This week Any Given Runday podcast we welcome Sammy Lupari (@readyforanything.365 on Instagram) Sammy is an ex elite solider turned coach, and a dad of 4, who recently came third in the Norn Iron 100, has represented Ireland in the BYU World Satellite Championships as well as coming 6th in the All Ireland Backyard Ultra last August with an incredible 34 hours and 230km plus of running

In this episode, Sammy shares his transition from military life to coaching, his incredible endurance feats, and the impact of sport on his life and mental health. He also opens up about managing PTSD, the importance of therapy, and his family's support. In addition to his impressive outings in Backyard Ultras, Sammy talks about his latest ventures in online coaching and his community initiative, No Man Alone, aimed at helping men battle mental health challenges through workout sessions at 7 am on a Sunday.15:30 Introduction to Sammy Lupari22:52 Military Life28:37 Challenges after the Military and Mental Health35:09 Discovering Running and Ultra Marathons46:03 Coaching from Keith Russell47:16 Balancing Family and Extreme Training51:28 Nutrition and Maintaining Muscle Mass53:26 Mental Health and Community Support62:58 Managing PTSD and The Importance of Daily Gratitude66:04 Ready For Anything 36571:05 Future Goals and Marathon Plans_______________________________________________________WEBSITE: https://bio.site/anygivenrundayFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygivenrundaypodcast/

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