#349 Dublin Half Marathon Review with Dr Sarah Kelly & Helen Delaney

We're delighted to have Dr Sarah Kelly (@drsarahke11y on Instagram) & Helen Delaney (@helendelaneypt on Instagram) join us on the Any Given Runday podcast this week to review the Dublin Half Marathon in the Phoenix Park over the weekend00:00: Dublin Half Marathon recap and introductions02:44: Helen’s race strategy, pacing, and PB05:29: Sarah’s race experience and managing the hill10:21: The mental side of racing: self-talk and finding a finishing kick16:28: Solo running vs. training with a group21:50: Balancing training, family life, and busy schedules22:53:  Finding Accountability28:11: Why running is freedom, headspace, and stress relief34:18: Race-day shoe choices: carbon shoes, fit, and comfort46:09: Post-race recovery and the finish-area experience49:16: Treadmill workouts and coached fitness sessions51:25: The final five weeks of marathon preparationYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrunaypodcastThe 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. ALTAR 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