#296 Kevin English: Post Dublin Marathon Recovery, Training, Transition and More

We're delighted to have Kevin English (@kevin_english29 on Instagram) back on the Any Given Runday Podcast to discuss all things post marathon, including recovery, tackling the post marathon blues and what your training should look like, the dos and don'ts of getting back into racing and much moreWe also discuss the pitfalls of nutrition after a marathon, the positives of coaching and run clubs, as well as the positives and negatives of social media with running08:30 Introduction to Kevin English10:39 Post-Marathon Reflections14:45 Managing Recovery and Future Goals15:38 The Role of Coaching and Human Connection18:24 The Role of Technology in Running21:25 Managing Expectations and Race Strategy24:07 Transitioning from Marathon to Shorter Distances27:14 The Importance of Training Specificity30:07 Navigating Post-Marathon Challenges32:53 Planning Races in a Competitive Landscape35:47 The Impact of Nutrition on Performance41:54 The Balance of Weight and Performance45:43 Navigating the Holiday Training Challenge47:35 Mental and Physical Recovery Post-Marathon55:37 The Impact of Social Media on Running AdviceYou can follow us on Instagram@anygivenrundaypodcastAnd to reach out to Ger, who we talk about at the start of this week's episode, go to:@work.it.out2025 on InstagramALTAR 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.