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Traces the experiences of six amateur athletes whose participation in the Ford Ironman Arizona 2009 triathlon was marked by the competition's physical and psychological challenges as well as the personal drive of each participant.
2) Do life: the creator of my 120-pound journey shows how to run better, go farther, and find happiness
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At the age of 22, Ben Davis weighed over 360 pounds. Depressed, addicted to food, and morbidly obese, he thought he’d lost all hope. But after a Christmas Eve conversation with his grandmother, Ben promised himself that he would finally take control of his life.
Ben decided to “do life,” and so can you.
He started running—slowly at first, but as the pounds came off and his outlook on life started to change,...
Ben decided to “do life,” and so can you.
He started running—slowly at first, but as the pounds came off and his outlook on life started to change,...
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"Minda Dentler always felt different from other kids. Her leg braces and crutches made it hard for her to run and play. Sometimes she fell. Sometimes she got mad. And sometimes she wanted to give up. But Minda never did. She worked hard to show everyone she could do anything she put her mind to! This is the true story of how Minda Dentler became her first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon: the Ironman...
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"Whatever burden you carry (and we all have one) this story will point you to strength beyond yourself. Read it twice!"
-John Ortberg, author and pastor, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church
"Running on Faith is a triumph! Jason Lester is proof that as one wise man said, 'Triumph is when you try and add a little umph!' Jason Lester shows us ALL that you can achieve whatever you put your mind body and soul into!"
-Rev Run, author of Words of Wisdom:...
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"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."--Publisher.
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Fully illustrated with depictions of proper exercise technique, this book contains exciting strength training programs based on sport (e.g., triathlon, running, cycling, swimming) and levels from beginner to advanced. For the marathon runner, triathlete, duathlete, distance swimmer, or cyclist, these programs will complement any other training regimen an athlete follows. Written without confusing jargon, IronFit® Stregth Training......
7) Finding ultra: rejecting middle age, becoming one of the world's fittest men, and discovering myself
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Finding Ultra is Rich Roll's incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations ever.
One cool evening in October 2006, the night before he was to turn forty, Rich experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight at the time and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary lifestyle was taking him. Most of us look
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