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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS HEALTH & FITNESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019RUNNING AWARDS 2019 TOP BOOKDare to Tri is the amazing story of TV presenter Louise Minchin's journey from the BBC Breakfast sofa to representing Great Britain at the World Triathlon Championships. ''I didn't even know what a triathlon was before 2012 When I took up the sport three years ago I didn't imagine for a second then, that, one day, I would be able to represent my country internationally.'' - Louise MinchinWhat started out as a fun television cycling stunt culminated in
BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin wearing the colours of Great Britain at the World Triathlon Championships in her age group. This is the story of how a newly discovered sport became a passion and then an obsession.
Dare to Tri is Louise's candid memoir of her incredible journey, recounting her rediscovery of competitive sport after nearly 30 years and her first tentative steps
Trade ReviewA rousing story of how the
BBC Breakfast presenter transformed herself into an international athlete... absolutely superb… inspirational read. -- Matthew Syed
Enthralling * Sunday Mirror *
Louise’s amazing journey to becoming a triathlete encourages us all to be a little more adventurous. * Dame Darcey Bussell *
Louise Minchin has been leading a double life… * Sunday Express *
Thoroughly engaging … a book likely to appeal to a very broad audience … this is not a celebrity biography, it’s a genuine sports book … compelling * Bristol Post *
Table of ContentsForeword by Dame Darcey Bussell Introduction 1. The Start of the Adventure 2. Some of the Gear, No Idea 3. No Nudity 4. My First Triathalon 5. Kill or Cure 6. Portaloos and Tantrums 7. Demoralised and Destabilised 8. Represent Great Britain? Seriously? 9. Marginal Gains 10. Cold, Tired But Determined 11. Learning and Improving 12. The Thrill of the Race 13. Doubling the Distance 14. Conquering the Demons 15. A Triathlete's Kit 16. If You Fall, Get Back Up Again 17. Swimming like a Shark 18. Let the World Championships Begin 19. A Dream Fulfilled? 20. Food, Drink and Bonking 21. Don't Give Up. Keep Trying 22. Too Late to Back Out 23. How Not to Run a Marathon 24. Juggling 25. Relay: The Best Way 26. Being Competitive 27. Butterflies and Stage Fright 28. Team Minchin 29. The Perfect Training Partner 30. Pushing Yourself 31. The End of the Adventure 32. The End of the Adventure. Well, Not Quite...
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