David McCarthy
Ultimate Dublin Marathon Prep: Tips, Strategies, and Motivation for the Big Day in 2024 with @davidmccarthy_88
We are delighted to welcome David McCarthy back, who shares his invaluable tips and strategies for runners preparing for the Dublin Marathon 2024 this Sunday.
Learn about managing pre-race anxiety, optimal fueling and nutrition, essential gear checks, and pacing tactics. Get expert advice on staying calm and focused, handling demanding race segments, and maintaining motivation. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or preparing for your first marathon, this episode will help you stay organised and achieve your personal best.
We crammed it all into a one hour special so you have everything you need for a successful race day and recovery.
Topics include:
01:12 Managing Pre-Race Anxiety
04:19 Nutrition and Carb Loading Tips
06:59 Race Day Preparation
13:16 Gear and Equipment Advice
15:43 Strategising Gel Intake and Support
18:44 Travel and Accommodation Tips
22:44 Mental Preparation and Staying Calm
25:13 Course Overview and Key Checkpoints
27:18 Conquering the Hills
27:40 Pacing and Flexibility: Adapting to the Course
27:55 Energy Management: Reading Your Body
29:10 The Importance of Course Markers
31:22 Fuelling Strategies for Marathon Success
34:55 Handling Race Day Conditions
36:36 Setting Realistic Goals and Expectations
42:48 Dealing with the Wall: Overcoming Fatigue
46:06 The Final Push
49:56 Post-Race Recovery and Reflection
52:04 Maintaining Motivation After the Marathon
This episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts from!
Be sure to share it with a fellow @dublinmarathon runner and let us know either your favourite tip or anything you felt we left out in the comments below 👇
Best of luck, and we hope to see you Sunday 🙌
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