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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!
10 Things They Don’t Tell You About Marathon Training
Ok well they probably do, but I didn't listen or didn't want to listen.1. The HungerI am hungry all. the. time. I try to stick to healthy foods most of the time so that I don't actually put on...
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
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
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
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
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...