#265 Dr Aisling Farrell: Lifestyle Medicine for Athletes

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/ This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is  instant fast acting and cooling savior. 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