{"product_id":"you-are-an-ironman-isbn-9780143122074","title":"You Are an Ironman","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author takes readers inside  the Ironman triathlon. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs he did so masterfully in his \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller,  \u003ci\u003eThe Gatekeepers,\u003c\/i\u003e Jacques Steinberg creates a compelling portrait  of people obsessed with reaching a life-defining goal. In this  instance, the target is an Ironman triathlon-a 2.4-mile open-water swim  followed by a 112-mile bike ride, then finally a 26-mile marathon run,  all of which must be completed in no more than seventeen hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteinberg focuses not on the professionals who live off the prize  money and sponsorships but on a handful of triathletes who regard the  sport as a hobby. Vividly capturing the grueling preparation, the  suspense of completing each event of the triathlon, and the spectacular  feats of human endurance, Steinberg plumbs the physical and emotional  toll as well as the psychological payoff on the participants of the  Ford Ironman  Arizona 2009. His \u003ci\u003eYou Are an Ironman\u003c\/i\u003e is both a  riveting  sports narrative and a fascinating, behind-the scenes  study of what makes these athletes keep going..\u003c\/p\u003e“For anyone who dreams of doing a triathlon or needs to find motivation, \u003ci\u003eYou Are An Ironman\u003c\/i\u003e, is a Fantastic Read! Steinberg follows six ordinary athletes on their individual odysseys, he illuminates their courage and commitment and inspires readers to boldly pursue their dreams.” — \u003cb\u003eLynn Cox\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The athletes are fascinating in their own right, which helps to create  an instant bond with readers and should make the book a compelling and  inspirational read for obsessive exercisers and couch potatoes alike.\" — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Associated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"... a great new book that any first time Ironman entrant should read.\" — \u003cb\u003eActive.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“…an engrossing story of pain and perseverance….compelling…”\u003c\/p\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Anyone dreaming of completing a triathlon or just seeking to get off the couch and into better shape will find inspiration here.”\u003c\/p\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Steinberg breaks the mold….A great read for anyone thinking about getting off their couch and doing something extraordinary that will truly change the rest of their lives.”\u003c\/p\u003e — \u003cb\u003eTriEssential.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Best-selling author Jacques Steinberg might not have an Ironman finish  under his belt, but he certainly deserves an honorary finish certificate  for his excellent portrayal of our sport. With an outsider's view of  multi-sport training and racing, the trained eye and ear of a \u003ci\u003eNew York  Times\u003c\/i\u003e reporter and a captivating writing style, Steinberg has managed  to describe the world of Ironman in a book that reads like a suspense  novel while also capturing the inspiration and emotion of our sport.\" — \u003cb\u003eIronman.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Steinberg keeps up his pace the whole distance and saves the best for a power surge to the climax. \u003ci\u003eYou Are An Ironman\u003c\/i\u003e could be the \u003ci\u003eRocky\u003c\/i\u003e of triathletics.”\u003c\/p\u003e — \u003cb\u003eStarNewsonline.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Steinberg is a master storyteller using his skill to narrate their stories in what reads like an epic novel—except they are true….His way of adding suspense to the story is so subtle is [sic] sneaks up on you….Whether you are an aspiring Ironman athlete yourself or not you should read this book. Between the expertly delivered story and the authentic portrayal of the people and their training there is much you can learn form their life-affirming journey while being entertained from cover to cover.”\u003c\/p\u003e — \u003cb\u003eExaminer.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] great book to read…”\u003c\/p\u003e — \u003cb\u003eMinnesotaTriNews.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[R]eaders will surely want to carry on and experience the excitement that leads to the finish line in Tempe, Ariz., [sic] where the race announcer proclaims to each entrant who comes across that ‘you are an Ironman.’”\u003c\/p\u003e — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinston-Salem Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJacques Steinberg has been a staff reporter for \u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e for more than ten years and currently is a national education correspondent. In 1998, he was awarded the grand prize of the Education Writers Association for his nine-part series on a third-grade classroom on Manhattan's Upper West Side.","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301120168165,"sku":"NP9780143122074","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780143122074.jpg?v=1767744719","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/you-are-an-ironman-isbn-9780143122074","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}