About Me
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About me
Hello, I’m Charlie – a runner, Registered Dietitian and lover of travel. I believe anyone can run a marathon, I’ve transitioned from non-runner to 13 x Marathoner and Six Star Finisher. My blog champions fad-free, accessible wellbeing through fitness, nutrition and living life to the full.
A no-nonsense approach to eating for runners and athletes of all levels. An essential companion for those trying to fuel right; before, during and after their runs to improve performance and increase energy levels!
Berlin Sub 4 Marathon Training Plan: Week 1
After my disappointment at the Paris Marathon, I'm taking a slightly different approach to training for the Berlin Marathon in September. Firstly, I am not following an online training plan, and...
Cauliflower Couscous with Chickpeas, Pomegranate and Feta
I've been wanting to make Cauliflower couscous for a while, but like with most things, it just got pushed down the list of things to do. On Sunday we had friends to dinner, one of whom it on a detox...
25 Things to Do During the World Cup (that don’t involve football)
This morning Tom said to me, 'today marks the first of 28 days of football, are you excited?' (EDITED TO ADD- there are actually 25 days of football, whoops).Erm, no not really. Whilst I have learnt...
Sport vs. Exercise
Speaking with a friend recently about training, she told me that she 'liked sport but not exercise'. To which I probably unhelpfully replied, 'but you're so much better at sport when you're fit, and...
Blenheim Triathlon Super Sprint Race Recap
Sitting in the car watching the torrential rain drench everyone outside I questioned why I'd said yes to taking on a triathlon. I am not a particularly strong swimmer, I am a scardey cat on the bike...
I’m a Triathlete
Yesterday I took part in my very first triathlon, and I loved it!Despite not being very fast, I somehow managed to come 13th in the Women's Super Sprint and first in my age group (worked out from...