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Back to Episodes#296 Kevin English: Post Dublin Marathon Recovery, Training, Transition and More
Description
We're delighted to have Kevin English (@kevin_english29 on Instagram) back on the Any Given Runday Podcast to discuss all things post marathon, including recovery, tackling the post marathon blues and what your training should look like, the dos and don'ts of getting back into racing and much more
We also discuss the pitfalls of nutrition after a marathon, the positives of coaching and run clubs, as well as the positives and negatives of social media with running
08:30 Introduction to Kevin English
10:39 Post-Marathon Reflections
14:45 Managing Recovery and Future Goals
15:38 The Role of Coaching and Human Connection
18:24 The Role of Technology in Running
21:25 Managing Expectations and Race Strategy
24:07 Transitioning from Marathon to Shorter Distances
27:14 The Importance of Training Specificity
30:07 Navigating Post-Marathon Challenges
32:53 Planning Races in a Competitive Landscape
35:47 The Impact of Nutrition on Performance
41:54 The Balance of Weight and Performance
45:43 Navigating the Holiday Training Challenge
47:35 Mental and Physical Recovery Post-Marathon
55:37 The Impact of Social Media on Running Advice
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