Episode 32

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18th Aug 2020

Bobby O’Donnell – “Running Wild”

Hello Runners,

How’s things? Hanging in there? Keeping your motivation level up to run? Are you still jazzed about virtual races or are you burned out on them? I know it is hard to keep focused without a target race.

Bobby O’Donnell, author of the book Running Wild is my guest this episode. At 17, while in Boston to celebrate his dads birthday, he wanted to run the Boston Marathon. Only because he wanted a jacket.

Well, he did run it on April 15, 2013, the year of the bombings. The events of that day changed the course of his life forever. Over the following five years, dealing with PTSD, he tacked it by running all seven continents. An amazing conversation!

Keeping an eye on the 2021 races. Rock n’ Roll cancelled the Denver Half-Marathon and the New Orleans Marathon for next year and will bring them back in 2022. Hope this is not a trend.

I did my first trail run at Green Mountain in West Denver a week ago. Picked up a brand new pair of HOKA Speed Goat trail shoes. Beautiful run and more trails are in my future. But not the shoes. I picked up some groceries on the way home. Brought everything into my place except for my new shoes. Let the car unlocked and the shoes are gone. $160 gone. Bummer :(

Enjoy your week! And be safe runners. Wear your mask in public. Please be kind and courteous to others. And remember to “just show up and always, ALWAYS, feel good about YOUR running!”

~ Jim

 

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 Bobby O'Donnell

 

Inspirational Running Quote

“Adventure and spontaneity is what brings a smile to my soul and allows me to live without the regret of ever having to wonder, What if?” – Bobby O’Donnell

 

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Feel Good Running | For the Everyday Runner!
Feel Good Running | For the Everyday Runner!
Feel Good Running is for the everyday runner. No matter if you are a long time runner, a beginner or just thinking about getting into running, you will enjoy each episode. Our goal is to inspire, motivate and even entertain you. Our guests are mostly everyday runners that have amazing stories about their running. There are also weekly news snippets about runners accomplishments that will inspire you. And we always end the show with a motivating running quote! Host Jim Lynch is an avid Feel Good Runner himself. Enjoy the show.

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Jim Lynch

I am an accomplished long-distance runner, having completed 101 marathons and earning recognition as a certified 50 States finisher, with a marathon completed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. I have also completed a 50K ultramarathon in Moab, Utah.

In addition to my athletic achievements, I am a certified Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) race director and support multiple race events each year across Denver and beyond. I currently serve as the course director for the half marathon at the Denver Colfax Marathon. I also collaborate with HAL Sports and Aravaipa Running, contributing to the execution of several high-profile road and trail races.

Previously, I served as race director for the Maui Marathon from 2023 to 2025, following more than a decade of involvement in various leadership and operational roles. I also served as Vice President of Valley Isle Road Runners, supporting and growing the running community in Maui.