#322 David O'Connor: Running 10 Marathons in 10 Days, BMX Across Country & Improve Your Running Performance

#322 David O'Connor: Running 10 Marathons in 10 Days, BMX Across Country & Improve Your Running Performance

March 23, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 322

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David O'Connor shares his journey from childhood bullying to becoming a marathon runner and mental health advocate, discussing training tips and unique ultra-distance challenges.

In this episode, David O'Connor (@performance_doc on Instagram), a fitness and performance coach, shares his journey from childhood bullying to becoming a marathon runner and mental health advocate. He discusses the physical and mental benefits of running, training tips, and his unique experiences with ultra-distance challenges, including cycling across Ireland on a BMX and 10 marathons in 10 days, emphasising the importance of simplicity, consistency, and purpose in fitness. 11:00 Introduct...

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