Triathon. Marathon. Half-Marathon. 5K. When you're preparing for your
first or your fiftieth race, what you eat can make all the difference to
your performance. This is the book every athlete needs to fuel their
training - a sports nutrition guide written by a registered
dietician-athlete.
Renee McGregor works with elite athletes to enhance their performance,
and in Part 1 of the book she shares the cutting edge science behind
sports nutrition in an accessible way, so that you can achieve the
results you want, whatever your sport and regardless of what level you
train at. To help you incorporate the advice, Renee also provides plans
to follow, to show you what and when you should be eating during your
training regime. In Part 2 you'll find over 100 delicious recipes,
including nutrient-packed breakfasts such as Sunflower Seed and Chia
Porridge, or lunches that will keep you fuelled up throughout training.
Great recovery dinners include Coriander Lamb with Quinoa, while there
are plenty of options for portable snacks to eat on the go and even
desserts such as Potted Lemon Cheesecake to help you achieve optimum
nutrition for your training.
- This book takes the cutting edge science behind sports nutrition and
makes it user-friendly for all those embarking on an exercise
programme - whether a first timer or a veteran marathon runner.
- This book will appeal to all. Most books in this area generally tackle
only one type of sport, or they are more weight-loss orientated with
exercise as an addition to the diet. This book will be useful to all -
marathon runners, triathletes, players of team sports - and clearly
explains how the choice, portion size and timing of food will get
results in terms of body composition and performance.
- Renee's experience as a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist
working within clinical surroundings and the general public but also in
the elite field means she understands what individuals need from
nutritional advice and how this can be translated into people's everyday
lives.
Contents
PART 1: THE SCIENCE
CHAPTER 1: FUELLING BASICS
CHAPTER 2: TRAINING - THE ROAD TO VICTORY
CHAPTER 3: WHAT'S YOUR SPORT?
CHAPTER 4: FROM RUNNER'S KNEE TO TENNIS ELBOW - TROUBLESHOOTING
PART TWO: RECIPES
BREAKFASTS
LIGHT MEALS
MAIN MEALS
SNACKS AND PORTABLES
DESSERTS
