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 You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store Ultrapurelabs.ie