Run and Eat Cake

All the action is at The Ravenous Athlete facebook group, come and join us...

Hi All..... I've got a fb group

The Ravenous Athlete

that you might like to join. Have a look!

A slightly delayed request - those of you that came along to the workshop if you have questions then please send them in.

If your legs are aching from the weekend run, or you have difficulty getting to sleep then I suggest taking a look at Epsom Salts. These go into the bath and provide a source of magnesium known to soothe muscles and mind.

Who went running this weekend?

http://www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/events/yoga-and-nutrition-for-runners

Yoga and nutrition for runners For runners who want to try yoga, or already do yoga and want expert advice tailored to runners. Yoga. Nutrition: optimum digestion for runners. Cake! Beginners can attend. Injured runners wel...

Running and mental health.

See my post on the Health & hart page. LIKE if you run for your mind! Get in touch if you're interested in a Food and Mood webinar, and a Run and Eat Cake yoga and nutrition workshop.

Just 5 places left.
Let Kim or me know if you want to join us. Yoga for you, nutrition for digestion, cake and a break.

What do we think about chocolate brownie, healthy style?

Happy New Year everyone. What races or training have you got planned this year? I've got a half marathon and a few 5K/10K to do as well as volunteering.

We've started processing the first bookings... !

Invitations have been sent out for 21st Jan, if you've not got yours and would like one then please let us know, Add your name below please!

Save the Date!
Saturday 21st Jan, pm.

Run and Eat Cake Workshop
Yoga, nutrition tips for optimum digestion, and... cake!

PM to go on the mailing list or add your name below and I'll contact you.

http://www.meridianfoods.co.uk/Recipes/Brazillionaire-s-Shortbread

This looks delicious!

Slow releasing energy from the oats.
Selenium from the Brazil nuts.
Fast releasing energy from the agave.
Protein and fats from the nuts.

Brazillionaire’s Shortbread Home Meridian Recipes Brazillionaire’s Shortbread

Kim and I invite you to another afternoon of yoga, nutrition, cake and a break! Similar format, new topics, more fun, stretching and relaxation. Suitable for newbies and people that came last time.

July 9th
2pm to 5pm
Reading

Tight lower back?
It might be a tight psoas muscle.
1. Lay on your back.
2. Lift a leg on to your chest
3. Hold leg close to chest. Hands around shin or thigh.
4. Stretch opposite leg out at an angle along floor, flex the foot, this will activate muscles in the leg.
5. Hold stretch for 5/6 long breaths
6. Work both legs equally.

Save the date!
9th July 2pm

Still aching after the Reading 1/2 or a long Sunday run? Consider using some magnesium supplementation, get in touch if you'd like advice.

Next workshop date to be announced soon.

Suitable for yoga beginners and also anyone who attended workshop one! New topics.

Good luck if you're running the Reading Half marathon or anywhere else today. Don't forget to stretch tonight & tomorrow morning.
Hamstrings, quads & lowers back.

Quad stretch
1. Bring 1 leg forward, keep knee over ankle
2. Lean/lunge to open back leg
3. If you have the flexibility bring the back foot up & draw it in towards your buttocks (place a cushion under you knee to protect it) If you can't reach foot continue with the lunge.
4. Hold for 3/4 good long breaths
5. Ensure you do both sides

Reading 1/2 on Sunday - good luck if you're running! I'll be there 😀

Simple yoga stretch for Easter Sunday!

**Hamstring stretch**

Kit: You need a yoga belt, tie or dressing gown strap.

1) Lie on your back
2) Loop the belt around the ball of the right foot
3) Left knee bent foot on ground
4) Stretch right leg up
5) Leg is straight, if not you need it nearer to the ground.
6) One hand on each side of belt
7) Breathe, smile, relax hands and shoulders
8) Lengthen leg
9) Backside stays on the ground
10) Point toes towards you, push heel away

Option - stretch out left leg, stop if any pain.
Option - lift your head up to your leg

Hold for a count of 30.
Repeat on other side

Yoga = still and comfortable

Photos will follow
Like when you do the pose!

Page 35 The Independent Weekend there's a great article on DNA testing for health and fitness. We mentioned this last week, we've both used it and I've done specialised training to be able to deliver it plus I have additional knowledge with my nutrition training. You don't get this if you order direct so please get in touch if I can help. If you've already done it, I can help relate it your current health.

A great day of yoga and nutrition.

Cooking underway!

Name your fuel - Prep for the Sunday workshop is underway.

Preparation for the Runner's workshop is underway - Kim is cooking, I am loading up the goody bags! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Hi Emma!

In case you're not on my health and hart page as well, I'm running a 'Flexibility and Recovery' workshop for runners on 20th March - www.facebook.com/healthandhart PM/email if you'd like details. Its going to be nutrition for recovery and yoga specific for runners.

It doesn’t matter how fast you’re going, as long as you’re moving in the right direction.

Who’s going running today?