John Kelly
Ultrarunner and one of the few people to finish the Barkley Marathons multiple times. Known for his accomplishments in endurance running and his unique experiences in the sport.
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May 20, 2025 • 45min
John Kelly on Barkley, Balance, and the Appalachian Trail FKT
Join John Kelly, an ultrarunner and data scientist known for his impressive Barkley finishes and family life, as he shares his insights on extreme endurance challenges. He discusses the mental resilience required to tackle the Barkley Marathons and the significance of failure in growth. John also shares his strategy and logistical planning for breaking the Appalachian Trail FKT. With a refreshing perspective on flexible training and support systems, listeners will gain a unique understanding of balancing family and intense athletic pursuits.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 55min
Conquering One of the Hardest Ultramarathons in the World, The Barkley Marathons, with John Kelly
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by ultramarathoner and data scientist John Kelly. John is fresh off his completion of one of the most grueling endurance races in the world, the Barkley Marathons. He has won numerous endurance races, competed in multiple Ironmans and triathlons, holds a Guinness World Record, and a PhD from Carnegie Mellon focused on brain-computer interfaces. Will and John discuss how John got into ultramarathons and endurance competitions (3:52), what John gets out of running ultras (9:10), running the Barkley Marathons (12:00), how to fuel before and during an ultra (16:40), how to navigate while running the Barkley Marathons (18:33), John’s WHOOP data before and after the races (20:05), recovering from an ultramarathon (25:08), the mental and physical fatigue when running ultras (28:07), how John developed mental toughness (34:45), what it was like going back to the Barkley Marathons after winning (40:05), people who John has learned from over the years (47:44), what John has learned while being on WHOOP (50:00).Resources:John’s WebsiteJohn's TwitterJohn's InstagramSupport the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
Dec 3, 2024 • 51min
My Ultrarunner Hero - John Kelly
In this engaging conversation, ultrarunner John Kelly, renowned for his remarkable feats in endurance running, shares his journey through the notorious Barkley Marathons. He reveals the grueling challenges of this 100+ mile race, including its unique entry process and the mental fortitude required to finish. With humorous personal anecdotes, he touches on the joys and struggles of balancing intense training with family life, and offers quirky insights about the absurdities of ultrarunning. A truly captivating glimpse into the world of extreme endurance!
Nov 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 47: John Kelly & Damian Hall
John Kelly and Damian Hall join James to discuss Tor Des Geants, the Barkley Marathons, the 2020-21 Record/ FKT season and the UTMB/ Ironman debacle around WAM, Gary Robbins & Coast Mountain Trails, taking a look at where the sport is headed.
Aug 3, 2017 • 3min
August 3, 2017
John Kelly, a key player in Republican affairs and former White House Chief of Staff, shares insights on his role in navigating the Trump administration's tumultuous landscape. He discusses the strategic moves and challenges he faced while managing internal dynamics and pushing legislative priorities. The conversation dives into Kelly’s efforts to appease party members, the president's upcoming trip to West Virginia, and the broader implications of these political maneuvers.
