Dave Cahill

Q: When did you begin running and why?
Growing up on a farm on the countryside of Ireland, I quickly discovered that chores got done much faster by running. Also as a kid my brothers and I would walk/run to school every day.

I ran my first 5K at the age of 10 and my second 5K 25 years later. In between I played soccer, Gaelic football, and rugby. After too many sports injuries and ending a love affair with buffalo wings, I am delighted to have refocused my energy on just running.

Q: What’s your favorite race distance?
10 Miles. Love the distance and a post-race guilt-free beverage . . . or two.

Q: What’s your favorite part about being a DCRR member?
The club is very welcoming, and I love sharing the same passion for running with people who still know how to enjoy themselves.

Q: What have you learned from being in the club?
DCRR members love chicken tenders and fries! I have learned that running is for all ages and abilities. Also, I have learned a lot of running tips from other members.

Q: How do DC Road Runner events at Ireland’s Four Courts differ from others?
A lot of happy hours events take one hour or so to warm up. All of the DCRR events at Four Courts hit the ground running with non-stop chatter and end with satisfying the unique and hearty appetites of runners.

Q: What’s your favorite post-race drink?
In cold weather, a Guinness is a must after a race. In warm weather, Sam Adams India pale Lager hits the spot.

Q: What is your favorite route in VA/DC?
I love running the W&OD trail from Bluemont Park near my house to the Curtis trail or Mount Vernon trail.

Q: What’s the last run you did?
This morning I ran 10 miles on the W&OD Trail of course!

Q: What’s your life like outside of running?
Pretty hectic, my wife Fiona and I have 2 kids, Darragh 5 and Aoife is 3. They keep us on our toes. I also coach kindergarten soccer a few days a week and of course managing the Four Courts takes up a few hours as well.

Q: What is one thing you wouldn’t run without?
I could run barefoot and shirtless but I am attached to my Garmin 410.