#254 Coached By Ken: Cherry Orchard Running Club, Marathons, Ironman and More

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 You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast The Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HERE Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong. Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers. Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles). altarfuel.com