#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 Journey25:08 The Impact of Loss on Running32:29 From Marathon to Ultra: A New Challenge40:13 Training for the 100K: A Personal Mission41:30 Building Mental Toughness Through Running47:08 The Role of Family Support in Endurance Sports50:43 Fundraising and Personal Motivation Behind the 100K56:51 Navigating Grief and Academic Challenges59:53 Future Aspirations in Running and Personal TrainingYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastALTAR 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 The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE 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.