Product Information
More than any other group of competitors, endurance athletes depend on a continuous supply of fluids and fuel to maximize performance. To successfully compete in marathons, triathlons, adventure races and other endurance sports, they need a nutrition plan that works over the long haul. Written specifically for these hard-core competitors, this book tells readers what works - and what doesn't - in actual training and races. The author details how to handle extreme environments and reach or maintain a healthy body weight. She also provides specific advice for women and vegetarian athletes. This book shares the experiences of world-class endurance athletes, including two 2000 Olympic Games hopefuls: Karen Smyers, former Hawaii Ironman Champion and ITU World Triathlon Champion, and Keith Brantly, 1996 Olympic marathoner. Included are actual nutrition plans these and other athletes have used, complete with tips on how athletes can apply thes strategies and how to avoid common endurance training and racing mistakes.Product Identifiers
PublisherHuman Kinetics Publishers
ISBN-139780736001434
eBay Product ID (ePID)86987338
Product Key Features
Book TitleEndurance Sports Nutrition
AuthorSuzanne Girard Eberle
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicHealthcare System
Publication Year2000
Dimensions
Item Height254mm
Item Width178mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorSuzanne Girard Eberle
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States