Day 95: Covid... again?

Day 95 of Damian Browne’s journey to conquer a 3,000-kilometer run around Ireland’s coast for the Million Euro Lap, aiming to raise €1 million for charity. Fresh off a trip to Ireland, Damian’s back in the grind—cycle three, day three—battling the aftermath of COVID, jet lag, and a nine-day training hiatus. What started as a triumphant return quickly turned into a war against fatigue, fever, and a body screaming for rest. But Damian’s not here to fold.

Day one kicked off cycle three with a bang, only for day two to deliver a brutal reality check: coughing, stiffness, and a positive COVID test. Undeterred, he hit the gym for a “light and hot” session—bear crawls and glute ham raises that torched his body and soul. Halfway through, he nearly tapped out, but clawed through the essentials. By day three, an upper body strength session scored an 8.8 RQS, and he’s feeling “a hundred times better.” This episode is a gritty testament to resilience, the healing power of sweat, and the will to keep pushing when the odds stack up.

In This Episode:

✔️ COVID comeback: How Damian turned sickness and jet lag into fuel for cycle three

✔️ Light and hot magic: Bear crawls and glute hammers with minimal rest—simple, brutal, effective

✔️ Strength unleashed: Smashing cycle two targets in just three days of cycle three

✔️ Running reset: Upping the running frequency with a cautious eye on recovery

✔️ Road ahead: Tackling gym disruptions with trips to Sydney and Ireland looming

💡 Take Action: Want to fuel Damian’s mission to conquer Ireland’s coast? Visit https://www.instagram.com/deep_roots_podcast/ to support his journey and stay updated on this epic endeavor.

Produced by Niall Killeney Taylor of baLORE Media https://www.baloremedia.co.uk/

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Day 95: Covid... again?

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