A Life Without Limits

A World Champion's Journey

By: Chrissie Wellington, Lance Armstrong - foreward

Narrated by: Polly Lee, Chrissie Wellington

Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

In this inspiring memoir, an Ironman World Championship winner shares the details of her hard-earned triathlon success and encourages others to set off on their own fitness journeys.

In 2007, Chrissie Wellington shocked the triathlon world by winning the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. As a newcomer to the sport and a complete unknown to the press, Chrissie's win shook up the sport. A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS is the story of her rise to the top, a journey that has taken her around the world, from a childhood in England, to the mountains of Nepal, to the oceans of New Zealand, and the trails of Argentina, and first across the finish line.

Wellington's first-hand, inspiring story includes all the incredible challenges she has faced—from anorexia to near-drowning to training with a controversial coach. But to Wellington, the drama of the sports also presents an opportunity to use sports to improve people's lives.

A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS reveals the heart behind Wellington's success, along with the diet, training and motivational techniques that keep her going through one of the world's most grueling events.

©2012 Chrissie Wellington (P)2012 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"What emerges from this book is the portrait of a thoroughly nice woman. Her exceptional qualities have led her to achievements that her readers can scarcely imagine. But she still remains touchingly connected to that ordinary girl from Norfolk."

---Jane Shilling, The Daily Mail

"What amazes me about Chrissie Wellington is not that she wins, but by how much...Like Usain Bolt, Wellington has burst on to the scene and destroyed the opposition. Those within athletics said that Bolt was coming but Wellington came from nowhere and wins by a relatively greater margin."

---James Cracknell, two time Olympic gold medalist, and adventurer

"Empowering and suitably commemorative."

---Kirkus Reviews

Game Changer

This book has changed the way I look at sports. Chrissy’s story is amazing! After listening to this book she makes you feel like you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to. I learned something in every chapter! Highly recommend reading this book if you consider yourself an athlete or not!

Amazing achievements, a bit repetitive

Would you consider the audio edition of A Life Without Limits to be better than the print version?

Haven't read the print version

Which scene was your favorite?

Final ironman

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

Chrissy Wellington sure has achieved outstanding stuff and this book is very inspirational. The overall lesson in the book is to always push your limits as in most cases they are more surpassable than we think.

On the downside the last tier of the book gets repetitive, where it becomes an enumeration of events where she thought she wouldn't win but won after all.

Great book, especially if you're seeking motivation and or are interested in competing in Triathlon

What amazing Autobiography

Since my heart surgery in 2013 I find myself being more emotional than ever will watching movies, TV shows even some commercials but this is the first time while listening to a book did I find myself crying because of this young lady's challenges. A must-read for any athlete or want to be an athlete.

Confirms my heroine

Chrissie was my favorite triathlete growing up. It was so pleasurable to hear the trials, tribulations, and successes in a chronological fashion! Never give up, and smile.

Just get past the first few chapters

I almost returned this book. I found the first few chapters difficult to get through. Later on you learn they are necessary in laying the foundation of Chrissie Wellington. Wellington is synonymous with Ironman. If you know Ironman you know her name. What you don’t know is what it took to for her to be where she is. After the first few chapters, I could not stop! Great insight into the life of a champion. She leaves it all out on the table. She shared things most people wouldn’t make public. Thank you CW!

Very inspirational! Will read again!

Very inspirational! Preparing for my first full Ironman and will use some of the techniques discussed in the book.

Inspirational!

Loved hearing her story of starting as a normal triathlete to winning Kona! The struggles and overcoming them each time.

Great book!!

Loved this book! She is such an inspiration! What an amazing and dedicated athlete. Must read!

Enjoyable and inspiring book!

Loved getting up close and personal with Chrissie through this book. You are exposed to her struggles and triumphs, her passions and her insecurities. I am new to sport as well as triathlon, and am inspired to give it all I've got and enjoy every moment!

Motivating

Where does A Life Without Limits rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

8 out of 10

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chrissie, of course. Love her story and the fact that she can laugh at herself and has a good sense of humor.

Which character – as performed by Polly Lee and Chrissie Wellington – was your favorite?

Chrissie

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reactions, it was just motivating and interesting to me as a triathlete. Yes, it made me laugh.

Any additional comments?

A must read for triathletes.