The RunSensible Podcast

How to Run Your Best Half Marathon | Training, Fueling & Pacing

In this episode, Dhanush returns to the podcast to take a deep dive into one of the most popular race distances the half marathon. Whether you're preparing for your first 21.1km or aiming for a new personal best, we cover everything you need to know to approach race day with confidence. We discuss how to structure your half marathon training, the key sessions that will have the biggest impact on your performance and how to balance training with recovery to stay healthy throughout your build-up. We also explore nutrition and fuelling, including what to eat in the days leading up to the race, whether you need carbohydrates during a half marathon, hydration strategies, and how to avoid common fuelling mistakes. Finally, we break down race week and race day itself from tapering and preparing mentally to pacing your effort, managing your nerves and executing your race plan from the starting line to the finish. If you've got a half marathon coming up, this episode is packed with practical advice that can help you train smarter, fuel better, and perform at your best on race day. Enjoy the episode, and if you have questions you'd like us to answer in a future Q&A, send them our way.

Listener Q&A with Dhanush: Marathon Training, Fueling & Recovery

In this episode, Dhanush returns to the podcast for the first instalment of our Dublin Marathon Q&A series, where we answer the questions submitted by listeners through Instagram. With marathon season ramping up, we dive into some of the most common concerns runners have as they prepare for race day. We discuss how to structure marathon training, strategies for staying injury-free throughout a training block, and the key principles of fuelling for performance and recovery. We also take a closer look at supplements that are frequently discussed in the running community, including electrolytes, creatine, and iron—covering who might benefit from them, when they should be used, and some common misconceptions. Along the way, we share practical advice, personal experiences, and insights that can help runners of all levels navigate their marathon journey with confidence. This episode is part of an ongoing Q&A series leading up to the Dublin Marathon, so keep sending in your questions and we'll continue to tackle them in future episodes. Whether you're chasing a personal best, running your first marathon or simply looking to train smarter, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to support your training. Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to share it with a training partner who might find it helpful.

Conquer The Marathon - A live Talk With Dublin Front Runners

This was a live talk I recorded with Dublin Front Runners on Sunday 14th June 2026

Enhanced Games: The Mirror Elite Sport Didn't Ask For

The Enhanced Games promised a glimpse into the future of enhanced human performance. But after all the headlines, controversy and talk of performance-enhancing drugs, what stood out most to me was something completely different. The athletes weren't suddenly miles ahead of the world's best. If anything, the competition highlighted just how extraordinary elite athletes really are. Talent, dedication, discipline and years of relentless work still matter more than any pharmaceutical advantage. In this episode, I discuss why I don't have a major issue with the concept of the Enhanced Games, the honesty of a competition where nobody is pretending to be clean, why some athletes deserve credit for chasing the financial opportunity and how the event holds up a mirror to elite sport itself. Most importantly, I explore what the Enhanced Games revealed about greatness: there are no shortcuts to becoming truly elite.

From "How Do People Run 10K?" to Ultramarathon Champion - Catherine Harris

In this episode, I sit down in the studio with Catherine Harris, better known as RunCoachCath on Instagram, to talk all about her running journey. From being inspired by her mum in the early days and wondering how on earth people could run 10 kilometres, to going on to win an ultramarathon, Catherine's story is one of perseverance, growth, and a genuine love for the sport. We chat about the highs, the challenges, the lessons she's learned along the way, and how running has shaped her outlook on life. Catherine shares valuable insights for runners of all levels, whether you're just starting out or chasing your next big goal. More than anything, Catherine is a fantastic person with a positive and refreshing perspective on both running and life. This is a conversation packed with inspiration, honesty, and plenty of memorable stories. Enjoy the episode!