Fhirleighinn wrote:
Picked up a copy at the Racemania Expo in Boston that he signed. About halfway through so far.
Some really good stories, so far, most have been more tidbits, each chapter has several related stories in it. The stories of each person are not necessarily really deep, but what is necessary to explain their story and why kona/tri is significant to them.
Some amazing stories in it. Quite a few of the stories are ones that I think that most will have some knowledge about (hoyts), but there are some that I read about for the first time. Pretty well written, and interesting to hear how Mike got his start and his process.
Just reading it makes me want to do another full.
I read it on my flight today. Easy read.
In being around IM for over 20 years, many of the stories are familiar. Though I had no idea of the injury he sustained at IM Wisc
I had misunderstood the concept if the book, I had thought it was going to be his favorite handful of stories indepth but as mentioned above it was more just "above the fold" telling many stories without alot of meat.
Nonetheless, it tugged at the heartstrings as it was intended and it really highlights how much IM means to Mike and how much he truly cares for it and the participants. He is a wonderful ambassador of the sport.
I plan on listening to the audio if/when it comes out with Mike reading it.