#259 Dublin City Half Marathon Review

03/31/25 • 55 min

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, Sean and Eric dive into their experience at the inaugural Dublin City Half Marathon over the weekend. They discuss their feelings pre and post-race, the organisation of the event, their race performances, the overall atmosphere and interactions with fellow runners.

00:45 Race Day Preparations and Challenges

02:40 Starting Line Feel

04:15 Navigating the Course

08:16 Community Support and Atmosphere

09:46 Mid-Race Reflections and Strategies

14:04 Hydration and Those Plastic Cups

17:54 Running with Headphones

26:06 Pushing Through the Half Marathon When You’re Struggling

28:38 Support from the Dublin Community

31:08 The Finish Line Experience

33:34 Medals, Goodie Bags, and Post-Race Reflections

36:46 Shoutouts and More

47:44 Upcoming Events and Website Launch Date

50:41 Eric Throwing Out a 10k Challenge for Dunshaughlin to a Previous Guest

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00:45 Race Day Preparations and Challenges

02:40 Starting Line Feel

04:15 Navigating the Course

08:16 Community Support and Atmosphere

09:46 Mid-Race Reflections and Strategies

14:04 Hydration and Those Plastic Cups

17:54 Running with Headphones

26:06 Pushing Through the Half Marathon When You’re Struggling

28:38 Support from the Dublin Community

31:08 The Finish Line Experience

33:34 Medals, Goodie Bags, and Post-Race Reflections

36:46 Shoutouts and More

47:44 Upcoming Events and Website Launch Date

50:41 Eric Throwing Out a 10k Challenge for Dunshaughlin to a Previous Guest

You can follow us on Instagram:
@anygivenrundaypodcast

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Previous Episode

#258 Barry Mullin: Running Tips, Running with a Pacemaker, Sub 3 Hour Marathon Training & More

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome running coach 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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#260 Para Triathletes Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband: National Champions, Competing on World Stage and More

This week, we have not one, but two guests on the Any Given Runday Podcast .Our first guest despite losing his sight at aged 10, has gone on to represent Ireland in two sports, as well as becoming a multiple-time National Champion in Paratriathlon & has podiumed on the World Stage with his guide, coach,friend and second guest of the podcast who has competed internationally as a professional triathlete, has a level 3 triathlon qualifiation and has a masters degree in sports & exercise physiology, Donnacha McCarthy & Sean Husband (@allthewaytola on Instagram).

Donnacha lost his sight at age 10 but went on to represent Ireland in multiple sports, including becoming a national champion in para-triathlon. Sean, a very accomplished triathlete and Level 3 triathlon coach, partners with Donnacha to race on the world stage. Dive into their captivating stories, their unique training challenges, and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of para-triathlon. From getting to know each other on their first race in Europe to their aspirations for future events, this episode is a deep dive into resilience, teamwork, and the power of determination.

14:43 Donnacha's Journey into Sports

18:04 Sean's Introduction to Triathlon

21:01 Challenges and Training in Triathlon

24:26 Communication and Trust in Training

31:21 Race Experiences and Reflections

48:38 Navigating Race Dynamics and Strategies

50:01 Challenges and Tactics in Competitive Racing

52:09 The Importance of Point Systems in Paralympic Qualification

53:23 Classification and Fairness in Paralympic Sports

61:21 Reflecting on Recent Competitions and Challenges

70:46 Future Plans and Training Strategies

77:35 Looking Back and Moving Forward