Road to Dublin Marathon Ep4: Tapering, Pacing and More

We catch up with the Fantastic 4 as we hit the Final Countdown to the Dublin Marathon 2025. Going through the journeys of Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane, we discuss various aspects of dublin marathon preparation, including tapering strategies, injury recovery, mental preparation, pacing, nutrition, and the importance of community support. They share personal experiences and insights, providing valuable tips for runners preparing for Dublin00:00 Tapering Strategies and Experiences09:44 Injury Recovery and Marathon Preparation19:14 Marathon Day Nerves and Logistics20:55 Planning for Race Day23:26 The Importance of Group Dynamics25:53 Pacing Strategies and Personal Plans29:00 Nutrition and Pacing Strategies for Marathons30:03 Mental Preparation and Tapering33:21 Training Recovery and Building Confidence35:40 Fueling Strategies for Race Day41:17 Race Day Expectations and Gear Choices42:47 Exploring New Running Gear43:10 Marathon Preparation Tips45:21 Pacing Strategies for Race Day47:41 Navigating the Marathon Experience47:57 Common Pitfalls for First-Time Runners49:35 Logistics and Packing for Race Day50:55 Learning from Experience52:53 Community and Support in Running56:27 Final Tips and Advice for RunnersYou can follow us on Instagram@anygivenrundaypodastALTAR 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.