Any Given Runday

#327: Positive Pacers: Building A Running Community with Dara O'Connor & Rob Merrigan

Any Given Runday Episode 327

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This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dara O'Connor (@oconnordara) and Robert Merrigan (@robert_merrigan) from Positive Pacers (@positive_pacers on Instagram)

The guys talk about their running background, how they got into running and building Positive Pacers Running Community


16:00 Introduction to Positive Pacers
18:52 Dara's Journey into Running
21:53 Transitioning from Team Sports to Running
24:56 The Role of Coaching in Running
27:53 Rob's Background and Military Influence
30:50 Building Community through Running
33:51 The Growth of Positive Pacers
36:36 The Impact of Running on Mental Health
43:37 The Importance of Community Support
45:11 Family Dynamics and Shared Activities
48:07 The Role of Discipline in Recovery
51:07 Celebrating Achievements and Family Bonds
53:45 Building a Supportive Running Community
56:29 The Growth of Positive Paces
64:47 Encouraging New Members to Join
69:05 Preparing for Upcoming Events


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