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

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