Mark O Mahony

Mark O Mahony, a running coach and former Muay Thai fighter, shares his incredible journey from a 3:22 marathon to targeting a sub-2:30 finish within a year. He delves into his early life, the gritty world of Muay Thai training in Thailand, and the tough lessons he learned through early fights. After a career-changing injury, he impulsively shifted to ultrarunning, recounting his harrowing first 100-mile race. Mark also discusses his coaching philosophy, focusing on athlete communication and tailored training plans as he guides others toward their marathon goals.