<div><div><i>The most reliable, up-to-date nutrition advice, based on the latest science, geared especially to meet the needs of the 23 million Americans who run competitively or for health and fitness<br><br></i>Runners have different nutrition and recovery needs than other endurance athletes. Yet until now, they've had no nutritional resource specifically addressing their concerns.</div><div><br>Backed by the authority of <i>Runner's World,</i> this comprehensive guide distills the newest thinking in the science of exercise nutrition into practical, hands-on tips that will help runners stay healthy, recover faster, enjoy better workouts, and race successfully. Readers will learn:<br>*Detailed information on every nutrition topic important to runners, from balancing internal energy stores to proper hydration for workouts and races to achieving ideal body composition<br>*How runners can customize their diets to their individual training needs <br>*Shopping tips and restaurant strategies to help runners maximize their nutritional intake<br>*The top 5 pre-race meals and top 5 healthiest snacks for runners<br>*How to identify and remedy nutrient deficiencies—and use nutritional supplements safely and beneficially<br>*Nutritional tips for special populations, including women, children, diabetics, and older runners<br></div><div>Written by a runner, coach, triathlete, and sports and health journalist, this newest addition to the heralded <i>Runner's World</i> series offers runners at every level an insider's access to the top trainers and sports nutritionists in the country. <br><br></div></div>