#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 Everett15:05 Balancing Sports and Choosing Running19:21 Dealing with Injuries and Recovery25:57 Making a Comeback28:44 Winning the National Cross Country Championship34:54 Cork City Sports Athlete of the Year36:27 Differences Between Track and Cross Country40:38 Transitioning Between Training Styles45:48 Breaking 16 Minutes in a 5K50:02 Training Regimen and Long-Distance Goals53:06 Future Aspirations, Advice for Runners and Wiki FamousYou can follow us on Instagram@anygivenrundaypodcastIf 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. Stay consistent with your training routine using the Ultrapure HYROX Recovery Bundle. Featuring Magnesium Oil Spray (150ml), Epsom Salts (1kg), Epsom Salts Gel (200ml) and Ice-Cold Menthol Gel cooling gel (100ml), Shop HERE