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My Coworkers Think I'm A Pro: Musings Of An Age Group Triathlete
Brock Gibbs’ funny autobiographical account of his quest for a podium finish in an Ironman 70.3 World Championships is anything but a how-to guide on becoming a champion. Gibbs hilariously, and touchingly, weaves together stories of his own madman pursuits as he pushes himself to his physically, mentally, and emotionally. In a funny, self-deprecating way, the author describes what goes through his mind as he transforms from neophyte Ironman competitor to a seasoned 10th place finisher at the World Championship level. Gibbs captures the raw beauty of a man who is desperate to understand the tricks, traditions, and training secrets of triathlon. Audiences will laugh with the author, who is a stranger in a strange land, as he is confronted with the ritualistic behaviour of triathlon transition zones and the primordial call of the pre-race bathroom visit. Through the comical retellings of his experiences preparing for and competing in the swim, bike, and run elements of this gruelling endurance sport, Gibbs recounts his struggle to be the best in spite of his own personal suffering. The author is a natural storyteller who uses humour to captivate his audience as he describes the brutally punishing road to becoming a World Champion in his age group, but just when his dream is within reach, Gibbs discovers a basic human truth that risks derailing it all. All triathletes, from novice age-groupers to seasoned professionals, will be able to relate to the situations Gibbs comically recounts and will repeatedly find themselves saying, “Yeah, I’ve done that”.
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2020
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April 13, 2021
I loved this book right from the start, as being a keen triathlete myself, I could identify with the first sentence wholeheartedly, having said pretty much the same thing at some point at every event I have taken part in.
Brock is a great athlete, but as with all of us, has made many mistakes along the way and reading his story was a real joy and I could identify with a lot of it...
Even if you aren't into the sport itself you will still love this book, it is very funny in places, but also very thoughtful.
A real pleasure to read.
Brock is a great athlete, but as with all of us, has made many mistakes along the way and reading his story was a real joy and I could identify with a lot of it...
Even if you aren't into the sport itself you will still love this book, it is very funny in places, but also very thoughtful.
A real pleasure to read.
June 14, 2020
inspiering
I have signed up for my first sprint tri and it has been a long year and my drive is losing speed so I needed a book for insperation. there is some in this book. It starts out really good and has some good take a ways, after about the middle it starts to wonder a bit, you are jumping from this race to that race and some of the funny details get lost. over all I enjoyed reading this book it was easy it is quick just four stars for getting lost in the second half of the book.
I do reccomend this book if you are into or just getting into triathalons with sights on Ironmans one day.
I have signed up for my first sprint tri and it has been a long year and my drive is losing speed so I needed a book for insperation. there is some in this book. It starts out really good and has some good take a ways, after about the middle it starts to wonder a bit, you are jumping from this race to that race and some of the funny details get lost. over all I enjoyed reading this book it was easy it is quick just four stars for getting lost in the second half of the book.
I do reccomend this book if you are into or just getting into triathalons with sights on Ironmans one day.
September 13, 2023
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Brock seems quite an angry man. Up the front of the book a lot seemed to happen that wasn’t his fault. I’m not entirely sure why he really got into triathlon as he never seemed to enjoy it. I was pleased towards the end of the book he seemed to take some responsibility for some of what he perceived to be poorer performances. This seemed to coincide with the detail getting a lot lighter and I thought the book came to an abrupt end - publisher deadline?
That said, a fairly interesting read. Lot of sympathy from me, a fellow owner of a somewhat delicate digestive system. Could have done with either more personal stories or technical info.
Brock seems quite an angry man. Up the front of the book a lot seemed to happen that wasn’t his fault. I’m not entirely sure why he really got into triathlon as he never seemed to enjoy it. I was pleased towards the end of the book he seemed to take some responsibility for some of what he perceived to be poorer performances. This seemed to coincide with the detail getting a lot lighter and I thought the book came to an abrupt end - publisher deadline?
That said, a fairly interesting read. Lot of sympathy from me, a fellow owner of a somewhat delicate digestive system. Could have done with either more personal stories or technical info.
January 25, 2022
The story is great and inspiring. I enjoyed reading it a lot! I wish the author good luck in all the coming triathlon events! The only reason for a 4 star review is the amount of poop jokes in the text. I do not appreciate a toilet humour.
July 31, 2020
Funny and Inspiring
I laughed on nearly every page of this book, and at the same time, found a lot to relate to and be inspired by. I’ll be reading this one again.
I laughed on nearly every page of this book, and at the same time, found a lot to relate to and be inspired by. I’ll be reading this one again.
March 15, 2021
Good an hilarious
A nice way to learn more from the sport of triathlon from first hand account of a strong athlete. Did I mention he has a big sense of humor?
A nice way to learn more from the sport of triathlon from first hand account of a strong athlete. Did I mention he has a big sense of humor?
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