We catch up with the Fantastic 4 as we hit the Final Countdown to the Dublin Marathon 2025. Going through the journeys of Aoife, Cliodhna, Conor and Shane, we discuss various aspects of dublin marathon preparation, including tapering strategies, injury recovery, mental preparation, pacing, nutrition, and the importance of community support. They share personal experiences and insights, providing valuable tips for runners preparing for Dublin 00:00 Tapering Strategies and Experiences 09:44 Injury Recovery and Marathon Preparation 19:14 Marathon Day Nerves and Logistics 20:55 Planning for Race Day 23:26 The Importance of Group Dynamics 25:53 Pacing Strategies and Personal Plans 29:00 Nutrition and Pacing Strategies for Marathons 30:03 Mental Preparation and Tapering 33:21 Training Recovery and Building Confidence 35:40 Fueling Strategies for Race Day 41:17 Race Day Expectations and Gear Choices 42:47 Exploring New Running Gear 43:10 Marathon Preparation Tips 45:21 Pacing Strategies for Race Day 47:41 Navigating the Marathon Experience 47:57 Common Pitfalls for First-Time Runners 49:35 Logistics and Packing for Race Day 50:55 Learning from Experience 52:53 Community and Support in Running 56:27 Final Tips and Advice for Runners You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodast 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