#256 Niamh Fitzpatrick on: UltraRunning, Sea Swims, Trail Running, Jiu-Jitsu and More

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Niamh Fitzpatrick (@niamh.fitzpatrick on Instagram), an accomplished fitness coach, personal trainer, ultra runner, trail runner, and martial artist. From running 100K in the Dublin BYU to back-to-back ultras and earning her purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu all in the previous 12 months, Niamh shares how she balances various passions. Dive into her rigorous training routines, her love for sea swimming and yoga, and how she aims for podium finishes. If you're looking for motivation and practical advice on fitness and endurance, this episode is a must-listen!14:27 Niamh's Journey into Fitness and Travel17:31 Transition to Trail Running18:22 Competitive Trail Running and Achievements20:53 Balancing Training and Recovery25:42 Sea Swimming and Lifestyle Changes28:32 Martial Arts and Multisport Balance32:43 Challenges and Motivation34:52 Joining the Kerry Way Ultra36:36 The Barclay Event Experience37:26 Dublin Backyard Ultra Challenge40:07 Training and Preparation Insights43:28 Upcoming Races and Goals46:06 Reflections on Trail Running53:07 Advice for Aspiring Runners55:13 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansALTAR 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.