Go Faster Food: Over 100 energy-boosting recipes for runners, cyclists, swimmers and rowers

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Anyone stepping up their activity for summer races will find that they feel better if they keep up their mineral levels which can become depleted though sweat and heavy exercise…what better excuse can you have to eat more good quality chocolate. The idea for Kate and Mark’s company began 18 years ago when Mark was training for the New York marathon.

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I’m struggling to keep my eyes open after completing our 48 hour non-stop 200 mile relay Rampant Run from Paignton Zoo to Twickenham… and still reeling from the fact that I’ve met and run with so many totally amazing people over those two days. Prepare the lamb cutlets - coat them in whatever herbs and spices you have decided to use and heat up the griddle.Runners, cyclists, swimmers, walkers, tennis players, any athlete really, can often be seen munching on a banana as a favourite source of energy. When the pilau is cooked, add the fresh coriander and the slices of chilli and serve with the cutlets and the yoghurt sauce. Top tip: soak the porridge oats in milk over night; they’ll only take a couple of minutes to cook the following morning. The almonds provide good, cholesterol-reducing monounsaturated fats and also contain significant amounts of the antioxidant vitamin E, plus magnesium and potassium and of course the apples are packed with low G. Kate has a good enough qualifying time now for automatic entry into prestigious marathons such as Boston and London.

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They not only provide fantastic energy, but according to numerous studies carried out over the past ten years, a diet rich in omega-3’s can play a role in improving mood and brain development. Cocoa and dark chocolate also contains high levels of important minerals such as copper, iron, potassium and magnesium. It has been a busy weekend - the book signing on Saturday, the Bristol Half on Sunday followed by a lovely post half lunch at friends and then my birthday (for which Mark cooked a delicious. Gently saute the onion, garlic and fennel seeds in another tbsp of the oil until they are soft and then add the potatoes, the sausages, the bay leaves, the lemon zest and 1/2 the juice, 2 tbsp of the parsley, a good pinch of salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Low in GI, agave nectar avoids the ‘sugar rush’ kids experience when they eat honey or golden syrup. All you need to do is pop the chicken in the oven, surround it with some nice vegatables and spices, maybe something tasty that might be lurking in the fridge like a few green olives and hey presto, an hour later you have a delicious and healthy meal for four.