EP011 How To Ensure Consistent Motivation For Training

How To Ensure Consistent Motivation For Training

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.

EP010 How To Ensure Quick Post Marathon Recovery [+15 Recovery Tips PDF]

How To Ensure Quick Post Marathon Recovery

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.

EP009 23 First Time Marathon Tips: How To Ensure A Successful Marathon Day

23 First Time Marathon Tips Dublin City Marathon

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!

EP008 How To Taper For Dublin City Marathon [+FREE DCM Preparation Guide]

How To Taper For Dublin City Marathon + FREE Guide

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?

EP007 How To Avoid Junk Food & Pick The Best Nutrition Every Time [+ FREE Runner’s Meal Plan]

How To Avoid Junk Food & Perfect Your Nutrition For Good + FREE Meal Planner

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!

EP006 How To Overcome Negative Thoughts On Marathon Day

How To Overcome Negative Thoughts On Marathon Day

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.

EP005 The Truth About Marathon Strength Training: Do You Really Need It?

The Truth About Marathon Strength Training

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?