27 09, 2017

Pumpkin Pasta with Walnuts and Feta

By |2017-11-06T17:13:47+11:00September 27th, 2017|pre-race nutrition, race nutrition, Recipes|0 Comments

Pasta with a tomato-based sauce is an obvious combination. But sometimes, it’s nice to change things up. I had a lot of pumpkin and I craved a big bowl of pasta. This was the result. Note that you’ll need a blender to puree the pumpkin once cooked. I used a handheld and it was super [...]

14 06, 2016

Fuelling alternatives: Homemade ‘Gels’ by Sophie Brown

By |2021-02-16T11:18:46+11:00June 14th, 2016|nutrition, race nutrition, Uncategorised|0 Comments

I am often asked about alternatives to gels. Some are after a more natural or ‘real’ food product, whilst others dislike the thick, sticky consistency of a gel and may struggle getting it down. Many are adverse to the sweetness of gels, which can become particularly sickly in longer events, after taking them hour after [...]

29 02, 2016

Food for thought…and performance – by Jessica Trengove

By |2021-02-16T11:18:46+11:00February 29th, 2016|nutrition, post-race nutrition, pre-race nutrition, race nutrition|0 Comments

I love the special buzz that comes with an Olympic year and I can’t believe that the Rio Olympic Games are now only 6 months away! Having recently returned from a three-week training stint at Falls Creek with crowds of runners, I am really looking forward to the season ahead. The incredible results and Aussie [...]

4 11, 2015

Race Week Nutrition

By |2021-02-16T11:18:49+11:00November 4th, 2015|nutrition, race nutrition, race tips|0 Comments

As I enter the taper period for my fourth marathon I thought I would write down how to carb-load successfully.  I remember all too clearly the feeling of hitting the “wall” from my first half marathon where I just wanted to lie down and have a nap at the 17k mark.  Fast-forward 12 more half [...]