This would be a 5-star book were I not already an avid blog reader of many triathletes. Although I LOVED the stories, and loved the progress and pace of the training coverage, I didn't enjoy the way so much of the book was excerpted from blog posts! I read these books for the editorial drama, not text-speak.

But I still cried multiple times, because the athletes' various stories truly are inspiring. And if I ever make the jump from half-Ironman to full, I'll partly blame/thank this book.

Great read if you're ever thinking of pushing your body in a physical endurance test.