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People | UltraChef<\/h3>\n

I had the pleasure of interviewing Aussie Patrick Bowring, a fierce ultra marathon runner and chef – who goes by the name Ultra Chef<\/a>. Based on the beautiful Mornington peninsular of Victoria, this\u00a0positive cat who balances work, running, and a healthy\u00a0family life with his\u00a0wife\u00a0Jo Twentyman, and two daughters Violet (age 4) and Poppy (age 2).\u00a0The man’s a triple threat doing three extreme sports at once, running, cooking, and parenting.\u00a0Patrick is all\u00a0about\u00a0giving back to the sport he loves, and has been coaching other athletes over the last\u00a0year. He is currently building his website, which will feature all the epic things he does including\u00a0coaching, food styling, recipes for runners and videos.\u00a0We are stoked to have Pat join the Ciele community and grateful that he took the time to share his story\u00a0with us!<\/p>\n

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Pat (#39) captured with the look of absolute joy and a bit surprised at achieving the all most impossible! 2nd place: 144k 10,000m vert. Buffalo Stampede Marathon. Australia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
When did you st<\/strong>art running and w<\/strong>hat inspired you to start?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

I started running in 2012, my life at the time was spiralling dangerously out of control. I finally came to the realization I needed to make some serious changes, so I started to run. I made the decision to turn my life around when years of \u2018burning the candle at both ends\u2019 wasn\u2019t working. Stopped drinking and smoking and started to train for my first marathon, after completing it I was hooked. The harder and longer the event are where my strengths lie, having placed in the top ten for every 100+ kilometre event I have entered.\u00a0One day, my wife and I met on the beach; she looked at me and told me she was pregnant with our first. We had been trying for years, I took it as a sign and a real motivator for me personally to sort out some demons. My family support me so much and continue to be my true inspiration.<\/p>\n

As someone who works so closely with food, are you especially conscious of how food affects your running performance?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Absolutely, the cleaner I eat the better I feel. Feeling mentally strong is so important to get the most out of my weekly training sessions. If I\u2019m looking down at a dish I\u2019ve made with heaps of vegetables, herbs, wild rice and spices I already start to feel my body thanking me.<\/p>\n

Do you notice a difference in your endurance in regards to what you eat?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Yes, anything natural with good sugars such as fruit. We in Australia have such a dynamic range of fruit all year round. Munching on local berries or a \u2018borrowed\u2019 fig from a neighbouring farm on my long runs is great to keep my energy up during a longer run.<\/p>\n

Do you plan pre and post-run meals? If so, what are they?
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Most of my pre run meals are usually spelt oats with coconut and honey if during the cooler months of the year. Or a Fruit shake in Summer, usually packed with berries! My post meals can vary quite a bit. Usually depends on where my run ends. If its at my car at a bottom of a mountain it could be a banana, or if I finish at my restaurant it might be a plate of steamed vegetables with quinoa and hummus. As a chef im quite spoilt for choice but as long as I get protein and carbs back in me to speed up recovery.<\/p>\n

What do you eat\/drink while doing a ultra long distance run?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

During a ultra I eat usually fruit shakes I make the night before. They are usually a blend of fruit, vanilla beans, coconut water and chia seeds. I wrapped each bottle in a really offensive graphic design tape, it stands out when I come to an aid station so even if I\u2019m getting a bit delirious I can still find them. I call them my \u201cJungle juice\u2019 with techno tape Shakes.<\/p>\n

\"a4639543-2998-464e-8406-df2344439cd3\"<\/a>‘Jungle juice’ – based on strawberry, mango, coconut water, chia seeds &\u00a0vanilla bean.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Unflavored Tailwind powder<\/a>\u00a0added to water – composed of electrolytes and sugars.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Banana, coconut water and peanut protein for straight after I finish.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n

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How did you get into cooking? And how are\u00a0cooking and running connected in your life?
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I fell into it really, I wasn\u2019t exactly an A grade student. I found other out of curriculum activities a lot more appealing. I worked behind a bar and then found my interest in the back of house, where my love of food started. I worked my way up from washing dishes to working at one of the highest awarded fine dining restaurants in Australia. \u00a0Cooking and running are connected especially in a high pressured restaurant environment. Your on your feet up to 15 hrs a shift with no break, constantly having to make on the spot decisions. Your working in extremely hot conditions\u00a0and eating standing up, everything you basically have to face in ultra running.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What tips do you have for runners who want to integrate more healthy, nutritious\u00a0meals into their diets?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

I would say experiment with what makes you feel good. Everyone is so different and its such a personal thing, wether it\u2019s a high carb, meat, or vegan diet i always suggest to my clients to just eat healthy. You have to have the right mix of variety to keep it interesting and most of importantly be good for your body and mind.<\/p>\n

\"0cf04356-c65d-4aed-bbc7-a42dd7d837aa\"<\/a>I like your\u00a0Instagram slogan\u00a0\u201cRest and recover\u201d – can you elaborate on this?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Haha, I usually have what my next event is written there. Because I was in between Ultras and didn\u2019t know when my next event would be I wrote \u2018rest and recover<\/em>\u2019. The last Event was a 144 kilometer race through the Alpines in Victoria with 10,000 meters of elevation gain! One of Australia\u2019s hardest events going around I managed to snare a second on the overall standings. Rest and recovering after events like this and even your weekly runs is paramount for time in the game, everyone wants to run forever right?<\/p>\n

Truth. Thank you for sharing your wise words and brilliant tips!\u00a0Keep up.<\/p>\n

Find Pat here<\/a> and follow him on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Danielle Levy<\/a>\u00a0– Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner and Runner<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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