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If you want to do Triathlon (and I don't) this book is a must read. 4 time World Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington shares everything you need to know for a successful triathlon. I read it because I was curious! There's plenty advice for runners here too. Her writing style is breezy and makes this a quick read as well as a reference you can pick up over and over.
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This book was both typical and atypical for me.
Many of the running books I've read are from UK authors - likely due to a Facebook reading group of which I'm a part. However, I think this is the first book I've read by a (former) professional runner. I've read stories by Meb, Kathrine Switzer and others, of course, but they're usually part of larger compilations. I didn't feel that Wellington's standing as a professional impacted my opinion of this book - it was a solid read no matter the author' ...more
Many of the running books I've read are from UK authors - likely due to a Facebook reading group of which I'm a part. However, I think this is the first book I've read by a (former) professional runner. I've read stories by Meb, Kathrine Switzer and others, of course, but they're usually part of larger compilations. I didn't feel that Wellington's standing as a professional impacted my opinion of this book - it was a solid read no matter the author' ...more
If you want to do Triathlon (and I don't) this book is a must read. 4 time World Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington shares everything you need to know for a successful triathlon. I read it because I was curious! There's plenty advice for runners here too. Her writing style is breezy and makes this a quick read as well as a reference you can pick up over and over.
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