Ciara Foy
This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Ciara Foy (@ciarafoy.x on Instagram), who is a marathon runner and Hyrox Pro Athlete.
Ciara discusses her journey from playing football, battling with body image issues, and overcoming an eating disorder, to achieving a sub-three-hour marathon in Dublin two weeks before coming third in her AG in Hyrox Pro, giving her a qualification and competing in the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago. Ciara shares her insights on the importance of proper fuelling, training for both marathons and Hyrox events, and the significance of understanding women’s health in sports.
13:30 Introduction and Guest Welcome
15:32 Early Sports Background
18:55 Transition to Running
19:36 College Years and Body Image Struggles
23:09 Overcoming Eating Disorders
26:31 Rediscovering Strength and Fitness
33:13 Impact of Overtraining and COVID-19
40:50 The Return of the Skinny Trend
41:54 The Importance of Proper Nutrition
43:51 Understanding Female Athletes’ Needs
46:32 Coaching Strategies for Female Athletes
52:18 Balancing Marathon and High Rocks Training
55:49 Training Insights and Personal Achievements
