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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Road to Dublin 2005
Behind Every Runner, There's A Reason

Four Voices. Four Different Journeys to One Start Line

On this special Thursday episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we dive into the journeys of four marathon runners preparing for the Dublin Marathon this year.

Meet our Fantastic Four:
Conor (@conor.sweeney_ on Instagram)
Cliodhna (@cliodhnaruane on Instagram)
Aoife (@amcgmic on Instagram)
Shane (@sodruns23 on Instagram)

Each with unique backgrounds and goals. From first-time marathoners to seasoned runners, each participant shares their training plans, challenges, and motivations as they embark on a 16-week training journey.

We will be catching up with our Fantastic Four every few weeks to check in on their progress, as well as tips they've learned to help you along your marathon journey this year

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We are delighted to welcome back Michael Fox (@runningfox26.2 on Instagram), an elite marathon runner who ran a seriously impressive 2:21 in the Dublin Marathon last year, achieved the runner-up spot at the Cork City Marathon a few weeks ago and was the winner of the recent Clonee 10k.

In this episode, Michael shares invaluable insights into marathon training, from the importance of consistent training and optimal fueling strategies to overcoming the psychological challenges of racing. Michael delves deep into the transformation journey to becoming a top marathon runner. He also discusses the importance of having a support system, the nuances of personalised coaching, and the criticality of pacing during races.

He also answers some of your Instagram questions that you sent in to us a few weeks ago.

Whether you are a first-time marathoner or an experienced runner, Michael's tips on avoiding common pitfalls and maximising race day performance will inspire and guide your training for the Dublin Marathon 2025.

05:30 Welcome Back, Michael Fox
07:46 Training and Progression in Marathons
09:56 Getting into Running and Early Challenges
11:55 Training Partners and VO2 Max Testing
08:02 Get Coaching from Kevin Seaward and Training Adjustments
20:44 Nutrition and Fuelling Strategies
26:25 Advice for Marathon Beginners
36:48 Training for Victory: Mindset and Motivation
40:23 The Cork City Marathon 2025
48:18 The Importance of Proper Running Gear
51:17 Balancing Family and Marathon Training: Your Support System
53:02 Respecting the Marathon Challenge
57:37 The Value of The Race Series in Training
60:15 Final Tips and Encouragement

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And if you enjoyed this episode, go back to episode #188 to listen to Michael's complete journey into the world of marathons!

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