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