This chatty episode with Evgenia Koroleva, ultramarathoner, founder of OneLDN and creator of The Curve Transformation (the first Female Body Transformation program designed for you around your menstrual cycle). At 34 Evgenia decided to freeze her eggs to give her options, 'options to have babies later in life, for those of us who are still keen to pursue our careers; options to adult a little bit later; options to not settle for a partner who is less that what we deserve and options to have babies just coz we want to and its a part of our DNA as a woman to create new life, even if we don’t fin ..read more

Running coach and the runner behind Run to the Finish, Amanda Brooks chats about her experience with Low Heart Rate training, how slowing down can help you run faster (especially over half-marathon, marathon and ultra distances!) and the best way to get started. We discuss the pros and cons of LHR training, the best HR monitors and why now could be the perfect time to give it a go! Click here to find out more about the Run to the Finish online group running group and 1:1 run coaching with Amanda and her team. Find Amanda Brooks on instagram and at www.runtothefinish.com See acast.com/privac ..read more

We're missing running clubs, group runs, parkrun and races... but there's more to the running community than just the accountability we get from running with others. In this episode I chat with Mark West (@run4mh) and Mark Speed from Runners Need about group running and why it's such an important part of their running journey. We chat about; virtual races marathons mental health parkrun the benefits of running with others how to find people to run with Run Talk Run running after Covid Brooks Run Happy Team If you've been struggling at all with your mental health recently, this episode if a ..read more

Anna Boniface is an NHS ICU physio working with COVID patients during the day, and trains as an elite runner outside of her day job. She ran a 2.37 at the London Marathon in 2017, finishing as the first non-elite woman and later represented England at the Toronto Marathon. We chat about; keeping easy runs easy REDS and eating disorders coming back from injury life on the ICU wards If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Cook Eat Run and leave a rating and review. This episode is sponsored by Brooks and Runners Need. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

How many times have you been told, 'stop running, it's bad for your knees'? I get to the bottom of this, plus chat about how we as runners can protect our bone and joint health as we train (and age!) with Osteopath Rebecca from Balanced Osteopathy, and Sophia, an NHS Registered Dietitian. What should we be eating for optimum bone health? How can we avoid and treat shin splints? Should we be worried if our joints click when we exercise? What supplements should we be taking? Runners Knee - what is it, and how can we treat it? Follow Balanced Osteopathy for in person and online treatment. P ..read more

Becs Gentry chats through her own journey into running, winning the Speed Project and how she took her marathon time from 3.29 to 2.37. Plus how we can use the Peloton app outdoor runs, treadmill classes and marathon training plan to run faster, further and stronger. Follow Becs on instagram here and do try one of her Peloton running workouts on the app! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information ..read more

This episode discusses when intuitive eating could benefit runners and when it might not be the best strategy. I discuss the ins and outs with Registered Dietitian, blogger and runner Anne Mauney of Fannetastic Food. Some of the resources we talk about in the show... Nutrition for Runners program -- https://strengthrunning.com/nutrition Joyful Eating (intuitive eating 101) Program -- https://www.joyfuleatingprogram.com/ Nut butter stuffed salty dates (great long run fuel) -- https://www.fannetasticfood.com/running-fuel-recipe-nut-butter-stuffed-salty-dates/ Please do give the ..read more

NOTE - This was recorded prior to Coronavirus Lockdown. This episode focuses on food and nutrition in mental health and how it all links together. I chat with Tanya Kumar, a Registered Performance Nutritionist, she also has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science plus a Masters in Sports and Exercise Nutrition. She has worked for top level athletes including professional boxers, golfers, cyclists and footballers. In her spare time, she puts all this into practice by climbing, running, boxing, skiing and playing golf. Find her at TKXNutrition How does food affect our mood and mental health?  ..read more

This episode talks about why plant based doesn't necessarily mean vegan or vegetarian, what supplements people following a plant based diet might want to look into plus reasons for becoming more plant based in today's society. I chat with Tom Hollis, a Registered Dietitian working for the NHS as an ITU (Intensive Treatment Unit) Specialist, and Olivia Mason a final year Dietetics student, ASICS front runner and Ultra marathoner. Can you get enough protein from a plant based diet? Should we be reducing/avoiding soy intake? Plant based sources of fuel for race day How to reduce fibre before you ..read more

Today my guests are Faye Townsend and Luke Kellaway. Faye is a Registered Associate Nutritionist working at the Rhitrition Clinic in Harley Street within the NHS with pre diabetic patients. She is currently training to be a Registered Sports Nutritionist. Luke is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a post grad qualification in Sports Physio, with a special interest in hips and tendons. He is currently setting up his own clinic in SW London whilst working for an independent provider within the NHS.  Why is food so important in recovery? How much protein can the body absorb? How important is ..read more