#259 Dublin City Half Marathon Review

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Sean and Eric dive into their experience at the inaugural Dublin City Half Marathon over the weekend. They discuss their feelings pre and post-race, the organisation of the event, their race performances, the overall atmosphere and interactions with fellow runners. 00:45 Race Day Preparations and Challenges02:40 Starting Line Feel04:15 Navigating the Course08:16 Community Support and Atmosphere09:46 Mid-Race Reflections and Strategies14:04 Hydration and Those Plastic Cups17:54 Running with Headphones26:06 Pushing Through the Half Marathon When You’re Struggling28:38 Support from the Dublin Community31:08 The Finish Line Experience33:34 Medals, Goodie Bags, and Post-Race Reflections36:46 Shoutouts and More47:44 Upcoming Events and Website Launch Date50:41 Eric Throwing Out a 10k Challenge for Dunshaughlin to a Previous GuestYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastALTAR 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 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.