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. Cocoa and dark chocolate also contains high levels of important minerals such as copper, iron, potassium and magnesium. Take a good look at the ingredients list on the pack – do you really want your child to eat these on a daily basis? I found half a bag of watercress in the fridge which I livened up with a mustardy dressing - this went really well with the lamb and pilau. You rush to meet your beloved children at the school gate only to find they’ve metamorphosed into grumpy little horrors.

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I've been busy this afternoon making little lemon tarts and and a rather tempting-to-the-eye apricot tarte tatin. Go Faster Food was founded in 2009 by athlete and cook, Kate Percy, and provides active people with practical advice on how to eat for better athletic performance.

Just a quickie post to jot down a delicious pasta dish I’ve just made for lunch after a joyful 13 miler this morning (I actually sprinted the last mile home, let’s hope the training stays so positive). I also managed to put lots of names to faces and met some lovely Facebook friends and supporters of Go Faster Food. Not wanting to go too overboard singing my husband's praises, he dealt with all the kids stuff this weekend brilliantly. I’ve just been severely reprimanded for not blogging about the fact that my very own wonderful daughter (aged just 17), my brother-in-law and my best friend Amber, all ran their first 1/2 marathon on 5th September.

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I have strict rules where we try not to talk about work at home but it doesn’t work at all; it is our life. The Rampant Run was an amazing feat of teamwork of all ages (my teenage son James included) and running experience. I can’t believe a whole week has passed since I completed the Virgin London Marathon– in 3 hours 39 minutes – not my PB by any means, but I was relatively pleased with it anyway, as I’d missed 4 weeks of my 12 week training progra mme for various reasons. I. carbohydrate and protein into your system after a serious workout, with the added kick of the blueberries, now classed as a superfood and bursting with nutrients. If there is a specific area of learning your child needs support with, our packs offer information, advice and plenty of engaging practical activities.This is a bit of a ‘cheatie’ tagine, but it is incredibly quick and easy, ver y very tasty and packed with goodness.