This post is a little more personal than normal but I wanted to share. Each time I take a short break from training to rest and recover, I’m finding it harder and harder to switch back in to my usual healthy eating regime, when it …
As an athlete it is particularly important to ensure I do everything possible to avoid illness or infection. If I get ill, this means I have to stop training, which can have a detrimental effect on my performance in any upcoming races, as well as …
When I pack to go away with the Great Britain Para-Cycling Team, be it to a race or training camp, I don’t just pack all my clothes, toiletries and cycling kit, but I also pack quite a lot of snack based food. I promise you …
Although I’m constantly going on about mixing up your diet and providing variety for it to be healthy, there are certain staple foods I buy every week and that I couldn’t live without. I thought I would share with you 10 of my favourite go-to …
One of the most popular questions I get asked as an athlete is related to my diet. Whether I eat a special one, sticking to specific foods and is it strict. By now you should already know the answer, but I thought it might be …
Last month I was approached by someone to ask me for my top 10 bits of nutritional advice and so I thought I would write them down and share. 1. Get Plenty of Fruit & Veg Aim for 8 portions of fruit and vegetables a …
Since Libby passed away a few weeks ago, I must admit my highly nutritious athlete’s diet has been a little suspect. For the majority of the time I’ve still been able to stick to my general diet guidelines that I describe in my blog post …
Your gut, or your digestive system, is the process by which food travels in to the body, is digested and converted in to a format that the body can extract energy and absorb vital nutrients needed to function. It is made up of the mouth, …
This week I am in Majorca doing an endurance week of training on the tandem with a group of friends. It is the first time since I joined the British Cycling squad almost 10 years ago that I have been away training without the support …
As I have mentioned several times lately, last week was a rest week for both myself and Neil following on from the Track World Championships. Recovery is just as important as training and this needs to be both physically and mentally. Therefore when i’m having …
It always seems like a real treat to have a nice meal cooked for you. I love going home for that simple reason. Having my mum cook me a really tasty meal can’t help but make me smile and never fails to cheer me up …
Part of the inspiration for starting this blog is from a frequently asked question: “As an athlete, do you have to stick to a strict diet?” My answer is generally along the lines of, “No, I don’t stick to a strict diet as I like …