#256 Niamh Fitzpatrick on: UltraRunning, Sea Swims, Trail Running, Jiu-Jitsu and More

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Niamh Fitzpatrick (@niamh.fitzpatrick on Instagram), an accomplished fitness coach, personal trainer, ultra runner, trail runner, and martial artist.  From running 100K in the Dublin BYU to back-to-back ultras and earning her purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu 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, and how 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 This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Wintergreen Heat Rub is great for winter training on cold and wet days! You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website: Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com