Marathon walkers and runners of all ages and abilities have raved about the first edition of Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners: Tips for Everyday Champions. Now, they have the opportunity to learn even more about how to fuel for everyday training as well as the 26.2 mile event itself. The new 2007 edition includes the latest information on carbs, protein, fluids, weight management - to say nothing of additional wisdom on how to manage to eat well, even when you are eating on the run.

In this practical, fact-filled nutrition resource for marathoners, Clark combines her personal experiences and professional expertise to teach novice marathoners how to eat well and enhance their energy. They learn what, when, and how to eat so they can enjoy not only the process of training for the marathon but also participating in the marathon itself with energy to spare. This book is written from Clark's passion for teaching everyday champions how to use food to help them achieve their marathon goals. Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners, Second Edtiion is availailable at bookstores, www.nancyclarkrd.com, and www.amazon.com. Discounts are available for bulk orders for teams, running camps and marathon training programs. Call 617-795-1875 for more information or email sportsnutrition@rcn.com.

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Here's what people have said about the first edition of the Food Guide for Marathoners:

"Nancy, your Food Guide for Marathoners is exceptional!. Thank you for writing such a specific and comprehensive book. Love it, Love it, Love it!"

"Nancy--I am training for my second marathon. Of all the material I have read, yours has been the best to digest. Thank you for all of your advice."

"What impresses me the most about Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners are the author's credentials. Nancy is able to share her personal experiences and professional knowledge in a working reference for the everyday athlete. ... This book belongs right next to your training schedule and should be referred to just as frequently to achieve optimum marathon success."

"Hey Nancy-- I am just back from a whirlwind, unthinkable marathon trip. I ran the Dublin Marathon on Monday the 28th of October, and than ran the NYC marathon one week later. I could not have survived and completed the races without the help and advice your book provided. I am recommending the book to all my runners and anyone that I feel would benefit from your knowledge--which is just about everyone I know. You saved me from hitting not one but 2 walls. Thanks again!"

"Nutrition has always been an area where I've had very little knowledge but always wanted to learn more. I need someone to spell out exactly what I should be eating. Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners does this for me!"

"Nancy, thank you so much for writing this book for marathoners. As a coach for Joints in Motion, the number one question I consistently hear from our athletes is "What about nutrition?"

"I got my copy of your Food Guide for Marathoners at 4 o'clock this afternoon. My wife is freaking out as I have finished the book already. I NEVER read!!! I loved it, learned a lot and got a ton out of new and helpful information. I'm hoping to finish Disney Marathon in 3:10 and get through the last 6 miles in the race feeling great, not dehydrated and in the medical tent. I want you to know how much I appreciate your help."

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Table of Contents Section I. Everyday Eating for Marathoners 1. Day-to-dDay Eating for Health and High Energy 2. Breakfast: The Meal of Champions 3. How to Manage Lunch, Snacks, and Dinner 4. Vitamins and Supplements for Marathoners

Section II. Balancing Carbs, Protein, Fats, and Fluids 5. Carbohdyrate Confusion 6. Protein for Marathoners 7. Fats and Your Sports Diet 8. Water and Sports Drinks Section III. Fueling for Long Walks and Runs 9. Fueling Before You Exercise 10. Foods and Fluids During Long Walks and Runs 11. Recovering from Exhaustive Training 12. Marathon Week: Nutrition Preparations 13. Tips for the Traveling Marathoner

Section IV. Weight and Marathoners 14. Calculating Your Calorie Needs 15. Weight Reduction for Marathoners 16. Dieting Gone Awry 17. How to Gain Weight Healthfully

Selected References, Recommended Reading, Internet Resources, Index

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Dedication -- Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners I dedicate this book to the marathoners who give of their time and energy to raise money for important causes and help make the world a better place. The least I can do is help these everyday champions enjoy high energy and good health throughout their marathon experiences by teaching them how to eat effectively. Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD

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Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) is a marathoner and internationally known sports nutritionist. She has been referred to as one of America's leading sports nutritionists. Her private practice is based at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill (near Boston) MA.

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