Category Archives: Recipes

Tomato, basil and sweet potato soup

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

It’s Monday night again and here’s this weeks soup I’m making for dinner tonight: Tomato, basil and sweet potato. 2 spring onions sautéed in butter for 2 mins. Add 1 litre of veg stock (2 cubes) Set to boil for … Continue reading →

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Tomato basil and chilli soup

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I made some tasty tomato basil and chilli soup tonight. 30 mins prep n cooking time. 1. 4 spring onions chopped. 2. Simmer onions for two mins in with a lump of marg. 3. Add I litre of veg stock … Continue reading →

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Tomorrows recovery drink preparation

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

I’m running for around 3 hours on Saturday morning. And I should need a wee protien and carb rich recovery drink for afters. Here’s my recipe for my chocolate coffee crunch milkshake: Serves 2 600mls milk 50g finely chopped almonds … Continue reading →

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Thursday thoughts…

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Thi morning I decided bed was more appealing than a leg workout in the gym and slept in instead of going to the gym at 630am.    I’ll hopefully go tomorrow morning instead. Last nights run I’m still really chuffed … Continue reading →

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How good do these two egg recipes look??!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Browsing through my Runnersworld magazine this month, the Fuel section contained these yummy tasting EGG recipes: Want some tips and motivation on running?  Subscribe to Runnersworld HERE.  :-D

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Peanut Butter and Nut Rice Puff bars

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

I made these today… Peanut Butter and Nut Rice Puff bars and they are YUMMY!! Ingredients: 65g peanut butter 160mls honey 65g butter 65g chopped mixed nuts 160g rice crispies 75g oats Directions: 1. Over a low heat, melt 65g … Continue reading →

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Carrot, Sweet Potato, Honey and Ginger soup

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

I made some soup today, it’s so quick with the Cuisineart soup maker. (You could make it in a pan though if you don’t have a soup maker.) Here’s the ingredients: A splash of extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, … Continue reading →

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Make your own Smoothies…

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

After a long run, the last thing you may want is a big meal.  Smoothies are great for runners, as they pack in the carbs and protein for muscle repair.  But beware, bottled brands are often low in minerals and … Continue reading →

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Lorn’s Lentil soup recipe

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I got a Cuisineart soup maker for my Christmas this year and I’ve used it quite a bit. I thought I’d make some soup tonight. The soup maker is ‘the first blender to feature an integrated heater which makes soup … Continue reading →

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