MOORESVILLE, N.C. (MMD Newswire) August 19, 2009 -- In Countdown to Kona by Dale Tweedy, the training, history and experience of the Ironman race are all seen through the eyes of a novice athlete who completed the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile running marathon in 14 hours, 18 minutes and 41 seconds.
Every year, approximately 1,800 qualifying professional athletes run in the Ford Ironman World Championships, televised on NBC and set on the big island of Hawaii. What makes this contest so unique is that 200 nonprofessionals can also race, and they are chosen by lottery selection. In Countdown to Kona, lottery winner Tweedy shares with readers how he trained and participated in this amazing race, and he offers advice and insight on how others can follow his experience in completing this test of endurance and strength.
Written in two parts, Countdown to Kona first explores the history of the race itself and offers insight into the race and the harsh environment that makes this event so compelling. The book then showcases the blog Tweedy kept while preparing and participating in the race. Meant to be a legacy for his children, the blog is packed with information about nutrition, training and dealing with injuries, even as it aims to show the challenges, joys and excitements of his participation. Whether readers are triathlete novices, experts or spectators, Countdown to Kona seeks to offer an insider's look at one of the most famous championships around.
Countdown to Kona is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
Dale Tweedy competed in the Ford Ironman World Championships in 2008. A former Army demolitions expert, he attended Appalachian State University and enjoys other adventure sports such as rock climbing, adventure racing and kayaking.
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