The Smart Runner Podcast

This week on The Smart Runner Podcast we're talking how to maintain steady and consistent motivation for training. There are times when we need to ease off, but how do we keep motivation for training on those winter nights when we'd rather stay in where its warm and dry? Let's take a look.

On The Smart Runner Podcast this week we’re taking a look at Post Marathon Recovery. Marathon recovery starts as soon as you cross the line and by affording it some consideration now, it will benefit you big time later. We’ll take a look at nutrition, hydration, rest and a bunch of other things you can do immediately, and over the two to three weeks after the marathon to help get you back in action quickly.

So there's a week or thereabouts to go to your first Dublin City Marathon. And today on the podcast I've got 23 First Time Marathon Tips to help you put the final touches to your preparation. Preparation for marathon day is the key to your success and now is the time to focus in on the finer details. Everything you've prepared for could be jeopardised if you fail to cover the essential elements. Check it out!

Getting your taper for Dublin City Marathon right is important. Maintaining a high weekly mileage too close to marathon day will likely leave you depleted and no doubt take from your ability to perform to your best. So backing off the mileage, staying loose and keeping a positive mindset in the final couple of weeks needs to be in your plan. But how should you prepare in the final few weeks before the marathon?

This week on The Smart Runner Podcast we're taking a look at how to avoid junk food and finally get your diet working positively for you. I've also got a Free weekly meal planner for you with some simple meal ideas that I actually use personally. Once you begin to make enough space in your life for right everything will begin to change. As far as your fitness and running goals are concerned you'll likely begin to surprise yourself. So let's crack on!

This week on The Smart Runner Podcast I'm taking a look at how to overcome negative thoughts. It's something that many of you have told me you struggle with so I hope this simple system will help. Negative thinking will have a detrimental effect on your performance no matter how experienced or talented you are. So the aim of this episode is to offer you a daily practice to help you overcome negative thoughts and re-direct your mind towards achieving of your marathon goals.

On The Smart Runner Podcast this week I'm taking a closer look at marathon strength training from the perspective of science. Should you be incorporating marathon strength training in your weekly routine or not? How much strength training is enough?

This week on The Smart Runner Podcast we're taking a look at what to eat before a marathon event. Is carb loading a good idea? and if yes, then how best to achieve it. Check out the show

This week on The Smart Runner Podcast I'm chatting to businessman, author, speaker and marathon running legend Gerry Duffy about goal setting, achievement & running marathons. Check out the show

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Smart Runner Podcast. In this week's episode we're talking nutrition, and asking what's the best nutrition for marathon training. Do supplements and highly processed foods provide any good at all? Check out the show

Welcome to the very first episode of The Smart Runner Podcast, the weekly marathon running podcast for beginner and advanced marathon runners. Check out what I've got coming up for you on the show