From Zero to Ironman Triathlon

A 4 month inspirational and entertaining journey from the family man to Ironman.

De: Author: Jem Bolt

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Mortality suddenly on the distant radar? Approaching middle age? Family man, but more family than man?

It was either do something big or have an affair! I chose the former, and it put me in the best place.
I was approaching fifty, had 2 kids, a nice house by the sea, my career was going well and I was happily married. Or was at the time of writing but that is another story and another book. I was also getting larger and working more and could feel the impact on my health both mental and physical.

This is my story. I went from an arbitrary exercise regime and excuses to completing an Ironman, with 4 months of training. This is an entertaining, humorous, and I hope inspiring story, (and everything you need to know if you ever wanted to do an Ironman) about the journey I went on. The highs and lows, the commitment, and how I regained pride in myself, and my body and I believe in my children and something they will never forget.

As they say in Ironman, "Anything is possible" and it is.


From negotiating time for training, convincing co-workers he wasn't going to die through to heart rate management, gear, and nutrition choices. The author takes you through his journey as a suburban dad with two kids and a job to taking on one of the toughest endurance races around, Ironman.

Ironman is a race that includes a 3800m swim, 180km cycle, and then running a full marathon, all in one day.

While there is a lot of information online, the author was amazed that much of it assumes a certain level of knowledge, or which is confusing to the uninitiated, or just too broad to be of practical use. With endurance events, there is a lot that can go wrong and months of preparation are required. Meticulous research, planning, measurement, and consulting with various coaches and experts culminated in the contents of this book. If you have never heard of Ironman or are considering an Ironman, this is a great read to help you prepare, or hopefully, to get you off the couch and motivated to exercise and live longer.

This updated edition also includes Ironman attempt 2 in Italy which ended up in a flood and pics.