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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And to reach out to Ger, who we talk about at the start of this week's episode, go to:

@work.it.out2025 on Instagram

This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their new Sports Recovery Kit. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store

Ultrapurelabs.ie

You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkout

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This week, we welcome the event director of the NI Running Show (@nirunningshow on Instagram), Oonagh Cattigan, to talk about the first ever NI Running Show, coming to the Eikon Centre on 7 & 8 February 2026.

Oonagh discusses her journey into running, the significance of the running community, and the upcoming Northern Ireland Running Show, which aims to create an inclusive atmosphere for runners of all levels. It will feature various talks, seminars, sports nutrition, running gear and much more

06:00 Introduction to the NI Running Show
07:09 Oonagh's Running Journey
10:02 The Importance of the Running Community
14:00 The Concept of the Northern Ireland Running Show
19:55 Event Details and Community Engagement
26:13 The Benefits of Attending the Running Show
31:13 Opportunities for Brands and Clubs
34:20 Incentives for Running Clubs

You can find more details on their website:
nirunningshow.com

As well registering your running club for two pairs of tickets through:
https://www.anygivenrunday.com/nirunningshow

This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their new Sports Recovery Kit. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store

Ultrapurelabs.ie

You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkout

PerformNutrition.com

We're bringing the Fantastic 4 back one last time to hear their stories from the Dublin Marathon 2025!

You can follow us on Instagram:

@anygivenrundaypodcast

This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their new Sports Recovery Kit. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store

Ultrapurelabs.ie

You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkout

PerformNutrition.com