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Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
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By Monique Ryan
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Endurance athletes regularly push their bodies to the limits with strenuous training regimens that demand smart nutrition. This book provides sound nutritional guidelines to boost athletic performance in triathlon, cycling, swimming, distance running, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, cyclo-cross, and adventure racing. First, Monique Ryan creates an excellent all-purpose sports diet. Based on the building blocks of a balanced diet ? carbohydrates, proteins, fats, as well as fluid, vitamin, and mineral requirements ? the diet forms the foundation of the endurance athlete's good health. Individual chapters then offer detailed nutritional advice for athletes training and competing in specific sports. Ryan offers healthy approaches to losing body fat and building muscle and clearly explains the different nutritional needs of training, racing, and recovery. Also included in this practical, easy-to-use guide are tips on meal planning, shopping lists, sample menus, advice for vegetarians, and a review of popular ergogenic aids.
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 Great Read, July 24, 2003
By Mike Heim (tampa, fl United States)
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As a physician with a degree in nutrition, and a triathlete of 16 years, it is refreshing to read a book full of sound, no- nonsense information. In a world full of books espousing the diet/supplement fad of the day, this one thorougly explains the fundamentals of nutrition and how to apply them to maximize performance. Knowing these fundamental allows the athlete to make informed decisions when planning a diet, as well as, when trying to choose between the myriad of supplements available. If your looking for a magic bullet to take your performance to the next level this is not the book for you, but if you want to arm yourself with proven knowledge that is supported by scientific literature and will not only help you to improve your athletic performance but will also help you live a healthier life, this is the book for you.
65 of 66 people found this review helpful
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Final Piece of my Marathon Puzzle, November 9, 2005
By Amazon Customer (Austin, TX USA)
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I'm a front of the pack marathoner. After bonking in Boston two years ago I decided to learn why. I purchased and read several books on nutrition and hydration. Ryan's book has easily become my bible. Its specific enough to allow you to plan your nutrition needs around any number of endurance events. Its laid out in a logical format and provides reasons behind the recommendations. I practiced her pre-race calorie intake suggestions (far more than you'd expect) for my last two marathons and moved the "wall" well into miles 24-25. Great text. Remember, its more than having a race plan. Having a nutrition plan and a hydration plan make a huge difference.
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All you need to know, and more., October 29, 2003
By "ftcampos" (Chicago, IL United States)
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As a 43-year old beginning triathlete, there were lots of things I needed to know to ensure success in my sport and knew early on that proper nutrition would be key. I read the book from cover-to-cover and found almost every paragraph provided valuable information. Not only did the author explain in detail what I needed to know, she explained all the whens, whys and whats -- when to eat, why particular foods are better for training that others and what foods work best for the MY training. I used the book as a bible and, on my way to reaching the best shape I've ever been in, lost nine pounds and went from 22% to 12% body fat. And although I faced challenge after challenge along the way, by following what I learned in the book, nutrition was never an obstacle.
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
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 Good for the neophyte, nothing new, October 17, 2006
By M. Voelker (Green Bay, WI USA)
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This is a good book to have if you know nothing about nutrition and want to learn some of the basics. You can collect all the basic information here through general Internet research. True, it's nice to have it all in one place in a logical format, but I really expected much more detailed advice for a book targeted specifically to endurance athletes than 'you need to manage your carbohydrates over the length of the event'-type advice. Not worth the money in my opinion.
31 of 38 people found this review helpful
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This is a good sports nutrition guide, April 11, 2005
By Omen (Chicago IL)
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I have one more chapter to read in which i read the almost the whole book in two day. I like this book because it takes the place of a nutritionist. Someone i can't afford, but wish i could. I am also a vegetarian and like that the author mentions the vegetarian diet often when talking about nutrition sources. They don't spend all thier time on vegetarian diets but for instance mentions that most vegans should take a B12 vitamin when talking about B vitamins. Also when giving a list af protien sources tofu and soymilk are in there too (which not all nutrionist do)
This book doesn't have to be for aspiring or actual pro athletes but for weekend warriors as well. As long as you are not knowledge challenged. This book goes into detail about what your body does during training and what sources of energy it is using and may go over the heads of some readers. But i like to know why and what my body is doing! The first two thirds is all about general nutrition and fluids. Then there are seperate chapters on cycling, swimming, running, cycling, adventure racing, and cross country skiing. Which is good becuase i was able to go right to cycling and skip over the sports i don't participate in. There are also small articles thrown in the book like VO2 max and female athletes pregnancy nutrition. Also you should know how to do math. The formulas for your nutrition are easy, but only if you understand basic math and algerbra. Also you should what to take the time to start a nutrition journal at least for a week, so you know how much food you actually are consuming. I almost went for a vegetarian nutrition book, but i'm glad i picked this one instead. A lot of information, with a good format! I think this book covers all aspects of sports nutrition. fluids, daily diet, nutrients, recovery, training and cmpetition, creating your diet, changing body composition, nutritional aids. and how to eat for your sport.
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 A bunch of old, tired, and general advice, April 29, 2003
By A Customer
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Truly disappointed in this book. Nothing in here about any of the more recent (say last 3 years) nutritional developments -- e.g., "paleo" diet for endurance athletes, etc. All this book contains is the same old, and rather boring, nutritional retoric that you can find in just about any issue of Triathlete magazine you pick up. Additionally, the author really only glosses over issues like the glycemic index and its impace on nutritional strategy for pre-race fueling, race fueling and post-race recovery. She recommends foods which are high in processed sugars and highly-processed grains for normal eating, but doesn't even attempt to explain or express contrary views about the value of these foods to an athlete. Bottom line: If you have been following sports nutrition at all, you will find nothing new or interesting here.
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My Bible for Sports Nutrition, April 25, 2005
By Marvin Bero (Chicago, IL)
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In the past I would almost always suffer from some form of muscle pain, cramping, or dehydration during marathons and triathlons. That was before I found Monique Ryan's book. Two weeks ago, I completed the Ironman Arizona triathlon and Monique Ryan's book was a strong factor in getting me through the race without any cramping or muscle pain whatsoever.
The book is perfect - it gives you comprehensive nutrition information but also gives you plain, simple guidelines for eating and drinking - both in general and in preparation for a race.
If you are preparing for a race and follow the book, you'll know not only what to eat and drink but how much and when. There are guides for the few days before a race, the night before, the morning of the race, and of course, during the race.
I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in nutrition, but especially for everyone involved in endurance sports.
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
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Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, September 24, 2003
By Vincent Finneran (Evanston, IL)
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Having been in the fitness industry for twenty years as an exercise physiologist and lecturer, I've read most of the nutriton books that have made the circuit. I found Monique Ryan's book to be one of the most satisfying sources of well researched information available. Monique's book is short on fluff and big on information. It's refreshing to find a well organized, conscisely written nutritonal manual for athletes who want to maximize their training methods with facts rather than hype. I make it required reading for the athletes that I work with.
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
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Awesome nutrition book!, October 16, 2003
By Mike Zagorski (Honolulu, HI, USA)
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I am a cyclist and purchased this book to help educate myself more about how I need to fuel for cycling. I race at a high level and train 15-28hrs per week. Monique Ryan clearly explains the theory behind certain nutritional requirements, then gives keypoints on how to achieve those, and finally gives sample menu's and various information on the nutritional values of foods. Definitely a good book to keep going back to as a reminder of what you need to be doing.
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 Very good synopsis, October 21, 2004
By Fitness Expert (Alberta, Canada)
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I was very disappointed to hear the comments made in regards to this book not being revolutionary. The reason the Paleo diet is not included in this book is because the Paleo diet is not an effective diet for athletes, especially endurance athletes. If you don't believe me ask Lance Armstrong how much pasta he eats during the Tour de France. This book is an excellent source of info regarding endurance nutrition and I recommend it to athletes looking for proven strategies for endurance nutrition not controversial diets.
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
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Much Needed Facts, April 20, 2006
By Andromeda (Chicago)
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There are lots of sports nutrition books, but this is easy to read and understand. The first chapter is all about water and how it supports all body functions and even sensory health, which I didn't know. Also valuable is the chapter about the glycemic levels of foods and the charts with which foods deliver which nutrients. The latter part of the book is about nutrition for different sports. I really learned a lot reading this and plan to use it as a guide for my grocery shopping so I can eat a more healthy diet for my energy needs.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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A great tool for anyone to help you do better in your sport, November 9, 2006
By Running Woman (Dallas, TX)
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This is a great book that is easy to follow. It gives you basic information in regards to sports nutrition and has specific nutrition plans based on the sport you are in training. It even has some sample menus to help you plan meals. I highly reccomend it for anyone that is going to train or is in training for a marathon, long distance cycling event, triathlon, etc.
I'm vegetarian and this book has helpful for vegetarian nutrition needs as well in regards to endruance sports programs.
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, February 7, 2003
By "shadowwarrior8654"
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This book is by far the best source of nutritional information I have found for endurance athletes. It's great because it maintains the focus and isn't jammed full of useless information. It has great charts, sample menus, different information tables, and specific sports nutritional guidance. I read it cover to cover, re-read it, highlighting along the way, then shoved it in my backpack to use as a quick reference and as a silent coach. Having this book is as important to me as having the right shoes, bike or clothing.
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Good if you speak the author's language, September 6, 2009
By Doylez
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I'm a distance a runner and I care about my nutrition, but what I don't care about is the inner science behind it. What I wanted was a reference guide to tell me what foods I should eat with maybe a BRIEF explanation why I should care to eat it. I don't want chapters and chapters of food sciences! Just tell me, eat X, Y, and Z, which will help you with A, B, and C with regards to distance running or any endurance sport. I don't want to know about lipids, amino acids, blah blah blah. If I was a food science expert, it would make sense to me but since I'm not, I feel like I'm reading through my college textbook.
I did enjoy the tables in most of the chapters where certain foods were listed in order of how much of a particular ingredient they had (e.g. Omega-3, protein, carbs, etc). If the entire book was just a bunch of those tables along with one or two paragraphs of why those are good for you, I would've enjoyed reading this book much more. Instead, I had to put it down after about 1/3 of the way.
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Meh., April 12, 2011
By Just lookin' (Portland, OR USA)
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I wanted to like this book. But it is very old-style nutrition.
You get to read about the macronutrients (protein, carbs, fats) ad nauseum. But there is very little attention given to the importance of eating whole foods.
The author is a fan of packaged sports products, such as bars and gels. After all, If They Offer The Right Proportion of Proteins, Carbs, and Fats, What Could Be Bad About Them?
What has worked for me - whether during training/racing season, or off - is simply to follow sound nutrition practices that make for easy digestion, full absorption of minerals, and immune system support. The usual: 6+ cups of veggies a day; 2+ cups of fruit; foods with probiotic properties; antimicrobials (like raw garlic); fiber; limiting both wheat and dairy, which slow me (and a lot of other people) down. Choosing whole grains over refined. Rejecting overprocessed food, which retains a questionable amount of its original nutritional value. Before a race, eating highly digestible meals, with little fiber, that are mostly carbs and a bit of protein.
If you already know all this, then nothing this author writes is going to add to your arsenal of knowledge. In fact, you might wonder how she missed the class when they talked about the importance of whole foods.
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Eat Right, Train Right, Go Fast: the Gold Standard on Sports Nutrition, January 29, 2009
By Sprocketboy (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
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To nobody's amazement, there is a lot wrong with the way people eat generally: one-third of all added sugar in the American diet comes from the consumption of soft drinks, and French fried-potatoes are the primary vegetable. According to a Johns Hopkins University study every single American adult could be overweight by 2048. Current prevalence of obesity and being overweight is 71 percent, which is nothing to crow about since it was only 57 percent in 2000.
I am an ardent cyclist and while we all know that cycling is a good way to get the pounds off what happens if you want to push up the performance beyond just losing some weight? I would very much recommend you read Monique Ryan's "Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes." The 2nd edition of this book came out in 2007 and from what I see it remains the Gold Standard for anyone interested in this subject.
The first part of the book deals with the basics of nutrition in order to establish a base. You learn a great deal about the building blocks: carbohydrates, fats and proteins, along with information on hydration, and vitamins and minerals. Much of this information is available elsewhere easily enough but the writing here is very straightforward and easy to understand. There is a detailed discussion of the Glycemic Index and what it means in terms of building your diet. Helpfully, the author refers to the needs of those following a vegetarian regime as well.
Part II of the book is "Your Training Diet" and covers the rather complicated principles of an endurance athlete's diet. Not only will you arrange the type of foods you eat depending on what stage of your periodized training you are in but you also have to determine the correct calorie levels to maximize effectiveness, including recovery. There is a specific section on the nutritional requirements for building muscle that is quite detailed.
Supplements get their own section, although the chart on p. 187-188 summarizing them does not pull any punches about their effectiveness (or lack thereof). It was interesting to note that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) policy on supplements prohibits the providing of muscle-building products such as the popular creatine and even protein powder by a collegiate institution to its athletes. There are real concerns about the contamination of products: the International Olympic Committee found in a study that 15 percent of 600 over-the-counter supplements included non-labeled ingredients that would have resulted in a positive doping result.
With all this useful information, the reader is now set to go into the last section of the book which covers nutrition planning for specific endurance sports. Of particular interest to me is Chapter 9, which covers multiple cycling disciplines: road cycling, mountain biking, track cycling, cyclo-cross and even recreational distance riding.
Ms. Ryan notes: "Cycling is undoubtedly one of the most physically challenging sports that an athlete can pursue. It requires muscular strength, power, and endurance. Cyclists complete long aerobic training rides to prepare for competition, but they also incorporate a significant amount of anaerobic exercise into a program that includes intervals, sprints, and weight training."
The fact that refueling on the bike is a simple task compared to running or swimming is a good thing, given that fluid and carbohydrate demands during training are so high.
Other endurance sports covered in Part III include rowing, running, triathlon and swimming so if you do cross-training this is useful as well.
Throughout the book one finds valuable sidebar pieces on training in the heat or at altitude and how you can deal with this through proper nutrition. The book concludes with Appendices that cover the Glycemic Index of Foods, a comparison of vitamins and minerals and another on sports nutrition products. Appendix D is very important as it is a guide to planning meals, including snack ideas and tips on reading labels. There is even a section on dealing with restaurants and good choices to make and another sidebar with useful tips for vegetarians. Appendix E has sample menus, which look a bit boring but are only a guide and show you breakdowns by carbs, fats and proteins for the base, build and transition periods of training (with vegetarian alternatives). This is not a cookbook but explains what fuel you need to participate in endurance sports. Taking these basics there is no reason you cannot come up with attractive and nutritious meals to suit your taste. I would suggest using this book in conjunction with an on-line food diary, such as FitDay, to record what you have eaten and where you can quickly learn the amount of calories you have consumed and their composition.
One of the lessons I take from this book is that different sports and different periodized elements require varying nutrition. Nutrition is a key to success and while this book is aimed at competitive athletes it is so well-written that everyone with an interest in what they eat and in their physical performance will want to read it.
Of course, all this effort and self-denial and measuring how much food you eat can sometimes be a bit difficult for someone not paid to ride their bikes. For the final word, perhaps we could turn to former World Champion and three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond. He replied, when asked what he thought about during races in Europe: "Dairy Queen, God, I dream about Dairy Queens."
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Good if you speak the author's language, September 6, 2009
By David Kwong
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I'm a distance a runner and I care about my nutrition, but what I don't care about is the inner science behind it. What I wanted was a reference guide to tell me what foods I should eat with maybe a BRIEF explanation why I should care to eat it. I don't want chapters and chapters of food sciences! Just tell me, eat X, Y, and Z, which will help you with A, B, and C with regards to distance running or any endurance sport. I don't want to know about lipids, amino acids, blah blah blah. If I was a food science expert, it would make sense to me but since I'm not, I feel like I'm reading through my college textbook.
I did enjoy the tables in most of the chapters where certain foods were listed in order of how much of a particular ingredient they had (e.g. Omega-3, protein, carbs, etc). If the entire book was just a bunch of those tables along with one or two paragraphs of why those are good for you, I would've enjoyed reading this book much more. Instead, I had to put it down after about 1/3 of the way.
6 of 17 people found this review helpful
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Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, October 30, 2003
By A Customer
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Good information for all levels of Atheletes interested in getting the most from their trainning time.
5 of 14 people found this review helpful
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Worthwhile Sports Nutrition Book, August 14, 2006
By Matthew Eagan (Boulder, CO)
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As a coach, I want my athletes to not only be training well, but using sound nutritional strategies.
I have used Ms. Ryan's book extensively to help me with my athletes. Ms. Ryan clearly explains planning for pre-race/training, during competition/training, and then post recovery. Tables are clearly laid out for quick reference access and understanding. Any athlete can use the information laid out in the book to examine and adjust their nutritional program with ease. Additionally, numerous sports are examined individually for their specific nutritional needs.
I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to improve upon their current performances.
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A Must Read For Any Serious Endurance Athlete, May 15, 2003
By A Customer
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I found this book extremely informative in providing the nutritional guidance to improve my triathlon performance. I especially liked the way the author seperates by chapter the nutritional needs of different endurance athletes, i.e. triathletes vis-a-vis cyclists. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their performance in any endurance event.
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Outstanding guide to sports nutrition, February 3, 2007
By Cachedout (Salt Lake City)
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Though I've been an Amazon customer for years, this is the first book that's really compelled me to sit down and write a review.
Ryan's book is extraordinary, both in its depth and breadth of knowledge for many types of endurance sports. Though I'm just starting out, I found the information easy to understand and very helpful. What I'm left with after reading this book is a real feel of the importance of diet for endurance athletes (I'm a marathoner) and a very accessible reference for when I need to go back and refer to some particular question about food.
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Easy to digest (sorry!) and helped my riding a lot, August 15, 2006
By Punzun Ltd. (Chicago)
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Ryan's writing is clear and effective. I had some of the basic concepts, but reading her book really clarified how to eat before, during, and after long bike rides. Since reading her book I've set a number of PRs for long rides, due in large part to changing my pre-ride and recovery eating habits. I strongly recommend this book to any endurance athlete who wants to feel better while running or cycling. It's the next-best thing to seeing a nutritionist in person (which I also recommend).
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Intergral part of any Athletes training program, December 8, 2002
By Andy Shearer (Denver, Colorado)
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This book is great. It covers everthing from how important hydration is to some misconceptions of supplements. It goes into great detail how to train for your specific event. I have a better understanding of how to prepare for my events. And, more importantly, how to recover. Even though the title is for endurance athletes, all athletes should read this book. There is a great deal of valuable information!
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Sound advice on what to eat -- and what to avoid, March 4, 2006
By OutdoorEnthusiast (Washington DC)
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Of the several sports nutrition books I've read, this is still the best. Good information grounded in science, not fads. The writing style makes complex issues easily understandable. Would have been nice to have more sample menus and even some recipes so I took off one star.
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Training & Nutrition Bible, July 11, 2009
By igrigorik (San Francisco, CA, USA)
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As a relative newcomer to endurance racing this has become my de-facto reference text. I've read the book cover to cover and highly recommend that you do so as well. Unlike the hundreds of training or nutrition fad books out there, Monique Ryan focuses on the fundamentals of nutrition, hydration, and the physiology of your body. For the first time, I can finally connect the dots between the nutrition discoveries I've made along the way while experimenting with my own diet, and even more importantly, I now understand why they worked. Likewise for hydration, supplements and recovery.
A must read if you are serious about any endurance sport, and best of all, it is a very well written book that you can read from start to finish without any prior knowledge on the subject. Highly recommended.
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nice reference material, April 27, 2009
By Michael A. Nardone
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Nice base information, i always find somthing new every time i get a chance to stop and read.
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A great, informative read!, June 27, 2003
By A. Lawain McNeil (Cincinnati, Oh United States)
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If you are an endurance athlete--buy the book. It has greatly improved my stamina and power on the bike. Thanks Monique!
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Cut through the media ads and hype...GET THIS BOOK!!, July 17, 2010
By tri-daddy
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Stop wasting time reading ads about the next new product to help you shave time off your run/bike/swim/etc. Get this book. Be sure to read, then re-read, Part I & II. Really understand these parts, then jump to the chapters about formulating a training and racing diet. Then go back and re-read Part I & II again. Without a thorough understanding of the science behind REAL nutrition (not magazine ads), it's too easy to slip back into bad habits. Anyone serious about improving training effectiveness and race-day performance should have this in his/her library.
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A really good summary of nutrition practices, October 30, 2008
By Alex Christodoulou (Greece)
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The book is written in a very good and clear way. The structure is also very good. The information is not so complete, but is valid and enough for most athletes, and it's a very good start for one that has not read other (good) books concerning nutrition. Those who seek deep information on nutrition will not be covered bu this book (but it's a book worth having)
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Quality Nutrition Guidance for Endurance Athletes, February 14, 2008
By Jason E. Moore (Houston, TX)
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This is a well-written and authoritative review of many aspects of sports nutrition, with an emphasis on the specific needs of endurance athletes. Triathletes, endurance runners and cyclists will especially benefit -- there are separate spections geared just for their needs. Provides insight into not only meeting nutritional needs before, during, and after training and racing, this book offers guidance into an integrated approach to an overall nutritional program. Also provides a useful discussion of many nutritional supplements, including ergogenic aids, vitamins, and commercial sources of carbohydrates, lipids, protein, and hydration. Recommended read for the serious athlete.
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A Great Sports Nutrition Reference, April 9, 2007
By Truth About Caffeine.com (SCR Books)
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Athletes of all kinds will learn the importance of diet for their sport. There are also sample menus to help you learn how to plan your meals.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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 Not bad, November 12, 2009
By D. Walker (South Carolina USA)
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Overall, a fairly useful book that a novice in the area like myself was able to learn from.
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Sports Nutrition For Endurance Athletes by Monique Ryan, July 13, 2006
By M. Clark (Charlottesville, VA)
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This book is a must for all of us that like to go that extra mile. Any book for endurance athletes that starts out with a Chapter entitled "Fluid First" is off to a smart start. This book includes nutrition details in a progressively, organized format from building a healthy foundation, "fine-tuning" for performance, to eating smart for your endurance sport of choice.
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a quality book for someone who needs help, December 21, 2011
By learning about me
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If you are looking for a book on proper nutrition, and don't mind getting into the technical side at times, this is a terrific read. Some may tend to gravitate to the back, looking for plans; however, if you truly want to understand the little things, try to read the book front to back. The wealth of information will assist you in becoming a consumer of nutrition rather than an eater!! I have used the principles in the book, tracked my progress, and have seen results in as little as one month. As someone who liked to eat, it is not always easy, but very rewarding.
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Awesome and easy to understand, September 1, 2011
By N. Chappell (INDIANAPOLIS, IN United States)
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Love this book. I have looked for a long time for a book that has enough technical information to be good but not to much that you need to be a doctor to understand it.
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Just Right, December 22, 2010
By MarthaTri (IA, USA)
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If you're a looking for a book that addresses the needs of triathletes with some scientific jargon but mostly straight forward tips, then this is the book for you. As a non scientist, but with enough knowledge of nutrition to get me in some trouble I found this book to be very insightful. It gave me a birds eye view of the science but the focus came down to what food to eat and why. I tend to buy and eat whole foods and try as best I can to eat seasonally. With all the suggestions of foods in this book and the nutrients that each of the foods provides I can check each section as the seasons change and focus on adding that type of food into my meal plan. My training this year has a nutrition focus. I am learning to eat for fuel and to maximize the results of my workouts. With a goal of doing my first half iron and my first iron in the next 18 month I am thrilled that I found this book just in time. I encourage all those out there who are trying to decide which book on triathlon nutrition is the best to give this one a try. I don't think you will be sorry. Good luck to all on your future races.
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essential reading, September 17, 2008
By J. J. Van Klundert
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this book provides the basics of nutrition, and provides lot of practical advice and guidelines. It is easy to read and put to practice. It ended my doubts about how to eat and drink for various forms of training, during tapers, and at race day. And so far with good results. More than worth the money. Joris
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Great Book!!! I learnt a lot!, January 2, 2005
By Tugdual Grall
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I ordered this book after a dehydration during a 1/2 Ironman... and it helped me a lot to change the way I eat, drink and this on a daily basis but also during training and racing!!
This is a bible for people that want to learn how to eat and drink..
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Very good, October 5, 2011
By Ru (USA)
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Came on time, i got used, but as they said as good as new. The book is very informative, there are tons of good information about proper nutrition, what to eat and when for a certain type of exercise or a specific sport (I needed for rowing and swimming).
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Easy reading and easy to understand, February 8, 2008
By Andy (USA)
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This book provides a wealth of information in nutrition, equipment, and sample workouts for various sports. It is very easy to read and understand.
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Excellent, October 15, 2007
By C. Hogan
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Excellent book, up to date. Essential reading for anyone who is serious about improving their training and race performance. Thank you !
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Must have if you are starting to train seriously, July 20, 2007
By F. Achaval Rodriguez (San Isidro, Buenos Aires Argentina)
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Great compendium of important concepts on sports nutrition, and also lots of practical tools to master the art. Easy going writing stile.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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great and on time!, October 20, 2009
By Antonio P. Faciola (Madison, Wisconsin - USA)
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it was in great conditions and was quickly delivered. all I expect when buying a book. thanks!
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
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I returned my copy, May 15, 2012
By hdesousa (Bethlehem, PA, USA)
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Some cutting edge nutritional information from this 2012 edition would have made it useful, but after a cursory look through the book, decided to return it. The book is outdated in several ways. Nothing on intramuscular fat, which is now thought to be the primary fuel for endurance exercise. Too many recipes are bland and aversive to fat - low fat cheese, skim milk, light mayo and tofu. Yuk. Few of the many controversial facts were directly referenced; the bibliography at the end of the book was also largely outdated. I returned this book and instead bought The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes.
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