Training for a Marathon - Noel Carroll Running
Noel Carroll shares his personal journey of training for a marathon, with the ultimate goal of returning to running a sub-2:30 marathon. The podcast documents his preparation, challenges, and progress toward achieving this ambitious running target.
Episodes
Replicating the Marathon in your Training
New episode discussing the importance of Replicating the Marathon as much as possible in your training!We're going to be delving into a few different topics on the lead up to this years Dublin Marathon so any suggestions on topics / episodes let me know 🏃♀️🏃♂️www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?i
The Long Run
In this podcast I ramble on about the importance of the long run and how to plan it out in the lead up to a Marathon!We're going to be delving into a few different topics on the lead up to this years Dublin Marathon so any suggestions on topics / episodes let me know 🏃♀️🏃♂️www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelca
European Championships - Daily-ish Check In - English & Adeleke
The Mark English and Rashidat Adeleke Podcast!
European Championships - Daily-ish Check in Number 2
2nd Check in from the Championships!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
European Championships - Daily-ish Check In
First of a few episodes this week reviewing and babbling on about the European Athletics Championships!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Marathon Training Q&A
In this episode myself and Paul answer your questions on all things Marathon Training covering varying topics including:FuelingLong RunsMarathon PaceWeekly Training StructureCarbon ShoesAlso plenty of rants from myself throughout 🙈Also included the below link regarding the blog post i mentioned on the podcast:https://www.noelcarrollrunning.com/post/fueling-for-a-marathonwww.noelcarrollrunning.com
Running Talk - Episode 8
In this weeks podcast myself and Paul cover a wide range of topics including 💥 Udates on our own training💥 The positives and Negatives of Strava💥 Is the Women's 800m the most interesting athletics event in 2026?💥 Irish Athletes and the Road to Birmingham discussion 💥 Why the 1500m is our favourite race distance to watch as fanswww.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.g
The Sub 3 Marathon Podcast
In this podcast myself and Paul discuss a much requested Podcast topic from listeners:"How to run a Sub 3 Marathon "Enjoy folks 🏃♀️🏃♂️www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Running Talk - Episode 7: Q&A
In this weeks podcast myself and Paul answer some of your excellent listener questions on some wide rannging topics. Thanks for the excellent questions folks 🙌www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Running Talk - Episode 6
In this weeks podcast myself and Paul ramble on about various running topics including:💥 Why sometimes prioritising running for your head is more important than race goals💥 How many Marathons should you run in a year💥 Our throughts on the Dublin City Half and the Race Calendar in Ireland in general Any topics or areas people would like us to focus on in upcoming episodes please let us know 🙌www.no
Running Talk - Episode 5
Long overdue podcast episode where myself and Paul mainly discuss the madness of yesterdays London Marathon 🤯www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Running Talk - Episode 4
In this weeks podcast myself and Paul:💥 Review Barcelona Marathon 💥 Discuss how to approach things Post Marathon 💥 Preview this weekends World Indoor Championships Any topics or areas people would like us to focus on in upcoming episodes please let us know 🙌www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=
Running Talk - Episode 3
In this weeks podcast myself and Paul discuss various topics in the runnig world including:💥 What factors make a great race💥 How to deal with the "Taper" in the lead up to a Marathon 💥 Review of National Indoor Championships 💥 The huge jump in Marathon timesAny topics or areas people would like us to focus on in upcoming episodes please let us know 🙌www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gm
Running Talk - Episode 2
In this weeks podcast myself and Paul waffle on about some various topics in the runnig world including:💥 Some big Irish Performances in Seville Marathon 💥 Scope for another big Spring Marathon in Ireland 💥 Keely Hodgkinsons 800 metres World Record Attempt💥 Sports Psychology in Running💥 Paul's Shoe Rotation whilst Training for a Marathon Any topics or areas people would like us to focus on in upco
Running Talk - Episode 1
1st Episode in a new Series with myself and Paul Carroll where we talk abut some interesting topics hapenning in the running world right now!In this episode we ramble on about:💥 The Armagh 5k and some other premier racing events in Ireland 💥 Jakobs Achilles Surgery and how big of an affect his absence will have on middle distance races💥 Femke Bols transition to the 800 metres💥 The importance of co
Energy gives you Energy
A very belated first Podcast of 2026 😬www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Bits and Bobs with Paul Carroll
New episode with Paul joining over Zoom as we discuss his year of running and goals for next year! We also delve into an assortment of other running related topics 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Do we put too much pressure on ourselves?
New podcast talking about how sometimes we can put too much pressure on ourselves 🏃♀️🏃♂️www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Reset Button
Hitting the Reset Button and a small debrief on last weeks Dublin Marathon 🏃♀️🏃♂️www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Dublin Marathon 2025 Q&A
Q&A on all things Dublin Marathon 🏃♀️🏃♂️Dublin Marathon Fundraiser:https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/NoelCarrollwww.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Comparing yourself to others
Stop comparing yourself to others!Dublin Marathon Fundraiser:https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/NoelCarrollwww.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Berlin Marathon from a Spectator Perspective
My thoughts and insights on last Weekends Berlin Marathon from a Spectator perspective!Dublin Marathon Fundraiser:https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/NoelCarrollwww.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Marathon Training Q&A
Cheers for all the brilliant Questions! enjoy folks 🏃♀️🏃♂️Dublin Marathon Fundraiser:https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/NoelCarrollwww.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Running as an Outlet
A much overdue podcast episode delving into why sometimes its important to use running as an outlet first and foremost 🏃♀️🏃♂️Dublin Marathon Fundraiser:https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/NoelCarrollwww.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1
Rory’s Story
Myself and Paul Carroll are running this years Dublin Marathon to raise funds for Heart Children Ireland and The Heart Centre - Children’s Health Foundation.As many of you know, our little boy Rory was diagnosed with congenital heart disease at just 2 days old. After a rollercoaster of setbacks, disappointments and cancelled dates in late 2024, he bravely underwent open heart surgery in January 20
Road to Berlin - Episode 5
Apologies for lack of podcasts the last few weeks but we're back on track hopefully both podcast and training wise 👊www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Road to Berlin Episode 4
The only certain thing in a Marathon block is that its never going to fully go to plan!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Road to Berlin - Episode 3
3rd Episode in the Road to Berlin Marathon Series and an update on Pauls Training in the lead up to Berlin!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Road to Berlin Episode 2
2nd Episode in the Road to Berlin Marathon Series!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Road to Berlin - Episode 1
1st Episode in a Series of podcasts documenting everything good and bad in the lead up to this years Berlin Marathon!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Perception
New episode on how important perception is in your training and how all is always not as bad as it seems!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Confidence
New episode talking about a bit of a tougher week or so from a confidence point of view!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Switching off
New Episode detailing my own training the last few weeks and the importance of switching off from running!www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
We're getting there
Weekly recap on my own training and a bit of a discussion around club races v commercial races 🏃♀️🏃♂️www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
Patience and Perseverance
Apologies for no episode last week folks but we're back on track this week! This week's episode I discuss what I believe ultimately leads to success in running; Patience and Perseverance 🏃♀️🏃♂️👊
Positivity over Negativity
New episode talking about how we can be too critical of ourselves and our performances sometimes. Also I discuss the importance of running the best Marathon you can on that given day especially in adverse conditions 🏃♀️🏃♂️www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.f
Racing V Training
Why its important to incorporate racing into your training and the physiological and psychological benefits you gain from it 🏃♀️🏃♂️www.noelcarrollrunning.com noelcarrollrunning@gmail.com https://forms.gle/eXjdf2LDZzVYj5t2A https://www.instagram.com/noelcarrollrunning?igsh=MTN5NzVkemoweWhsbw== https://www.facebook.com/share/DqbxGU1iYhQoBCT
The Coaching Rollercoaster
New episode and something a bit different this week where I talk about Coaching and the ups and downs from my perspective and also a small bit on the madness of watching Rory Mcilroy on Sunday night and why we all care about sport 🙌
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Marathon Q&A
Q&A on all things Marathon related 🏃♀️🏃♂️
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Progression
New episode as I tackle a progression run and why I feel its important to control the controllables and enjoy the journey 🏃♀️🏃♂️
For next week's episode aiming to do a Marathon Q&A so if you have any Marathon related questions you would like included get in touch 🙌
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Balancing a busy schedule
New episode talking about balancing a busy work / family life with training and my own experiences dealing with these challenges and as per usual I go off on a few tangents 😉
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Not so long Long Run
New episode of me ramblimg on pre and post an 8 mile run which for me was my long run of the week as i can continue to climb the ladder of fitness 🪜
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Dealing with Setbacks
New episode talking through how to deal with setbacks in particular when a race doesn't go as well as planned!
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Race Mindset and Mantras
New episode discussing Race Mantras and Mindset and how to stay focused within a race and get the best out of yourself. Also I discuss the new World records and should we be skeptical all the time?
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Vo2 Max, lactate threshold, remember they're all just Data points
So much information and noise at the moment around Vo2 Max, lactate threshold, zone 2 etc.. In this podcast I give my thoughts on all of this and why it's important to remember these are all just data points 🏃♀️🏃♂️
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Race Preparation
what do you the day before pr the day of a race? I go through some of my tips and what I find works best 🏃♀️🏃♂️
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23min 5k to 2.40 Marathon in 8 years
Great to chat to Paul Carroll (my brother) on all things running and his running journey and remarkable progression over the last 8 years 🙌
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Supplementary Work
How important the extra work such as S&C, pilates etc.. can make to your Running! Also why it's important not to skip steps on the ladder in terms of load and progression 🏃♀️🏃♂️
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Law of Diminishing Returns
The Law of Diminishing Returns and how it applies to Running and your Training 🏃♀️🏃♂️
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2025 Goals
Happy New Year folks! Enjoyed this podcast discussing my Goals for 2025 🙌
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Conversational Pace
Join me for a Windy 6 Miles run
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Winter Training
Training update and my thoughts on Training through the Winter Months!
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I ran a Marathon... What to do next?
My thoughts on what to do Post Marathon!
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Dublin Marathon Q&A
Q&A on all things Dublin Marathon and some general Marathon tips.
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Murphy's Law
If you have any questions on all things Dublin Marathon or any Marathon related questions get in touch and I'll include them in next week's Podcast!
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Dublin Marathon 2024 Route Description
My thoughts on the Dublin Marathon Course and general tips on how to approach certain sections of the course.
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On the road again
Back on track this week with 3 weeks to go to Dublin Marathon!
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Bump in the Road
Things don't go quite to to plan this week!
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Float like a butterfly
Long run and Float session on the Training Menu this week!
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Training for a Marathon Episode 1
An introduction to me and the Podcast and what Training for me is going to look like in the next 6 weeks leading into Dublin Marathon.
