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Amanda Bowden

Runner | Writer | Science & Nutrition šŸƒā€ā™€ļø Hi, I'm Amanda at Running Matter, where love of running meets science and adventure! šŸ‘Ÿ Iā€™m in my element when out on the trails. šŸŒæ I have a BSc (Hons) First Class in Natural Sciences. I love writing about how the latest science can improve running performance and nutrition. I'm curious about the human body's limits and fascinated by ultra running.

An ultra runner, read on to learn to become a faster runner.

Top 5 Female Ultrarunners

Discover the top 5 female ultrarunners of our time, including Ann Trason, Ellie Greenwood, Krissy Moehl, Courtney Dauwalter, and Rory Bosio.

A selection of healthy fruits, amazing nutrition for runners.

Top 10 Best Fruits for Runners

We all know eating fruit is really good for us, but surely some are better than others? Here are ten top best fruits for runners, and they’re based on science!

Courtney Dauwalter running (winning!) and ultra marathon.

Courtney Dauwalter Diet

Ever wondered what an ultra runner eats? Here’s a preview of a typical day for the amazing ultra runner Courtney Dauwalter.