Ep4 Highlights - Ireland´s No. 1 ranked Trail runner Paddy O´Leary

For our feature interview in episode 4 we spoke with Ireland´s number 1 ranked trail runner over the last few years, Paddy O´Leary. Paddy talks to us about:The current political landscape in the US where he currently lives and the work he is doing regarding finding a cure for CV 19. It´s far from all about running with this man.How both chance and determination led him to the top of podiums in Trail Running races all around the worldHow he became a professional Trail Runner with North Face and some helpful advice to any runners who might be looking to try and get a sponsorship deal.His tough decision to choose between going for an Olympic Marathon qualifying time or staying on the mountains.His mental determination to finish UTMBHis trail running adventures in South America and his race in the World Championships in PatagoniaHis thoughts on the development of Trail and Mountain Running in Ireland with a specific emphasis on putting structures in place for our young runners. A big thank you to our show sponsor, EcoTrail Wicklow, taking place on Sept 26th 2020. https://wicklow.ecotrail.com/ Finally, a special thanks to Basic Needs with Trail runner Shane O´Mahony from Cork on drums, for our very cool soundtrack. Get your running gear on, let´s go!