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The health benefits of consuming fibre-rich food items are wide-ranging. Not only do they improve digestive health and help in reducing weight, high dietary fibre lowers risk of heart diseases, diabetes and even colon cancer. A diet rich in fibre can be your partner as you practice social distancing.

Here are some of the most handy food items that contain fibre:

ApplesOne of the most easily available fruits, apples have good fibre content. The sweet fruit is tasty to eat and handy to carry as well. Eating an apple every day will definitely help in improving the condition of arteries and lowering cholesterol.

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PotatoesPotatoes are an integral part of our day-to-day diet. These veggies go very well with various meals. Sweet potatoes, red potatoes and purple potatoes also have high fibre content.

OatsOne of the healthiest foods, oats are rich in beta-glucan that helps with blood sugar and cholesterol levels. These also contain several vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.

PopcornAnother food item rich in fibre, popcorn is hailed as the king of snacks. Make sure you intake the air-fried version of it and not the one smothered in butter.

Dark chocolateDark chocolate rich in cocoa contains various nutrients like soluble fibre and minerals. It also has various antioxidants which can improve the functioning of brain such as memory and learning ability.

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Last week, New York and Grub Street asked some of our favorite past Grub Street Diet subjects to keep one-day diaries of what they eat while self-quarantining, which well be running over the next few days. Here, the author, chef, and host Samin Nosrat walks us through the way she spent Monday, March 23.

The truth is, I havent been eating the way I usually do since the stay-at-home order started. I havent zeroed in exactly on what is different, but I dont have the same sort of appetite as I normally do, and I am craving a lot less sugar and fewer snacks than I normally eat. Even though I spend a lot of my time thinking about what I want to cook later in the day, or the following day, I dont really feel all that excited about eating.

Upon waking up, I took my antidepressants always crucial, but especially so these days!

I wasnt very hungry for breakfast, so I made a milky, cardamom-y cup of coffee, sat in my heated garden chair, and watched a pair of titmouses titmice? work on the nest theyve been building in my garden for a few weeks.

I came in and continued to sip the coffee while I listened to the first draft of Home Cooking, a new podcast Im working on with my friend Hrishikesh Hirway, and found myself pleasantly surprised by how little I hated my own voice.

After some puttering in the garden, I walked a few blocks to see my friend Elazar Sontag, who just got back to Oakland from Brooklyn. Hed posted on Instagram that he had made cookies and had left them out for neighbors on his stoop. My pup, Fava, foraged for treats on the steps, I sat at the bottom, and Elazar stayed at the top while we had a nice check-in, and I grabbed a cookie to eat at home: gluten-free oatmeal raisin with a big melty piece of chocolate on top. Perfectly baked, so nice!

I caught up on email, talked to Hrishi, took a nap, tried to watch St. Elmos Fire (good music, bad movie), and finally decided to heat up some of yesterdays baked beans (which were essentially half-bacon). I spread them on a piece of toast and ate a Persian cucumber and drank a huge glass of water alongside it all.

I worked in the garden some more mostly weeding and then, as it started to get cold, I came inside and made myself a pot of soba tea, which is so warming and delicious. I finished reading, for the second time, my friend Jon Mooallems beautiful new book, This Is Chance, which left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling inside, and I decided to start a pot of congee for dinner.

I mixed chicken stock Id made the week before with Kokuho Rose short grain rice in a pot with some sliced ginger, a few cloves of garlic, a generous pinch of salt, and a splash of fish sauce. I let that simmer for about four hours. In the meantime, I realized I was out of peanuts, so I took Fava for a walk to the corner market to get some.

When it was time to eat, I realized I hadnt had any vegetables all day, so I boiled a bunch of broccolini from the farmers market and ate that alongside my congee, which I topped with cilantro, chile crisp, and chopped toasted peanuts. I also fished a sparkling passion-fruit drink out of my fridge. My friend Greta Caruso sent it to me. Its a slightly evil, very delicious prototype she is testing for a premixed cocktail (I couldnt tell there was any booze in there!). I drank that alongside my porridge while Fava ran zoomies around the living room.

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Another stressor at the moment is increased boredom, which is linked with emotional eating. At the same time, people have become untethered from many of their usual coping strategies, such as meeting up with friends and spending time in nature.

Caroline Kamau, an organisational psychologist at Birkbeck, University of London, whose research links burnout to binge eating, points to five risk factors that might now make someone especially prone to this common form of disordered eating:

1) Mental health problems, especially anxiety and depression

2) Body image issues, including frequent dieting and weight changes pre-pandemic

3) A highly impulsive personality, which might take the form of excessive gaming, gambling or drug use

4) Emotional eating, for instance reaching for food when upset

5) Friends and relatives who have disordered eating

Most people probably binge eat once in a while but wouldnt be classified as having binge-eating disorder, Kamau is careful to point out. For instance, its common to devour a whole pizza once in a while, and this wouldnt be concerning. Yet a milder form of this may be becoming more frequent now, even if it doesnt reach the threshold of a disorder. When youre in a situation where youre highly stressed, youre more prone to engage in disinhibited eating, Warren says.

While over-eating can feel good in the short term and provide initial comfort, this doesnt last. That first flush of feeling good is often followed by guilt, which increases distress.

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So how can we maintain a healthy relationship with food at a time when there are limited avenues for fun and higher levels of stress?

The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a fact sheet on coping with stress during infectious disease outbreaks. Though it was published in 2014, and specifically mentions Ebola, many of the recommendations remain relevant for Covid-19.

A key suggestion is finding social connection. In my WhatsApp group of fellow vegans, weve been sharing photos of our corona cupboards and some of our meals. Its a way to practise photography and exchange practical tips, but also to continue connecting by means of food the very thing that brought us together in the first place. Its a means of making food a more social experience, especially for those of us who live alone or live with non-vegans.

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Exercise. Eat better. Sleep more. Dont worry about things you cant control.

Those are good tips anytime, but especially during a global pandemic, said Dr. Tyler Tyler Cooper, president and CEO of Cooper Aerobics and a Cooper Clinic physician.

The venerable institution on Preston Road is in its 50th year. It was founded in 1970 by Coopers dad, Father of Aerobics Kenneth H. Cooper, and has grown into a multi-specialty practice focused on preventive health care and backed by extensive research.

In an interview with the Dallas Business Journal, Tyler Cooper shared some tips for executives and others working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Right now, its incredibly important for prevention of disease, for prevention of infection, to focus on those staples that weve been talking about for years, Cooper said.

Here are five areas Cooper emphasized:

Fitness

Regular physical fitness is associated with a decreased risk of the ability to acquire infection, Cooper said.

He encourages his patients, and everybody for that matter, to maintain a regular fitness program that includes at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week. But dont overexercise, because that weakens resistance, he said.

Nutrition

Does an apple a day keep coronavirus away? It could help, Cooper said.

Now that people are staying home, they have more time to cook and focus on a healthy diet, Cooper said. He recommends a well-balanced diet that follows American Heart Association guidelines.

The Heart Association recommends a variety of fruit and vegetable servings every day. Dark green, deep orange, or yellow fruits and vegetables like spinach, carrots, peaches and berries are especially nutritious.

The recommendations also call for a variety of grain products every day and fish at least twice a week. Oily fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids, like tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines, are best for heart health.

Sleep

Get your Zzzzs, Cooper says.

Its extremely important to be well-rested in order to fight disease, he said. Even if you were to get the COVID, the better shape you are in, the better chance youll get through it with the least amount of difficulties.

Cooper recommends eight hours of sleep per night and no TV or reading before fading to la-la land.

Certainly during times of stress, it's sometimes difficult to sleep, he said. You lie in bed awake and toss and turn.

To fight against that, sleep in a cool, dark room, and consider trying melatonin if youre having trouble sleeping.

Vitamins

Many people dont get the right amount of vitamin nutrition through their regular diet, so regular supplementation is important, Cooper said.

A multivitamin will help, as will Vitamin D, which is especially good at building immunity, Cooper said. Fish oil is associated with a decrease in inflammation and would be beneficial as well, he added.

Theres not a one size fits all on supplements, but if youre going to try to cover the bases, a well-respected multivitamin is going to be a benefit, he said.

De-stress

To rein in stress, focus on controlling what you can control, Cooper advises.

You want to be aware of whats going on in the country, he said. Certainly with the stimulus act and the growth of the virus, you need to be aware. But you dont need to be obsessing all the time about things you cant change."

"You cant control the spread of the virus beyond yourself, you cant change the economy, you cant change whats happening in the world," he added. "But what you can change is focusing on making yourself stronger.

Keep a positive attitude and look for the silver linings in this time of crisis, Cooper said.

Its so seldom ever in our life that youre going to have this much downtime, he said. Do something advantageous. Do that home project that you never did, or call that friend you havent called in a long time.

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UGA expert recommends following well-established guidelines

With the novel coronavirus dominating the news, a lot of misinformation has been circulating about immune boosting diets that can supposedly ward off infection.

Everything from loading up on vitamin C to blueberries and other foods, drinks and vitamins has been lauded on social media and elsewhere as some sort of miracle fix.

The truth is, they probably wont do what some so-called experts claim.

If only it were that easy to boost your immune system through diet, said Emma Laing, clinical associate professor and director of dietetics in the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Any food or supplement marketed to do so, such as vitamins, herbs, essential oils, juice cleanses or natural health products, is not evidence-based.What we do know is that our diets can support our immune system so that its able to do its job that is, defend against disease-causing microorganisms and prevent infections.

Laing urged consumers to be leery of marketing gimmicks and other unproven claims.

Though some misinformation being shared might be with the best of intentions, my fear is that those feeling vulnerable and scared will be taken advantage of if they buy into claims that a product or service purports boosting immunity through diet, she said.

Here, Laing provides some tips about what people can do to help support a healthy immune system.

How does diet interact with our immune system?

Our immune systems are sophisticated in the way that the nutrients we eat interact with organs and cells in the body. Consider this system as not a single part of the body, but one that includes white blood cells, antibodies, bone marrow, the spleen, the thymus and the lymphatic system all working together to stay balanced. If you were somehow able to boost or force your immune system to perform above and beyond its normal functioning, you would be disrupting this balance.As an example, having an overactive immune system could lead to developing an autoimmune disorder where your bodys own tissues are attacked. This is obviously not what youre aiming for when choosing foods that support immune health.

What dietary changes would be helpful in supporting immune health?

To support the optimal function of your immune system, focus on consuming foods that support a healthy digestive tract, such as a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Lean proteins and fat-free or low-fat dairy products are also part of an eating pattern that promotes health as set forth by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/eat-healthy/dietary-guidelines-for-americans/index.html. If you have trouble meeting these recommendations, its OK to take a multivitamin and mineral supplement, but be wary of single-nutrient products that come in large quantities or mega-doses.With respect to nutrition, consuming anything above target recommendations is not necessarily better for your health. Just like aiming for a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, obtaining sufficient sleep, taking steps to quit smoking and managing stress also contribute to general good health and therefore to a healthy immune system.

What are some trusted resources for diet and food safety questions?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shares helpful resources on their coronavirus (COVID-19) pagehttps://www.eatright.org/coronavirusregarding food safety concerns, access to food, and supplements and claims for cures. Also visit UGAs National Center for Home Food Preservation athttps://nchfp.uga.edu/.

You should follow the advice of your primary health care provider or registered dietitianbefore deciding to take a supplement or making a change to your diet.

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If you find yourself dozing off at odd hours at odd places, you would blame it on lack of sleep. But, if you also feel lethargic all the time or after every meal, you may be suffering from the problem of chronic fatigue. There can be many factors that lead to drowsiness and fatigue. If you can't really point at any obvious reason, maybe your diet isn't as nutritious as it should be. Here are some foods that you must include in your diet or exclude from your diet to beat fatigue.

1.Refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta may cause blood sugar level to shoot up and lead to low insulin level in the body. This can cause weakness or fatigue.

2. Avoid caffeinated drinks like tea and coffee. These drinks might boost energy temporarily but too-much consumption of caffeine can be a major cause of fatigue in the long run.

3. Processed and sugary foods are of little or no nutritional value and high-fat content in them lead to depletion of energy rather than increasing it, which other healthier foods do.

4. 60 per cent of the body of an adult human is made up of water. It is an important part of blood in the human system and also helps carry essential nutrients to the cells and flush out toxins from the body. So, keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water throughout the day.

5. Chia seed is a highly nutritious food. It is rich in fibre, protein, vitamin, minerals, Omega-3 fatty acids and tons of antioxidants. All these nutrients supply bouts of energy to the body.

6. Although vitamins and other supplements cannot replace the value of natural nutrition that you can get from food, there's no harm in taking these supplements if your body lacks a particular nutrient and is unable to receive it from your diet.

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. During this unprecedented time in our nation, American Dairy Association North East encourages dairy farmers to share positive, science-based facts about the health benefits of milk and dairy products with consumers. The key message to remind consumers during the COVID-19 situation is that dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt are safe, nutritious and affordable foods for all families.

Now more than ever, its crucial we share credible information from reputable sources because people are scared, and they arent sure who to trust, said American Dairy Association CEO Rick Naczi. Thats why health organizations like the Center for Disease Control and Prevention use simple, consistent messages with the most accurate information known at the time. Dairy farmers have so many great things to talk about, from the animals you raise to the nutritious, safe products you produce lets focus on that.

During this time of social distancing, social media is the best way to communicate with consumers. Kelsey OShea of Mapleview Dairy in Madrid, N.Y., shared an excellent example of how to approach the topic. View her post here:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=525786118314701

In less than one minute, she conveyed several important messages including:* Farms continue to operate somewhat business-as-usual* Cows are still receiving top-notch care* Farmers still supply a safe, quality product to grocery store shelves* Farm staff and employees health and safety is a priority

Consider what families are dealing with the uncertainty and confusion. Some of the information dairy farmers share could easily be misconstrued by those less informed about the dairy industry. For example, comments like farmers may have to dump milk could lead consumers to think the milk is tainted in some way, which is not true. Another example would be sharing that cows receive a vaccine for Coronavirus. Consumers could misinterpret this to mean that the virus must be prevalent in dairy cows and they should not drink milk. Again, an untrue statement.

Several social media posts have been circulating that indicate drinking milk will help people stay strong against COVID-19. Science-based research shows that a balanced diet that includes dairy is important for overall health and wellness, however, we highly caution against content that claims human immunity benefits from dairy and the protein found in dairy called lactoferrin.

Below are facts from Dr. Greg Miller, Chief Science Officer, Dairy Management, Inc.:

Further positive messages that can help bolster consumer confidence in dairy farmers, dairy farms and dairy products at this difficult time are listed below:

Dairy and Overall Wellness

Dairy foods are a source of high-quality protein because they contain the essential amino acids that the body cannot make on its own. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17403271)

Milk is good for all ages, because its the #1 food source for calcium, vitamin D, and potassium nutrients that many Americans, including children, are lacking in their diets.

Dairy and Immunity

Dairy and Food Storage

If you see friends or fellow farmers sharing unverified claims, consider messaging them privately and ask them to remove or edit the post.

Please contact Beth Meyer (bmeyer@milk4u.org), Director of Consumer Confidence at American Dairy Association North East, for further tips on communicating with consumers.

ADA North East will continue to work on behalf of dairy farmers. If you have concerns or suggestions about addressing the challenges during this time, please call 315.472.9143.

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About American Dairy Association North East

American Dairy Association North East (ADA North East) is the dairy farmer-funded organization funded by participating dairy farmers checkoff investment to build demand and sales for milk and dairy foods throughout the local region. Representing more than 10,000 dairy farm families in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and northern Virginia, ADA North East develops and implements local programs to drive milk and dairy sales at retail outlets and in schools. The organization also conducts consumer education about dairy through events, traditional and social media, and in collaboration with health professionals through National Dairy Council. ADA North East works closely with Dairy Management Inc., the national dairy checkoff organization, to support nutrition research, national partnerships and developing export markets for dairy to bring a fully integrated promotion program to the region.For more information, visitwww.AmericanDairy.com, or call 315.472.9143.

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I get it its difficult to think about a diet in times like these. Especially one that relies and thrives on the type of shelf-stable commodities that have recently become caloric gold.

No more pinto beans. No more chickpeas. No more rice. And no more tofu? Im still scratching my head at that last one.

If youre like me, walking the aisles of the grocery store has become a depressing exercise of anxiety and uncertainty. Sometimes, youre optimistic the vegan bread you like isnt sold out.

Other times, youre wondering who in the world was so desperate for mac and cheese, theyd grab the box of vegan alternative, unknowingly about to open a packet of yellow goop that smells like a foot.

Its their loss, I suppose.

But even as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on our countrys health care system, economy and sense of safety, you dont have to give up a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Heres why:

As the reality of the coronavirus pandemic set in, it seems everyone in America did one thing: hoard all the toilet paper under one arm and all the doomsday-prepper-approved food in the other.

Last week, in fact, I drove around the South Hill to see what food and toiletry options were still available. A lot depends on when you get there compared to when the last shipment arrived. Unsurprisingly, Super 1, Rosauers on 29th Avenue and Safeway off 29th and Southeast Boulevard were wiped out.

But Trader Joes? When I was there, shelves held plenty of pasta noodles (and sauce). Stacks of cartons of eggs (for you vegetarians), and giant sacks of cheap rice. They even had hand soap.

Two employees were standing at the automatic doors tallying the number of people allowed in at any given time. On a Wednesday afternoon around 5:30 p.m., they were near useless it seemed the stay home, stay healthy order had worked, as the store was as empty as Ive ever seen it.

The newly opened Natural Grocers on Southwest Boulevard, too, was fully stocked, and I may have been the only shopper inside. Staff there seemed almost surprised to see me. And, yes, they had paper towels (sorry, no toilet paper).

Its no surprise that vegans tend to spend a lot of time in the produce section. And if thats the only place you visited in insert grocery store here, youd probably assume life was normal. Almost too normal.

Full displays of vegetables, fruits and berries. Some on deep discount. People, it seems, just arent interested.

And thats to your benefit. According to food and public health experts, theres little evidence to suggest coronavirus can be transmitted by food. That is, if youre cooking it.

So while its natural to feel skeptical of buying that apple (after all, anybody could have coughed on it, touched it after rubbing their nose, etc.), dont let that stop you from buying produce youd normally cook.

And you can still buy the fresh produce youd eat raw. Just wash it as soon as you get home, and remember to wash your hands (you should be doing that regularly anyway).

Its difficult, but experts agree its important to remain upright and active, within reason. While Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered us all to stay home and healthy, he still encourages us to go for walks and bike rides. Perhaps a run, even. Just do it away from others.

Continue to exercise and continue to eat a balanced diet. That includes taking a multivitamin. Anything to help your immune system function properly.

I could probably count on one hand the amount of times I ordered delivery food through Uber Eats, Grub Hub or Postmates. That all changed last week.

While I still prefer to cook even if I cant make some of my favorite recipes as easily we owe it to our local vegan eateries. Places like Rut, Cascadia Public House, Allies and Saranac Public House all have delivery options. And nearly every restaurant in Spokane has some sort of takeout option.

And when you order, please tip your driver.

Now, ignoring the previous sections, heres my parting advice: Embrace the fake.

What I mean is, you know that section of the freezer filled with all sorts of vegan frozen goodies? The fake chicken nuggets? The fake bacon (facon?). Or farther down, the nondairy ice cream?

Well, if all else fails, indulge yourself. It seems to be just about the only thing not completely sold out across the board. Itll probably make you happy, too.

And while I wouldnt recommend eating it for every meal, its perfectly OK to fry up a Morningstar hamburger for dinner. Yes, its processed and filled with sodium. But life is weird for all of us right now.

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The Nutrition Facts panel focuses our attention on calories, fat, sugar, and salt. It lists total carbohydrates, but does not distinguish between the fast and the slow carb varieties. Yet the processed starch of fast carbs represents a staggering percentage of the calories we consume. Think of hamburger rolls, pizza dough, and fries. The average American eats more than 1,000 calories of rapidly digestible starches and sugars every day, and gets 500 more from the fats and oils added to many of these products. Starch serves as the carrier for much of the fat, sugar, and salt that we ingest, and like sugar, it is converted into rapidly absorbable glucose.

All of this undermines what should have been an American success story. We became an agricultural powerhouse because of the nations abundance of fertile grasslands, ideal for growing grain, and the industrial infrastructure that refines that grain into starch. But the processed carbs that became our main food source have also proved to be a missing link between obesity and metabolic dysfunction. That story has largely gone untold. Despite all the research on nutrition and disease in recent years, the effects of inundating our bodies with a constant stream of rapidly absorbable glucosea poison hiding in plain sighthas not been well examined.

Modern processing techniques involve intense heat and mechanical forces that destroy the structure of food. In addition, food manufacturers add fat and salt to highly processed carbs to increase their palatability, making them much softer and easier to chew and swallow. We thus eat more and we eat it faster. Because the nutrients never reach the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract, hormones that should trigger signals of fullness dont get stimulated. (By contrast, less-processed foods retain their tight structure so that enzymes dont break them down completely; we can still digest the food, but may not absorb all of its calories.)

Fast carbs elevate blood glucose, and with it, insulin levels. When this happens repeatedly, especially in people who are overweight, metabolic pathways can become dysfunctional: Insulin stops working effectively, leading to insulin resistance, and eventually, diabetes and other disorders. Our bodies become intolerant to fast carbs, and by continuing to eat them, we further accelerate metabolic dysfunction.

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The dangers of processed carbs are amplified in an environment of positive energy balancethat is, a world in which bodies take in more calories than they burn. Historically, humans had to work hard to find food and were lucky to get enough calories to match their energy expenditures. When we burned at least as much as we consumed, processed carbs didnt present the same problemsespecially when those carbs werent as highly processed, because we didnt have industrial techniques to shatter the food matrix so completely. But today, when many of us struggle with weight and confront disorders like prediabetes or worse, processed carbs are a disaster. It is shocking, but perhaps no surprise, that only about 12.2 percent of Americans are cardio-metabolically healthy, their blood pressure, lipid levels, blood glucose, and weight falling within current guidelines, a repercussion of these changes.

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Im finally going to have some time to read! If youve thought that in the last couple of weeks, then youve clicked on the correct link. You might not be able to clock up as many miles as usual during the UK lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic, but this doesn't mean you can't read about the noble art of putting one foot in front of the other.

So, if you are looking to get stuck into a book, here are our top 15 books about running to read in isolation.

1What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

In this memoir, celebrated author HarukiMurakami looks at his life through the lens of running. He reflects on how running has changed his life and his writing, and providesanecdotes of the many races hes taken part in including a 100km ultramarathon.

2Jog On: How Running Saved My Life

Jog On is about the positive impact that running can have on your mental health. Bella Mackie ended her twenties struggling with the heartbreak of a divorce and the underlying mental health problems that caused her anxiety and depression. Then she started torun and things started to change. Through this book, Mackie shares her experience with funny, moving and motivational stories that will help you want to get out there.

3Your Pace or Mine? What Running Taught Me About Life, Laughter and Coming Last

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Lisa Jackson started running when she was 31 and since then shes ran more than90 marathons. In this book, Jackson tells her story and the story of the people she has met during this time, from tutu-clad fun-runners to 250-mile ultrarunners. She writes about the importance of embracing the beauty of running whether you are a complete beginner or a veteran, saying that running isnt about the time you do but the time you have.

4Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

Scott Jurek was a dominant force in the early days ofultrarunning, winning the prestigious Western States 100 seven years in a row, from 1999-2005. And he did it all on a vegan diet.In Eat & Run, he tells us about his life and career, growing up hunting, fishing and cooking meat every day, beforebeginning his ultrarunning career and vegan diet. In this book, you will find inspiring stories alongside Scott's favourite vegan recipes.

5Running Like a Girl

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Running can be brutal. Weve all been there and, even if we dont want to admit it, we all have those days when you get out there, start running and just hate it all the way. In Running Like a Girl, Alexandra Hemingsley talks about her experience trying to get into running and how awful, especially at the beginning, it can be. This honest, fun and inspirational book will help you to understand that its OK to hate exercising you just need to keep at it and find new ways to motivate yourself.

626.2 Miles to Happiness: A Comedians Tale of Running, Red Wine and Redemption

A book about running written by a comedian:what could be better? RW columnistPaul Tonkinson set himself the challenge to beat the three-hour mark at the London Marathon. In this book, he tells us about his adventure training for it, but also the troubled upbringing that inspired him to run in the first place. Full of wit and hard-won wisdom, Tonky's book will inspire and amuse in equal measure.

7Feet in the Clouds: The Classic Tale of Fell-Running and Obsession

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Feet in the Clouds is a celebration of the obscure Northern sport of fell running, the ancient art of running very quickly up and down a hill ormountain.In this book, Richard Askwith explores the characters, history andrituals that make fell running so special. Alongside interviews with some of the greats of the sport, such as 'Iron' Joss Naylor and Billy Bland, Askwith details his own attempt to complete the gruelling Bob Graham Round, a gruelling 66-mile route in the Lake District that must be completed within 24 hours.

8Fat Man to Green Man: From Unfit to Ultramarathon

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Ira Rainey used to be overweight and unfit, and it wasnt until one of his friends was diagnosed with terminal cancer that he realised he needed to drastically reassess his lifestyle.Through humorous and emotional anecdotes, Rainey tells us this story, culminating in an attempt at the Green Man ultramarathon.

9Running with the Kenyans: Discovering the secrets of the fastest people on earth

Adharanand Finn grew up in the English countryside and had always loved running. He started out following a career in journalist but, by his mid-thirties, realised that he still wanted to know how good a runner he could be. So, he moved to Kenya to learn from the best runners in the world. In this book, he tells us about his experience running with the Kenyans, following his dream and what we all can learn from the worlds greatest distance runners.

10Born to Run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

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Christopher McDougall started this book to find the answer to a simple question: why does my foot hurt? To do so, he ventured to find the worlds most secretive distance runners, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexicos Copper Canyons. In this fast-paced running classic,McDougall discusses theTarahumaras unorthodox runningtechnique, why he believes modern-day running shoes are injuring people,and how he turned himself from an injury-prone plodder to someone capable of completing a50-mile race through the Copper Canyons.

11Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

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In this memoir, we hear the story of Dean Karnazes, an ultrarunner whos taken his passion for running to the next level. To raise awareness of youth obesity and urge Americans take up running and exercise, he ran 50 marathons, in 50 states in 50 days. Karnazes also went on to262 miles in one go, the equivalent of 10 back-to-back marathons. In this book, he answers some of thequestions he routinely gets asked. Chief among them:Are you insane?

12Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

A psychologist looks at the achievements of less gifted people and finds that passionate persistence, aka grit, is their secret to victory. In this book, we learn the science behind 'grit' and the practical things you can do to find yours.

13Once a Runner: A Novel

US$10.23 (40% off)

In this book, John L. Parker, Jr. tells the story of Quenton Cassidy, collegiate runner at the fictional Southeastern University, who dreams to run a four-minute mile. But when he is about to reach his dream, he is suspended by the track team for getting involved in an athletes protest against the Vietnam War. Quenton decides to retreat into the countryside, under the tutelage of his friend and mentor Bruce Denton, and train for the race of his life. Originally published in 1978, this book is a masterpiece of running literature that any runner should read.

14This Mum Runs

7.37

This is the story of Jo Pavey RW contributing editor,mum andfive-time Olympian who won the 10,000m at the European Championships after having given birth just eight months before. Shes been called Supermum, but in this book, Pavey talks about her experience as just the same as every mother juggling a working life and a family. A heart-warming and uplifting book.

15Never Wipe Your Ass with a Squirrel: A trail running, ultramarathon, and wilderness survival guide for weird folks

9.85

A guide to the deepest secrets of trail running and ultramarathons. Runner Jason Robillard offers tips and tricks to running in the wilderness (including the sage advice to never wipe one's ass with a squirrel). Equal parts funny and practical, it's an entertaining guide for runners looking to embrace their wild sides.

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