This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dr Aisling Farrell ( @draislingfarrell on Instagram). Aisling has 10 years of clinical experience as a doctor, while she has also achieved a master’s in sports and exercise medicine at UCC, combining them both to launch Ireland’s first lifestyle medicine clinic specifically designed for athletes. 03:57 Aisling's Athletic Journey 05:58 CrossFit vs. High Rocks 08:03 Challenges of Bikini Bodybuilding 11:03 Balancing Career and Training 12:24 Common Mistakes and Overtraining 20:19 Importance of Sleep for Athletes 27:01 Managing Post-Marathon Fatigue 29:08 Mental Health Strategies for Athletes 31:13 Navigating Diet and Nutrition Information 36:10 Training Considerations for Women 44:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Athletic Performance 47:17 The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Sports 48:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information To learn more about Aisling, check out her website: https://draislingfarrell.com/ You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This 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 store Ultrapurelabs.ie