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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!
New York City Marathon Expo
Let me give you one piece of advice if you ever run the New York Marathon or visit the expo... GO EARLY. Our plan was to be there before opening on the Friday morning, it opens at 10am, and when we...
Marathon Makeup
When I run in the morning, I literally tie my hair up, put on my outfit and leave the house. No make-up, no thought to how I look (I've even left the house with toothpaste around my mouth, classy.)...
New York Marathon Nail Art
Woohoo, today is the day. I'm off to the Big Apple!I asked my very talented friend Jo, who creates some amazing nail art on her blog Dahlia Nails, to paint me some 'go faster nails' for the NYC...
4 Days until NYCM
The title of this post scares me a little.Knowing that my second marathon is only 4 days (and a 7+ hour plane ride away) is both nerveracking and really, really exciting! As I mentioned last week,...
Marathon Packing List
Here's what I'm taking with me to the Big Apple, but is relevant for most races away from home...ID/PassportRace bib and chip, or race registration to bring with you to collect your bib...
New York City Marathon Outfit
It could also be known as 'my jolly hockey-sticks outfit' as Katie put it!Whoops, this actually IS from my jolly hockey sticks days... The skirt has divided opinion on twitter and instagram,...