'The mind changes very quickly with the situation' - Kilkenny All-Ireland winner on secret to managing setbacks

Former Kilkenny senior hurler Walter Walsh has credited a flexible mindset as key to his successful 13 year stint with the Cats.

Walsh joined the senior panel in 2012 and over a glittering career in the black and amber, the Tullogher-Rosbercon forward won eight Leinster titles, four National League titles and three All-Ireland titles as well as an All-Star in 2016.

But in a journey full of highs, there was also bumps in the road with sitting on the sidelines at certain periods of his career a challenge for the recently retired inter-county star.

"I wanted to start, I wanted to play the full games, sure every player is the same but you kind of take what you can get," he told the Kilkenny People Sport Podcast at the launch of the AIB GOAL Mile which he is supporting this Christmas.

"It's funny how your mind changes with the situation, you want to be starting but then you get a setback and you're just delighted to be part of it and training," he added.

"I find the mind changes very quickly with the situation," Walsh continued.

But how did the three time All-Ireland winner manage to cope during those setbacks? Listen to the full interview below to find out: