This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie Watson sits down with Dan Temm, the CEO of PureSport, to explore the dynamic world of sports supplements and the importance of community in the brand's ethos. The Origins of PureSport Dan shares the inspiring story behind PureSport, founded by two professional rugby players who sought a healthier alternative to opioid-based painkillers. They embarked on a journey to discover natural solutions, leading to the development of their innovative product line. Product...
Apr 18, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 37
This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie Watson is joined by Dana, a sports nutrition expert, to delve into the increasingly popular topic of creatine supplementation for runners. Understanding Creatine Charlie and Dana kick off the discussion by breaking down what creatine is and its natural occurrence in the body. Dana explains how creatine plays a crucial role in energy production, particularly during high-intensity activities, and why it’s gaining traction among endurance athletes. Who Can Benefit...
Mar 14, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie Watson welcomes back Tom Hollis, a registered sports nutritionist and seasoned runner, to explore the fascinating topic of bicarbonate of soda and its potential benefits for runners. Understanding Bicarbonate of Soda Tom breaks down the science behind bicarbonate of soda, explaining how it works within the body, particularly during high-intensity exercise. He discusses the relationship between lactate production, hydrogen ions, and muscle fatigue, shedding ligh...
Feb 28, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 35
This week Charlie Watson welcomes Emma Kirk Odunubi, a running coach and sports scientist, to discuss the often-overlooked yet crucial topic of strength training for runners. The Importance of Strength Training As Charlie reflects on her own neglect of strength training, Emma shares her journey from injury-prone cardio enthusiast to a strong, injury-free runner. They delve into the significance of incorporating strength training into a runner's routine, particularly as they age and set ambitious...
Feb 14, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 34
This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie Watson dives into the world of collagen with special guest Sian Seccombe. Sian, an ultra runner and sports nutrition enthusiast, brings her expertise to discuss the science, benefits, and misconceptions surrounding collagen supplementation, especially for female runners over 30. Collagen Uncovered Explore what collagen is and why it's a hot topic in the running community. Sian explains the role of collagen as a protein and its importance in connective tissues, ...
Jan 10, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This time on Cook Eat Run, Charlie Watson is joined by Dr. Dan Plews from Pillar Performance to delve into the science behind micronutrients and their impact on athletic performance. Dan, the head of research at Pillar Performance, shares insights into how specific supplements like magnesium, omega-3s, and collagen can enhance recovery and performance for athletes. Understanding Micronutrients Dan explains the vital role of micronutrients such as magnesium and omega-3s in an athlete's diet. He h...
Dec 20, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie is joined by her friend Heather Jensen to discuss the Sydney Marathon, which is set to become a World Marathon Major in 2025. Heather shares her experience running this as part of the World Age Group Championships, spilling the beans on the course, the Expo, and her personal journey to the finish line at the Sydney Opera House! Sydney Marathon: A New Major Heather talks about the excitement surrounding Sydney's upcoming status as a World Marathon Major and refl...
Dec 06, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 31
This week Charlie chats with Gabrielle Morse, gut health expert from The Gut Health clinic about gut health for runners - foods to avoid, how to add extra fibre into your diet and what gut training means! Are energy gels are detrimental to gut health? How can runners optimise their gut health for better overall wellbeing? Gut Health Basics Gabrielle explains how gut bacteria affect everything from digestion to mental health. Top Tips for Runners Discover easy ways to up your gut game. Think fibr...
Nov 01, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Episode 13 - Berlin Marathon Debrief and CGMs This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie and guest Alex Larson (@alexlarsonnutrition), a dietitian nutrition coach for endurance athletes, discuss the Berlin Marathon and the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). She also chats with Lillie Bleasdale (@lilliesfitness on Instagram) a London Marathon championship athlete and founder & head coach of PASSA - an online running coaching collective for women. They discuss the importance of proper care for...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 29
This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie chats with runner and dietitian Amy Goblirsch about her recent 100 mile race that she undertook just over a year postpartum, whilst still breastfeeding her youngest! Learn how Amy navigated pumping on course (and the additional hydration and fuelling challenges that brought) and how she tackled nutrition for a 24hour+ race, as well as tips to deal with on-the-run nasuea! Amy's Ultra Marathon Journey Amy recounts her experience of completing her first 100-mile r...
Sep 20, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Episode 11 - Recovery Nutrition for Runners This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie chats with Lizzie Diamond, known on Instagram as @runnerof4. Lizzie shares her inspiring journey of balancing marathon training with raising four children, her reasons for running, and how she fuels for her races. Dive into her story and discover practical tips for managing a busy life while pursuing running goals. Lizzie's Running Journey Lizzie reveals how she started running in 2017 after having three children and ...
Sep 06, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Running and Safe Weight Loss with Bespoke Nutrition Coach Becky, from We Eat We Move This week on Cook Eat Run, Charley dives into the often controversial topic of running and weight loss with nutrition coach Becky from We Eat We Move Nutrition. Find out how to fuel for performance while aiming for weight loss, and listen out for practical advice no matter what stage of your journey you're at. Fuelling for Performance and Weight Loss Becky discusses the common pitfalls runners face when trying t...
Aug 23, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Swimming Nutrition with Lara Giusti of Veloforte This week on Cook Eat Run, Charlie chats with Lara Giusti, co-founder and head chef at Veloforte, about the unique challenges of nutrition for swimming. Lara shares her journey of creating Veloforte to provide natural sports nutrition options and offers invaluable tips on how to effectively fuel for swimming, especially for those tackling triathlons or long-distance swims. The Birth of Veloforte Lara discusses the inspiration behind Veloforte, dri...
Aug 09, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Should Runners Avoid All Ultra Processed Foods? This week on Cook Eat Run, we tackle the ever-controversial topic of ultra processed foods with renowned dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, better known as NYX Nutrition. Join Charlie as she delves into Nicola's new book, "How Not to Eat Ultra Processed Foods," and uncovers practical advice for runners who often rely on these foods for fuel. Understanding Ultra Processed Foods Nicola breaks down what ultra processed foods (UPFs) are, tracing their ori...
Jul 12, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 24
This week, Charlie takes a dive deep into the essential topic of sweat, sodium and hydration with Andy Blow, founder and CEO of Precision Fuel and Hydration. Understanding Hydration Charlie explains how dehydration impacts performance, leading to symptoms like increased heart rate, GI issues, and muscle cramps. Learn about the average fluid needs for men and women, and how to adjust for sweat losses during training and races. The Science of Sweat Are you a salty sweater? Discover why sodium is t...
Jun 28, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 23
This week on Cook Eat Run, we're addressing a common yet often overlooked issue for runners: gastrointestinal (GI) problems. Join Charlie as she sits down with registered dietitian and seasoned marathoner Kristy Baumann to explore the common mistakes that lead to GI distress during runs and, more importantly, how to prevent them. Understanding GI Issues Kristy breaks down what GI issues encompass, from gas and bloating to diarrhea and vomiting, and explains why these symptoms are so prevalent am...
Jun 14, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 22
In this episode of Cook Eat Run, we delve into the world of sports nutrition with a focus on the innovative brand Styrkr. Join Charlie as she chats with founder Christian Sanderson and avid runner Jamie, known on Instagram as @jamies.running, about their experiences with Styrkr products and how they enhance their training and performance. Jamie’s Running: Fueling Early Morning Runs Jamie, an early morning runner and Styrkr enthusiast, shares his fuelling strategies for those pre-dawn runs. From ...
May 31, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Charlie is back with more nutritional knowledge that could give you the edge in your next race! Are beetroots the secret ingredient to a runner's success? Find out in today’s episode of Cook Eat Run, where Charlie chats with ICU dietitian and marathon winner Tom Hollis and Beet It Sports drink Brand Manager Jonathan Cartwright, about the power of nitrates in enhancing running performance. Tom Hollis aka: Plantrunner Tom, fresh off his Milton Keynes marathon victory, shares his personal strategy ...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 20
From carb-loading to ketones, this episode brings you a sub-3 Marathoner's Guide to fuelling success. Fuel your passion for running with the latest episode of Cook Eat Run - Charlie Watson (now 16-time marathoner!) dives deep into the world of running nutrition with Andy, aka ‘The FOD runner’. Andy is a YouTuber, running coach, and sXMiles ambassador, and in this episode shares the secrets behind his sub-3 hour marathon success. Charlie also shares her own Boston Marathon experience, revealing h...
May 03, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Ever hit the dreaded wall during a marathon? In this episode expert guest Meghann Featherstun from Featherstone Nutrition breaks down carb loading, the game-changing strategy that can help you avoid that fate. Charlie and Meghann emphasise the significance of sufficient carbohydrate intake to sustain energy levels during endurance activities and dispel the misconceptions surrounding carb consumption. Meghann provides insights into the mental and physical benefits of carb loading and addresses co...
Apr 05, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 18
In this episode of Cook Eat Run, we're stripping things back to the essentials with a comprehensive guide on how to fuel your runs effectively. Whether you're a marathon newbie or a seasoned pavement pounder, we've all faced the conundrum of what to munch on. No more Haribo and Lucozade Light - Charlie’s come a long way since then! She’s here to share the lessons learned from her own trial and error – so you can skip straight to the success part. Charlie spills the beans on how she taste-tested ...
Mar 29, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 17
The Cook Eat Run Podcast is back! Join Charlie Watson ( @therunnerbeans ) and learn how to fuel your runs, feed your body, and sprint into the world of sports nutrition in this brand new series, now in partnership with XMiles - the one stop nutrition shop. In this season, Charlie is unwrapping the secrets of marathon fueling strategies, diving into the details of what keeps you going mile after mile. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss upcoming episodes featuring interviews with top sp...
Mar 27, 2024•1 min•Season 3Ep. 16
This chatty episode with Evgenia Koroleva, ultramarathoner, founder of OneLDN and creator of The Curve Transformation (the first Female Body Transformation program designed for you around your menstrual cycle). At 34 Evgenia decided to freeze her eggs to give her options, 'options to have babies later in life, for those of us who are still keen to pursue our careers; options to adult a little bit later; options to not settle for a partner who is less that what we deserve and options to have babi...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Running coach and the runner behind Run to the Finish, Amanda Brooks chats about her experience with Low Heart Rate training, how slowing down can help you run faster (especially over half-marathon, marathon and ultra distances!) and the best way to get started. We discuss the pros and cons of LHR training, the best HR monitors and why now could be the perfect time to give it a go! Click here to find out more about the Run to the Finish online group running group and 1:1 run coaching with Amanda...
Feb 14, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We're missing running clubs, group runs, parkrun and races... but there's more to the running community than just the accountability we get from running with others. In this episode I chat with Mark West ( @run4mh ) and Mark Speed from Runners Need about group running and why it's such an important part of their running journey. We chat about; virtual races marathons mental health parkrun the benefits of running with others how to find people to run with Run Talk Run running after Covid Brooks R...
Jan 31, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Anna Boniface is an NHS ICU physio working with COVID patients during the day, and trains as an elite runner outside of her day job. She ran a 2.37 at the London Marathon in 2017, finishing as the first non-elite woman and later represented England at the Toronto Marathon. We chat about; keeping easy runs easy REDS and eating disorders coming back from injury life on the ICU wards If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Cook Eat Run and leave a rating and review. This episode is sponsore...
Jan 25, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 12
How many times have you been told, 'stop running, it's bad for your knees'? I get to the bottom of this, plus chat about how we as runners can protect our bone and joint health as we train (and age!) with Osteopath Rebecca from Balanced Osteopathy, and Sophia, an NHS Registered Dietitian. What should we be eating for optimum bone health? How can we avoid and treat shin splints? Should we be worried if our joints click when we exercise? What supplements should we be taking? Runners Knee - what is...
Jan 17, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Elise Downing ran 5000 miles around Great Britain carrying everything she needed on her back in 2015, and although her adventures have been a little closer to home since then, they have taken her to trails, rivers and lakes across the UK. In this episode she shares how to she prepared (or rather, didn't) for her epic run, shares her top kit picks including Ultimate Direction Fast Pack Running Jackets Trail shoes Follow Elise at @elisecdowning and www.elisedowning.com Would love you to subscribe ...
Jan 10, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 10
If you have no intention of running an ultra marathon...don't speak to Sophie Power. Chatting with her will inspire you, help you trust in yourself and believe that you can achieve anything you want! Sophie became world famous when a photo of her breastfeeding her 3 month old son during the UTMB race went viral. In this episode she shared the message she wanted to convey with this photo, why she's so keen to get women to partake in ultra races and how she balances motherhood, work and training. ...
Jan 03, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 9
I chat with Head of Running at Digme Fitness on his approach to training, his recommendations for creating a training plan to help you become the strongest runner you can be. We chat about what strength training we should be doing, common training mistakes in newbie (and veteran) runners and how we can all adapt to the current situation. Ben talks about how he got his start in fitness at Virgin Active as a PT 12 years ago, before working with Joe Wicks at The Body Coach writing workouts and deli...
Dec 27, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
