Books To Buy This Holiday Season

 

If you are new to this blog, welcome! If you are a frequent reader, thank you for your continued passion for all things nutrition, health and wellness. It's crazy to think that I have been blogging since 2007!  Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to write three fitness/nutrition-related books.  Each book was a labor of love. Words are powerful and it can be difficult to get the right ones on paper to appeal to a mass audience. Writing a book can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience but it isn't without challenges.  Essential Sports Nutrition was my very first book. When a publishing company reached out to me to write this book, a long-time dream had been fulfilled. I put so much time, effort, brain power and research into this book as I wanted it to be perfect. I was then asked to write The 365-Day Running Journal. While this book was not as scientifically in-depth as my first book, the creative process required me to think differently when creating the content in this journal. Athlete to Triathlete was a challenge to write. With so many different opinions, thoughts and practices on triathlon training, nutrition and racing, I found myself putting in more time and energy into this book than I had originally planned. But like the other two books, it was worth it when the book finally went to print.  I realize this is a shameless plug to promote my own books for holiday gift giving but as a reader of this newsletter, there's a good chance that you (or someone in your life) could benefit from one (or all) of these books.

Essential Sports Nutrition Order HERE. Sports nutrition is a vital element for reaching peak physical performance. To maximize workouts and athletic ability, Essential Sports Nutrition offers the most up-to-date nutritional guidance along with delicious recipes to make eating right for an active lifestyle, easy. Essential Sports Nutrition is a user-friendly reference on fueling to meet your fullest potential. Essential Sports Nutrition teaches you how to nourish your body for energy with: A nutritional overview that includes new research on sources of nutrition and components of an ideal diet. Nutrient timing that teaches you what and when to eat before, during, and immediately after exercise for the best results. 24 recipes for before exercise or competition, during and after exercise, plus recipes for rest days.

The 365-Day Running Journal  Order HERE. Whether you’re aiming for faster time, longer distance, or just to have more fun, this journal supports your journey as a runner. The 365-Day Running Journal lets you log your runs so you can follow your progress week-to-week. The modern design and compact size makes it easy to write down location, time, weather, and distance for each run. Stay motivated with a list of your goals, races, and personal records. For casual joggers or ultrarunners alike, this running journal reminds you that it’s not always a race―but simply about doing what you love. The 365-Day Running Journal includes: Flexible dates―It’s no problem if you need to skip a week―the dates are left blank, so you can log at your own pace. Going strong―Get a pick-me-up with 13 monthly essays on motivation, body image, running form, and more. Practical tips―Weekly tips and fun facts help you improve your running skills and take care of your body.

Athlete to Triathlete Order HERE. Maybe you love to run, swam competitively in high school, or enjoy riding your bike. Perhaps you’re looking for a fun, new athletic challenge? Whatever the case is, you’re in the right place. Athlete to Triathlete delivers the ultimate triathlon training plan for Sprint and Olympic races to help you gain the fitness and confidence to complete your first race―and enjoy doing it. Transition from a single to a multisport athlete with advice on everything from injury prevention and mental fitness to pro tips for mastering each sport. The up-to-date information and expert guidance make your training journey and race day experience safe, fun, and memorable. This triathlon training book includes: Triathlon 101―All the triathlon-specific information you need to know, including helpful features like gear checklists, transition tips, and race day rules. Training beyond the basics―The chapters provide simple-to-understand details on training fundamentals, stretching exercises, and advice tailored to runners, cyclists, and swimmers. 12-week training plans―Follow a detailed, day-by-day training plan for either a Sprint or Olympic distance race.

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