Barry Mullin
“Remember that marathon running is a journey. You may not always hit your target time, but every race and every mile teaches you something valuable”
This week on the Any Given Run Day podcast, we have a running coach with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, a master’s in performance analysis. But you may know him as the guy who not only gives sound running advice on Instagram while running, but he somehow manages to do it so clearly and effortlessly, Barry Mullin (@barrym_running_ on Instagram)
Barry shares his impressive journey from running his first marathon at 19 to achieving a personal best time of 3 hours and 2 minutes. He discusses the impact of having a pacemaker, his studies in sports science, and offers invaluable tips for runners of all levels. Barry emphasises the importance of consistency, patience, and the benefits of cross-training.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced marathoner, Barry’s insights are sure to inspire and educate.
15:49 Barry’s Early Running Journey
17:53 Why Barry runs with a Pacemaker
24:30 Understanding Zone Training
28:12 Marathon Training Insights
37:47 Warm-Up and Interval Training Tips... why Barry’s programmes what may be considered LONG warm-ups
42:35 Running in Kenya
45:36 The Mental Game of Marathon Running
48:59 Breaking Down the 10-10-10 Marathon Method
41:29 The Journey to Sub-Three Marathon
59:16 The Importance of Cross Training
53:06 Coaching and Common Misconceptions
67:21 Tips for New Runners
55:20 How to get coached by Barry
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