#249 Aoife Fay: From Junior Triathlon to Hyrox Female Pro Record Holder

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Aoife Fay (@aoife.in.training on Instagram) as she shares her remarkable journey from her early days in the Irish Pony Club to Tetrathlon, Pentathlon, Triathlon, and now dominating the Hyrox World. Aoife talks about her competitiveness in her early years as an athlete, from receiving a scholarship to getting burned out in Triathlons, and how that journey led her to Hyrox. She shares her strategic approach to training and how it has evolved over the years, and she goes into great detail about what it takes to reach such a high level in her field.10:12 Aoife's Early Sports Journey11:42 Commitment and Competitive Nature15:26 Transition to High-Level Coaching20:48 Family Support and Personal Challenges27:23 Discovering Hyrox31:11 CrossFit and Hyrox Training44:48 Transitioning from Triathlon to Hyrox47:32 First Hyrox Event Experience in Barcelona51:43 Learning and Improving Race Strategies60:54 Training Adjustments and Coaching Insights68:32 Upcoming Competitions and GoalsYou can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcastFor Email enquiries: [email protected] Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.