#257 AGR Barcelona Marathon Trip Review 2025

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Eric and Seán, fresh off the night of celebrating running the Barcelona Marathon and the first AGR Marathon Trip, discuss how they got on and how the Barcelona Marathon compares to Dublin.Thank you to everyone who trusted us and travelled with us for our inaugural marathon trip! It has been a fantastic experience that has far exceeded our expectations! 00:53 Barcelona Marathon Experience01:16 Travel and Organization Challenges03:55 Expo Adventures and Pre-Race Preparations09:15 Race Day: From Start to Finish23:06 Calculating the Distance23:37 Mental Planning and Confidence25:02 Navigating the Crowds27:22 The Final Stretch28:18 Crossing the Finish Line29:46 Post-Race Reflections30:24 Smooth Organisation and Logistics32:13 Celebrating with the Group34:55 Looking Forward to Future Marathons44:17 Wrapping Up the ExperienceYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastThe Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HEREGet 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.