#323 Mick Hallows: North Clondalkin Running Club, 6 Hour Race and More

This week, we welcome North Clondalkin Running Club member Mick Hallows, who shares his journey from Gaelic football to sub-3 hour Dublin Marathon finisher, his transition into running, and insights into North Clondalkin Running Club, his upcoming 6 Hour Race in Leixlip, training strategies, working with Kevin English and more. 13:00 From GAA to Distance Running: Mick Hallows15:43 The Transition: Leaving Team Sports Behind18:50 Finding a New Passion: The Marathon Experience21:52 Coaching and Accountability in Running with Kevin English24:47 The Joy of Running: Finding Personal Satisfaction28:07 Future Aspirations: Exploring New Distances30:52 Encouraging the Next Generation in Sports33:50 Navigating the Path of Youth Sports36:17 Community and Club Spirit in Athletics38:40 The Importance of Group Dynamics in Running42:55 Building a Supportive Running Community46:39 NCRC 5 Mile Race in June52:22 Encouraging Youth Participation in Sports55:57 Getting Involved in Local Running ClubsCheck out North Clondalkin Running Club to learn more about the 5 Mile Race on June 14thALTAR 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.