Prepping before a race is key if you want to feel good and do your best šš» A lot of people may think race prep is just about what you do on the day itself, but actually, how you look after your body on the few days or even the week leading up to your…
Author: hannahkeechblog
Top tips for winter running
I love to wrap up in my winter running gear and getting out on a frosty morning for a run. However I know some people find running when it’s cold or rainy hard in terms of motivation and feel less safe running in the dark on their own, so here’s a few tips that might…
How to stay consistent within fitness
Itās all well and good saying āconsistency and balance is keyā but how to stay consistent? Hereās a few tips/ideas!… ā«ļøSchedule your workouts in – write them in your diary or on your calendar and treat them as if they are an appointment that you canāt miss! āŖļøJoin a class – joining a regular class…
Being Realistic
When setting goals, they have to be specific, achievable and realistic. At the start of the year I had a goal of running the Edinburgh marathon in a time of 3:45, which would qualify me for good for age entry for London 2020. At the time of setting this goal it was realistic as long…
First time skier?
Growing up I was quite lucky that I had lots of holidays however skiing was not one of them. My family never skied and my school wasn’t one to take kids on ski trips. I wasn’t so bothered, I always thought skiing wasn’t my thing and had no interest in trying it out. Until I…
Butternut Squash & Cashew Risotto
Risotto is a great throw together meal. Super easy to make and once you know how to make a basic risotto you can then add anything you like to it and play around with flavours. My usual go to risotto is either chicken and mushroom, prawn and chilli or this butternut and cashew. This recipe…
12 Easy Sustainable Swaps
It’s devastating seeing what us humans are doing to our beautiful planet, however it’s also quite incredible seeing the impact recent awareness is having on people’s views to climate change, specifically with single use plastic. People are making changes to how they are living day to day and whilst some might say it’s the government…
Roasted Chickpeas
Perfect as a snack, side dish or mixed in with a salad! Ingredients: 1/2 can chickpeas 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cajun spice Pinch salt (I use Himalayan pink salt) Method: Pre-heat oven to 200Ā°C, gas mark 6 Drain the chickpeas then place between two sheets of kitchen roll…
Peanut butter flapjacks
One of my favourite healthy snacks to make. Perfect for sharing and enjoying with a cup of tea! Recipe makes approx. 12 flapjacks Ingredients: 200g oats 1 banana (mashed up) 1 tbsp coconut oil (plus a little extra for greasing) 4 tbsp peanut butter (100% nuts) 2 tbsp maple syrup (100% organic) 1 tbsp honey…
Balance & Consistency
I often see people with a āall or nothingā approach to healthy living. Either they are full on 100% super āon itā, watching their diet carefully, not allowing themselves to consume anything seen as ābadā like sugar, a takeaway or alcohol. āGetting back on itā with exercise, suddenly training 5 times a week from doing…
Thinking of entering a race?
One thing I always say to someone who wants to start running… enter a race! Not only is it a great goal to work towards, the feeling of finishing a race can be like no other! With all the endorphins and adrenaline rushing around, the cheer of the spectators, pushing your body and believing in…
FOOD. A few things you need to know…
Let me tell you a few things you need to know about FOOD Food is fuel Food gives us energy Food affects how you feel physically and mentally Food affects the body from the inside out Food should not be seen as the devil Food should not be restricted Our brain needs food Our body…
