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#321 AGR Barcelona Marathon Trip Review 2026

Mar 16, 2026 · 66 min

Fresh, or not so fresh off the Barcelona Marathon, Eric and Seán review the marathon weekend, and they're contrasting experiences of race day. Munro, a previous guest and great friend of the podcast, also joins in later to provide his perspective on the race, which greatly contrasts with Seán's!


01:03 Experiences at the Expo
03:32 The ShakeOut Run and Pre-Race Preparations
11:32 Race Day: Atmosphere and Nerves
15:10 The Start of the Barcelona Marathon
22:29 Mid-Race Reflections and Challenges
27:08 The Turning Point and Injury Concerns
32:32 The Marathon Experience: Reflections and Realisations
38:57 The Mental Game: Overcoming Challenges in Racing
48:37 Community and Connection: The Essence of Running
01:00:04 Looking Ahead: Future Races and Goals



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