UIOK 54: Running in the family with the O'Sullivans
Uncomfortable is OK Podcast
English - May 08, 2017 17:00 - 53 minutes - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHealth & Fitness Society & Culture Philosophy Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Today I got to sit down with a father/daughter combination.
5 years ago Mark O'Sullivan was overweight and unfit. He made a decision to change that and set an example for his young family. Mark's first Park Run was more of a walk/run, but 5 years down the track he's shed 30kgs, developed a passion for running and sets an awesome example for his kids. He's also graduated from the Park Run's to running ultra-marathons at a multitude of sites around New Zealand.
Jess is 13 years old and ran her first 50km ultra-marathon last year and has many more planned. The rest of the family runs as well all having taken part in the Waitomo trail run a week or so ago. The youngest, Rebecca 5, has recently completed her 50th Park Run.
These guys are a definite inspiration as to what you're capable of if you get into it. I'm looking forward to running on the same course as Mark in the 2017 WUU2K which will be my first ultra-marathon here in Wellington.
Guests: Mark & Jess O'Sullivan
Host: Chris Desmond