She Runs Eats Performs

TOPIC REVIEW......Fasting and Performance

As the end of the year is nigh, we decided to have a look through our back catalogue of Podcast episodes and discovered we have released over 90 episodes and …

Nutritional Non-Negotiables

Do you ever find it difficult to get started with changing your food plan and making it stick? It’s a common experience! One of the ways we support our clients is to help t…

FOCUS ON ... Festive Foods

We are going to fast forward to Christmas Day and chat about ENJOYING a traditional Christmas meal, getting the BALANCE right knowing that we are getting lots of amazing as …

Running Through Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching and with it comes more eating, drinking, partying and celebrating. Christmas is a time of celebration so it is important to embrace it and have …

 SPOTLIGHT ON....Probiotics for Performance

 Are you aware that Probiotics, in the form of food and/or nutritional supplementation, may support your running performance?

It is well known that Probiotic…

FOOD FOR Autumn Running

The weather is changing and there are lots of lovely seasonal foods to add to your menu. There is an opportunity to change in your food plan when the autumn arrives.

It’s an ide…

Vitamin D is often described as the SUNSHINE VITAMIN as it’s produced when skin is exposed to sunshine, or rather, the ultraviolet B (UV-B) radiation that the sun emits – produces Vitamin D3.

You may …

Post-Pregnancy Eating for Running

Are you considering getting pregnant or maybe you are pregnant or ready to return to running post-pregnancy? Whatever your situation this topic will give you lots of …

Running-Induced Low Blood Sugar Levels

Have you ever experienced the symptoms of low blood sugar? Symptoms including: shakiness, lack of focus, low energy and brain fog? 

Low blood sugar levels are qui…

Pomegranate is sometimes described as a superfood. It’s nutrient dense fruit with many potent nutritional properties. It’s been used in ancient medicine and in cuisine around the world, in particular…

Eating for Hill Drills

Hill drills are an important part of many runners regular training routines and can help a runner become faster, fitter, stronger. 

BUT, hill running, especially downhill running…

Muscle Power in Midlife

Our natural biology in midlife is promoting muscle loss and fat gain which is driving the changes in our body shape during this life stage.

So we thought we’d share our suggesti…

YOUR Marathon: Run, Refuel, Recover

Do you ever think about WHAT and WHEN to eat AFTER a marathon? 

Many runners will consider what to eat BEFORE and possibly DURING but often food for recovery is negl…

Plantar Fasciitis(PF) is a common health issue amongst the general population – it’s thought to account for 15% of adult foot complaints and runners are in the “at risk” group with prevalence rate in…

Is caffeine good for running?

Caffeine may support a runner as an ergogenic aid. An ergogenic aid being a performance enhancer, something which may support you in achieving a physical or mental edge w…

Muscle Mass to Power Your Running Performance

Today we will talk about:

·      Why is lean muscle mass important for running performance?

·      The challenges of building and maintaining lean muscle ma…

Running Nutrition; What is the Research Saying?  

In our Podcast episodes we often quote research and this is because we believe it’s vital that the information, we share is evidence-based alongside g…

Protein Powders….Do Runners Need Them?

Protein Powders (PP) are widely marketed at runners (and other athletes). The adverts can be enticing ….but do runners really need them? Here we discuss the bene…

Thyroid Health and Running Performance

Introduction

Thyroid dysfunction is very common, especially in women. Did you know that in the US approx. 20 million people have some form of thyroid dysfunction?…

Typically, runners start considering nutrition when they get to half marathon distances. At this distance it’s time to time to adapt the amount of food you eat, particularly on heavy training days. I…