In this episode of The James Hempton Show, I'm joined by two incredible runner Arran Molloy who ran 2:40:01 and Luke Mooney who clocked in 2:47:42 we go deep into the heart of the Dublin Marathon — where pain isn’t just physical, it’s spiritual.
It’s the voice that asks, “Can you keep going?” when your whole body says no.
The lads open up about hitting the wall at 40K, collapsing to their knees, feeling dizzy, sick, and seeing double — yet somehow still refusing to quit.
It’s raw, human, and brutally honest.
They explore what pain really means, how it reveals character,
and why running towards it can transform your life.
Because pain exposes truth — it strips away ego, comfort, and illusion.
In those moments of agony, you find clarity.
You find who you really are underneath everything else.
The pain becomes the proof that you’re alive.
This episode goes beyond running — it’s about endurance,
faith, and the courage to suffer with meaning.
Because pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice.
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Main Points from the Podcast:
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Hitting the wall at 40K
The mental battle
Visualization and mindset training
Pain as a teacher
Suffering vs. growth
The power of encouragement
Shared pain and brotherhood
Life metaphors in running
Preparation and sacrifice
Transcending limits
