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Keith is an ultra runner who has recently set an Irish, Northern Irish and UK record for the 'Last One Standing' event where he ran 422 kms in just 63 hours.Keith started running only a few years ago with his daughter Alanna who was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. It was something they both really enjoyed doing together. Keith would run while pushing Alanna in her chair. They soon set their sights on the Dublin city marathon and completed it in an incredible time of just 3 hrs 21 mins. Alanna is still the youngest to ever complete the Dublin City Marathon.Very sadly, Alanna passed away just weeks after the marathon at aged 8, but she left an incredible mark on the running community in Ireland, so much so that the Dublin city marathon retired her race number 141, meaning that no runner will ever wear that number in the Dublin city marathon again. An amazing gesture.Keith kept running after Alanna's very sad passing.  For him it was a way to deal with the grief and it gave him a focus. As Keith say's himself, he never thought it would take him as far as it did. Keith has since completed the Dublin to Belfast ultra-Marathon, he has ran 226kms in just 24 hours (that's over 5 marathons back to back, and most recently he has just broken Irish and UK records in the last one standing event completing 422kms in just 63 hours.An incredible story from an incredible person.If you're anything like me, you'll be going for a run after listening to this one...https://www.instagram.com/keith___russell/?hl=enhttps://ie.gofundme.com/f/help-nahyan-fight-cancerhttps://www.instagram.com/nahyanshigh5/

Annmarie recently joined our team here at Fitlife. She talks us through her own experiences with training, nutrition, eating disorders and getting into the industry.- Eating disorders- Binge eating- Body dysmorphia- The importance of sustainabilityAnd loads more . . .A brilliant coach with a great outlook.Instagram: @annmarie_fitlife_coachingFb: @annmariefitlifecoachingWebsite: https://www.fitlifecoaching.ie/annmarie-copelandHelp with eating disorders: https://www.bodywhys.ie/

In this episode I talk about motivation.What exactly is motivation?Can we rely on it?What happens when the motivation isn't there?And much more...

In this episode I talk to coach Layla el Masri .We discuss:- Fat loss-Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivators-Finding your 'why'-Restrictive diets-Managing stress and much more.Layla has helped to transform the lives of hundreds of women not only physically, but also with their emotional and mental fitness.Find her here:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/layla_coach/Website: https://empoweredrise.com/

Aine talks us through her new book 'The Pain In The Chest' and how it teaches kids about anxiety using rhyme and illustrations.We discuss the importance of teaching our kids about anxiety from an early age to help normalize and destigmatize anxiety as well as helping them understand it.Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_pain_in_the_chest?igshid=1fbgqiogo41xp

Sinead is a big presence on social media. Her mantra of having a positive outlook with positive affirmations and learning from every life experience is infectious and helps thousands of people deal with day to day life. In this episode we talked about manifesting your goals, relationships, sex, grief and much more. This one is not to be missed.Sineads links:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sineadheg/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.sineadhegarty.com/----------------------------------------------------------Ruairi's Links:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ruairi_fitlife_coaching/Website: www.fitlifestudios.ie

In this episode of The Fitlife Project Podcast I speak to Phil Learney. Phil is the coach to the coaches, founder and director of the Advanced Coaching Academy and one of the industry leaders when it comes to education.His no nonsense approach is steeped in science yet broken down into easily digested information. We discuss the fitness industry, the need for coaches to really understand their clients, training plan essentials and much more. Topped off with a Q&A to finish with questions sent in from our listeners.You can find Phil on: instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theptcoach/?hl=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhilLearney/website - www.advancedcoachingacademy.com

This is one of those 'just press record and speak' episodes. I talk about men's mental health, toxic masculinity and how societal and traditional norms have potentially shaped our mindset into one where we perhaps aren't supposed to show emotion or vulnerability.Samaritans Ireland - 116 123Pieta House - 1800 247 247So Sad Ireland - (041) 980 2854

Denis is the founder and owner of Elite Mindsets and a performance psychology & leadership consultatnt. He holds an honours degree in psychology and has dedicated the last twelve years researching, studying, modelling and teaching psychological interventions to individuals, teams and organisations to achieve optimal performance. In this episode we talk about fear, anxiety, habit, potential, motivation and much more.Website: https://deniscoen.lpages.co/about/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deniscoencoaching/?hl=enFb: https://www.facebook.com/deniscoenspeakinglinkedin: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/deniscoen?trk=people-guest_people_search-card

In this episode I talk with professional boxer Jono "King Kong" Carroll who challenged for the IBF super featherweight world title in 2019. We discussed his impressive career so far, his world title shot, his recent win over Scott Quigg in Manchester, boxing politics, mindset, visualisation and loads more. Jono is currently ranked #7 in the IBF world rankings and in manys opinion he is a future world champ. 

Siobhán is an online coach and a fitness & social media influencer, On this episode we speak about: Her own story from leaving her old job to now helping thousands of women transform their lives, chasing happiness instead of aesthetics, dealing with negativity, being realistic with your dieting, living in Bali during the start of lockdown and more.If you don't already, go check out her social media and website:http://ohfitness.ieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siobh.ohaganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiobhanOHFitness/

In this episode I talk to mayo footballer Padraig O'Hora about his recent experience on RTE's Hell Week. For 8 days, Padraig and the other contestants were pushed far beyond their mental and physical limits by special forces veterans, based on the gruelling selection course for the Army's elite Ranger Wing.

In this episode I talk with award winning Life Coach Tara Rafter. We discuss the current covid19 pandemic and how best to approach it mentally, how the way we speak to ourselves internally can shape our reality, getting out of your comfort zone, personal growth and lots more. 

Following world suicide prevention day, Ruairi discusses the importance of looking after your mental health, acknowledging triggers, and the importance of reaching out for help.

Ruairi dives into the power of mindset, self awareness and why the things we tell ourselves repeatedly often become our reality.

Ruairi discusses the importance of goal setting. He talks about breaking these goals down into small daily habits and offers some advice on how to help you achieve them as well as how to create healthy new habits.