Food Guide for Marathoners

by Nancy Clark

Book Overview

Complete an entire marathon with energy to spare. Nancy Clark shows you how in this book, offering you the best advice on topics such as balancing carbohydrates, carbohydrate loading, protein and fat... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841262064
• ISBN13: 9781841262062
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Updated Edition - Beautiful and Informative Book

Even if it didn't have spectacular content, which it does, this book is beautifully put together with colorful pictures, and backdrops. It is fun just to look at and even better to read. It is very practical, and although I have picked up most of this information from my personal research and coach, it is a great concise book on the athlete's sports diet. Not a penny wasted and the presentation is well worth the few extra bucks to get the new edition. It also has many helpful tables, charts, and important/highlight tips and info in the margins. Well written, well designed, and well published.

Colorful AND Informative!

Finally a nutritional guide for marathoners! And one that is written to the reader and not in scientific lingo most of the public cannot understand. This book is definitely easy to read, not full of text, and filled with colorful, appllicable pictures. I love how Nancy highlites certain information and puts it into charts and paragraphs away from the main text so it catches our eyes. Nancy tells us all we need to know about vitamins and supplements, dispells myths about carbohydrates and tells us exactly what to do the week of the marathon. I would reommend it to any of my clients! Bobbi Hitchcock, RD, LD of Rebecca Bitzer, MS, RD and Associates

JNBissex

I had the pleasure of attending a talk by Nancy Clark recently and got a copy of her latest book (to go along with several of her books already on my bookshelf). As usual, I was not disappointed. Though I have never (and will never) run a marathon, Nancy's practical tips and super-simple recipe ideas are applicable to recreational athletes like me as well. From basic information on how to steam a vegetable and choose a good breakfast cereal to deciding on sports drinks and pre-exercise and recovery meals, there is something for everyone. Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners is a must read for any athlete who wants to fuel their body for better performance.

Great book for beginners

If you are starting to run or walk for sport events, this is for you. More advanced athlets might find it a little simple.

Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners

Excellent and full of information regarding nutrition and properly fueling and hydrating your body. As a new runner, I am thankful for the resource and have already referred back to chapters. Thank you.