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 Everett 15:05 Balancing Sports and Choosing Running 19:21 Dealing with Injuries and Recovery 25:57 Making a Comeback 28:44 Winning the National Cross Country Championship 34:54 Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year 36:27 Differences Between Track and Cross Country 40:38 Transitioning Between Training Styles 45:48 Breaking 16 Minutes in a 5K 50:02 Training Regimen and Long-Distance Goals 53:06 Future Aspirations, Advice for Runners and Wiki Famous You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast 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
