'Like Sir Henry's but chasing natural highs': Brian O'Connell on how running changed his life

Running has transformed Brian O’Connell’s life. Now, as he embarks on his latest marathon, the broadcaster has launched a podcast to show people the power of the sprint
'Like Sir Henry's but chasing natural highs': Brian O'Connell on how running changed his life

Brian O'Connell of the RTE Sport Running Podcast pictured during a training session at the Mardyke Arena, Cork. Pictures: Cian O'Regan.

Brian O'Connell has found a new tribe. It turns out it’s a little like his old tribe.

“I make the joke now when I am at a race that it’s like looking at the back bar in Sir Henry’s 20 years ago, except now people are chasing natural highs,” the writer and RTÉ reporter explains. “I see a lot of people from the 90s who would have had, let’s say, a very socially active lifestyle, and they are all running. You do get a high from it for sure.”

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