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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 1H 13M

#327: Positive Pacers: Building A Running Community with Dara O'Connor & Rob Merrigan

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This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dara O'Connor (@oconnordara) and Robert Merrigan (@robert_merrigan) from Positive Pacers (@positive_pacers on Instagram)The guys talk about their running background, how they got into running and building Positive Pacers Running Community16:00 Introduction to Positive Pacers18:52 Dara's Journey into Running21:53 Transitioning from Team Sports to Running24:56 The Role of Coaching in Running27:53 Rob's Background and Military Influence30:50 Building Community through Running33:51 The Growth of Positive Pacers36:36 The Impact of Running on Mental Health43:37 The Importance of Community Support45:11 Family Dynamics and Shared Activities48:07 The Role of Discipline in Recovery51:07 Celebrating Achievements and Family Bonds53:45 Building a Supportive Running Community56:29 The Growth of Positive Paces64:47 Encouraging New Members to Join69:05 Preparing for Upcoming EventsYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastStay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml), Shop HERE You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dara O'Connor (@oconnordara) and Robert Merrigan (@robert_merrigan) from Positive Pacers (@positive_pacers on Instagram) The guys talk about their running background, how they got into running and building Positive Pacers Running Community 16:00 Introduction to Positive Pacers 18:52 Dara's Journey into Running 21:53 Transitioning from Team Sports to Running 24:56 The Role of Coaching in Running 27:53 Rob's Background and Military Influenc...

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