we can consider when we get injured! Injuries happen and they can be difficult to accept!
I chat through some actions steps that we can take right away and use!
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In this episode, I chat with the guys from Research Bites! Patrick McCarthy & Evan Lynch created "Research Bites" to put cutting edge nutritional research in everyone's hands! Their articles simplify complicated studies & research articles into an easy to read format!
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In this episode of the show, I have a fantastic conversation with Irelands number 1 ranked cyclist Daire Feeley. We chat about everything from Daire's background to professional racing to his goals off the bike!
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat through 6 common running myths we all hear! Whether its kit or training I chat through and discuss some of them!
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In this episode I sit down & chat to Liam Cox! The Leitrim man recently ran 12 Marathons in 12 Days for charity and we chat about everything from the training, the ups & downs, the recovery each day so much more!
Liam raised over €32,000 for North West Stop who provide mental support & services in the northwest of Ireland!
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This episode covers some of the considerations you might want to look at as you prepare to run your first marathon! Everything from the training required, how to cross-train, how to recover and much more!
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Welcome to the first episode of 2021! In this episode, I share some thoughts & ideas on how we can best cope with another lockdown! I break things down a little bit and explain why we should really try to control the controllables!
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In this episode of the podcast, I explore some points and topics that we can implement as we head into 2021! From a mindset, endurance & consistency standpoint!
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Chatting to Evan Lynch this week on all things tummy issues & gastric problems in Endurance Sports! Its something we all face & we all need to deal with when training or racing!
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In this solo episode of the show I just click record and go! This is a topic I have wanted to talk about for a long time & its something I see people struggle with a lot! I hope this episode of the show helps one person - if it does then it's a job well done!
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In this weeks episode I chat to Irish International Runner Amy O Donoghue! This is a great conversation on all things running, mindset, racing & we chat about Amy's win at the national championships this year!
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Delighted to have Ian Dunican Ph.D back on the show this week! We chat about sleep around competition/training! Sleep for recovery & also we touch on wearables too! This is another great chat with a great guy! Our first episode (#36) has been one of the most downloaded to date!
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In this episode of the show I chat to Irishman Robbie Wade! Robbie is based in Colorado and he has spent a larger portion of his life in the USA as a collegiate runner and then as a professional triathlete! This is a great chat with some good stories & of course a few laughs!
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We all know that consistency is king! But how do we build and maintain in? It's a challenging thing to do but I have shared some quick tips here in this weeks episode!
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In this episode of the show I chat to Micheál Cahill Ph.D! The Limerick man based in Texas is currently the Vice President - Performance and Sports Science at Athlete Training + Health (ATH) and is responsible for the training philosophy within all locations in addition to overseeing the day to day integration of a multidisciplinary sports performance, medicine and research team focusing on applied human performance!
You can learn more about Dr Micheál's great work on his website https://www.mcahillphd.com/
You can also follow Micheál on Twitter, Linkedin & Instagram too!
In this episode of the show I talk through some points that might be helpful as we start to cast a look towards 2021!
What can we do & how can we best approach this winters training!
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In this weeks episode of the show I chat to Professional Ironman Triathlete Sam Long!
We had a great chat & plenty of laughs on all things training, Sams background, his current focus & of course the upcoming event at Challenge Daytona!
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Friday Fire episodes are back!
This week we head into our second lockdown! In this episode I put some basic tips & methods in place to help you guide you through the next few weeks!
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In this weeks episode of the show, I chat to Lizzie Wright! Originally from the UK but now based in Singapore we chat through everything from her ultramarathon races to body image in the fitness industry!
You can follow Lizzie on Instagram @lizziewrighty & via her website https://www.wearebusyliving.com/
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In this weeks episode of the show, I chat to Prof. John Cronin PhD all the way in New Zealand! John is a highly respected figure in the world of Strength & Conditioning having published over 300 peer-reviewed studies. He is a professor of S&C at Aukland University, a consultant & a mentor to many around the world!
We speak in depth about the concept of wearable resistance and its benefits to athletes & those training for endurance goals.
You can follow John over on LinkedIn - @JohnCronin
Jack mentions in this podcast that "Life Rewards Effort"
It really encapsulates who Jack is and what he is all about!
This is a truly inspiring chat with an amazing human!
You can find out more about Jack via https://jack-kavanagh.com/
On social media @jackkavanaghirl
In this episode of the show I chat to Professional Triathlete Emma Pallant!
We chat everything from Emma's background as an elite Team GB Runner to becoming a Pro Triathlete! Since turning to triathlon & multisport racing Emma has stacked up the 70.3 wins & also added 2 Duathlon World Championships to her name!
This is a great chat & we have some laughs too!
You can follow Emma & her journey over on Instagram @em_pallant
We have 100 Days left in 2020.
You have a few options in how you can look at them & use them!
Which one is it going to be?
In this weeks episode of the show we go through our recent Strength Training For Endurance online webinar! We got a lot of very positive feedback from the session so we wanted to share it with more people!
You can check out some of Erin's work & some free Strength Workouts over on https://ecfitstrength.com/
In this weeks episode of the show, I chat to James McManus who is the founder of Earths Edge!
We chat everything from global adventures, climbing some of the worlds most iconic peaks & trekking the worlds most scenic trails!
James gives us a great insight into Kang Yatse II also - we are excited to be teaming up with them for an expedition in 2021 to the Indian Himalayas!
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In this episode of the podcast I chat to friend & mentor Dr Matt Moran on all things running, biomechanics, individuality when it comes to training & shoe development!
Matt is also the founder of RunTrix Coaching platform - you can get more info on RunTrix here https://beta.runtrix.com/
In this solo episode fo the show I take you through some points to consider when training for your first ultramarathon!
There are some differences but also some similarities when it comes to standard marathon training & then making the jump to ultramarathons!
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat to Laura Dorgan who is from Cork but currently based in New York City!
We chat about everything from visas to mental health & endometriosis to all things fitness!
You can find out more about Laura & her work at Laura Dorgan Fitness via her website http://lauradorganfitness.com/ & on Instagram @lauradorganfitness
In this episode of Friday Fire I talk about Resilience! What is it, how can we build it & how can we keep it!
Resilience is both physical & mental! You can work on both & use them to your advantage!
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In this weeks episode of the show, I chat to good friend Ivan O' Gorman of http://www.ivanogorman.com/
Ivan works closely with some of the worlds best Ironman athletes, grand tour cyclists & USA Olympic athletes as their bike fitter & consultant!
Ivan is based in Boulder, Colorado with his wife & two kids! Ivan's bike fit studio is also based close to Boulder & they now have a San Francisco location too!
You can follow Ivan on Instagram - @ivanogorman
In this episode of the Podcast I chat with Leo Ryan on all things Breathing & Breath Work!
We chat through the Wim Hof Method, cold exposure, mental state, nasal breathing vs mouth breathing and so much more!
Leo is hosting a Wim Hof Workshop at Origin Bars HQ on Saturday August 22nd! All details & registration is available via the link below!
https://www.innate-strength.com/coaching/breathe-train-cold-exposure/
You can follow Leo on Instagram - @iamleodaniel
Friday Fire - Love The Test Days
How do you approach them?
Do you show up anyway?
Test days can be a huge assistance or a huge barrier!
In this episode of the Pushing Limits Podcast I chat to Dr Sarah Murphy! You can follow her on Instagram @drsarahjmurphy
We chat about all things running, coffee (of course), health, CV19 during pregnancy & the link between Vitamin D & CV19!
We also chat about the importance of overall wellness and how to integrate fitness/activity into a busy life!
Instagram @drsarahjmurphy
Friday Fire & Episode 50 of the Pushing Limits Podcast!
Are you doing the small things right? When done well, the small things are often what leads us to achieve the big things!
Take the small wins, stack them up & keep moving forward!
Evan Lynch (Performance Nutritionist) is back to the show for a second time! In this episode, we have a slightly different conversation & discuss some important topics!
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What actually is a good diet?
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What do we do about all the conflicting info out there?
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Education & Empowerment
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Pressure on people to "look" a certain way!
You can follow Evan on Instagram @elynchfitnut
And here https://www.shanefinn.com/coaching
4 Quick Tips On How To Become A Faster Runner!
Friday fire episodes are short, sharp & no BS! Straight to the point!
You can get our weekly training, fitness, endurance & mindset emails here! https://www.shanefinn.com/famous-weekly-emails
This is part two of my conversation with Sports performance Specialist, Sean Kinane!
In this episode, we discuss all things Metabolic Testing, its importance, what we need to know about it and of course, what we can learn from it too!
You can get our weekly emails on training, fitness, endurance, mindset & goal setting here!
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In this weeks episode of the podcast, I chat to good friend Seamus Keane over in New York City!
Seamus is a fitness trainer, coach & the owner of Clann Health!
We chat about everything from leaving his finance job to pursuing a career in Fitness, how CV19 had changed fitness, the Irish community in NYC, his first few marathons and much more!
Follow Seamus online - @clannhealth
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In this weeks episode of the show I speak to Sean Kinane of http://www.myhealthmatters.ie/
We chat about all things Vo2 Max testing, its important & relevance for all types of athletes, Heart Rate training & the importance of knowing your numbers & much more!
You can contact Sean via the website above or else on Instagram @healthmatters6411 too! Mention the podcast for a small discount on a test!
In this weeks episode of the show I have a fantastic chat with Bri Sullivan all the way in Phoenix, Arizona!
Bri is the founder of Wild Women Running where they encourage women to join their trail running community!
We also chat through a huge range of topics including how people can make that first step into running, how the running community can contribute to the Black Live Matter movement & social ideals with regards body image and what we should do/look like!
You can follow Bri @briwithaview & also on @wildwomenrunning
Welcome to episode 6 of the Local Series everyone! This week I sit down with Steve & Amy of My Boy Blue Cafe in Dingle Town Centre!
You can hear their story from starting out, how Steve left his job in finance & how their business developed to where it is today!
You can connect with them on social media too! On Instagram - @myboybluedingle & Facebook - My Boy Blue!
How do you deal with Negativity? In this weeks episode of the show, I bring you three ways that might work or be useful for you!
Whether it's towards your fitness & endurance goals or just life in general!
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Welcome to episode 5 of the Local Series of the Podcast! In this weeks edition, I sit down with Salso CEO Aoife Ní Mhuirí!
Salaso is a web-based "Telehealth" provider for physiotherapists, physical therapists, doctors, health care practitioners & hospitals!
Salaso is also the "Telehealth" provider for Northwell in the USA - Northwell deal with up to 2 million patients per year!
You can find out more about Salaso and the great work they do here;
https://salaso.com/
https://salaso.us/
Welcome to episode 4 of the local series everyone! As part of the local series, I will be sitting down with a local business each week and sharing their interesting stories!
This week I chat to Jimmy Flannery of Dinge Sea Safari! Jimmy shares some great stories about our famous local dolphin & the Dingle Sea Safari Experience!
You can visit their website here https://www.dingleseasafari.com/
And you can follow them on Instagram @dingleseasafari
In episode 42 of the Pushing Limits Podcast I chat to Performance Nutritionist Evan Lynch!
This is a fantastic conversation on all things nutrition & we cover a really broad range of topics!
You can follow Evan on Instagram @elynchfitnut & contact him via his website https://evanlynchfitnut.com/
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Welcome to episode 3 of the local series everyone! As part of the local series, I will be sitting down with a local business each week and listen to their interesting stories!
This week I chat to Niall & Ross from Origin Bars!
We hear how the business started, how it evolved & how they had to do things very differently to stick to their ethos! This included going against the advice of some industry mentors!
You can use the code "pushinglimits' for a discount on their online store too https://www.originbars.ie/
On Instagram @originbars
In this weeks episode of the podcast, I chat to Erin Carson of ECFIT Strength! Erin is well known all over the world & in the endurance industry as a leader in Strenght Training for Endurance athletes! This is a great conversation with a lot of value for each listener no matter what level you are currently at!
Find out more about Erin here https://ecfitstrength.com/
On Instagram @ecfitboulder
Welcome to episode 2 of the local series everyone! As part of the local series, I will be sitting down with a local business each week and sharing their interesting stories!
This week we chat to Micheal Flannery from the FishBox! We hear about their story from the concept stage right up to the present day! It's another great conversation!
@thefishboxdingle on Instagram!
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In this episode, I chat with John O'Connor of Target Nutrition!
The conversation was both varied and diverse & we chatted about some of the following!
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Nutrition during lockdown & how people can best manage their nutrition at this time!
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With gyms still closed what steps can people take to stay in shape
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Common mistakes John sees people making
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We discuss some common myths & confusion surrounding nutrition too!
You can follow & get in contact with John directly via Instagram @target.nutrition
Welcome to episode 1 of the local series everyone! As part of the local series, I will be sitting down with a local business each week and sharing their interesting stories!
Every endurance athlete loves their coffee & coffee shop stops! but what goes into running one? Head to their website to get yourself some of the amazing locally roasted coffee & make sure to follow their journey on social media too! @beanindingle
https://www.beanindingle.com/
In this weeks episode of the Pushing Limits Podcast I speak to Kerry man Adrian Allen!
We discuss everything from Adrian's background, how he got into both fitness & travelling and how his first marathon has given him a taste of endurance!
Endurance is something Adrian is aiming to explore in the future while also travelling around the world! He can be found in Kerry, Bali, Thailand or Australia! You can follow Adrian on Instagram @aidoalan
I am delighted to welcome Peter Ryan to this weeks episode of the podcast! Peter's story is very inspiring & his approach to life is nothing short of admirable!
From a sport-loving young man to losing the majority of his eyesight, Peter's route to the high-performance cycling is an interesting one!
We chat about his youth, the struggles, his outlook, his plans going forward and so much more! Make sure to follow Peter and his journey on @petersvision01 or via his website https://peterryan.ie/
Delighted to have ultra-endurance athlete Sophie Grace Holmes back on the podcast!
We caught up and spoke about the current situation in the UK, how Sophie has been dealing with the current COVID-19 pandemic! Sophie is categorised as high risk as she lives with Cystic Fibrosis.
However, Sophie is not leaving this hold her back one bit! We both chat about the mindset shift that can be made during these times!
Follow Sophie on Instagram on @sophiegraceholmes
In this episode of the show, I speak to Dr Ian Dunican who is recognised globally as a leader in Sleep & its role in optimizing human performance!
The Irishman now based in Western Australia speaks from a professional standpoint and he is an ultra-endurance athlete himself too having completed the Leadville 100 & now exploring the space of ultra swimming!
Find out more about Ian here: https://sleep4performance.com.au/
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Us runners & endurance folks are a resilient bunch! How can we carry that over into what is happening globally right now?!
Keep a cool head, stay focused & work on some weakness!
In this weeks episode of the show, I chat with Ironman Triathlete Owen Martin!
Owen has successfully qualified for the Ironman World Championships for the 11th year in a row!
Endurance is all about consistency & Owen is one of the most consistent performers in the world when it comes to Ironman!
Check out his website here http://www.owenmartintricoach.com/
And on Instagram @ownie53
Here is a great conversation with former Professional Cyclist Svein Tuft.
Svein is a 11 Time Canadian Time Trial Champion & he has ridden in 13 Grand Tours.
His unorthodox entry to the top of level of cycling is very interesting & we discuss things such as longevity, health & performance.
Svein also shares his advice for young riders hoping to make the break into the professional peloton!
Be sure to check out his website here https://tuftsadventuretours.com/
Here we go! Episode 32 with Conor O Keefe! This is actually our second sitting on the Pushing Limits Podcast!
We chat through Conor's Project 32 in aid of Pieta House Ireland, his preparation, his training, but more importantly we speak about & explore his why!
This is a fantastic conversation & it was great to have Conor and the guys from 528 Creative in Dingle for a few days!
You can follow Conor on Instagram = @cokeefe
In this episode of the show I speak to Gerda Steyn! The South African athlete is the first woman to run sub 6 hours in the Comrades Marathon & she recently ran a 2:27 Marathon in New York!
Gerda had a different entry to the top level of running & its working out very well for her!
Her outlook on training, racing & life is both positive & infectious!
With the Toyko Olympics looming that is on Gerda's radar too! 2020 is shaping up to be quite the year for Gerda & it was an honour to have the opportunity to speak to her!
You can follow Gerda on Instagram - @gerdarun
Welcome to episode 30 of the Pushing Limits Podcast!
I am absolutely delighted that the podcast still continues to grow & it continues to reach more people around the world!
Also great to have Origin Bars on board as our official podcast sponsor too! I love what these guys are doing and excited to see them grow in the coming years! Use code "pushinglimits" for a 15% discount on the Online Store https://www.originbars.ie/
In this weeks episode, Barry & I chat through certain things that may either affect our fitness & endurance in a positive or negative way!
The one-hour training session is important, but the other 23 hours are just as important too!
In this episode of the podcast I sit down with Cillian Moffat from Dublin! Cillian is an endurance athlete, a coach & the owner of WattsUp Bike Studio!
Cillian transitioned into endurance sports and triathlon from a GAA background and quickly began to see progress! The qualified for the Ironman World Championships, the 70.3 World Championships & The Challenge World Championships all in the same year!
We chat everything from Cillian's background, to injuries & injury management to goal setting and some nutrition too!
You can find out more about Cillian here https://www.cillianmoffat.com/about-1
On Instagram - @cillianmoffat
In this weeks episode of the podcast, I chat with Tyler Butterfield! Tyler is a professional Ironman triathlete & represented his home nation of Bermuda as an Olympian. Tyler now lives in Boulder in Colorado with his wife Nikki & their 4 children!
Tyler recently won Ironman Cozumel in a dominating fashion with a 2:38 marathon off the bike. He also has a 2:21 marathon under his belt in 2019!
We chat about a huge range of topics from training, to life, to Kona 2019 & Kona 2020!
Looking to run an ultra marathon in the future?
Barry & I chat through some of the topics that we think are important to consider here! These range from basic planning, to strength training to implementing race strategies!
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And you find out more about Barry here http://optimumnutrition4sport.com/
Simple ways to ensure a good off season!
In this bonus episode of the show, I cover 4 points you can make sure you have a successful off-season!
Simple tips and methods you can implement right away to get yourself on the right path for 2020!
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In this week episode of the show I chat to Triathlon Taren
Taren is building one of the largest triathlon communities in the world via his podcast & his YouTube Channel! Which you can check out by clicking HERE
We chat everything from Taren's background, his entry into endurance sports, his training philosophies and some of his plans going forward!
Check out the Triathlon Taren Podcast, Instagram & YouTube Channel!
Prepare to be enlightened or offended - perhaps both!
In this episode, I chat to Performance Nutritionist Barry Murray on the recent release of the Game Changers Documentary!
We work through some of the claims made in the show and hope to clear up any confusion that surrounds some of the "methods"
We also challenge some of the marketing an the huge amount of money currently being made pushing certain diets & ways of eating!
You can find out more about Barry & get in touch with him on his website here https://www.optimumnutrition4sport.com/
Sophie Grace Holmes is a lady who lives to defy the odds. Sophie is a Personal Trainer, Endurance Athlete & Adventurer from the UK!
Sophie was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at four months old & right from the outset Sophie defied all odds.
Sophie is committed to living life to it's absolute fullest & she constantly pushes the limits!
Every day she fights her Cystic Fibrosis battle through a combination of fitness, health & living a positive life!
Sophie believes that everyone is able to achieve something extraordinary!
You can follow her journey on Instagram - @SophieGraceHolmes & on her website http://www.sophiegraceholmes.com/
In this episode of the podcast I chat with Irish Cyclist Imogen Cotter! Imogen is based in Belgium where she works, trains & races!
We chat about
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Her transition from running to cycling
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Balancing life & performance
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The Pressure on Females in Sport after the recent Nike Oregon Project Scandals
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Indoor training, virtual training & her trip to the Zwift Academy Semi-Finals!
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Her plans for the future & going forward!
You can follow Imogen on Instagram where she shares her training routine & get some insights into her day to day life by clicking HERE - @imogencotter
In this episode, I chat with Tom Ward who is the head coach & founder of Team Passion Fit in the UK!
Tom & I first met in Lanzarote 5 years ago on a training camp and since then he has made the transition from working in Retail Banking to successfully setting up Team Passion Fit!
Tom is a regular podium placer in most races he starts at. He discusses on the show how he succeeds by not focusing on success!
You can find out more about Tom & Team Passion Fit here https://www.passionfit.co.uk/team-passion-fit/
In this episode, I explain how you can use injuries to your advantage!
How to change your mindset around the setbacks & use it to move forward!
I discuss both sides of the amazing 2 Hour Marathon completed by Eliud Kipchoge!
And I get to announce a new Partnership with Satipharm CBD!
In this episode of the podcast I chat all things marathon nutrition with Performance Nutritionist Barry Murray.
We dive deep into some of the common misconceptions around current event nutrition and answer some!
Check out Barrys website here - http://www.optimumnutrition4sport.com/
We live in a busy world and we have to navigate through crazy times!
How you do ensure you keep on top of your training & fitness goals with everything going on?!
We all have 168 hours in a week after all!
Here are some tips and methods you can implement right away!
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In this episode of the Pushing Limits Podcast I chat to Cork man Conor O'Keefe! Conor has an amazing story to tell & shares some truly remarkable insights from his own journey!
Conor speaks openly about the bad times and how running & endurance has changed the direction of his life!
This is a powerful episode!
In this episode of the podcast I chat to Nick Symmonds!
Nick represented the USA at the 2008 & 2012 Olympics & he is also the CEO of Run Gum!
We chat everything from the mindset of elite athletes & how that transfer over into business life!
We speak about Nicks records & 20 plus years as a professional runner - his 400-meter personal record was set in Dublin!
Nick tells me about applying for his pilot's license, setting world records and also dealing with hate online!
There is huge variety in the conversation & there is something everyone can take away!
Check out Nick here https://www.nicksymmonds.com/
How do you address negativity around your goals?
How do you respond to other peoples comments or reactions towards your ambitions?
In this episode, I explore how you can use other peoples negativity to your advantage!
Use other peoples negativity do drive your forward & leave them behind wondering how you did it!
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It was an honor to chat to 2012 Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs - we chatted everything from training, nutrition to becoming a World Champion!
We discuss endurance nutrition & how Pete approaches his LCHF (low carb high fat) way of life and training!
Having suffered from chronic fatigue from a young age Pete has some big changes to both his health & his nutrition!
Check out Pete & Jaimie's podcast and website Live Your Own Fit
In this episode, I chat with Personal Trainer Nathalie Lennon on a wide variety of topics!
We chat about the pros and cons of fitness, body image - the positives & the negatives!
When do we cross the line between Health / Wellbeing and going "too far"
We also speak about personal experiences that the listeners could find valuable in their own training or life!
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In this episode I talk through "7 Things You Shouldn't Be Doing To Get Better Results"
A lot of people will say what you should be doing or you should be adding in - however, that often overcomplicates things.
Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication!
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You sent in your questions this week and I answered them in this weeks episode!
There was some overlapping of questions too - but hopefully it helps you out!
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In episode 10 I explore the topic that is Self Talk & Visualisation & some of the methods I have used myself over the last few years.
Since I started out as a Personal Trainer nearly 7 years ago - I have seen how self-talk can both help people achieve their goals but also hugely hold them back too!
Hope you enjoy this episode!
Registration is now open for our Cork Seminar taking place on September 21st! More details on https://www.shanefinn.com/
In this episode, I have a fancy new intro song!
I also explore and discuss 4 things I learned while crossing the USA a short while ago!
Mindset, Pushing when you are empty & some nutrition things too!
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In this episode, I discuss and speak about some of the vagueness around goal setting and achieving the things you really want to!
When you sit back and realize that you are in fact the only person stopping you from getting to where you want to go is you & you gain a new perspective on things.
Are your actions meeting or matching up with what you say your goals are?
Enjoy!
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In this episode, I discuss some of the factors around Heart Rate Training for Endurance Athletes!
I believe runners and endurance athletes of all abilities can benefit from utilizing heart rate training and understanding how it can make them more self-aware and help them train a little bit smarter.
It took me 4 years of making errors and not understanding what I was doing to really get a real grasp and understanding of how Heart Rate based training could assist me in my training!
I also ask the question is the MAF method flawed?... It has both benefits but also potential drawbacks!
In this episode, I explore some different ways you can prepare for your first Marathon! These are simple things I wish I knew when I starting out too & I guess it is a culmination of my own experiences over the last 8 years too!
In this episode, I give you a synopsis and run down (pun intended) of the American Ultra! The good, the bad, the funny & the more serious!
From being behind on Day 2 to getting snowed in up in the Rockies and everything in between!
If you have any questions or feedback please send me an email on info@shanefinn.com - I would love to hear from you!
In this episode I cover some common questions I get on a daily or weekly basis!
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Common training practices
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Footwear
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Mindest
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Increasing mileage on a weekly or monthly basis
And much more!
If you have any questions you would like me to answer on the show send me a message on social media or send me an email to info@shanefinn.com at any time!
This is the first of many episodes with Performance Nutritionist Barry Murray!
Barry is a top performing athlete himself and has won numerous races ranging from 5km in distance to 200km in distance!
We discuss a wide range of topics including;
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Modern day health & nutrition trends
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Where have we started to get things wrong?
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We discuss simple steps that you can implement right away to improve your health & endurance!
Barry can be contacted via his website below!
http://optimumnutrition4sport.com/
Quickfire podcast today where I explore three points or pillars to help build mental toughness!
I get this question quite often and in this episode, I talk you through three steps that you could possibly implement!
1) Simply do the work. Tough love for the first one - everyone wants the results but you have to do the work!
2) Deal with yourself first and become your own competition! I can't stress how important this is!
3) Stop running away from discomfort! Doing things that make you uncomfortable is crucial for personal development and growth!
Enjoy & tell a friend!
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Episode One of the Pushing Limits Podcast is a welcome & introduction show!
In this first episode, I fill you in on what's going to happen with this show & give you a brief background on what I do and why I do it!
Currently, we are sitting just over 60 days away from the American Ultra!
I will also share some insight into my current training strategies that I am implementing in my preparation to Ultra Run & Ultra Cycle across the USA.
I explore & try to explain some of the main reasons and motivation into why I do what I do! How it started and how it developed into where I am right now!