#118: Dublin City Marathon 2025

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.