Nutrition for Runners

In order to treat our bodies right, we need to both exercise and eat well. Using material from renowned nutritionist, Nancy Clark, Jeff Galloway gives the reader tips on what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat and how to combine all that with your training schedule while still retaining the chance to enjoy other aspects of life. Original.

Nancy Clark, an internationally known sports nutritionist, is board certified as a specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD). She counsels both competitive athletes and casual exercisers, and specializes in nutrition for exercise, wellness, and the management of eating disorders. Her successful private practice is located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill (near Boston). Her clients have included the spectrum from Olympians and members of the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics to high school and collegiate athletes to "ordinary mortals", fitness exercisers, and weekend warriors. Her nutrition advice and photo have even been the back of the Wheaties box! Nancy writes a monthly nutrition column called The Athlete's Kitchen which appears regularly in over 100 sports and health publications and websites. Her best-selling book Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Fourth Edition (2008) is a valued reference, popular with health professionals and athletes alike. This best-selling resource offers both the scientific approach to eating for top performance, as well as the practical "how to" approach that includes specific menu ideas and food recommendations.

Health and fitness are personal values for Nancy. She is a regular bicycle commuter and runner. She has completed several marathons, bicycled across America, and hiked in the Himalayas. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two teenage children.