Damian Browne - Extreme Adventurer

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In October 2022 Damian became the first Irish person to row the Atlantic from New York to Galway. An incredible and hazardous journey which he completed after 112 days at sea.

In this episode we talk about the mindset required for these epic challenges and Damian shares some of the the tools and tricks that he uses on a daily basis.

“I am on a mission to live an extra-ordinary life. A life full of challenges, extremes, learning, risk, growth, fulfillment and action. A life of integrity, sincerity and courage. My life will be my masterpiece.”
For more information you can contatct Damian through his website https://damianbrowne.com

You can also follow Damian on Instagram @auld_stock and watch out for his future plans with @magee1866

And you can follow my Instagram account for information on future podcasts. @johnoregan777

Thanks again to Great Outdoors Dublin for providing a room to record this episode.

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Damian Browne - Extreme Adventurer

No Finish Line

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published 2 years ago

MP3•Episode home

In October 2022 Damian became the first Irish person to row the Atlantic from New York to Galway. An incredible and hazardous journey which he completed after 112 days at sea.

In this episode we talk about the mindset required for these epic challenges and Damian shares some of the the tools and tricks that he uses on a daily basis.

You can also follow Damian on Instagram @auld_stock and watch out for his future plans with @magee1866

And you can follow my Instagram account for information on future podcasts. @johnoregan777

Thanks again to Great Outdoors Dublin for providing a room to record this episode.

72 episodes

#Fitness #John ORegan

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Discover Laois & The Slieve Bloom Mountains - Ellie Berry 31:57

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Carla Molinaro - 50Km World Champion 44:46

2 years ago44:46

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Wayne Spies - Comrades Marathon 52:01

2 years ago52:01

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Alex O'Shea -Pacing the Marathon 55:39

2 years ago55:39

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Noel Carroll Running - The Marathon Taper 51:55

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Aoife Cleary - Let Your Inner Child Run 57:38

2 years ago57:38

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Stephen Murphy - Connemara 100 Mile UltraMarathon 1:23:36

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Ellie Berry - Walking the Waymarked Trails 1:09:35

2 years ago1:09:35

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Jon Shield- Ice Ultra & Jungle Ultra. The Winning Mindset 56:53

2 years ago56:53

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Sinead Kane -Trans Sahara Marathon 1:02:59

2 years ago1:02:59

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Trans Sahara Marathon (Rough Recording) 25:37

2 years ago25:37

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This is a rough recording from a hotel in Marrakesh. I’ll do an updated version on my return home.

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Damian Browne - Extreme Adventurer 40:01

2 years ago40:01

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Damian Browne is a former professional rugby player, traveler and adventurer hailing from Galway, Ireland. After a sixteen year career battling on the rugby pitches of The Celtic league, English Premiership and French Top 14 Championship, injury forced his hand and he made the tough decision to retire. During his down time from the intensity of professional sports Damian indulged his passion for travel and adventure, visiting more than 50 countries on 6 continents and challenging himself in different ways. In October 2022 Damian became the first Irish person to row the Atlantic from New York to Galway. An incredible and hazardous journey which he completed after 112 days at sea. In this episode we talk about the mindset required for these epic challenges and Damian shares some of the the tools and tricks that he uses on a daily basis. “I am on a mission to live an extra-ordinary life. A life full of challenges, extremes, learning, risk, growth, fulfillment and action. A life of integrity, sincerity and courage. My life will be my masterpiece.” For more information you can contatct Damian through his website https://damianbrowne.com You can also follow Damian on Instagram @auld_stock and watch out for his future plans with @magee1866 And you can follow my Instagram account for information on future podcasts. @johnoregan777 Thanks again to Great Outdoors Dublin for providing a room to record this episode.…

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Keith Lane - Kerry Way Ultra. 1:11:57

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Scott Jenkins - The Uk's 200 Mile Man 1:06:01

3 years ago1:06:01

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Keith Russell - Backyard Ultra, Race of Champions 1:19:13

3 years ago1:19:13

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John Belton: The Ice Ultra - Cold Weather Racing 1:14:57

3 years ago1:14:57

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Coach John Belton talks about his experience in the Ice Ultra. During the conversation we discuss the Arctic Environment and the hazards hidden by its beauty. We talk more about what can happen during a race like this rather than just this race. Cold weather injuries and strategies for survival also get a mention. What is the Ice ultra? It’s a 230km race split into 5 stages taking in Arctic tundra and frozen lakes all set against a back drop of white topped mountains. The days are short and the course is long; runners should expect long periods running in darkness, following a marked route by head torch, under skies free of light pollution and filled with stars and sightings of aurora. As a self-sufficient race you are responsible for carrying your entire kit, including food, safety equipment and a minimum of 1.5 litres of water which can be re-filled at checkpoints along the stages. You’ll need some specialist gear to take on the conditions the Arctic Circle can throw at you. Accommodation each night is provided by way of remote huts and teepee tents with open fires for warmth.…

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Ed McGroarty- Ultra Runner / The Ultra Mindset 55:33

4 years ago55:33

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Shaun Stewart - Multi-Sport Athlete 1:14:42

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Dr Sharon Madigan, Performance Nutritionist. 54:59

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Jason Black: K2 Mountain Summiteer & Endurance Athlete. 1:33:44

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10 years ago, the 36 year-old Paula was struggling with a life-threatening health condition, seriously overweight due to a debilitating form of diabetes contracted during pregnancy. She was on a cliff edge, her confidence shot, and the prospect of not being there to watch her kids grow up a genuine concern. “When my youngest was one, so I’m talking around 2011, I realised that I had a serious problem because I was just that heavy, so I decided I’d start walking. And walking didn’t really do anything, I started a bit of swimming, that didn’t work, I started diets and they would make the weight drop a bit but you can’t live with the diets – you have to live normally as well. So then I decided that’s it, I’ll start running, because I did like a running a bit before.” The literal and metaphorical distance Paula has travelled over the past seven years is borderline inconceivable. After all, her beginnings in the sport were humble, in the most extreme sense. “I couldn’t run past two lamp-posts before I was out of breath - I was so bad, I was so out of breath, I was just so out of shape. It took me well over seven or eight months before I could run from 0 to 5k, but the first 5k was actually the hardest.” This is a small part of her story adapted from the Nenagh Guardian. You can follow Paula's journey on Instagram @paulawright_runner…

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Eoin Keith Q&A with Great Outdoors 53:47

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Hill Training for Power & Endurance Athletes 29:27

4 years ago29:27

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In this episode I talk about the benefits of Hill Training for sports and endurance athletes. This is based on some of my own training and experience. The cover photo was taken before the start of the IAU Trail World Championships 2012. This race was held in Connemara, Ireland and I was running with Team Ireland.…

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Tips for Running your first 5K 14:41

4 years ago14:41

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This podcast was prompted by a recent conversation I had with a group I met while out running. They were fans of the podcast and were asking questions I get asked so often. It was the reason to start recording again. You can find my plans on instagram @togetherapartwerun Or printable plans from www.runinthedark.org…

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Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon 34:01

5 years ago34:01

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On May 29th 2007, I took part in the Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon with blind adventurer, Mark Pollock. This race which boasts the highest start line for any race in the world took us almost 2 weeks of trekking to reach the start line. Then, on the 54th anniversary of the first succesful ascent of Mount Everest we assembled at the Khumbu Icefall above Base Camp to begin our Marathon back to the Sherpa town of Namche Bazar. This was to be an incredible challenge and in this podcast I share my own experience of how I came to take part in this amazing adventure. Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary reach Everest summit at 11:30 a.m. on May 29, 1953 , Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal and Edmund Hillary of New Zealand, become the first explorers to reach the summit of Mount Everest, which at 29,035 feet above sea level is the highest point on earth.…

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Looking Beyond the Finish Line. 4:09

5 years ago4:09

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Over the past 17 years I’ve competed in some of the most extreme races in the world taking in the 7 continents (twice) plus a Marathon at the North Pole and have represented Ireland on 10 occasions in the Ultra Marathon, but my running career was almost over as quickly as it had started.

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Mike Wardian - Professional Ultra-Runner 1:37:01

5 years ago1:37:01

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In this episode I catch up with Hoka Athlete & Professional Ultra-Runner Mike Wardian. We talk all things running and Mike share some of his thoughts and strategies on Training, Racing and Recovery. We include the bit’s in between the races. I know you're going to like this one.

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Ask Me Anything - Q&A Hosted by Great Outdoors 47:12

5 years ago47:12

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This podcast is the recording of an Instagram Live Q&A with Great Outdoors. In it I answer question submitted by viewers and we talk about mostly about training and racing and include some of my adventures.

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Eddie Gallen, Irish International Ultra Runner - 24hr Ultra Running 23:30

5 years ago23:30

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Eddie Gallen from Belfast but living in Madrid did his first Marathon in Dublin back in 1982. He followed that with a few more Marathons before taking on his first Ultra Marathon in 1995. This was a 100Km race in Madrid. In 1998 he discovered the time based 24hr race and in 2007 he made his International Debut when representing Ireland in the IAU 24-hr European Championships in Madrid. Since then Eddie has gone on to represent Ireland in 8 European & 9 World Championships with the highlight being his Captaincy of Team Ireland when the World Championships were held in his native Belfast. In this Podcast we discuss his journey and his motivation along with the training and mindset that has earned him the name Steady Eddie.…

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Dr Noel Brick Ph.D - Coping Strategies for Endurance Events 38:41

5 years ago38:41

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Exercise Psychologist, Dr. Noel Brick returns to the podcast to talk us through some coping strategies we can using during the imposed restrictions caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Noel Brick, Ph.D., is a lecturer and researcher in sport and exercise psychology at Ulster University in Northern Ireland. His book Think Like an Athlete is scheduled to be published in 2021. Noel also featured in a recent episode where we discussed his research on attentional focus and self-regulation during endurance activity.…

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John Belton - Training Considerations & COVID-19. 25:05

5 years ago25:05

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The COVID-19 Pandemic is still having an effect on our day to day routine and nothing is as it was. There is also an uncertainty of how long this will continue for and we are told that the best thing we can do is to do nothing and hopefully this will soon come to pass and we can try get back to some normality. Gyms have closed along with all sporting clubs and activities which makes staying fit that bit more of a challenge. However, most gyms and / or Personal trainers have set up online classes to help keep their clients and communities motivated and fit during these challenging times. Worth remembering this when their doors reopen as they will need your support more than ever. In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by John Belton from No17 Personal Training and we talk about about what you can do while you are doing nothing to keep yourself physically & mentally active. We also share our thoughts and some simple training advice. www.no17pt.com Check out The Movement Channel on Youtube.…

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Rescheduling Your Training Plan COVID-19. - Bonus Episode 5:17

5 years ago5:17