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 Marathon
12:57 Shane's Health Setbacks and Recovery
15:47 Aoife's Accidental Marathon Experience
18:53 Mental Challenges in Racing
22:10 Conor's Return from Injury
25:03 Cliodhna's Injury and Training Dilemmas
40:45 Topping Up: Balancing Running and Cycling
45:48 Injury Management: Staying Fit and Active
50:02 Coaching Insights: Flexibility and Adaptation
55:56 Navigating Training Plans: The Importance of Structure
61:34 The Shoe Dilemma: Finding the Right Fit
66:01 Upcoming Races...
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