Powered From Within: Stories about Running & Triathlon - Tapa blanda

Powered From Within will motivate runners and triathletes of all levels. Stories include profiles of two-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander and his preparations for Kona 2009; three-time Paralympian and runner Gerrard Gosens; Ron Stuart who became a steeplechase world champion in his 60s after injury and polio halted his ambitions as a young athlete; Kate Rowe who became an Ironman 70.3 world champion in her 50s after taking out a $25,000 loan to fulfill her dream; and Bernie Millett who at the age of 67 runs a 3:16 marathon. Top running coaches Dave Scott-Thomas and Kevin Smith provide advice on marathon training. Age-group triathletes reveal their strategies to gain a mental advantage on race day. Female triathletes discuss their approach to the sport.

Margreet Dietz is the author of four nonfiction books including Running Shoes Are a Girl's Best Friend and A Hundred Reasons to Run 100km. She's a five-time Ironman finisher and 3:06 marathoner. Her recent foray into ultrarunning provided inspiration for From my Mother, Margreet's first novel published in October 2011.