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The Marathon Nobody Watched: Running 26.2 Miles Solo Around Galway!

The Marathon Nobody Watched: Running 26.2 Miles Solo Around Galway!

Update: 2026-01-30
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Marrakesh Marathon fell through after months of training. So I ran 26.2 miles solo around Galway instead.

No crowds, no medal, no finish line - just laced up my shoes and ran.

This episode breaks down the training, nutrition, mental game, and lessons learned from running a marathon nobody watched.

Sometimes the hardest races are the ones you build yourself.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

00:00 Introduction to the Solo Marathon Challenge
02:50 Mindset Shifts: From Plan A to Plan B
06:05 Training Strategies for Marathon Success
08:52 Nutritional Approach: Fueling the Marathon
12:00 The Solo Marathon Experience: Challenges Faced
14:50 Lessons Learned from the Solo Marathon
18:04 The Importance of Active Recovery
20:56 Adjusting Training Protocols for Endurance
23:47 Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey

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The Marathon Nobody Watched: Running 26.2 Miles Solo Around Galway!

The Marathon Nobody Watched: Running 26.2 Miles Solo Around Galway!