#332 David Kelleher: Skyrunning for Ireland, Trails and More

About this episode

David Kelleher discusses his transition from rugby to ultra running and the nuances of trail running.

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome skyrunner David Kelleher (@o_ceileachair12 on Instagram). David shares his journey from rugby to ultra running, discussing the challenges and rewards of transitioning from team sports to solo endurance events. He reflects on his first marathon experience, the differences between road and trail running, and the meditative aspects of running in nature. David also delves into the intensity of ultra running, the importance of pushi...

People in this episode

Host: Any Given Runday

Guest: David Kelleher

Topics covered

• skyrunning
• ultra running
• marathon experience
• trail running
• endurance sports

Keywords

• skyrunning
• ultra running
• marathon
• trail running
• endurance sports

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Organizations: Any Given Runday, Instagram

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