Choice Review

As both a multisport competitive athlete and a clinical nutritionist, Eberle (Portland State Univ.) is uniquely qualified to author a text on sports nutrition. The material presented will primarily benefit endurance athletes seeking to fuel training, performance, and recovery efforts with a nutritionally sensible eating plan. However, anyone seeking improvement of dietary habits can find sound advice on eating plans that work in real life. The first eight chapters contain practical nutrition information and cover topics including an endurance nutrition checkup, energy for hardcore training, timing fuel for peak racing, supplements for performance, performing under extreme conditions, developing a lean and strong body, endurance eating for vegetarians, and "hitting the wall." The second part of the book chronicles the tried and true nutritional plans and race-day experiences of elite athletes in marathon running, the triathlon, cycling, ultra-running, open-water swimming, marathon s kiing, and adventure racing. The appendixes provide supplemental tips on vitamins and minerals, high-carbohydrate foods, and nutritious staples for eating on the run. Selected Web resources and a bibliography complete this scientifically sound, comprehensive guide to customizing the diet for maximizing performance efforts of participants in any sport. Recommended for large public and academic libraries; all readership levels. J. P. Miller Texas A&M University