Eating for Endurance [Paperback]

Ellen Coleman RD MA MPH (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

The standard guide to nutrition for anyone who exercises or plays sports, this updated reference describes the fuel the body needs and how best to adjust diet and eating habits for both health and performance. It includes the latest findings on carbohydrate loading, fat as fuel, and the role of protein, vitamins, and minerals, along with recent data on caffeine, sugar, and the critical role of hydration. Written in a straightforward, friendly style, the book offers specific advice for different levels of fitness and different types of activities.

Editorial Reviews

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"The best book ever written on the subject."  —Sally Edwards, author, The Triathlon Training and Fitness Book

About the Author

Ellen Coleman, RN, MA, MPH, is an exercise physiologist and registered dietitian in Riverside, California. She has competed in the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii twice and in numerous marathons and 200-mile bicycle races.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Bull Publishing Company; Fourth edition edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0923521755
• ISBN-13: 978-0923521752
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best nutrition references available, March 3, 2004

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David Molinaro (Corona, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eating for Endurance (Paperback)

Thru Ellen's insight, guidance and words, ordinary people have another tool to accomplish extraordinary things. To complete long distance events, nutrition can make or break you. I have run ultramarathons, competed in Ironman triathlons, and ventured into other fun things like the Mojave 250 mile Death Race. I trust Ellen's words and guidance in fueling my body to go the distance.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb reference, highly recommended, March 2, 2004

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Richard A Strauss III (Monrovia, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eating for Endurance (Paperback)

I'm an Ironman coach and am constantly searching for resources and references to teach my athletes about racing and training. Sports nutrition is a huge component of their success. This book is on my must read list for every athlete I coach. Ellen presents the reader with commonsense advice. Most importantly, her advice can be followed without the need to make drastic, and often unrealistic, lifestyle choices.

Understandable, practical, realistic, and it works. I highly recommend Ellen's book as a reference in your training library.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, March 4, 2004

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Dale (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eating for Endurance (Paperback)

Ellen's book is the most concise, clear, and thorough explanation for nutrition for endurance athletes that I have found to date. Her writing style is easy to read and comprehend, her information is well supported, and her nutritional approach is realistic for work-a-day athletes. As a back-of-the-pack to midpack triathlete, I was able to come away from reading this book with a better understanding of how nutrition impacts performance and come away better armed for the upcoming triathlon season.