Katie Hainbach began running on the recommendation of a doctor who thought it may help with her anxiety. She was hesitant at first due to having struggled with exercise previously; however, she found that running not only helped manage her mental health but also aided her in losing weight and achieving a new level of self-confidence. Katie has completed two marathons, three half marathons and numerous 10k races. Katie believes that her vegan diet has improved her running and she is a passionate advocate for plant-based sports nutrition. Discover more at katierunssite.wordpress.com
Did you know that just 10 minutes of running can burn up to 100 calories? That’s why it’s important to fuel your body for running. I include a lot of healthy carbs in my diet and my breakfasts include:
• Porridge made with plantbased milk or water • A bagel with peanut butter
• Tofu scramble on a slice or two of wholemeal toast To aid your training and recovery between runs, eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Nutritionally-dense foods such as beetroot, sweet potato and leafy green vegetables are brilliant for runners. I leave about two hours after eating before running to ensure my food is digested; but if you need a pre-run snack, there are some great vegan options to choose from, such as: • Nutri-Bombz, available online at nutri-bombz.com