Episode 18 - Sports nutrition
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
On this episode of Fair Game we are tackling a topic that affects every sportswoman, regardless of the level they compete at: nutrition. The food-focused side of training can often be a struggle due to time constraints; and there’s an awful lot of conflicting information out there - so, we want to debunk the buzzwords and focus on the facts, and hopefully give you a plenty of tips to take onboard when it comes to your own nutrition. Joining us to do so are Sharon Madigan, Head of Performance Nutrition at the Irish Institute of Sport; and Megan William, Irish rugby sevens player and personal...
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Episode 17 - Fair Game meets Annalise Murphy
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
A grand total of four women in Irish history have won Olympic medals, and in honour of International Women's Day we've managed to track down the most recent one to join that very elite club. Annalise Murphy is a paramount ambassador for both her sport and the women of Ireland; she had the country enthralled as she sailed towards the Olympic podium last summer, and now six months on she takes to the Fair Game hot-seat to reflect on her time in Rio, how teamwork made the dream work, and the significance of the role models that inspired her from a young age.
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Episode 16 - Dealing with injury
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
We’re tackling an issue that affects every sportswoman at some stage: injury. What can happen in an instant on a track or field can have long-term implications for an athlete’s competitive career; and the psychological battle back can be just as tough as the physical one. Joining us to discuss their own personal experiences with injury are Olympic hurdler Jessie Barr, and Captain of the Irish hockey team Megan Frazer.
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Episode 15 - Review of the Year with Jacqui Hurley
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
Over those past 12 months there have been some incredible foundations laid, progress made and challenges slain by Irish sportswomen. From The Ladyball to The Olympics and everything in between - we’re reflecting on all of the action that 2016 had to offer, and joining us to do so is one of the top sports broadcasters in the country, Jacqui Hurley. It's the Fair Game Review of the Year!
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Episode 14 - Fair Game Meets... Natalya Coyle
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
Natalya Coyle is a double-Olympian with two Top 10 finishes, a World Cup gold winner, and the paramount ambassador for her sport of Modern Pentathlon in Ireland. It’s tricky to track down an athlete who trains intensively in FIVE different disciplines - but we caught up with Natalya to talk about everything from her rise to prominence, the psychology of elite-level competition, and what lies ahead for Tokyo 2020...
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Episode 13 - Gaelic Games Season Review
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
The Gaelic football and camogie championships are all wrapped up for 2016 - but what are the main takeaways from the season that was? To talk through all of the big issues affecting both codes, we're joined by Tyrone football powerhouse GEMMA BEGLEY, and Wexford camogie legend KATE KELLY - two All Stars in their fields who know are now channeling their vast experience on the pitch to represent the interest of inter-county players OFF it through their work on the Executive Team of the WGPA.
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Episode 12 - Olympics Preview
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
It's the FAIR GAME Olympics preview episode! There will be over 11,000 athletes hailing from 207 nations competing in 306 different events at the Rio Olympics - but we’re zoning right in on the 26 Irish sportswomen amongst them who'll be competing for Team Ireland. Hear about their roads to Rio, learn about their events, and get up to speed on when to catch them in action. Follow us on Twitter @FairGameCast for updates throughout the Olympics, and check out #FGRoadToRio for profiles of Team Ireland's sportswomen!
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Episode 11 - Sport/Life balance
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
On this episode of the podcast, we’re tackling a topic that affects pretty much every athlete in the country: The Sport/Life balance. We’re going to be exploring how Irish athletes at elite level contend with juggling rigorous training schedules and representing their club, county and country; all whilst trying to maintain some semblance of a normal life. We chat to Anna O'Flanagan and Aoife Murray.
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Episode 10 - Fair Game meets Shirley McCay
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Shirley McCay is Ireland’s most capped woman with a record 213 appearances for the Irish women's hockey squad, and counting. She's a defensive stalwart for both country and club; an accomplished athlete who leads by example both on the pitch and off it. We visited the Green Army’s training camp in UCD and caught up with Shirley to talk about everything from big breaks to sporting heartbreaks to snoring team-mates.
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Episode 9 - Road to Rio: Ciara Mageean
Fair Game - the women's sports podcast
Taking to the Road to Rio hot-seat on this episode of Fair Game is Ciara Mageean. Ciara has overcome potentially career-ending injury to become a national record-breaker, and looks set to light up the track in Brazil this August. There aren’t many athletes who could garner the tagline of “the next Sonia O’Sullivan”, but this 23 year old physiotherapy student from Co. Down has done just that. Hear all about her GAA grassroots, her intensive training regime, the importance of sponsorship and her Olympic goals.
info_outlineFair Game is going off-road on this edition of the podcast, delving into the high-octane world of adventure sports.
We're joined by two Irish sportswomen who have made a name for themselves off the beaten track. Firstly, Sinead Kane, who has defied all odds and perceptions around being visually impaired to rise through the ranks of ultra-running.
Followed by Avril Copeland, who has pushed herself beyond physical and mental limits on the most daring tracks and trails of expedition racing worldwide.