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#349 Dublin Half Marathon Review with Dr Sarah Kelly & Helen Delaney
21 September 2026

#349 Dublin Half Marathon Review with Dr Sarah Kelly & Helen Delaney

Any Given Runday

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We're delighted to have Dr Sarah Kelly (@drsarahke11y on Instagram) & Helen Delaney (@helendelaneypt on Instagram) join us on the Any Given Runday podcast this week to review the Dublin Half Marathon in the Phoenix Park over the weekend

00:00: Dublin Half Marathon recap and introductions
02:44: Helen’s race strategy, pacing, and PB
05:29: Sarah’s race experience and managing the hill
10:21: The mental side of racing: self-talk and finding a finishing kick
16:28: Solo running vs. training with a group
21:50: Balancing training, family life, and busy schedules
22:53:  Finding Accountability
28:11: Why running is freedom, headspace, and stress relief
34:18: Race-day shoe choices: carbon shoes, fit, and comfort
46:09: Post-race recovery and the finish-area experience
49:16: Treadmill workouts and coached fitness sessions
51:25: The final five weeks of marathon preparation

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