Episode Details

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dr Aisling Farrell (@draislingfarrell on Instagram). Aisling has 10 years of clinical experience as a doctor, while she has also achieved a master’s in sports and exercise medicine at UCC, combining them both to launch Ireland’s first lifestyle medicine clinic specifically designed for athletes.

03:57 Aisling's Athletic Journey
05:58 CrossFit vs. High Rocks
08:03 Challenges of Bikini Bodybuilding
11:03 Balancing Career and Training
12:24 Common Mistakes and Overtraining
20:19 Importance of Sleep for Athletes
27:01 Managing Post-Marathon Fatigue
29:08 Mental Health Strategies for Athletes
31:13 Navigating Diet and Nutrition Information
36:10 Training Considerations for Women
44:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
47:17 The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Sports
48:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

To learn more about Aisling, check out her website: https://draislingfarrell.com/

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