In this episode, Claire shares her experience running the Dublin Marathon. She takes you behind the scenes of her 12-week training block that started in July - from her consistent routine of four runs and two gym sessions a week, to the fine details of fuelling, tapering, and mindset heading into race day.
You’ll hear what went right, what nearly didn’t, and how everything came together on the day. Claire opens up about the mental side of running, how she stayed calm when things got tough, and the little decisions that helped her cross the finish line feeling proud and strong.
She also shares 10 key lessons from the marathon that go far beyond running - lessons about consistency, trust, discipline, and celebrating your progress.
Whether you’re training for your first 5k or your fifth marathon, this episode is a reminder that steady effort always pays off, nerves are a good sign, and sometimes, the perfect day really does come together.
Tune in for practical takeaways, personal insights, and a dose of motivation for your own goals.
In this episode, Claire dives into one of the most misunderstood questions in the health world - is wanting to lose weight a bad thing?
With so much noise around body image, diet culture, and self-acceptance, it’s easy to feel pulled in opposite directions. Claire unpacks the nuance behind the goal of weight loss - when it comes from self-respect versus when it’s rooted in fear and why context and intention matter more than any number on the scales.
You’ll hear her take on how to find that middle ground between caring for your health and accepting your body, without slipping into extremes.
It’s an honest, compassionate chat about motivation, mindset, and what it really means to take care of yourself in a balanced way.
Struggling with overeating? This episode breaks down 10 proven strategies that actually work to transform your relationship with food. No gimmicks, no strict diets – just practical, science-backed techniques you can start using today.
Hey everyone, welcome back to The Claire O'Sullivan Podcast, where we talk all things fitness, nutrition, and living your best, healthiest life. Today, we’re diving into five powerful reasons to eat better. If you’ve been looking for motivation to clean up your diet, this episode is for you!
In this episode of The Claire O'Sullivan Podcast, I sit down with fellow coach and fitness expert Nikki Clarke to dive deep into the truth about losing weight—and keeping it off for good.
We break down the biggest weight loss myths, the importance of building sustainable habits, and why restrictive dieting is setting you up for failure.
Nikki and I share our best strategies for long-term success, from mindset shifts to practical nutrition and exercise tips.
Whether you're just starting your journey or struggling to maintain your results, this episode will help you create a healthier lifestyle that lasts.
Tune in and take the first step toward a sustainable, balanced approach to weight loss!
Join Claire and Mairead for a super engaging Q&A session covering some listener questions on meal prep, doing random workouts, motivation managing alcohol over Christmas and plenty more!
In this episode, we'll explore the right and wrong times for focusing on weight loss. We'll uncover when it's best to embark on a fat loss journey, diving into how factors like seasons, stress levels, and lifestyle shifts play pivotal roles.
Tune in as I share practical insights and tips to help you choose the perfect moment to focus on weight loss.
In this episode, Claire and Mairead give you a boat load of incredible strategies to help you navigate the Christmas period and feel great doing it!
In this episode, Claire gives you 5 simple steps you can take to drop a few pounds before Christmas.