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

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 The Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HERE Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! 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. ALTAR 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