#268: Cian Charlton: Marathon Running, Training Tips, 35 Vintage & More

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome runner, entrepreneur and content creator Cian Charlton (@ciancharlton on Instagram) Cian is a sub 3 hour marathon runner who recently came 3rd in the Great Ireland run with an incredible 33:57 time, 2nd in the Westport half marathon and winner of the Another Way 5k. If you don’t know him for his running content, including that video of him reccing the Dublin half marathon this year on his bike, which I think we all saw, you might know him as the owner of 35 Vintage, in Fade Street. Cian discusses his running journey, from playing football and then transitioning from DJing and college partying to becoming an accomplished runner and the owner of 35 Vintage on Fade Street. Learn about his training routines, the role of social media in his journey, and his tips for anyone looking to take their running to the next level.  9:15 Introduction to Our Guest: Cian Charlton 10:39 Early Sports and Transition to Running 15:45 First Marathon Experience in Rome 23:23 The Role of Social Media and Content Creation 30:22 Insights on VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold Testing 34:56 Altitude Training in Dublin 38:43 Training Tips for a Sub-20 Minute 5K and pushing through the last 2k of a 5k Race 45:09 The Transition from Partying to Running 46:48 Supporting Local Races 49:11 Balancing Race Pressure and Enjoyment 54:58 Advice for Aspiring Runners Don"t forget to check our website to sign up for our Barcelona Marathon trip 2026! Packages are on sale now with a closing date to lock in the current prices on June 21st https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-trips You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast Join us for our annual marathon trip abroad as we head back to Barcelona for 2026! Places are limited and you can find out more details by going to our website: https://www.anygivenrunday.com/marathon-trips You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is  instant fast acting and cooling savior. You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website: Ultrapurelabs.ie