Donna Winters experiences of running.......

Donna Winter

Favourite race? Half Marathon in Lisbon, Portugal

Why? It was my 1^stHalf Marathon

Preferred distance? 10k but I love the challenge of a Half Marathon

Preferred Surface? I love running in the countryside with my dog

All your race times: 3km-16:08 5km-29:35 21km-2:18:30

What motivated you to start running? I entered a mini Triathlon and had to run 3km and couldn’t even run 3 yards at the time.

How many years have you been running? 5 Years

Do you prefer running on your own or in a group? With my running partner Fiona & our boys (the dogs)

Why? We help motivate each other and people move out your way quicker when 3 big boys are running at you!

How do you prepare for your race the night before? Good food& amp; rest

Do you carbo load before a race? I don’t really eat carbs anyway, so I don’t carbo load but will have small amount.

If so, what is your eating plan? I try and stick to a diet called Clean & Lean and I use a lot of their recipes.

What is your pre run meal? A small amount of pasta with a BIG protein portion

What do you use to fuel yourself during your long runs? We found these amazing little drinks in Waitrose called Quick energy they don’t make me feel sick like most gels do.

What is your post run meal? The biggest Steak ever washed down with copious amounts of Prosecco, Vodka & Tonic or Wine I’m not fussed really!!

Do you run with music? No only with my Dog & Fiona

If no why? Purely a safety factor

If you could give any advice to someone just starting out running what would it be? You can do it!

What trainer’s would you recommend? Asics & Brooks for off road

Why? They are simply the best and I have never had any problems with either.

Who do you admire the most in the world of running? It’s got to be Paula with Mo right up there too.