The Cyclist's Food Guide: Fueling For The Distance - Softcover

Clark MS, RD, Nancy; Hegmann MS, RD, Jenny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971891117 ISBN 13: 9780971891111

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2005

Synopsis

The Cyclist's Food Guide: Fueling for the Distance is a nutrition guide for novice and seasoned cyclists who want help fueling themselves for long rides, races, tours and cycling adventures that last hours, days or weeks... This easy reader is filled with tips on how to - Eat before, during and after long rides; Manage your day-to-day eating, so you can ride easily but well; Lose weight yet maintain energy to ride up the hills: Add power and pleasure to your cycling adventures. The Cyclist's Food Guide is - A nutrition book that helps you with day to day eating for high energy; A sports nutrition resource with facts about fueling for performance; A food book with easy ideas for meals and snacks; A source of inspiration to help you enjoy your cycling challenges.

About this title

About the Author

Nancy Clark, MS, RD, an internationally known sports nutritionist, counsels both competitive athletes and casual exercisers in the Boston area. Clark specializes in nutrition for sports, exercise, wellness, and the management of eating disorders. She has been nutrition consultant to the Boston College athletes and the Red Sox. Her private practice is at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA. She is a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. She is author of the best-seller Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook (Human Kinetics, 2008), now in it's fourth edition, and Food Guide for Marathoners: Tips for Everyday Champions (Meyer & Meyer, 2008). A regular contributor for Adventure Cycling magazine, Clark also writes a monthly nutrition column called The Athletes' Kitchen, which appears regularly in over 100 sports and health publications. A regular bike commuter for over 30 years, Clark has also bicycled across America as a tour leader for Adventure Cycling Association, lead several other bike tours, and, as a runner, has completed several marathons. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two children. Jenny Hegmann, M.S., R.D., is registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, wellness, and weight management. She presents nutrition seminars for the public, athletes, and professionals and has written numerous articles for medical and fitness websites. Hegmann completed her undergraduate degree in dietetics from Idaho State University, her dietetic internship at Massachusetts General Hospital, and her graduate degree in human nutrition and metabolism from Boston University. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and their affiliate, Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists. A serious cyclist for over 20 years, Hegmann has participated in races, randonnées, century rides, triathlons, and weekend tours. She is a member of the Northeast Bicycle Club and faithfully bike commutes from her home in Reading, Mass., to her office in Boston. Hegmann has a love of nature and outdoor recreational activities including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. Hegmann is equally passionate about food and cooking and when not on the road or trail, can be found cooking up healthy feasts for family and friends in her kitchen.

Review

The authors combine professional training in nutrition with years of cycling experience. I highly recommend The Cyclist’s Food Guide! -- John Hughes, UltraMarathon Cycling Association

You’ll find no better advice on optimal nutrition for cycling than The Cyclist’s Food Guide. -- Michael McCoy, Adventure Cycling Association

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0971891117
• ISBN 13: 9780971891111
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 192