Mar 15

Move: an 11ish km run thanks to run tracker failing me. Food: A coffee and my usual porridge: oats, sunflower seeds, sultanas, half a banana, blueberries, peanut butter with salt and cinnamon. A Wicked bowl from Tesco - curried chickpea something (it was reduced) and a snack pot of mango (also reduced). A free vanilla…

Mar 14

Move: an incline walk on the treadmill and weights. Everything is so heavy and tired what is going on. Food: A coffee and two bites of marmalade toast pre-gym. Another coffee with porridge: oats, banana, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, cashews with almond milk, salt and cinnamon. A sweet potato pakora salad from Chop'd. A pear…

Mar 13

Move: a slow and early 7.3km run. I'm still sore from an accidental 12km on Sunday. Food: a few cashews. Halloumi, 2 eggs, spinach, jalapeños and corn in a tortilla. Two teaspoons of peanut butter. A bit of a vege patty being handed out on the street. Half and avocado, a tin of tuna and…

A blip

I had a bad March 8th. I was very tired, a little hungover, and feeling very sorry for myself - I ate a lot, or at least I felt like I did, and I was embarrassed to then write it all down and post it online. The anxiety grew and I didn't want to post…

Mar 7

Move: cross trainer and weights for an easy recovery session. Food: two scrambled eggs and pumpkin seeds on a piece and a half of toast with pesto. Half a piece of peanut butter toast. Leftover pasta from last night. An almond caramel kind bar. A negroni. Prosecco, wine and a beer to wash down crisps…

Mar 6

Move: more resting, more recovering Food: 3 dates. Oats with banana, blueberries and peanut butter (there's a surprise). A piece of peanut butter toast because period hunger is REAL. Last night's bean, capsicum and chickn mix on iceberg and rice with grated cheese. Kind bar samples in Holland and Barrett. A dark chocolate nut and…

Mar 5

Move: rest rest rest recover my body is so sore. Food: peanut butter toast and a coffee. 3 dates. A chocolate filled belvita. Leftover mushroom courgette coconut pie. A free piece of pizza walking past Vapianos. A banana and an unpleasant caramelised apple green tea. A cheese, roast red pepper and gherkin sandwich. 5 dates.…

Mar 4

Move: The Big Half in 1:58:32 Food: oats with banana, blueberries, raspberries, peanut butter, cinnamon and salt. A bite of Chris' marmalade toast. A coconut and almond kind bar that hurt my jaw and was a terrible choice of post-run fuel. A pint of Camden Hells. A fritter burger, onion rings and a cider from…

Mar 3

Move: nothing much at all - tomorrow is the Big Half, so today is rest. Food: a piece of peanut butter toast with coffee in bed. Three dates. Courgette and jalapeño fritters with mushrooms, sourdough, avocado and 2 fried eggs. Flapjack and tiny Lindt balls, free while picking up my race top. Bites of Chris'…

Mar 2

Move: an hour on the treadmill. The leg workout associated with trying to walk across snow and ice. Food: oats with banana peanut butter and almond milk. Nakd cocoa mandarin bites. Tuna and hot sauce on sweet potato toasts topped with cheese. Too much caramilk but it's gone now. A vegetable patty with jalapeños and…