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3 Bring the milk to the boil in a small pan. Melt the butter in another pan, add the flour and cook for one minute, then remove from the heat. 4 Gradually whisk in the milk. Return to the heat, sti r and simmer for a couple of minutes until the mixture has thickened. Add the chopped parsley, and salt and pepper. 5 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/gas mark 4).

6 Fold the salmon into the celery and leeks then add the sauce. 7 Divide among four ovenproof dishes. 8 Mash the potatoes with the milk and half of the cheese. Spoon over the filling then sprinkle on the remaining cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden. 9 Serve with seasonal vegetables.

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training, etc. makes their efforts all the more impressive. Mental Health in sport is a big issue and isn’t like getting the ‘willies’ where, with a good mental toughness program, you can switch competitive anxiety off and focus for an hour or two.

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focus on yourself instead of others. Ultimately, only you have control of your own fitness, strength and overall wellbeing, so try not to let other people’s opinions get in your way. You may not be able to run as far as you did pre-lockdown, or lift the heavier weights in the gym, but be kind to yourself. We’ve all had a turbulent 18 months and some of us haven’t done as much exercise as others. If you focus on improving yourself instead of comparing your results to others, you’ll probably improve more quickly and be happier while you exercise. Celebrate the small wins like knocking two seconds off your 5km run time, or doing ten squat reps instead of eight. Unless you’re training for the Paris Olympics, you have time – your physical and mental health will thank you for not rushing.

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