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Shalane Flanagan

Shalane Flanagan is an Olympic silver medalist, four-time Olympian, winner of the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon, and multiple American record holder. She is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook Run Fast. Eat Slow., created alongside chef Elyse Kopecky, as well as its follow-up, Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. — both focused on nourishing, whole-foods recipes for athletes.
Biographical details sourced from Penguin Random House.
On LuvemBooks, we've reviewed 2 of Shalane Flanagan's books, including Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. and Run Fast. Eat Slow..
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Books Reviewed
Cover of Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.: Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky
Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.: Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky

4.8/5

reader rating · 2,735 ratings

Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. Is a New York Times bestseller and IACP Award finalist that delivers quick-prep, nutrition-forward recipes designed for athletes and busy eaters alike, built on the same "indulgent nourishment" philosophy that made the authors' original Run Fast. Eat Slow. A phenomenon.

Reviewed Jul 25, 2026

Cover of Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes: A Cookbook
Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes: A Cookbook

4.8/5

reader rating · 2,065 ratings

Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes is a New York Times bestselling cookbook co-authored by four-time Olympian and 2017 TCS New York City Marathon champion Shalane Flanagan and chef and nutrition coach Elyse Kopecky, built around the argument that athletic performance food can be simultaneously indulgent and deeply nourishing — a philosophy that earned the book strong endorsements from elite running figures and a wide readership beyond competitive athletes.

Reviewed Mar 18, 2026

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Elyse Kopecky

Health & Wellness
Cooking & Food
Elyse Kopecky co-created Run Fast. Eat Slow., sharing the same whole-foods philosophy and nourishing recipes tailored for athletes.
2 books reviewed
Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes: A Cookbook
Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.: Quick-Fix Recipes for Hangry Athletes by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky
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Michael Matthews

Health & Wellness
Cooking & Food
The Shredded Chef shares Shalane Flanagan's performance-first focus, offering active readers practical recipes designed to support training and fitness goals.
1 book reviewed
The Shredded Chef
Samin Nosrat

Samin Nosrat

Cooking & Food
Samin Nosrat's Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat teaches the underlying principles behind great whole-food cooking, giving athletes the confidence to adapt recipes to their needs.
1 book reviewed
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
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Tieghan Gerard

Cooking & Food
Tieghan Gerard’s Half Baked Harvest Every Day shares Flanagan’s focus on nourishing, whole-food cooking, offering balanced, feel-good meals with real culinary ambition.
4 books reviewed
Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains
Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals: A Cookbook
Half Baked Harvest Super Simple: More Than 125 Recipes
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Jeanna Miller

Cooking & Food
Jeanna Miller’s Quick and Easy High Protein Low Carb Cookbook for Beginners complements Flanagan's athletic fueling with 30-minute, high-protein recipes and simple meal planning for busy lifestyles.
1 book reviewed
Quick and Easy High Protein Low Carb Cookbook for Beginners
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Heather Choate

Health & Wellness
Cooking & Food
Heather Choate's The $7/Day High Protein Cookbook for Weight Loss pairs practical home cooking with structured, high-protein meal planning for health-conscious readers.
1 book reviewed
The $7/Day High Protein Cookbook for Weight Loss: 124 Easy Low Carb Recipes + 30-Day Meal