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Ironman Hawaii, My Story.

Author : Frank Adornato
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781517572549
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (725 download)

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Download or read book Ironman Hawaii, My Story. written by Frank Adornato and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ironman Hawaii, My Story details my ten year journey to the shores of Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii to race in the Ironman World Championship Triathlon. It started as an idea in 1980 after watching the Ironman coverage on TV. After racing my first triathlon in 1985, that idea became a dream, but I thought Ironman was out of my reach. Then in 1992 the dream became a plan, and in October 1994 I raced my first Ironman Triathlon in Kona. This book is filled with training tips, race preparation ideas, and anecdotal advice that will provide valuable in your preparations to race your own Ironman. If you're seriously interested in racing at the ironman distance or even if you're just curious about this awesome test of human endurance, Ironman Hawaii, My Story is for you.

Heart of Iron

Author : Kyle Garlett
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1613740085
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Heart of Iron written by Kyle Garlett and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout his life, Kyle Garlett hated nothing more than losing, and he knew early on that four diagnoses of cancer could not match his spirit of competition. His appetite for victory and his love of life pushed him over his health hurdles—including a bone marrow transplant, hip replacement, and heart transplant—and into the greatest challenge of his life: the Ironman World Championship. Kyle tells his amazing life story with clear-headed optimism and a winning sense of humor, beginning with his first diagnosis of lymphoma as a teenager and continuing through years of chemotherapy that destroyed his joints and weakened his heart. Not just about his health crisis but also about forging a remarkable life around cancer and his career as a sportwriter, the amazing friends and family who supported him, and finding love. After five and half years on the organ transplant waiting list then being gifted with a new heart, Kyle embarks on a challenge of his own making: to compete in the Ironman Triathlon, in which he competed not once but twice. His miraculous recovery and athleticism are recounted, along with the story of how he became an Olympic torch bearer, a devoted Lymphoma & Leukemia Society spokesperson, a motivational speaker, and an author. Heart of Iron is an invaluable companion for those affected by cancer and a breathtaking memoir about one man's unstoppable spirit and success against all odds.

A Life Without Limits

Author : Chrissie Wellington
Publisher : Center Street
ISBN 13 : 1455510939
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book A Life Without Limits written by Chrissie Wellington and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. As a newcomer to the sport and a complete unknown to the press, Chrissie's win shook up the sport. A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, and the trails of Argentina, and first across the finish line. Wellington's first-hand, inspiring story includes all the incredible challenges she has faced--from anorexia to near--drowning to training with a controversial coach. But to Wellington, the drama of the sports also presents an opportunity to use sports to improve people's lives. A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS reveals the heart behind Wellington's success, along with the diet, training and motivational techniques that keep her going through one of the world's most grueling events.

Crawl of Fame

Author : Julie Moss
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1681779218
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book Crawl of Fame written by Julie Moss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The courageous and transformative story of triathlon hall-of-fame athlete Julie Moss. In 1982, Julie Moss ran the Ironman triathlon for her college senior research project. Her idea was quirky, even crazy: a 140.6-mile combination of swimming, cycling, and running. Julie brought no triathlon experience, but she did bring a latent willpower that, the world soon found out, wouldn’t be denied. What happened next changed Ironman forever . . . After becoming the unlikely leader during the final leg, Julie fell and lost all bodily function fifteen meters (50 feet) from the finish. While on hands and knees, she watched her rival pass her. Thirty seconds later, she crawled across the line—stunning the millions who were watching on television. At age twenty-three, Julie became the instant global icon. That this young co-ed would represent such a new sport was unlikely. That she would inspire millions in the three decades years since was unthinkable. Yet, it happened. And keeps happening. In 2017 Julie won her age group in the Ironman North American Championships—racing 25 minutes faster than her 1982 Ironman. How does a 58-year-old woman beat the time of her 23-year-old self? Which begs the question, Could she also beat her 1982 time in the more demanding Kona? The world will find out in October 2018. Crawl of Fame is the long-awaited release of her incredible story. Julie describes how she found her greater purpose while lying across the finish line at Ironman 1982 — and how that greater purpose as a woman, athlete, endurance sports symbol and, now, iconic figure has defined her life and inspired others since.

Iron War

Author : Matt Fitzgerald
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1637270232
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (372 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.

1% Better

Author : Chris Nikic
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0785256458
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 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.

What's the Story

Author : Janice Hermsen
Publisher : LeRue Press (LRP)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book What's the Story written by Janice Hermsen and published by LeRue Press (LRP). This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been hacked? Janice Hermsen shares some inspirational tidbits; it's all about emotions in Dennis DuPerault's Things to think about; Brian T. Shirley's talking about politics, uh oh...Mike Aloia brings doors that open life; new this month, Pypeline Editing talks about, what else? Editing! And Richard G. Pugh describes an 1800s "lay anesthesiologist"; what's that? Eddie Floyd's got a whole lotta movin' and shakin' goin' on. Don't miss Dave Huggett's twelve amazing facts about coffee. Last, and a favorite, our quiz to test your knowledge about, well, just about anything. Enjoy!

17 Hours to Glory

Author : Mathias Muller
Publisher : VeloPress
ISBN 13 : 9781934030431
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book 17 Hours to Glory written by Mathias Muller and published by VeloPress. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Ironman« strips you of everything you put around yourself. It forces you to open your eyes, and your soul."ùMARK ALLEN, six-time Ironman World Champion --

Iron Heart

Author : Brian Boyle
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1628731435
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book Iron Heart written by Brian Boyle and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a horrific car crash. On the way home from swim practice, eighteen-year old Brian Boyle’s future changed in an instant when a dump truck plowed into his Camaro. He was airlifted to a shock-trauma hospital. He had lost sixty percent of his blood, his heart had moved across his chest, and his organs and pelvis were pulverized. He was placed in a medically-induced coma. When Brian finally emerged from the coma two months later, he had no memory of the accident. He could see and hear, but not move or talk. Unable to communicate to his doctors, nurses, or frantic parents, he heard words like “vegetable” and “nursing home.” If he lived, doctors predicted he might not be able to walk again, and certainly not swim. Then, miraculously, Brian clawed his way back to the living. First blinking his eyelids, then squeezing a hand, then smiling, he gradually emerged from his locked-in state. The former swimmer and bodybuilder had lost one hundred pounds. Iron Heart is the first-person account of his ordeal and his miraculous comeback. With enormous fortitude he learned to walk, then run, and eventually, to swim. With his dream of competing in the Ironman Triathlon spurring him on, Brian defied all odds, and three-and-a-half years after his accident, crossed the finish line in Kona, Hawaii. Brian’s inspiring journey from coma to Kona is brought to life in this memoir.

No Meat Athlete

Author : Matt Frazier
Publisher : Fair Winds Press (MA)
ISBN 13 : 1592335780
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book No Meat Athlete written by Matt Frazier and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Combining the winning elements of proven training approaches, motivational stories, and innovative recipes, No Meat Athlete is a unique guidebook, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer for the beginner, every day, and serious athlete who wants to live a meatless lifestyle. Author and popular blogger, Matt Frazier, will show you that there are many benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed; Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts; Improved energy levels to help with not just athletic performance but your day-to-day life; Reduced impact on the planet. Whatever your motivation for choosing a meat-free lifestyle, this book will take you through everything you need to know to apply your lifestyle to your training. Matt Frazier provides practical advice and tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet while getting all the nutrition you need; uses the power of habit to make those changes last; and offers up menu plans for high performance, endurance, and recovery. Once you've mastered the basics, Matt delivers a training manual of his own design for runners of all abilities and ambitions. The manual provides training plans for common race distances and shows runners how to create healthy habits, improve performance, and avoid injuries. No Meat Athlete will take you from the start to finish line, giving you encouraging tips, tricks, and advice along the way"--

Powered By Hope

Author : Teri Griege
Publisher : Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1626528381
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book Powered By Hope written by Teri Griege and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powered By Hope reaches across boundary lines and speaks directly to our humanity, touching upon some of the most universally relevant subjects in society: addiction, alcoholism, cancer, death, and faith.

Born to Perform

Author : Gerard Hartmann
Publisher : Orpen Press
ISBN 13 : 1871305349
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (713 download)

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Download or read book Born to Perform written by Gerard Hartmann and published by Orpen Press. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1991 Gerard Hartmann has worked as a physical therapist with many of the world's greatest athletes, including Sonia O'Sullivan, Kelly Holmes and Paula Radcliffe, as well as with a number of Irish rugby, athletic and GAA stars. Before a serious injury halted his career as an athlete, Hartmann was among Ireland s first triathlon champions, winning seven national championships from 1984 to 1991. In Born to Perform, Hartmann takes a look at his experiences in sport, both as a competitor and a physical therapist, and how it has helped and healed his life.

Powered By Hope

Author : Teri Griege
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781545601389
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Powered By Hope written by Teri Griege and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Race Within

Author : Jim Gourley
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1629370215
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (293 download)

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Download or read book The Race Within written by Jim Gourley and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultraman Triathlon, one of the most remarkable endurance races in the world, is a three-day, 320-mile race that circumnavigates the Big Island of Hawaii. With only 40 competitors allowed in each year, this invitation-only event hosts some of the most superlative athletes on the planet. The Race Within discusses the 30-year history of the sport and race director Jane Bockus, former Pan Am flight attendant who has never done a triathlon, yet has dedicated herself to keeping the event true to its founding spirit for decades. This book follows Jane, her assistants, and a small cast of athletes through an entire year—from the end of the 2012 Ultraman to the 2013 event—and shows how they faced new challenges to the growth and well-being of the event, and were forced to question if old traditions could survive in a world of constantly-evolving sports entertainment. Granted full access to the race and the athletes, author Jim Gourley presents a look at this unique event and examines what it means to truly love sports.

The Long Run

Author : Matt Long
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 : 1609612094
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book The Long Run written by Matt Long and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York City firefighter's emotional and inspiring memoir of learning to run again after a debilitating accident On the morning of December 22, 2005, Matt Long was cycling to work in the early morning when he was struck by and sucked under a 20-ton bus making an illegal turn. The injuries he sustained pushed him within inches of his life. Miraculously, more than 40 operations and months later, Matt was able to start his recovery. In spite of the severity of his injuries, Matt found the psychological consequences of the accident nearly as hard to process. He would no longer be able to compete at the highest level. In the 18 months before the accident, he had competed in more than 20 events including several triathlons and marathons and had qualified for running's most prestigious race, the Boston Marathon. After the accident, his doctor told him he'd be lucky if he could even walk without a cane. The Long Run is an emotional and incredibly honest story about Matt's determination to fight through fear, despair, loneliness, and intense physical and psychological pain to regain the life he once had. The book chronicles Matt's road to recovery as he teaches himself to walk again and, a mere three years later, to run in the 2008 New York City Marathon—a gimpy seven-and-a-half hour journey through the five boroughs. "Running saved my life," Matt says, and his embrace of the running community and insistence on competing in the marathon has inspired many, turning him into a symbol of hope and recovery for untold numbers of others.

Built to Finish

Author : Steven Pivnik
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Built to Finish written by Steven Pivnik and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurs, go the distance with an endurance athlete’s formula for success: the grit to start, the stamina to finish, and the balance to live fully along the way. Taking a company all the way through scale-up to a successful exit is a grueling, long-haul endeavor, a special kind of endurance sport. Get a competitive advantage by learning the secrets of the masters of sustained performance: endurance athletes. In Built to Finish, Steven Pivnik takes you on two journeys: leading his software and services company, Binary Tree, from inception to successful exit and his quest to compete in the IRONMAN® World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Steven shares how the insights gained from his adventures in triathlon, mountaineering, and ultramarathons apply to anyone’s pursuit of long-term personal and professional success. Steven Pivnik is a serial entrepreneur specializing in the information technology market and advises other founders and entrepreneurs looking for corporate growth and a successful company exit. Steven has competed in over twenty triathlons, numerous marathons and ultramarathons, and is on track to scale all “Seven Summits,” the highest peaks on each continent.

Devoted

Author : Dick Hoyt
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 0306819023
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Devoted written by Dick Hoyt and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remarkable story of a father's devotion to his wheelchair-bound son and how their bond inspired millions of people worldwide. Born a spastic quadraplegic, Rick Hoyt was written off by numerous doctors. They advised his parents, Dick and Judy, to put their firstborn son in an institution. But Rick's parents refused. Determined to give their son every opportunity that "normal" kids had, they made sure to include Rick in everything they did, especially with their other two sons, Rob and Russ. But home was one thing, the world at large, another. Repeatedly rebuffed by school administrators who resisted their attempts to enroll Rick in school, Rick's mother worked tirelessly to help pass a landmark bill, Chapter 766, the first special-education reform law in the country. As a result, Rick and other physically disabled kids were able to attend public school in Massachusetts. But how would Rick communicate when he couldn't talk? To overcome this daunting obstacle, Dick and Judy worked with Dr. William Crochetiere, then chairman of the engineering department at Tufts University, and several enterprising graduate students, including Rick Foulds, to create the Tufts Interactive Communication device (TCI). In the Hoyt household, it became known as the "Hope machine" as it enabled Rick to create sentences by pressing his head against a metal bar. For the first time ever, Rick was able to communicate. Then one day Rick asked his dad to enter a charity race, but there was a twist. Rick wanted to run too. Dick had never run a race before, but more challenging still, he would have to push his son's wheelchair at the same time. But once again, the Hoyts were determined to overcome whatever obstacle was put in their way. Now, over one thousand races later, including numerous marathons and triathlons, Dick Hoyt continues to push Rick's wheelchair. Affectionately known worldwide as Team Hoyt, they are as devoted as ever, continuing to inspire millions and embodying their trademark motto of "Yes, you can."