I have Ready Brek because I can't stomach the real stuff! I make mine with half semi skimmed and half water, and half a teaspoon of sugar when it comes out of the microwave. Not had it so much recently...

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Some may not agree but most my runs are mornings and i never eat anything before i run, i will if i have a race though and yes that is porridge oats mixed in with protein and skimmed milk, shaked up

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Challenge one : To do my first half marathon by the end off year!!
walton and frinton half on 10th may 1:47.06
Challenge two : to join a running club by the end of the year!

Challenge Three : 43.30 in Horndon 10k 28th June

How does a bowl of porridge compare with my usual breakfast of two poached eggs on toast? (from an energy / running point of view)?

I dont know but it sounds yummy,
Eggs are good for you, only thing with 100% digestable protien

It's more warming & filling, and depending on how you serve it... can have a variety of flavours to it

Energy wise... more carbs

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I think microwaving porridge is something of an art form. Half a nanosecond at full power is the difference between a Bob Cratchit/Oliver Twist bowl of gruel and 'how many slices would you like?'

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Tried alsorts with mine honey, banana, dried fruit, chopped nuts but my favorite is .........prunes.

Amen to that. I've shouted many an expletive after trying to do it in the microwave. 5 mins on the hob all the way for me. A word of warning though, take your eyes off it for more than 30 secs at your peril!!

Oats + milk + banana + peanut butter = awesomeness on various different levels. I'd have it every day if I could!

Now I LOVE peanut butter and I do eat it every day (almost)....but in porridge????!!!???

Hell yeah, it works! Not too dissimilar from having it in a banana & milk smoothie, plus it ups the protein content!

Oh... how many times have I cleaned the microwave after setting the timer for a nanosecond too long

Okay. - I am going to try tomorrow! How much peanut butter and banana?

adding maple syrup and chopped mango gets my vote. I only have it once a week when the kids have it on Saturdays. Rest of the time its my All Bran/Nuts/Apple/Prunes/Linseed concoction, plus a scoop of soya protein powder if I have just done a 12+ miler.

Depends how deep your love for the nutty stuff goes! I usually just add a bit, taste and add more if it needs it! Yup, banana gives it a nice natural sweetness!

I am almost tempted to get a bowl made right now!