Up-to-date nutrition advice for runners, based on the latest science
Runners have different nutrition and recovery needs than other endurance
athletes. Yet until now, they've had no nutritional resource
specifically addressing their concerns.
This comprehensive guide distills the newest thinking in the science of
exercise nutrition into practical, hands-on tips that will help runners
stay healthy, recover faster, enjoy better workouts, and race
successfully. Readers will learn:
- detailed information on nutritional topics important to runners, from
balancing internal energy stores to proper hydration
- how to customize their diets to their individual training needs
- shopping tips and dining-out strategies to help runners maximize their
nutritional intake
- the top 5 pre-race meals and top 5 healthiest snacks for runners
- nutritional tips for special populations, including women, children,
diabetics, and older runners