On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Chris O'Connor (@christopher.oconn on Instagram), an 18-year-old ultra marathon runner who shares his journey from his Dad getting him into running to completing a 100K race in memory of his father and how running has helped him with his grief.
18:00 The Beginning of a Running Journey 25:08 The Impact of Loss on Running 32:29 From Marathon to Ultra: A New Challenge 40:13 Training for the 100K: A Personal Mission 41:30 Building Mental Toughness Through Running 47:08 The Role of Family Support in Endurance Sports 50:43 Fundraising and Personal Motivation Behind the 100K 56:51 Navigating Grief and Academic Challenges 59:53 Future Aspirations in Running and Personal Training
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