{"product_id":"the-young-runners-guide-to-nutrition-how-to-fuel-your-body-to-train-smarter-run-faster-and-recover-quicker-paperback","title":"The Young Runner's Guide to Nutrition: How to Fuel Your Body to Train Smarter, Run Faster, and Recover Quicker - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichele Pettinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmpower young runners to take control of their health and training with this practical guide that teaches them the basics of sports nutrition and includes over 40 balanced and healthy recipes--now a 2025 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards GOLD Winner for Health!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor, lifelong runner, and certified running and nutrition coach Michele Pettinger grew up running under the tutelage of her father, the high school cross country and track coach. With \u003ci\u003eThe Young Runner's Guide to Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e, she plans to carry on the legacy of reaching youth runners and the communities that support them through nutrition education and practical, easy-to-implement protocols. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this practical guide, young runners will learn the fundamentals of sports nutrition, explaining why they need specific nutrients and what foods contain them. These young athletes will also discover more about: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating adolescence and the unique nutritional needs of the young runner, like macronutrients, micronutrients, and hydration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritional challenges and health risks such as the female and male athlete triads, disordered eating, RED-S, and other areas of concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic fueling and optimizing performance and recovery through nutrition planning and nutrient timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpowering change by integrating nutrition education into running programs, including how to foster positive body image and daily practical tools for upholding nutrition protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChange in sports nutrition for young runners needs to start with the entire community that supports them--their coaches, trainers, and families. That's why \u003ci\u003eThe Young Runner's Guide to Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e also includes resources for coaches on how to integrate nutrition education into their training programs and content for parents on how to foster good nutrition at home that will support the needs of their young runner through meal planning, cooking, and conversation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichele Pettinger\u003c\/b\u003e started running at a young age in the Midwest under the tutelage of her father, the high school cross country and track coach. She has a passion for carrying on the legacy of reaching young runners and helping them build a solid nutritional foundation that will empower them now and long into their future running careers. She holds a master's degree in communication studies and had a career as a technical writer before she fell in love with trail running while living in the Pacific Northwest, where she founded P3Running, a collective of coaches specializing in custom run and nutrition coaching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Michele is an RRCA Level II Certified Running Coach, Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition, and Certified Functional Nutrition counselor. She is most at home on the trails, training for ultramarathon distances. Michele lives in Santa Cruz, California, with her husband, Joe. They have a grown daughter, Anika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48958729388134,"sku":"9781646047772","price":26.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/CfGxywmM3J9781646047772.webp?v=1790549471","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-young-runners-guide-to-nutrition-how-to-fuel-your-body-to-train-smarter-run-faster-and-recover-quicker-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}