Niamh Fitzpatrick
“Joining a club was the best thing I could have done because being around like-minded people helps”
This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we have a fitness coach, personal trainer, who is also an ultra runner, trail runner, and still finds times for martial arts, sea swimming, and a whole lot more, Niamh Fitzpatrick (@niamh.fitzpatrick)
From running the Kerry Way Ultra 100K in the Dublin Backyard Ultra, back-to-back ultras in a week, earning her purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu and a lot more, all in the previous 12 months, Niamh shares how she balances various passions. Dive into her rigorous training routines, her love for sea swimming and yoga, IMRA races, how she balances her running with strength training, hot yoga and her competitive spirit as she aims for podium finishes.
If you’re looking for motivation and practical advice on fitness and endurance, this episode is a must listen!
14:27 Niamh’s Journey into Fitness and Travel
17:31 Transition to Trail Running
18:22 Competitive Trail Running and Achievements
20:53 Balancing Training and Recovery
25:42 Sea Swimming and Lifestyle Changes
28:32 Martial Arts and Multisport Balance
32:43 Challenges and Motivation
34:52 Joining the Kerry Way Ultra
36:36 The Barclay Event Experience
37:26 Dublin Backyard Ultra Challenge
40:07 Training and Preparation Insights
43:28 Upcoming Races and Goals
46:06 Reflections on Trail Running
53:07 Advice for Aspiring Runners
55:13 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
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