#177 - Running Coach Kevin English On: Being Specific in your Running Training, Dublin Marathon advice and more

 We have running coach Kevin English on the podcast this week, which makes for a great listen, especially if you are entering your final stages towards the Dublin MarathonKevin trains runners of all ability levels, from achieving your first marathon to breaking. sub 3 and more. - Berlin Marathon with his athletes over the weekend and why Kipchogue may not be the greatest of all time...- How Kevin got into marathon running...- Why people don't like 5ks and the training they should be doing to get better at them- The Great World Race- How Kevin's approach to coaching marathon runners has evolved over the last 5 and a half years- How to make your training more specific to your goal- Approach to tapering for a marathon- Kevin's number 1 rule for his athletes- Thoughts on cross-training- Why 80/20 approach to running may not always be the answer- A plan for nutrition for the Dublin Marathon- Why 'carb loading' should not be left until the night before the marathon- Hidden Gem races in IrelandFor more details on getting coaching from Kevin, you can follow him on Instagram @Kevin_English29 as well as his website kevinenglishrunning.ieKevin is also a seller of Maurten gels, which Eric has been using for his IronMan training, that are available on his website as wellALTAR 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 The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE