Brown some Kabanos in oil to which you’ve added about a teaspoon of paprika. After a couple of minutes add a couple of cloves of finely chopped garlic.After a further minute, add the Trinity (equal amounts of chopped onion, celery and green pepper- the Trinity is a vital aspect i...

I LOVE banana oatmeal - always have it before long runs and races, or just to warm up on a chilly morning! Another great way to eat it is to get a ripe banana, mash it with a fork, and then add to the oatmeal as it's cooking, along with cinnamon, honey and chopped walnuts. Delici...

I'm trying to switch to a lower GI diet.I'm doing OK with it, but need more ideas for dinner time.I had garlic chicken in breadcrumbs with tabasco sauce last night, with rice that had avocado, mushrooms and low fat mayo mixed in. Nice!I even allowed myself a twirl bar last night ...

The chef: Runner Rocco Dispirito also enjoys the challenge of triathlons. ‘I’m a person of extremes and it sounds like a sport that was invented on a dare,’ says the half-Ironman and author of Now Eat This! 100 Quick Calorie Cuts (£9.89, Grand Central Publishing). Active ingredie...

The chef : Pastry chef and five-time marathoner Gesine Bullock-Prado recently completed her third cookbook Bake It Like You Mean It (£18.99, Stewart, Tabori & Chang) – and then signed up for a half marathon. ‘By the time I finish any baking book, my weight takes a hefty surge, an...

Ingredients:1 cup water1 cup of brown sugar1 tsp baking soda1 cup of sugar1 tsp saltLemon Juice4 large eggsNuts1 bottle of Vodka1 can of Red Bull2 cups dried fruitMethod:1. Sample the vodka to check the quality.2. Take a large bowl, check the vodka again.3. To be sure it is of th...

I'm going to give this a go this weekend!  I'm after a pre run meal/snack that'll set me up for the run, any ideas?  Am training to do an ultra event next year so want to get training now! Porridge, of course! This one should get you rocking if you use the cider option they sugge...

The benefits:MushroomsThese delicious and versatile fungi may fight colds and flu. Compounds in the white button variety boost the activity of immune-system cells that help tackle infections. Mushrooms also contain vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), which helps in the production of e...

I am running the GNR in Sept (this will be my first 1/2 marathon) and am looking for advice from you experienced folks!  I used smart coach to devise a 15wk schedule starting Monday.... basically it said 3 runs per week, 1x easy 2 miles, 1x tempo increasing to a max of 8miles (1w...

, Artgod? Been in a kitchen before Yumusak? Cheers Art! Yumusak, let me know if you need a recipe for the ice-cubes.