#275: Fiona Everard: National Cross Country Champion and Irish International Athlete

14/07/2025 1h 0min Episodio 275
#275: Fiona Everard: National Cross Country Champion and Irish International Athlete

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Episode Synopsis

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Fiona Everard (@fionaeverard on Instagram), an Irish national cross country champion who has represented Ireland internationally. Fiona recounts her inspiring journey from childhood running to overcoming serious injuries, breaking the sub-16 barrier in a 5K, and winning the Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year in 2023. Fiona shares her experiences with cross country and track, her training regimen, and her future aspirations in the world of running. 13:00 Introduction to Fiona Everett15:05 Balancing Sports and Choosing Running19:21 Dealing with Injuries and Recovery25:57 Making a Comeback28:44 Winning the National Cross Country Championship34:54 Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year36:27 Differences Between Track and Cross Country40:38 Transitioning Between Training Styles45:48 Breaking 16 Minutes in a 5K50:02 Training Regimen and Long-Distance Goals53:06 Future Aspirations, Advice for Runners and Wiki FamousYou can follow us on Instagram@anygivenrundaypodcastThis episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online storeUltrapurelabs.ie You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Carb Gels, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

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