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You Are An Ironman: How Six Weekend Warriors Chased Their Dream Of Finishing The World's Toughest Triathlon (2011)

by Jacques Steinberg(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0670023027 (ISBN13: 9780670023028)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Viking Adult

review 1: Excellent! Follows six (more, actually) people from their decision to attempt an Ironman, through signing up and training, and through the event. Gives a very good overview of the time and athletic commitment required, as well as effects on employment and relationships (and how those are affected by the amount of training required). All of this is conveyed in an easy to follow and highly readable format (I have the e-book and have listened to the audiobook as well). I would love more stories like this!
review 2: Wanted to like this more than I actually did. Chronicles six different people in their quests to complete an Ironman, but six seemed like a bit much because I just couldn't keep any of the athletes straight in my head. Did like that the author empha... moresized that these were all "normal" people who had regular jobs and families but all managed to find the time to train. Wish there would have been information about the athletes preferences like transitions quirks or shoes they chose or fueling methods just to get a sense of what works for different, "normal" people. less

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