Eat like an athlete
Protein for runners: how much you need and when
Most runners don't eat enough protein and can't feel it until they fix it. How much, when it actually matters, and how to track it without losing your mind.
Eat like an athlete
Running
What to eat the morning of a long run
What to eat before a long run, how long to leave it, and why cheese is not your friend.
Eat like an athlete
Why runners are always hungry, and why you should just accept it
You ran 10k, you've eaten twice but you're still hungry. Here's why that's completely normal, and what your body is actually asking for.
Baking
Pistachio and lemon frangipane tarts
A gooey pistachio frangipane tart with a thin layer of lemon curd in a crisp sweet shortcrust shell.
Recipes
Enriched rye and wholemeal bread recipe
A proper enriched rye and wholemeal loaf with eggs, butter, and milk. Dense, soft-crusted, high in fibre, and delicious.
Marathon Training
What a marathon diet actually looks like
What marathon training actually looks like, from potato wedges and Haribo to eating crisps in the bath.
Eat like an athlete
Eating clean but training feels worse? Here’s why
Eating clean feels healthy, but it can lead to low energy, poor recovery, and worse performance.
Marathon Training
How not to carb load
Carb loading sounds simple. In reality it can be a minefield of panic eating, fibre mistakes, and digestive regret.
Running
Is running good for weight loss?
If you have ever run three times in a week, stepped on the scale to find you’ve gained 2 kg and asked the universe why you look puffier than a croissant, this one is for you.
Marathon Training
How much should you eat during marathon training?
Trying to eat enough for marathon training without ending up face-first in the biscuit aisle.
Marathon Training
Can you carb load on Haribo?
Can fizzy cola bottles be just as good as fusilli? Here's how to carb load for your long runs without hitting the wall. Or the toilet.
Eat like an athlete
Cooking chicken in bulk: easy meal prep for hitting high protein goals
One cooking session, a week of meals. How to meal prep chicken breast for high-protein lunches and dinners without dying of boredom.