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Boston Marathon 2024 Race Recap

In my opinion, the Marathon Majors are special. All marathons are special in their own way but there's something about the Majors that I just love. The extra fan fare, the events in the lead up to race day, the 'stash'. It's the running equivalent the the Golf Majors or Tennis Majors. They are just bigger, there's more excitement around them. And this year's Boston Marathon did not disappoint. This was my second time running and third time in Boston for the marathon, and there seemed to be more shake outs, pop-up shops and events this year than in previous years. It was hard to keep track of it all and not overdo it before Marathon Monday. I was kindly given my bib from TCS and so had a fun run with elite runner Reed Fischer along the Charles River alongside a film crew. Check out the Reel they made of us. As well as joining the Westin x Abbott World Marathon Majors shake out. We stayed at the Westin Copley Place (not a sponsored stay - my friend Jenna books these nearly a year in...

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!

Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Muffins

Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Muffins

I remember when I used to hate breakfast, and almost refuse to eat it unless I was forced to. Extra sleep always used to trump breakfast. Now I wake up stupidly early, even at the weekends (much to...

Refuelling after 20 Miles

Refuelling after 20 Miles

Running 20 miles, no matter how fast you run, takes a fair amount of time.Tom is away this weekend (on a Stag Do, I dread to think what the boys are getting up to) but it meant that I had the full...

Easy Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Healthy Chicken Enchiladas

I think Mexican food is top of my list when it comes to food flavours, I'd love to visit the country to taste the authentic dishes. Annoyingly Tom doesn't like coriander, avocados or kidney beans- a...

Sub 1.50 Half Marathon Treadmill Training Run

Sub 1.50 Half Marathon Treadmill Training Run

AKA my longest treadmill run to date. I'm usually quite good at hitting a consistant pace when I'm running, and can run on feel (with a few glances at my watch) most of the time. However when I'm...

Surrey Half Marathon Race Recap

Surrey Half Marathon Race Recap

18 degrees, in March, in the UK? Really?The weather was amazing for Tom's first half marathon yesterday morning. We stayed over at Tom's parent's house close to Guildford the night before the Surrey...

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