Any Given Runday

One final catch up with The Incredibles on how they got on over the weekend in the Dublin Marathon!
Ultrapure Sports Recovery Kit is the perfect answer for post marathon training recovery. Check out Ultrapure.ie or shop here

Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!!
If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.
Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.
Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.
ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).
altarfuel.com

After months of training, the Dublin Marathon is finally here. Enjoy it, enjoy the celebrations that come after it!

We were at the Expo on Friday and heard from the first-timers, the experienced, the running groups and everyone in between!

Shoutout to Conor from Altar for an interview, as well as our sponsors of the podcast Ultrapure and Health Matters that have helped our Incredibles get to the starting line as well

Also, a huge shout-out to Alan, Carlow Weather, for jumping on to tell us what the runners of Dublin are to expect today!

We were delighted to be joined by Brian, Bri and Ger on Monday night for a live preview show of the Dublin Marathon. Our goal was to answer your questions and help runners get through race week without overcomplicating it. We cover tapering, start-line nerves, carb loading, weather strategy, and how to think about pacing when the marathon gets hard.  Bottom Line: Stick to what you’ve practised. From familiar food, familiar fuelling, realistic pacing, and enjoying the day rather than chasing last-minute “magic” fixes or "secrets" to marathon success... and enjoy it! It's an honour to run the packed streets of Dublin. A marathon can go any which way, so take it all in, regardless of the outcome.
04:30 - Live show opens and the Dublin Marathon context
07:10 - Brian Swaby on training progress and threshold gains
09:06 - Why the first kilometre should not be run by heart rate
10:30 - Ger on racing hard from the gun and managing early spikes
13:29 - Bri on race-week nerves and avoiding unfamiliar foods
16:16 - Beetroot juice, placebo effect, and why race week is not for experiments
18:21 - Keeping race-day breakfast and carb loading familiar
21:21 - Ger on marathon week, social media fearmongering, and experience
23:45 - Cereal choices, high-GI foods, and timing breakfast before the start
27:28 - Bri on topping up glycogen between breakfast and the start
29:49 - Staying warm before the gun and what to wear in bad weather
32:43 - Ger on mindset in rain, wind, and imperfect race-day conditions
34:06 - Running into headwinds and when to sit behind a group
36:52 - Bag drop essentials for after the finish
37:51 - Bri on taper nerves, trusting the coach, and first-marathon uncertainty
39:24 - Dublin crowds, course energy, and staying focused through noise
42:43 - A, B, and C goals for race day
47:42 - Post-marathon blues and why a future race can help
49:55 - Bri’s speed dust setup and hourly carb targets
53:30 - Water stations, carb intake, and not overthinking the numbers
58:51 - Breaking the marathon into chunks instead of 42.2 kilometres
60:38 - Enjoying marathon day, bag drop, and race-day photos
66:52 - Final advice: keep the carb load sensible, use the aid stations, and stay relaxed
We will be at the Marathon Expo this Friday afternoon from around 4 pm, so pop over and say hi, especially if you would like to feature in a future episode of the podcast!
Ultrapure Sports Recovery Kit is the perfect answer for post marathon training recovery. Check out Ultrapure.ie or shop here

Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!!
If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.
Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.
Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.
ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).
altarfuel.com

It's Dublin Marathon week! And before our live episode tonight with Brian Swaby, Bri McGhee and Ger Copeland to give you advice on what to do this week and Sunday in Dublin, Eric and Seán talk about their many, many mistakes over the years in the Marathon

From overshooting their abilities, deciding to run together, pacing, taking off too fast, nutrition errors, trying new things on race day, fuelling prior to the marathon, spending all day at the expo, and now potentially tapering errors (and maybe putting to much trust in AI?), there's a lot for Seán and Eric to talk about!

Live episode on YouTube is tonight at 9pm:
https://www.youtube.com/live/A98lMEhPfAQ?si=O_euX4PvrJxRDFaw

00:00 Marathon Week: Seán’s risky final long run
02:40 Can AI predict your marathon time?
07:00 Picking a pace you can actually enjoy
13:50 Should you run a marathon with someone else?
19:30 Salt tablets, hydration, and fueling mistakes
22:50 Expo temptations and race-day gear lessons
26:00 Chafing, rain, and last-minute preparation
32:40 Staying calm before the start and warm after the finish
36:00 Spectator tips: where to watch and how to meet up
41:20 Using the race tracker without panicking
44:10 Live Dublin Marathon preview and listener questions

You can follow us on Instagram
@anygivenrundaypodcast
Ultrapure Sports Recovery Kit is the perfect answer for post marathon training recovery. Check out Ultrapure.ie or shop here

Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!!
If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.
Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.
Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.

A special Thursday episode because we couldn't wait till Monday to drop this one. We have two Dublin Marathon pacers, Jamie Killeen & Mike Kissane, to answer all your Dublin Marathon pacer-related questions ahead of the big day. They cover race-week preparation, finding and using pace groups, handling crowds and hills, fuelling, staying mentally composed, and getting the most from the atmosphere all the way to the finish.

00:00 — Meet the pacers: Jamie and Mike
03:14 — Race-week preparation and start-line logistics
09:55 — Choosing the right pace group and avoiding a fast start
12:10 — Managing crowds in the opening kilometres
15:32 — Water stations, pacing groups, and staying relaxed
19:20 — Even pacing, hills, and race strategy
21:35 — Enjoying the atmosphere without burning energy too early
25:56 — Tough stretches of the Dublin course and how to handle them
28:05 — Toilet stops, pace bands, and using your watch wisely
32:13 — Splits, Plan B, and adjusting expectations mid-race
38:21 — Why running with a pace group can transform the day
43:36 — Tackling the final hills and the last 5K
48:04 — Managing disappointment and celebrating the finish
50:48 — Spectators, family meet-up plans, and post-race logistics
55:09 — Final encouragement for Dublin Marathon day
You can follow us on Instagram:
@anygivenrundaypodcast

Ultrapure Sports Recovery Kit is the perfect answer for post marathon training recovery. Check out Ultrapure.ie or shop here

Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!!
If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.
Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.
Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.
ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).
altarfuel.com