#321 AGR Barcelona Marathon Trip Review 2026

Fresh, or not so fresh off the Barcelona Marathon, Eric and Seán review the marathon weekend, and they're contrasting experiences of race day. Munro, a previous guest and great friend of the podcast, also joins in later to provide his perspective on the race, which greatly contrasts with Seán's!01:03 Experiences at the Expo03:32 The ShakeOut Run and Pre-Race Preparations11:32 Race Day: Atmosphere and Nerves15:10 The Start of the Barcelona Marathon22:29 Mid-Race Reflections and Challenges27:08 The Turning Point and Injury Concerns32:32 The Marathon Experience: Reflections and Realisations38:57 The Mental Game: Overcoming Challenges in Racing48:37 Community and Connection: The Essence of Running01:00:04 Looking Ahead: Future Races and GoalsALTAR 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.