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As winter approaches, we tend to think of more hearty foods, especially when we return from a cold, wet run. Beef Chilli is one of the tastiest meals to enjoy when trying to warm up and recover. It has the added benefit of packing in serious nutrition as well. It takes very little prep…
I deferred my Berlin Marathon place from 2021, when I had two torn adductors holding me back. I made it to the start line in 2022 almost in one piece. Coming off two consecutive marathon Personal Bests earlier in the year, I had no real expectations for this one. Although, we all want to run our…
I ran the Manchester Marathon on the 3rd of April 2022 with a finishing time of 3:00:29. Many runners chasing a sub three marathon time would be gutted with that result. However, I missed nine months of running in 2021 due to having two torn adductor tendons. When I started back to running in…
This is a simple recipe that is great for adding lean protein and complex carbohydrates. Perfect for a post run meal and simply packed with what your body needs.225g turkey breast mince150g cooked basmati rice45g diced carrots45g diced onions45g sweet chilli sauceThis provides the following:560 kcals62g Protein68g Carbohydrates4.5g of fatInstructions: I like to soften…
Post workout meals are best served with a good balance of protein and complex carbohydrates. Many endurance athletes neglect to take in enough protein in their diet, particularly after a workout or a race when muscles need them most. the general guideline is to consume 1g or protein per pound of body weight. During…
The Manchester Marathon in 2022 hit all the right notes. I came off an injury riddled 2021, where I missed 9 months of training due to two torn adductor tendons. I put together a 16 week Return From Injury programme for myself which began, very gently, in mid-December 2021. Realistically the first three weeks…
I had started running earlier in 2010 when I was weighing in at over 215lbs (15st. 5lbs). I was so out of shape and overweight. I began running in an effort to regain some sort of self confidence and a healthier lifestyle. I had a long way to go but I was beginning to…
