Book Reviews
IRON WAR DAVE SCOTT, MARK ALLEN, AND
THE GREATEST RACE EVER RUN By Matt Fitzgerald with Bob Babbitt
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 endurance athletes— and its fiercest rivals—raced side by side at world-record pace for a grueling 139 miles.
Driven by one of the most intense rivalries in sport, 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, they would cross the finish line just 59 seconds apart.
In Iron War, sports journalist Matt Fitzgerald writes a riveting epic about how Allen and Scott drove themselves and each other toward the most awe-inspiring race in sports history. Beyond its pulse-pounding race story, Iron War is a fascinating exploration of two men possessed by an unquenchable desire to succeed—one a master of pure will, the other plagued by self-doubt. Weaving an examination of mental toughness into a gripping tale of athletic adventure, Iron War is a soaring narrative of two champions and the showdown that forced one to master his inner demons and left the other devastated and unable to forgive his loss.
ABOUT MATT FITZGERALD AND BOB BABBITT
Matt Fitzgerald is the best-selling author of 17 books on endurance sports including Racing Weight and Brain Training for Runners. He has written extensively for Outside, Men’s Journal, Men’s Health, Triathlete, Runner’s World, Bicycling, Competitor, and countless other sports and fitness publications. Bob Babbitt is triathlon’s unofficial ambassador and spokesperson. A veteran personality in the sport, Babbitt is best known for his incisive interviews with the sport’s top athletes. Babbitt co-founded Competitor magazine and acts as host of the Muddy Buddy adventure race series.
101 IDEAS AND INSIGHTS FOR TRIATHLETES & DUATHLETES One of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry shares
his “101 Ideas & Insights for Triathletes & Duathletes.” This creative book from physician, educator, triathlete and philosopher Steven Jonas is an excellent resource for anyone looking to gain significant insight into how to better embrace triathlon, duathlon and the multisport lifestyle.
The book covers everything from getting started in multisport racing to types of races, training, equipment, nutrition, and preventing and managing injury, plus a step-by-step guide through the day of a race.
For more information or to order, visit:
http://coacheschoice.com/p-2428-101-ideas-insights-for-triathletes- duathletes.aspx
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