"Helped Change My Life!"
While his semi-nasal, dispassionate voice drives others that happened to hear some of it crazy, I really liked the fact that this was read by Rich Roll himself.
I'd already committed to my program of getting fit and healthy prior to listening to to this. Listened to some books like It's Not About The Bike (Lance), I'm Here To Win (Macca), read Iron War and been working out consistently and changing my diet. That being said, I took a lot from Rich's book and applied it to my life.I could relate to Rich's journey as I'm a similar age and was even more unfit. I never dealt with the addiction issues (closest would be food for me) that Rich had to and remember feeling like that section was pretty long but I related to or hope to relate to the rest of the book. The story was quite enjoyable and kept me listening and interested. I loved the further insight into ultra endurance events. And my family has adopted many dietary changes that Rich mentioned. We haven't gone vegan (and probably won't) but are still feeling much better from eating more in line with his philosophy. I liked that these details, as the other technical information, were shared in context of his story rather than a non-fictional guide.I do admit that I regret not having the appendixes and access to some of the reference data that is mentioned.All in all, transformational book for me.
"Wonderful Listen!"
Well, the performance was hands down the very best with nothing close. The narrator, Rubert Degas, is amazing. I will even be going on a search for books narrated by him because the accents he did for the different characters were so amazing!
Again, I might have to say the narration but I also loved the stories and the characters. I really felt like I knew them and related to them. This was a great book to pass the time away while running and biking. Just super enjoyable and amusing. I'd always look forward to my next run, spin bike session, commute to hear how the next part of the story played out.
His brilliant use of accents made everything come so much more to life than if I'd just read it.
Definitely had me laughing at times. Really enjoyed it.
"Hooked me on endurance!"
Really appreciated the real life insight into what goes on during an Ironman event. Macca made you feel like you were there with some of the descriptions he goes into.
Yes, definitely.
I'd only listened to It's All About The Bike (on Lance Armstron and which I loved) and this audiobook set me down the path to having now consumed pretty much everything I could find on Audible on endurance sports and triathlon. Great listen while running or biking. One of the things that set me down the path to completing my first triathlon with designs on many more. Thanks, Macca!