#331 Chris O'Connor: Running 100km in honour of his late dad and much more

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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