Hello, just dropping by to remind you we are on week 2 of a seasonal break. We’ll be back with a fresh new episode next Thursday 24th August. So, Karen and I thought we could make a recommendation for you this week, we thought you may like to listen to Episode 108 Avoiding Muscle Cramps we shared that episode in August 2022. A BIG thank you to our Show Sponsor AMAZING JANE ACTIVE WEAR. Please use discount code RHH10 for 10% off ALL purchases at www.amazingjane.com We’ve had feedback from many listeners saying that you tend to miss episodes if you’re busy with work or holidays. So what we’ve d ..read more

This is the second episode in our "My Journey To...." series where we are chatting about Karen's Journey to Recovery from Injuries. In this episode she updates us on her progress with an emphasis on her current: Treatment Plan Nutrition Plan  Training Plan The BIG question is.....is she back running?? Listen in to find out more! We hope that by sharing Karen’s journey, if you ever have to face a similar dilemma you’ll be able to tap into our advice to help your recovery. A BIG thank you to our Show Sponsor AMAZING JANE ACTIVE WEAR. Please use discount code RHH10 for 10% off ALL purchas ..read more

Questions around eating protein and carbs may sound basic however it’s key you get it right! Interestingly the two of the most common questions we receive from listeners are:  1.    How do I eat enough protein? 2.    What should my carb intake be? Join us today as a refresher on these two important macronutrients. If you have any questions you would like us to answer/discuss in this space then please get in touch with us at hello@runnershealthhub.com. A BIG thank you to our Show Sponsor AMAZING JANE ACTIVE WEAR. Please use discount code RHH10 for 10 ..read more

We come together in this final episode to say THANK YOU  and GOODBYE to all our dedicated listeners. Before we say farewell we wanted to remind you that She Runs Eats Performs Podcast will be hosted for another 12 months. Although we are not planning any new content after mid-October, we hope you'll take the opportunity to dip into our back catalogue whenever you need help with a particular topic. We also have a number of podcast playlists organised into "topic' areas: ​Nutrition For Running Performance​ ​Healthy Woman Healthy Runner​ ​Running with Underlying Health Conditions ..read more

Female Athlete Triad (FAT)….do you know what it is or what the potential health and running performance implications are of this syndrome? You are not alone…many runners, and athletes in general, have very little knowledge of FAT and how nutrition and energy availability may impact its development. So, here we update you on the current research into FAT syndrome and outline some recommended nutritional approaches to help reduce the risk of it becoming a concern for you! A BIG thank you to our Show Sponsor AMAZING JANE ACTIVE WEAR. Please use discount code RHH10 for 10% off ALL purchases at www ..read more

Hitting the Wall and Time Restricted Eating are todays's topics. Alison and Janine get their questions answered! A BIG thank you to our Show Sponsor AMAZING JANE ACTIVE WEAR. Please use discount code RHH10 for 10% off ALL purchases at www.amazingjane.com SHOW NOTES  (03:00) Alison’s question is about TIME RESTRICTED EATING and fitting that in with her half marathon training.  Alison, she is running her first half marathon next spring. She is an early morning runner and usually runs in the fasted state. Also she never eats before noon as she follows a time restricted eating plan where ..read more

Knowing how to plan your everyday meals around run training is tricky! Today we are sharing our tips and planning techniques to help you plan to eat the correct foods at the correct times in the correct amounts to fuel training. This becomes increasingly important as a runner increases their training load. Very few people have the same daily routine so it’s helpful to be able to be flexible with your food choices as well as your training schedule. If you eat at the same food at the same time every day, regardless of your run training that can result in hunger, cravings, and low energy and poor ..read more

How to nail foundational nutrition for your easy short runs and for overall great health and well-being! Get this RIGHT and it’ll help you feel energetic and strong, get it WRONG and you may experience fatigue, poor recovery and be prone to injury. Listen today if you are beginner runner or if you are a beginner to nutrition for running. We are sharing some of the typical questions and the dilemmas that beginner runners face and will  also give some foodie suggestions for meal plans too. We’ll be outlining some key nutrition advice and tips for easy short training runs. A BIG thank you to ..read more

This is the first episode of our new series titled: "A Journey To...."  Over the coming weeks we will be tracking Karen's Journey to....Recovery From Injury and she will update us on treatment, training and nutrition. We hope by sharing Karen's journey you, if you find you are injured, will be able to tap into our advice to help your recovery.  In this episode Karen outlines where she is on her journey. She will share:      Her programme of rehabilitation and treatment       Her current nutrition and supplement plan for recovery    ..read more

It is well documented that Whey is an excellent protein source for exercise performance...but what about Casein?? Which should you be taking? Should you be taking both? We aim to demystify the data and the 'media speak' on this subject so you as a runner can make an informed decision on which...if either...is best for your running goals.  A BIG thank you to our Show Sponsor AMAZING JANE ACTIVE WEAR. Please use discount code RHH10 for 10% off ALL purchases at www.amazingjane.com SHOW NOTES (06:14) Defining Whey and Casein and outlining their relevance to sports performance: Whey and Casein ..read more