E.4 Marathon runner, Charlie Watson on running fuel, buggy running and potatoes

In this episode, we are sitting down for a tasty seasonal breakfast with Charlie Watson the runner and influencer.

On the menu today we have a delicious banana split topped with coconut yoghurt, cacao nibs and of course, spoon granola!

Recipe:

Ingredients (per person)

1 Banana

Tsp Coconut Oil 

Cinnamon 

Coconut Yoghurt

Granola 

Cacao Nibs

Method:

1. Heat a tsp of coconut oil in a pan until hot 
2. Slice your banana down the middle and place it face down on the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes each side
3. Dust with some cinnamon and add to your plate
4. Top it with coconut yoghurt and Spoon granola and you have a delicious banana split 

As running continues to gain popularity and the London Marathon 2025 sees a record number of participants, we thought it would be insightful to speak with Charlie about her running journey, how she fuels her runs, and the running challenges she faces ahead.

Charlie exemplifies how to seamlessly integrate running into daily life, managing to train while pushing her buggy and walking the dog!

In this episode Charlie shares some tips on the best ways to fuel your runs and also her go to post long run re-fuel!

For all the runners out there who need some foodie tips and guidance this episode is for you!

Make sure to re-create the recipe above as it's a delicious summer breakfast!

This episode is hosted and produced by Georgia Symonds

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