Any Given Runday
#254 Coached By Ken: Cherry Orchard Running Club, Marathons, Ironman and More
24 Feb 2025
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'Driscoll07:53 Ken's Journey into Running11:00 First Marathon Experience13:02 Founding Cherry Orchard Running Club15:15 Building a Running Community21:18 Encouraging New Runners26:40 Ultra Running Adventures34:06 The Ironman Journey & Training and Lifestyle Commitment36:16 Hyrox Dublin with 2 weeks' notice43:17 Cherry Orchard Community and Club Involvement47:41 Future Plans, Advice and how to get Coached By KenYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastYou can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online storeUltrapurelabs.ie
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