About Amy

Qualifications

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Leeds Beckett, 2021), graduate member of SENR (Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register)

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics (Leeds Beckett, 2015), Full Member of BDA (British Dietetic Association), HCPC registration number DT28304

  • PhD in nutrition and immune function (University of Southampton, 2010)

  • BSc (hons) Nutritional Sciences (University of Southampton, 2006)

Career highlights

  • Clinical Trials Coordinator in Cancer medicines research

  • Seven years working as a dietitian in the NHS, specialising in weight management, type 2 diabetes, heart health, IBS, and nutrition support. 

  • Specialist in enteral (tube) feeding

Running experience

  • Completed 218 official marathons (including 73 ultras, 9 x 100 milers). Marathon PB 3:36:11, 50 mile PB 8:58:01, 100 mile PB 21:20:12, and 24 hour distance PB 110 miles

  • 52 marathons in 52 weeks completed twice, and 10 marathons in 10 days completed twice

  • Completed over 70 “non-official” runs of marathon distance or above (covering several National Trails in the UK, and exploration in Australia and New Zealand)

  • Proud member of 100 Marathon Club UK