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Back to Episodes#250 Ger Copeland: 300 Marathons to Brain Haemorrhages back to Marathon Running
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For our 250th episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Ger Copeland (@gercopeland and @work.it.out2025), a phenomenal marathon runner who has completed over 300 marathons and won over 70 of them. Ger shares his incredible journey, from what lead to his first marathon to founding the Dublin Bay Running Club and his insane marathon challenges in Howth to raise funds. shares his incredible journey, from his early love for running to founding the Dublin Bay Running Club and East of Ireland Marathons. Despite suffering a severe skiing injury that led to a stroke and brain haemorrhages, Ger’s resilience and determination have seen him return to the Dublin Marathon this past October, completing it in an incredible time and also receiving the Lord Mayor's medal. Listen as Ger discusses his motivations, the challenges he faced during recovery, and how running continues to play a pivotal role in his life.
13:00 Introduction to Ger Copeland
13:34 Ger’s Early Life and Love for Running
15:13 The Turning Point: From Fit to Fat
16:50 First Marathon and Beyond
21:10 The Rise of Dublin Bay Running Club and 10 Marathons in 5 Days
26:34 The Growth of Marathon Running in Ireland
31:39 The Ironman Experience
32:51 Training and Injury Prevention
35:43 The Evolution of Running Culture
45:28 The Community Spirit in Running
51:35 Skiing Accident
53:48 Immediate Aftermath
60:58 The Road to Recovery
63:18 Running Again
68:47 Achievements and Reflections
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