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