You Are An Ironman

Author : Jacques Steinberg
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101544317
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book You Are an Ironman written by Jacques Steinberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestselling author takes readers inside the Ironman triathlon. As he did so masterfully in his New York Times bestseller, The Gatekeepers, Jacques Steinberg creates a compelling portrait of people obsessed with reaching a life-defining goal. In this instance, the target is an Ironman triathlon-a 2.4-mile open-water swim followed by a 112-mile bike ride, then finally a 26-mile marathon run, all of which must be completed in no more than seventeen hours. Steinberg focuses not on the professionals who live off the prize money and sponsorships but on a handful of triathletes who regard the sport as a hobby. Vividly capturing the grueling preparation, the suspense of completing each event of the triathlon, and the spectacular feats of human endurance, Steinberg plumbs the physical and emotional toll as well as the psychological payoff on the participants of the Ford Ironman Arizona 2009. His You Are an Ironman is both a riveting sports narrative and a fascinating, behind-the scenes study of what makes these athletes keep going..

Author : Mike Reilly
Publisher : Steeplechase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781733747820
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book MIKE REILLY Finding My Voice written by Mike Reilly and published by Steeplechase Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MIKE REILLY: Finding My Voice illuminates how profoundly IRONMAN touches its participants and its fans. Written from the perspective of a World Championship race announcer and one of the most prominent personalities in triathlon, it provides an intimate and revealing glimpse into a fascinating corner of the world of endurance sports.

Author : Cherie Gruenfeld
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN 13 : 1841261130
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Become an Ironman written by Cherie Gruenfeld and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2008 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the three stages of a triathlon and provides advice, tips, and training techniques for both the body and the mind.

Author : Mark Kleanthous
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN 13 : 1841263265
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Triathlon Training written by Mark Kleanthous and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all aspects of triathlon, from getting started, to training, to how to finish a race.

Author : Kara Douglass Thom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming an Ironman written by Kara Douglass Thom and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational, unforgettable, informative collection of personal stories about the experience of competing in one's first ironman-distance triathlon. This is the ultimate test of endurance: a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run, all raced end-to-end in one grueling day -- and these stories tell it straight: what to expect, how to prepare, what was rewarding, what was miserable, how 140.6 miles will change your life.

Author : Matt Fitzgerald
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1637270232
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Iron War written by Matt Fitzgerald and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic account of an unforgettable endurance test, now updated with a new introduction The 1989 Ironman World Championship was the greatest race ever in endurance sports. In a spectacular duel that became known as the Iron War, the world's two strongest athletes raced side by side at world-record pace for a grueling 139 miles. Driven by one of the fiercest rivalries in triathlon, Dave Scott and Mark Allen raced shoulder to shoulder through Ironman's 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race, and 26.2-mile marathon. After 8 punishing hours, both men would demolish the previous record--and cross the finish line a mere 58 seconds apart. In Iron War, sports journalist Matt Fitzgerald writes a riveting epic about how Allen and Scott drove themselves and each other through the most awe-inspiring race in sports history. Iron War goes beyond the pulse-pounding race story to offer a fascinating exploration of the lives of the world's two toughest men and their unquenchable desire to succeed. Weaving an examination of mental resolve into a gripping tale of athletic adventure, Iron War is a soaring narrative of two champions and the paths that led to their stunning final showdown.

Author : Raymond Britt
Publisher : RunTriMedia
ISBN 13 : 1450529844
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Racing Ironman Wisconsin written by Raymond Britt and published by RunTriMedia. This book was released on 2010 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book helped me to visualize and prepare for Ironman Wisconsin . . . A great book and a great idea." -- 5-Star Amazon Review // Each year, more than 2,500 athletes converge on Madison to participate in Ironman Wisconsin, one of the most popular triathlons in the world. The race features a 2.4 mile swim in Lake Monona, a 112 mile bike ride through Wisconsin farmland, capped by a 26.2 mile marathon run through the University of Wisconsin campus to a finish line at the state capital building steps. It's a much tougher race than meets the eye, and those who underestimate the course pay dearly on race day. The triathletes who succeed are those who are well-prepared for anything Ironman Wisconsin tosses at them. Better be ready. This book delivers extensive perspectives on racing in all conditions, course maps and secrets, photos, detailed metrics, advice, cautions, and much more. Planning to race Ironman Wisconsin? Everything you need to know is here.

Author : Susan Lacke
Publisher : VeloPress
ISBN 13 : 1937716937
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Life's Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow written by Susan Lacke and published by VeloPress. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan and Carlos were unlikely friends. She was a young, overweight college professor and a bit of a trainwreckjuggling a divorce, a pack-a-day habit, and hiding empty boxes of wine under her bed. He was her boss, an Ironman triathlete, with life figured out. She was a whiner, he was a hard-ass. He had his shit together, she most assuredly did not.Trash-talking workouts, breakdowns, a devastating diagnosisthis heartwarming story of training buddies reveals a deep and abiding friendship that traversed life, sport, and everything in between. Their journey reveals the inspiring power of sports and friendship to change lives forever.Amusing and poignant, Life’s Too Short To Go So F*cking Slow is about running and triathlon, growth and heartbreak, and an epic friendship that went the distance.

Author : Paul Huddle
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Sport
ISBN 13 : 178255095X
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Triathlon: Starting Out written by Paul Huddle and published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Triathlon is more than the sum of its parts. You can swim, cycle, and run but you need more to become a triathlete. If you want to prepare for your first triathlon, this easy-to-understand introduction to the sport is what you need. Roch Frey and Paul Huddle, two of the most respected names in multisport coaching, cover all the bases to get you to the starting line and help you finish your first race. The book contains information on everything from weight training to flexibility up to nutrition. It also contains detailed workout schedules for the sprint and Olympic distances to guide you through your training period. Triathlon: Starting Out is an easy-to-use training book that will help you visualize the race and make it to the finish line. With Roch and Paul at your side, anyone can do a triathlon!

Author : Chris Nikic
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0785256458
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 1% Better written by Chris Nikic and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would life look like if you measured your success by improvements instead of victories? Nik Nikic shares the incredible story of his son Chris’s journey to become the first person with Down syndrome to ever complete an IRONMAN® triathlon, inspiring others to achieve their goals by getting 1 percent better every day. From the moment Chris Nikic was born, his parents knew he could achieve anything he set his mind to do. So when he became involved in triathlons with the Special Olympics, his dad, Nik, took on the role of coach and encouraged Chris to aim even higher. Together, they set their sights on making history—Chris becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN® triathlon. Written from Chris’s father’s perspective, Nik shares the 1% Better mindset that has helped Chris achieve many of his goals—and the underlying principles of the 1% Better system can help you pursue and achieve your dreams too! Through Chris and Nik’s story, learn the benefits of applying the model to your own life and discover how to: Overcome the mental hurdles of pain Stay motivated using three irrefutable laws of motivation See failures as opportunities for improvement Form a lifelong habit of success You may never be the best. But you can be better than your best when you stop imposing self-limitations and begin the journey to reach your goals—one confident step at a time. Publisher’s Note: 1% Better is written in Nik Nikic’s voice. Chris and his accomplishments are the focus of 1% Better, and Chris is a coauthor of the book as he was interviewed by his father and the writer.