Road to Dublin Marathon Ep3: 7 Weeks to Go! Can The Fantastic Four Make It?

In this episode, Eric and Seán are joined by the Fantastic Four in Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane to discuss their training journeys leading up to the Dublin Marathon, sharing personal experiences of health setbacks, accidental marathons, adapting training plans, using the bike for marathon training, running shoes, the REAL key to staying injury free that you can only find in Tipperary and much more.We catch up on:Shane experiencing health setbacks but remaining optimistic about his marathon goal.Aoife's "accidental marathon" which taught her about pacing and mental resilience.Conor is returning from injury and adjusting his training plan accordingly.Cliodhna navigating an injury while preparing for her first marathon and the benefits of cross-training can help maintain fitness during recovery from injury.10:00 The Journey to the Dublin Marathon12:57 Shane's Health Setbacks and Recovery15:47 Aoife's Accidental Marathon Experience18:53 Mental Challenges in Racing22:10 Conor's Return from Injury25:03 Cliodhna's Injury and Training Dilemmas40:45 Topping Up: Balancing Running and Cycling45:48 Injury Management: Staying Fit and Active50:02 Coaching Insights: Flexibility and Adaptation55:56 Navigating Training Plans: The Importance of Structure61:34 The Shoe Dilemma: Finding the Right Fit66:01 Upcoming Races...You 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.