Day 100 of Damian Browne’s prep for the Million Euro Lap—a 3,000-kilometer run around Ireland’s coast to raise €1 million for charity. This week, Damian hits a game-changer: his longest run without stopping in 100 days. Late at the gym, past 11 PM, he hops on the treadmill to “play around” and ends up floating through 12 minutes straight, then adds another 10. After weeks of breakdowns and fear, this 22-minute pain-free run—totaling 50 minutes for the week—marks a leap from cycle two’s eight-minute stints. What’s behind it? New loaded mobility drills, dialed-in core work, and a stubborn resolve to push frequency.

Damian’s testing a second running session every nine days, battling the ghosts of past injuries while chasing progress. Tonight’s unplanned breakthrough—fueled by glute ham raises, weighted Cossack squats, and banded ab exercises—unlocks his hips and steadies his stride. From feeling “great” to marveling “sweet child of mine,” Damian digs into why this works: subtle tractioning, patient positioning, and a stronger, more connected core. Tune in for a raw look at his training evolution and the mindset that turns late-night experiments into triumphs.

In This Episode:

✔️ Running milestone: 12 minutes straight, then 10 more—longest run in 100 days

✔️ Loaded mobility magic: Glute ham tractioning and 12-kilo Cossacks free up Damian’s hips

✔️ Fear in the rearview: Second run every nine days despite past breakdowns

✔️ Core connection: Banded ab wheel isometrics and max decline sit-ups anchor his stride

✔️ Volume surge: 50 minutes of running this week, up from 8 in cycle two

💡 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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