816. Deirdre Keane, Everest Extreme Ultra Marathoner
Ali on the Run Show19 Kesä 2025

816. Deirdre Keane, Everest Extreme Ultra Marathoner

"It was dark, and I remember looking over the ledge thinking, 'What's down there?' I probably don't want to know…"

Deirdre Keane has never encountered an adventure she didn't want to pursue. The pediatric ICU nurse turned McKinsey consultant is always on the run, whether it's at a world marathon major or it's completing — and winning! — the World Marathon Challenge, running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. Deirdre's latest endorphin chase: the Everest Extreme Ultra Marathon! In this conversation, she talks about the three-week excursion traversing glaciers and mountain passes and, ultimately, an unplanned trek back to base camp. Warning: This episode may inspire you to go do something big, scary, and life-changing.

SPONSOR:

In this episode:

  • Deirdre's introduction to the Everest Extreme Ultra Marathon, and how she was able to make it happen (4:00)
  • Deirdre's lasting relationships with her World Marathon Challenge crew (7:30)
  • How Deirdre planned to complete the Everest Extreme Ultra Marathon, and what her training was like (9:00)
  • The logistical components of the Everest Extreme Ultra Marathon (17:20)
  • Deirdre's adventures before the ultra, summitting Island Peak (21:45)
  • What it was like seeing Mount Everest for the first time (36:20)
  • All about the Everest accommodations (41:00)
  • Deirdre talks about completing the Everest Extreme Ultra Marathon (45:30)
  • On finishing the Everest Extreme Ultra Marathon — and the road away from the mountain (58:40)
  • Deirdre's top takeaways from this experience (1:08:40)
  • What's next on the run for Deirdre (1:10:40)

Follow Ali:

SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Jaksot(867)

448. The Everyday Runner, Adalgisa Rivera

448. The Everyday Runner, Adalgisa Rivera

"I just loved what I saw. I felt seen. I felt heard. There were so many people that looked like me, or they had similar journeys. They were in a transitional point in their lives, and fitness was part...

23 Marras 20211h 17min

447. Cortney White, Professional Photographer

447. Cortney White, Professional Photographer

"This was something I would never pass up. It's the opportunity of a lifetime to document these moments." Cortney White has a unique lens on the running world — literally. Cortney is a professional ...

19 Marras 20211h 13min

446. Erin "Mrs. Space Cadet" Azar, New York City Marathoner

446. Erin "Mrs. Space Cadet" Azar, New York City Marathoner

"My whole life, I didn't think I was funny or anything. So when people say that, or when they say I inspire them, my brain is immediately like, 'No, no you don't, don't listen, they're lying!' The New...

18 Marras 20211h 14min

445. The Everyday Runner, Chloe Rosen

445. The Everyday Runner, Chloe Rosen

"Running doesn't break us. It teaches us to bend." By very popular demand: Welcome to Season 2 of The Everyday Runner series! For the next five weeks, we'll hear from runners who are just like you a...

16 Marras 20211h 22min

444. Emma Bates, 2nd Place Finisher at the Chicago Marathon

444. Emma Bates, 2nd Place Finisher at the Chicago Marathon

"I really want to represent the country, and I want to make that the focus of my entire year." Last month, Emma Bates was among the thousands of runners who ran the Chicago Marathon on a very hot, v...

12 Marras 20211h 11min

443. My 2021 New York City Marathon Experience

443. My 2021 New York City Marathon Experience

"I love what I do. I didn't know any of these jobs existed a few years ago. I didn't know I could be a podcaster, I didn't know I could be a race announcer. Now that I'm not only doing them, but I fee...

11 Marras 20211h 40min

442. LIVE from the New York City Marathon

442. LIVE from the New York City Marathon

"I wasn't going to let a few bad laps on a circle in Asia redefine how I feel about myself. And I've been that way with the good things, too. The last Olympics, I was on a circle in South America and ...

6 Marras 20211h 20min

441. Ask Ali!

441. Ask Ali!

"I don't 'have it all.' I have toilet paper in my pocket for Crohn's disease emergencies." Welcome to Ask Ali, a twice-a-month series where I answer all of your questions. This time around, we've go...

5 Marras 202148min

Suosittua kategoriassa Terveys ja hyvinvointi

unicast
rss-hanna-tikander
tiedenaiset-podcast
rss-pitaisko-erota
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
psykopodiaa-podcast
vakeva-elama-viisaampi-mieli-vahvempi-keho
rss-pt-paahtio
rss-narsisti
meditaatiot-suomeksi
terapiassa
rss-kuumilla-aalloilla
rss-uplevel-by-sonja-hannus
rss-kyykkya-ja-kuoharia
katilon-kahvitunti
fitnessvastaanotto
docemilia
junnut-pelissa
rss-sanelunpurku-podcast
rss-mighty-finland-podcast