Iron War: Two Incredible Athletes. One Epic Rivalry. The Greatest Race of All Time.

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Matt Fitzgerald

Iron War

Two Incredible Athletes. One Epic Rivalry. The Greatest Race of All Time.

Matt Fitzgerald

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English

Quercus
01 March 2013

Sports & outdoor recreation; Extreme sports

Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2012.

On

October 14, 1989, driven by one of the most intense and lasting two-man

rivalries in any sport, a pair of generational talents at the height of

their powers ran a race that redefined human limits.

The battle

between Dave Scott and Mark Allen at the 13th Hawaii Ironman stands as

one of the most dramatic stories in the history of athletics. The two

greatest athletes of triathlon's pioneering generation raced side by

side, literally, for eight straight hours at breakneck speed before

Allen finally tore away from his longtime nemesis with less than two

miles left in the 140.6-mile event. His margin of victory was a scant 58

seconds. So intense was the drama, the race came to be known as 'Iron

War' - the single most awe-inspiring sporting event ever witnessed.

More

than a compelling story, Iron War is a fascinating exploration of how

Scott and Allen pushed themselves and each other - and what it takes for

anyone to break through perceived limits. Much as Christopher McDougall

added depth to Born to Run by tying in new research on the evolutionary

origins of humans as runners, Iron War shows how new discoveries in

neuroscience explain how some elite athletes are able to literally will

their bodies to do things that should be beyond their capacities. The

book weaves an examination of the anatomy of mental toughness into a

gripping tale of athletic adventure. With its emotional and intellectual

depth, Iron War is a captivating and thought-provoking portrait of the

human will..

By: Matt Fitzgerald
Imprint: Quercus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9781780871349
ISBN 10: 1780871341
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 01 March 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Matt Fitzgerald is the author of numerous books on sports history and endurance sports. His best-sellers include Racing Weight and Brain Training for Runners. He has written extensively for Triathlete, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Outside, Runner's World, Bicycling, Competitor, and many other sports publications.

Reviews for Iron War: Two Incredible Athletes. One Epic Rivalry. The Greatest Race of All Time.

'It is a great read about an amazing event' Triathlete Europe. * Triathlete Europe * 'A riveting read' Loaded. * Loaded magazine * 'The greatest race in the history of triathlon' 220 Triathlon. * 220 Triathlon *