Run Fast. Eat Slow. : Nourishing Recipes for Athletes by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky

  • Can't beet me smoothie
    • Categories: Beverages / drinks (no-alcohol); Snacks; Breakfast / brunch; Cooking for 1 or 2; Dairy-free; Gluten-free
    • Ingredients: beets; frozen blueberries; frozen bananas; unsweetened almond milk; coconut water; fresh ginger; almond butter
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Notes about Recipes in this book

  • Superhero muffins

    • edekerka on May 11, 2019

      Can easily store in the freezer and thaw as needed

    • rachelefry on February 13, 2026

      Made regularly for after school snacks.

  • On-the-run frittata muffins

    • kris.mundt on January 04, 2026

      Healthy on the go breakfast! This has been my go to for a protein packed savory option. I added in asparagus with this batch. I like to keep the veg separate and add that to the muffin cups first, and then pour over the egg mixture. I find it makes the cups more consistent and less messy!

    • janet_x28jp9 on March 01, 2026

      I really like that this recipe has the potential for flexibility. I followed it pretty closely and it was tasty. You can see that you can easily swap out or add veggies or even meats if you’re in the mood. I ended up with more of the potato mixture that I’m not mad about. With all the work I put into finely dicing, it’s nice to know that I have extra for the next batch!

  • Ginger-molasses granola

  • Kale-radicchio salad with farro

    • Breannetuttle on December 06, 2023

      This is a great salad - just took it to a dinner with friends and it was gone. Even the kids ate it. I've made it with both radicchio and red cabbage. If using radicchio, recommend soaking the leaves in cold water for ~10 min to help get rid of the bitterness. If using farro, toss the farro in a bit of the dressing after cooking it. It's good without the farro too. The salad gets better as it sits!

  • Soba noodle salad with runner's high peanut sauce

    • VeryVigario on July 22, 2018

      I substituted a lot of farmer's markets veggies. I liked the sauce, but I wanted a little extra heat to it? It reminded me of Thai curry I get, but it needed a little something extra (maybe curry powder? Sub chili oil?)

  • Recovery quinoa salad

  • Flu-fighter chicken and rice stew

    • Solovyay on March 13, 2026

      Wonderful soup/stew. I make this whenever my family is sick

  • Wild salmon sweet potato cakes

    • edekerka on June 02, 2019

      Cakes fall apart easily.

  • Fig and pig quiche

    • jaxcap on August 07, 2023

      I didn't have fresh figs and used dried ones, it was still good.

  • Parmesan and herb-crusted cod

    • janet_x28jp9 on February 16, 2026

      I don’t think I dried the cod sufficiently because baking it on a rack was not very successful. The crust ended up having wet spots. I may try frying next time. I think that may work better.

  • Spicy black beans

    • Caustin on September 28, 2022

      These are so good! I've been making once a week and using in burritos.

  • Garlicky greens

    • vickster on September 12, 2018

      Good. But don't let them overcook or sit too long.

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Reviews about this book

  • Food52

    ...focuses on preparing delicious, nourishing meals to to fuel athletes and active home cooks alike.

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  • ISBN 10 162336681X
  • ISBN 13 9781623366810
  • Linked ISBNs
  • Published Aug 09 2016
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 256
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Rodale

Publishers Text

From world-class marathoner and 4-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky comes a whole foods, flavor-forward cookbook that proves food can be indulgent and nourishing at the same time. Finally here's a cookbook for runners that shows fat is essential for flavor and performance and that counting calories, obsessing over protein, and restrictive dieting does more harm than good.

Packed with more than 100 recipes for every part of your day, mind-blowing nutritional wisdom, and inspiring stories from two fitness-crazed women that became fast friends over 15 years ago, Run Fast Eat Slow has all the bases covered. You'll find no shortage of delicious meals, satisfying snacks, thirst-quenching drinks, and wholesome treats. Fan favorites include Can't Beet Me Smoothie, Arugula Cashew Pesto, High-Altitude Bison Meatballs, Superhero Muffins, Kale Radicchio Salad with Farro, and Double Chocolate Teff Cookies.



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