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Back to Episodes#254 Coached By Ken: Cherry Orchard Running Club, Marathons, Ironman and More
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In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, Eric and Seán chat with Ken O'Driscoll (@Coached_By_Ken on Instagram), a running coach, ultra runner, and founder of Cherry Orchard Running Club (@cherryorchardrunningclubd10 on Instagram)
Ken, the reason you see all those orange t-shirts at events all over the country, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming addiction through running and discusses the impact of the Cherry Orchard Running Club on the community. He also details his experiences with ultramarathons, Ironman competitions, and the challenges of starting a running club. Ken talks about his commitment to helping others find solace and strength through running and fitness and the exciting future plans for Cherry Orchard Running Club!
06:50 Introduction to Ken O'Driscoll
07:53 Ken's Journey into Running
11:00 First Marathon Experience
13:02 Founding Cherry Orchard Running Club
15:15 Building a Running Community
21:18 Encouraging New Runners
26:40 Ultra Running Adventures
34:06 The Ironman Journey & Training and Lifestyle Commitment
36:16 Hyrox Dublin with 2 weeks' notice
43:17 Cherry Orchard Community and Club Involvement
47:41 Future Plans, Advice and how to get Coached By Ken
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