It's the preview of the Dublin Marathon 2025, and we have a 2:21 Dublin Marathon runner and, just as impressive, a third appearance on the Any Given Runday Podcast, Michael Fox ( @runningfox26.2 on Instagram), back with us to break down the biggest running event of the year and give you the tips to help you thrive on the big day Some of the topics discussed, including live questions from our listeners, include: 08:57 Travel Tips for Race Day 12:01 Carb Loading Strategies 14:59 Managing Phantom Niggles 18:02 Mindset at the Starting Line 20:58 Pacing Strategies for the Marathon 24:02 Navigating the Course and Heartbreak Hill 27:25 Marathon Nutrition Strategies 30:46 Dealing with Chafing and Comfort 33:55 Hydration and Temperature Management 39:24 Handling Stitches and Race Challenges 43:48 Pacing and Race Strategy 47:12 Beetroot Juice: The Performance Booster? 50:20 Mental Strategies for Marathon Success 01:03:05 Final Tips for Race Day Preparation Best of luck to everyone taking part this Sunday! 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
