This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we have David McCarthy (@davidmccarthy_88 on Instagram), a running coach with a very impressive running resume of a 3:55 mile and two National Indoor Championships:

We go through a lot in this episode, including:

• How David was inspired with an early start in athletics
• Insights into David's early rivals in running and how rivalries helped shape his career.
• David's journey through the NCAA system at Providence College and how it prepared him for elite competition.
• The insane running calendar David had and the challenges he faced with injuries and his journey back, including stress fractures and setbacks.
• David's transition from athlete to coach, including his coaching philosophy and experiences.
• The differences between paced and championship racing and the strategies involved.
• David's experience pacing the elite women in the Dublin Marathon last year and the importance of reading the course and athletes.
• Insights into the importance of freshness in training, consistency, and the difference between overtraining and proper preparation.
• The benefits of treadmill training for controlled environment workouts.
• The value of coaching, especially at the beginning stages of training and finding the right "cocktail" of runs
• Tips for those running the Dublin Marathon, including focusing on fueling, understanding the course, and enjoying the experience.

For coaching with David, DM him through his Instagram: @davidmccarthy_88

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