The Running Channel Meets is where we talk to real runners with incredible stories. Each episode we speak with people who inspire us to run, and give our guests an opportunity to tell their stories, often for the first time.
In this episode we chat with Fintan O’Malley who is training to run a 330 kilometre ultra marathon in memory of his daughter Millie, who sadly passed away at just 33 days old. Fintan has experienced heartbreaking grief but is determined to create a legacy for Millie. We discuss his training, how he motivates himself to run and what the 330 km challenge will involve.
Learn more about Fintan’s challenge: https://www.instagram.com/fintan_o_malley/
Topics that we discuss in this episode:
IVF
Death of a child
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What’s in this video:
00:00:00 – Fintan’s Run for Millie’s Legacy
00:03:05 – Finding Meaning in Loss
00:06:02 – The Challenge of Running 330k
00:08:44 – Running Journey and Fertility Struggles
00:11:53 – Speaking About Feelings and Coping
00:14:50 – The Stress of Hospital Grounds
00:17:32 – The Importance of Communication
00:20:20 – Finding Purpose in Running
00:22:57 – "Running for Healing and Support"
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