It's the preview of the Dublin Marathon 2025, and we have a 2:21 Dublin Marathon runner and, just as impressive, a third appearance on the Any Given Runday Podcast, Michael Fox (@runningfox26.2 on Instagram), back with us to break down the biggest running event of the year and give you the tips to help you thrive on the big day

Some of the topics discussed, including live questions from our listeners, include:

08:57 Travel Tips for Race Day
12:01 Carb Loading Strategies
14:59 Managing Phantom Niggles
18:02 Mindset at the Starting Line
20:58 Pacing Strategies for the Marathon
24:02 Navigating the Course and Heartbreak Hill
27:25 Marathon Nutrition Strategies
30:46 Dealing with Chafing and Comfort
33:55 Hydration and Temperature Management
39:24 Handling Stitches and Race Challenges
43:48 Pacing and Race Strategy
47:12 Beetroot Juice: The Performance Booster?
50:20 Mental Strategies for Marathon Success
01:03:05 Final Tips for Race Day Preparation

Best of luck to everyone taking part this Sunday!

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