#323 Mick Hallows: North Clondalkin Running Club, 6 Hour Race and More

This week, we welcome North Clondalkin Running Club member Mick Hallows, who shares his journey from Gaelic football to sub-3 hour Dublin Marathon finisher, his transition into running, and insights into North Clondalkin Running Club, his upcoming 6 Hour Race in Leixlip, training strategies, working with Kevin English and more. 13:00 From GAA to Distance Running: Mick Hallows 15:43 The Transition: Leaving Team Sports Behind 18:50 Finding a New Passion: The Marathon Experience 21:52 Coaching and Accountability in Running with Kevin English 24:47 The Joy of Running: Finding Personal Satisfaction 28:07 Future Aspirations: Exploring New Distances 30:52 Encouraging the Next Generation in Sports 33:50 Navigating the Path of Youth Sports 36:17 Community and Club Spirit in Athletics 38:40 The Importance of Group Dynamics in Running 42:55 Building a Supportive Running Community 46:39 NCRC 5 Mile Race in June 52:22 Encouraging Youth Participation in Sports 55:57 Getting Involved in Local Running Clubs Check out North Clondalkin Running Club to learn more about the 5 Mile Race on June 14th Ultrapure Sports Recovery Kit is the perfect answer for post marathon training recovery. Check out Ultrapure.ie or shop here Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong. Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers. Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie . ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com