Nancy Clark's food guide for new runners : getting it right from the start / Nancy Clark.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clark, Nancy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Runners (Sports)--Nutrition.

Runners (Sports).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (159 p.)

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead, England : Meyer & Meyer Sport, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Fuel your body correctly Lots of recipes and sample menus Get a leaner body Novice runners are hungry for good nutrition information. They have lots of food questions: What should I eat before I run? What about sports drinks? How much protein should I be eating? How can I lose weight and have energy to exercise? Is it normal for runners to get dizzy at the end of a run? This book will answer those questions?plus others. The easy to read book offers practical tips, debunks nutrition myths, and is a simple ""how to"" resource for new runners who are eager to learn how to reach their goals wi

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Dedication; Foreword; Section I. Day-to-Day Eating-The Right Way; 1. Daily Eating for Health and High Energy; 2. Breakfast: The Meal of Champions; 3. Lunch, Snacks and Dinner; 4. Vitamins and Supplements for Runners; 5. Food and Exercise: Better than Medicine; Section II. Carbs, Protein, Fats and Fluids-The Right Balance; 6. Carbohydrates: The Fundamental Fuel; 7. Protein for Muscles; 8. Fat-The Right Kind for Your Sports Diet; 9. Fluids, Water and Sports Drinks; Section III. Sports Nutrition-The Right Foods at the Right Time; 10. Fueling Before You Run

11. Foods and Fluids During Runs Longer than an Hour12. Recovery: What to Eat After You Run; Section IV. Weight and Runners-The Right Diet; 13. Creating a Calorie Budget; 14. Weight Reduction for New Runners; 15. Dieting Gone Awry; 16. Preventing Undesired Weight Loss; Afterword; Additional Resources; Recommended Reading; Internet Resources; Index; Photo and Illustration Credits; About the Author

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from title page (ebrary, viewed June 21, 2013).

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-283-26941-4

9786613269416

1-84126-525-X