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Nutty Coconut Krispies

Nutty Coconut Krispies Chocolate Krispies are my favourite. I clearly remember a recipe cut out from a magazine in my Mum's Recipe folder, she always used to make them to take to work on her birthday and I'm sure I've had them on numerous parties over the years....

Recipes for Runners: Sprout Satay

My cookbook is out today! Probably should caveat that by saying that unfortunately it's not out in the US until 4th Feb (but I do have some fun US trips planned in Feb and March to launch it...Phoenix, Atlanta and NYC so keep your eyes peeled if you live in those...

What I Ate the Week Before the Marathon

A lot of people carb loading drastically on the two days prior to a marathon, often leaving them feeling heavy, bloated and less than eager to run. However, by sticking to normal/light meals and eating a little more regularly - increasing your intake of low-medium...

What I Really Eat in a Day When Marathon Training

This post is in partnership with Aqua Optima.  I'm hungry ALL THE TIME. Or so it can feel like. And when I'm marathon training, it can just get even worse. I don't count calories. I don't track macros. And I hardly ever measure my food...unless I'm following or...

Taking Marathon Training to the Next Level…

This post is in collaboration with CurraNZ.  As I've made very clear, I'm not going for a BQ in London next weekend, rather I'm pacing the 4.45 group and hoping to help some others run a PB. A BQ, for those that haven't heard of it, is a Boston Qualifying time, which...

Performance Enhancing Beetroot Smoothies for Runners

Performance Enhancing Beetroot Smoothies for Runners

I've wanted a Vitamix for years, ever since seeing them in action when I was working at Good Housekeeping Magazine. We had one in the GH kitchen but sadly it was slightly out of my budget (and kitchen space) to have one at home. There is one on my wedding list...

What I Ate the Week Before the Marathon

A lot of people carb loading drastically on the two days prior to a marathon, often leaving them feeling heavy, bloated and less than eager to run. However, by sticking to normal/light meals and eating a little more regularly - increasing your intake of low-medium...

Carb Loading Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

We bought our house almost solely because I fell in love with the kitchen. We haven't had to do anything other than buying a new fridge, curtains and table. We are still debating what lights and chairs to buy (turns out Tom and I have quite different taste when it...

What I Really Eat in a Day When Marathon Training

This post is in partnership with Aqua Optima.  I'm hungry ALL THE TIME. Or so it can feel like. And when I'm marathon training, it can just get even worse. I don't count calories. I don't track macros. And I hardly ever measure my food...unless I'm following or...