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Most Inspirational Triathlon Story

Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run

by Andy Holgate

Audiobook Narrated by Gregory St. John 7 hrs and 46 mins

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Andy Holgate was an ordinary bloke who couldn't swim more than a length, hadn't been on a bike since childhood, and considered running to the pub his only form of exercise. Yet somehow, he found himself signing up for an Ironman triathlon—one of the world's most gruelling endurance events, requiring a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a full marathon.

This is the hilarious and inspiring account of his journey from complete novice to Ironman finisher. With self-deprecating humour and unflinching honesty, Holgate chronicles the mishaps, setbacks, and small victories that accompanied his transformation. His story will resonate with anyone who's ever taken on a seemingly impossible challenge, proving that with determination and a willingness to look ridiculous, extraordinary achievements are within reach—even for those who start at the very bottom.