How great is this heatwave!  I am totally loving it, but training for a marathon in 30 degree heat has been tough! I’m doing my best to stay hydrated by drinking lots before, during and after exercise. I’m also not drinking alcohol at the moment, due to my early morning running routine. Try to take on a ten mile training run with a hangover is not fun at all!

So, what am I drinking instead? Well, I’ve been experimenting in my kitchen with Truenopal Cactus Water, to create my own hydrating summer juice. So far I’ve tried all sorts of flavour combinations. I’ve adding slices of fresh oranges and lemons, watermelon, basil, mint & chilli. This combo was my favourite…

• Fresh Mint
• Lemon
• Fresh Ginger
• Apple
• Ice
• Cactus Water

If you’ve never tried cactus water before? Here’s all the info …

Truenopal cactus water comes from the fruit prickly pear, that grows on the cactus plant in the sonoran dessert. It is 100% natural, has no added sugar or artificial flavourings, no sodium, and is suitable for vegans. I have partnered with Truenopal this summer as part of their TrueYou campaign. I absolutely love their message as it is encouraging us to always be our true-selves. Check out the hashtag #TrueYou on Instagram to see other people sharing what this message means to them.

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