A negative split is running the second half of your run faster than the first half. As you’ll remember from my tricky marathon, I am totally rubbish at them. Until now. Knowing that these lollies are in the freezer waiting for me gives me a fantastic impetus to pick up my feet and push on a…
Vegan Nutella Cookies
These Vegan Nutella Cookies help me forget that I totally failed at Lent. I’m not religious but I do like a challenge. My Lent-alution (Lent-resolution) had been to start meditating every day for ten minutes. I managed a week. I did feel the benefits of that one week, but I didn’t properly prioritise it, and…
Chia Seed and Roasted Rhubarb Dessert
As I’m sure you know, actors used to say ‘rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb’ in scenes to mimic the sound of background conversation. Rhubarb is such a great word in its own right though – such odd spelling, such a lovely rolling ‘r’ sound, signifying such an amazing fruit. Why, it’s worth repeating! Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb… Rhubarb…
Chocolate Nut Energy Bars
Heavens, thank god for these Chocolate Nut Energy Bars, that’s all I can say! We did the Snake Lane 10 Mile Race at the weekend and all that got me round was knowing that I had a box full of these beauties waiting near the finish line. Bibi was bounding along, chatting away to everybody (like…
Vegan Ginger-Chocolate Brownies
I was given Scott Jurek’s book ‘Eat & Run’ for Christmas and have been devouring it ever since. It’s part running guide, part autobiography of the world’s greatest ultramarathon runner and part vegan recipe book. A proper book review will follow shortly when I’ve gulped the whole thing down. His book couldn’t come at a…
Chewy Nut and Oatmeal Cookies
As you know, we Veggie Runners like to make our recipes quick and easy when we can. We also love delicious food that can serve many purposes. This Chewy Nut and Oatmeal Cookies recipe meets all these criteria and more. They’re a doddle to make, freeze well, are really tasty and have a great blend…
Pecan and Pear Recovery Cake
We Veggie Runners like to think of ourselves as kitchen innovators, experimental culinary artists who push definitions of (good?) taste and nudge the boundaries of what constitutes ‘cooking.’* In this spirit of epicurean adventure, we have invented what we believe will prove to be our greatest triumph: the Recovery Cake. Yes, one must eat after…
Mexican Vegan Chilli Chocolate Pots
Be warned: these Mexican Vegan Chilli Chocolate Pots may look harmless and easy going but they have a real kick to them. They are definitely not for kids! Inspired by spiced hot chocolate we had while skiing, a little goes a long way with these dark, decadent pots. These cheeky choc pots went down a…
Banana and Walnut Pancakes
I did it! While mum had some fantastic company, drinks stations and CAKE after her 22-mile training run last weekend, I knew I emphatically would not for mine. I anticipated my longest run before the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon being a bit of a slog all by myself, but it actually turned out to be a…
Vegan Cherry Chocolate Tiffin
These little Vegan Cherry Chocolate Tiffin bars taste all grown up and sophisticated but are really easy to make. They’re vegan (you probably picked up on that from the title) and made with fresh cherries if you can find them at a reasonable price. If not, dried fruit will do just fine. The flavour is…
Apricot, Apple and Hemp Protein Smoothie
We’re really starting to rack up the miles for our Yorkshire Marathon training* now and getting a bit obsessed with keeping our weary muscles in tip top shape. We’ve written before about the importance of getting some protein asap after a run – Post-run Refuelling – 15 Minute Countdown – and we’re always trying to add…
Cherry Coconut Crunch
At closing time on Saturdays, the traders at our local market get rid of tons of produce for next to nothing, making way for new stock coming in after the weekend. I’ve been known to come home with bags full of plums (jam for the making of), avocados (guacamole, anyone?), tomatoes, cauliflowers, carrots, sweet potatoes,…