EAT TO RUN for female runners

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader The festive season is in full swing — full of parties, late nights, and plenty of good food and fizz. But how do you keep your running rhythm without missing out on the fun? In my new post, I share how to enjoy the social side of December while staying kind to your body (and your training). A few simple choices can make all the difference to how you...

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader It may feel early to think about festive food, but December will be here before you know it! With a little pre-planning, you can enjoy the season without compromising your running, energy, or recovery. In my latest EAT TO RUN post, I share practical ways for runners to navigate festive treats while keeping your nutrition and training on track: A...

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader December is here. The season of joy can quickly feel like the season of stress, and if you’re juggling a full running training schedule too, it’s easy for your body and mind to tip into “too much stress.” Fatigue, slow recovery, and niggles aren’t just part of training - they can be signs your body needs extra support. In my latest post, When Miles Add...

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader As the mornings grow darker and the air turns crisp, it’s not just your training that needs to adapt - your nutrition does too. Winter running can test your immune system and recovery, and few things are more miserable than losing your rhythm to a lingering cold. In my latest EAT TO RUN post, I share how to keep your body strong, warm, and resilient...

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader After a long training run, it’s easy to rush straight into the next thing ... shower, scroll, family, work and forget one of the most important parts of your training plan: recovery. Poor recovery can leave you drained, stiff, or heavy-legged. But when you prioritise it through rest, good sleep, and smart post-run nutrition — you’ll bounce back...

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader Ever wondered if beetroot really gives runners a performance edge OR if it’s all just hype? This week’s EAT TO RUN post dives into the science (and a little fun) behind beetroot and nitrates. You’ll learn how they may help boost endurance, why your mouth bacteria matter, and what that pink-tinged pee is really about! 🍠 Performance Boost or Just...

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader If you’ve ever hobbled out of bed with sharp heel pain or struggled to finish a run because of sore feet, you might have experienced plantar fasciitis. It’s one of the most common running injuries and one I’ve had myself. I suffered in pain for weeks! There is no doubt that you'll need the help of a podiatrist and/or sports injury therapist BUT your...

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader British summer Time officially ended this weekend and the dark nights are upon us. I don't know about you but I seem to get hungrier as the nights draw in! Eating for evening runs can be tricky. Lunch at 1pm, dinner at 7pm, and a 6pm run somewhere in between — how do you keep your energy up? In my latest Eat to Run post, I share simple, practical ways...

Be A Healthy Woman Healthy Runner The companion guide to the book EAT TO RUN: Fast Meal Planning and Easy Fuelling for Busy Women Dear Reader Think soup is just comfort food? Think again! Whether you’re fuelling up for a long run or recovering afterwards, a well-balanced bowl of soup can be your secret weapon. Packed with carbs, protein, and nutrients, soups are easy on digestion, quick to prep, and perfect for cold-weather runs. In my latest post, I share: Why soups are ideal for runners...