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# Ryan Bailey Diary

All time
'There's something uniquely special about race day in the Park'
Fuelling for a marathon: 'Nailing your preparation is powerful for confidence'
'No matter how much you've trained, you're plagued with self-doubt'
The beauty of running races: nerves, adrenaline and the thrill of crossing the line
'Learn to run when feeling the pain - then push harder': Marathon training in the Irish heatwave
Getting fitted! The kit you need when training for your first triathlon, and what you don't need
'There's really no need to think about this too much. Just go out there and enjoy it'
A million questions without any reassuring answers - the first step into the unknown
'You tell yourself never again, but it's a drug. You crave more even when you should say no'