Pushing Limits Podcast

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/ https://www.shanefinn.com/

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! You can now donate to the podcast here https://www.shanefinn.com/podcast 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!  https://www.shanefinn.com/podcast

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 - Her transition from running to cycling  - Balancing life & performance - The Pressure on Females in Sport after the recent Nike Oregon Project Scandals  - Indoor training, virtual training & her trip to the Zwift Academy Semi-Finals!   - 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/