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The amazing life story of Britain's world conquering triathlete, Chrissie Wellington. Chrissie Wellington is the world's No 1 female Ironman triathlete, the current quadruple World Champion and World Record holder. In 2009 she was voted 'Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year' and in 2010 was awarded the MBE. She is the undefeated champion of Triathlon, having won nine Ironman titles from nine races. Her World Record setting race time of 8:19:13 at Quelle Roth Germany in 2010 slashed over 14 minutes from the previous record and where she was only beaten by six men. Chrissie has displayed unprecedented levels of stamina, strength and competitiveness in becoming Ironman World Champion in only her second event at Ironman level. Her victory in Kona, Hawaii in 2007 finishing in 9:08:45 - five minutes ahead of her nearest rival - was described as the 'biggest upset in Ironman history' and 'a remarkable feat, deemed to be near impossible task for any athlete racing as a rookie at their first Ironman World Championships'. She defended her World title in Hawaii in 2008 and again in 2009 and won back her title in 2011 after having to withdraw from the 2010 race due to illness.
This is the remarkable story of how a Norfolk girl - a 'sporty kid, swimming, playing hockey, running, but never excelling and always more interested in the social side of the sports scene' - became a world champion. Chrissie Wellington is the world-record holder for ironman-distance triathlon, and she remains undefeated over the Ironman distance.
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Beloved German cyclist Jens Voigt isn't a superstar in the traditional sense of the word. Although he won three stages of the Tour de France - and wore the yellow jersey twice - Voigt never claimed an overall victory. He became a star because he embodies qualities that go beyond winning and losing: sacrifice, selflessness, reliability, and devotion. European and American crowds were drawn to his aggressive riding style, outgoing nature, and refreshing realness.
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Unlike Jensie, the performance lacks
- By Brian Muncy on 03-12-19
By: Jens Voigt, and others
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Iron War
- Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run
- By: Matt Fitzgerald
- Narrated by: Seth Michael Donsky
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
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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.
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Fine Story....But the Narration!!!!
- By Gabriel on 01-15-14
By: Matt Fitzgerald
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You Are an Ironman
- How Six Weekend Warriors Chased Their Dream of Finishing the World's Toughest Triathlon
- By: Jacques Steinberg
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
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As he did so masterfully in his New York Times best seller 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 professional who live off the prize money and sponsorships, but on a handful of triathletes who regard the sport as a hobby.
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- By PS on 02-08-13
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I'm Here to Win
- A World Champion's Advice for Peak Performance
- By: Chris McCormack, Tim Vandehey
- Narrated by: Howard Brunner, Chris McCormack
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
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As the winner of the 2010 Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii, Chris "Macca" McCormack may be the world's greatest athlete. In I'm Here to Win, McCormack shares his story along with training tips and practical advice to help listeners develop their own routines, diet, exercise programs and race strategies. Chris McCormack has dedicated his life to training for - and winning - the Ironman World Championships, one of the most grueling tests of mental and physical endurance in the world.
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It takes an Ironman to finish
- By Robert on 03-21-12
By: Chris McCormack, and others
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Hell on Two Wheels
- By: Amy Snyder
- Narrated by: Sheila Stasack
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
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Three-time Ironman finisher Amy Snyder takes the wraps off the best kept secret in the sports world, the Race Across America (RAAM), a bicycle race like no other. Unlike its famous cousin the Tour de France, RAAM is much crazier, more gothic, and even savage: Once the gun goes off the clock doesn't stop, and the first rider to complete the prescribed 3,000-mile route is the victor. In Hell on Two Wheels, Snyder follows a group of athletes before, during, and after the 2009 RAAM.
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A documentary of the toughest bike race
- By James on 12-19-13
By: Amy Snyder
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Run to Overcome
- The Inspiring Story of an American Champion's Long-Distance Quest to Achieve a Big Dream
- By: Meb Keflezighi, Dick Patrick
- Narrated by: Jon Gauger
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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Meb Keflezighi is all about hope and second chances—starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he end up an A student, one of the most celebrated and respected athletes of his generation, and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon?
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You gotta love Meb! - but...
- By CynK on 01-29-13
By: Meb Keflezighi, and others
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The Extra Mile
- One Woman's Personal Journey to Ultrarunning Greatness
- By: Pam Reed
- Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
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One year after her astonishing victory at the Badwater Ultramarathon, Pam Reed again made distance running history when she braved the hottest weather in years - 135 degrees - to successfully defend her title. How does this 100-pound mother and stepmother of five muster the endurance and courage for the 28-hour climb from the hottest desert floor on Earth to the shadow of the continental United States' tallest point?
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Interesting, entertaining, and inspiring
- By Mark on 03-25-15
By: Pam Reed
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My Life on the Run
- The Wit, Wisdom, and Insights of a Road Racing Icon
- By: Bart Yasso, Amby Burfoot - foreword
- Narrated by: Steven Roy Grimsley
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
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My Life on the Run chronicles the heatstroke and frostbite, heartache and triumphs he's experienced while competing in more than 1,000 competitive races on all seven continents. With the wit and wisdom of a seasoned insider, Yasso tells runners what they need to know to navigate the logistics of running in an unfamiliar country. He also offers practical guidance, such as 5-K, 10-K, half-marathon, and marathon training schedules, including his innovative technique known as the Yasso 800s for beginner, intermediate, and advanced runners.
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A fair running book, but there's better out there
- By Mark on 05-20-15
By: Bart Yasso, and others
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The Tour According to G
- My Journey to the Yellow Jersey
- By: Geraint Thomas
- Narrated by: Dafydd Pritchard
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
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For years Geraint Thomas appeared blessed with extraordinary talent but jinxed at the greatest bike race in the world: twice an Olympic gold medallist on the track, Commonwealth champion, yet at the Tour de France a victim of crashes, bad luck and his willingness to sacrifice himself for his teammates. In the summer of 2018, that curse was blown away in spectacular fashion - from the cobbles of the north and the iconic mountain climbs of the Alps to the brutal slopes of the Pyrenees and, finally, the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
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Not a fan of GT but really enjoyed the book
- By Richy on 01-27-19
By: Geraint Thomas
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The Pursuit of Endurance
- Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience
- By: Jennifer Pharr Pharr Davis
- Narrated by: Jennifer Pharr Davis
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
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Jennifer Pharr Davis, the former record holder of the FKT (or Fastest Known Time) on the Appalachian Trail, tells the story of her meteoric rise in the world of endurance hiking and, in doing so, unpacks key traits that make women uniquely suited to endurance. With a storyteller's ear for fascinating detail and description, she takes us with her as she sets the record on the Appalachian Trail and introduces us to the mentors who helped her to identify and unlock different facets of her endurance capabilities.
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Not uplifting
- By M on 05-15-18
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Running Like a Girl
- Notes on Learning to Run
- By: Alexandra Heminsley
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Sastre
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
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Until five years ago, Alexandra Heminsley was decidedly not a runner. Nor was she athletic in any sense of the word. She was an ordinary, curvy woman who was convinced that sports of any kind, especially running, were beyond her. But she's made running part of her life, and gets to reap the rewards: not just the obvious things, like a touch of weight loss, health and glowing skin, but self-belief, and immeasurable daily pleasure.
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Meh... not what I thought...
- By Maria on 12-03-14
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14 Minutes
- A Running Legend's Life and Death and Life
- By: Alberto Salazar, John Brant
- Narrated by: Danny Pardo
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
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14 Minutes is the memoir of Alberto Salazar, the most accomplished, charismatic, and controversial marathoner in history. The narrative follows Alberto's boyhood in New England, his rise to stardom at the University of Oregon, his dramatic victories in the New York City and Boston Marathons, his long malaise due to injuries, which resulted in a near-suicidal depression; his resurgence due to intense spiritual experiences and discipline; his close alliance with Phil Knight and the Nike corporation; and describes his numerous near-death experiences.
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Terrible and Distracting Narration
- By Mark on 06-04-14
By: Alberto Salazar, and others
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To Be a Runner
- How Racing Up Mountains, Running with the Bulls, or Just Taking On a 5-K Makes You a Better Person (and the World a Better Place)
- By: Martin Dugard
- Narrated by: Bernard Setaro Clark
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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With an exuberant mix of passion, insight, instruction, and humor, best-selling author - and lifelong runner - Martin Dugard takes a journey through the world of running to illustrate how the sport helps us fulfill that universal desire to be the best possible version of ourselves each and every time we lace up our shoes. To Be a Runner represents a new way to write about running by bridging the chasm between the two categories of running books: how-to and personal narrative.
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Feels like a great run does
- By Aleksandar on 05-11-15
By: Martin Dugard
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- Denise Hicks
- 07-29-15
I loved it!
Insightful and inspiring, particularly for those who are athletes or even just a regular people trying to find their way through life's unknown journey. I could read it again and enjoy it just as much as the first time.
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- Jenny Choe
- 09-19-16
Absolutely amazing and inspiring without false humility!
I felt as if I was part of her journey and got an insight into the kind of dedication it takes to be the best. A quest not to be better than others but to triumph over the nay sayer within one self. We all have set backs in life. No one in life is immune. This is a story of grit overcoming fear and doubt.
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- Rogeema
- 05-07-22
Exceptional!
As a female triathlete and Ironman myself, this book was incredibly inspiring. I love how Chrissie went into detail about all the emotions that come along with such a big race. some reviewers found it boring and draggy but I think it works really well foe this type of story.
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- CS63
- 02-11-15
Inspiring and honest
Excellent book filled with honest emotions and insight into what a triathelete endures.
I loved the quote from Kipling.
The reader, Imogen Church was so fluid and easy to listen to.
I would definitely recommend this book to athletes and to anyone looking to be changed in a positive way.
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- Jeff Hamlin
- 02-21-15
Inspirational
very inspiring. Amazing how small steps and commitments can lead to big achievements. Very enjoyable story. Chrissie you rock. thanks for sharing.
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- Paul Christopher
- 04-11-15
Good But Not Great
Good performance. A bit of an affected tone at times.
Story had interesting bits but spent too long on non-triathlon stuff and was repetitive. Ms. Wellington came across as self-absorbed.
Nevertheless, an impressive athlete.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-23-16
Great inspiration for Athletes
Start was little slow but it picked up the pace after certain period when she started her training with Bret. Explanation of the feelings is amazing. I loved the explanation of races.
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- Rebecca M
- 10-06-20
inspiring
I am on my third time through reading this book. Chrissy is am amazing human with an awesome story.
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- Alesha
- 07-11-20
Good read
The first two hours were really hard to get into. More details about the earlier races would have been great. More information about training and nutrition also would have been good. Otherwise I really enjoyed this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-24-19
Best triathlon book ever
I actually listened to this book twice , I just couldn’t get enough of Chrissie’s story . She is one tough girl . She doesn’t whine or bitch or complain , she go outs and does her thing ! I love they fact that she absolutely fell in love with the sport , and makes one fall I love with it to ! I couldn’t believe her hectic training schedule, no wonder the woman is a superpower! I would recommend this book to anyone who have any doubts about their ability to complete any sporting event , gosh Chrissie most often raced with borrowed equipment ! Awesomeness .
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