SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recognized the world over as the "Voice of IRONMAN," Mike Reilly has called over 180 IRONMAN events, including 30 straight years of the World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i. More than 350,000 athletes have heard his iconic pronouncement, "You are an IRONMAN!" as they crossed the finish line and accomplished something most of us can hardly imagine.
Every one of those athletes has a story, and Reilly has heard hundreds of them. Ever passionate about the sport and its participants, he listened closely as they poured out remarkable tales that illuminate the human capacity for triumphing over seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
At long last, at the urging of many friends and athletes, Reilly has written a book about what he's seen and what he's learned.
"I was involved in every story I relate," Reilly says. "This book is a deeply personal glimpse into the fascinating world of the greatest endurance event of them all."
A firefighter nearly given up for dead after a horrific accident fights his way back to an IRONMAN start line. A former US Marine, battling PTSD after losing many of his comrades in a deadly battle, finds healing in IRONMAN. Two professional triathletes battle each other in what might be the greatest head-to-head athletic competition of any kind, ever.
Profoundly moving and inspirational, the stories range from the incredible to the hilarious and the book has already received raves from such luminaries (and IRONMAN finishers) as actor-producer-director Sean Astin, Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward, Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray and professional triathletes Lionel Sanders and Mirinda Carfrae.
MIKE REILLY: Finding My Voice is aimed squarely at the general reader. Even those who have never heard of IRONMAN will be amazed, delighted and inspired by these riveting tales.
The book can now be purchased at https://mikereilly.net/findingmyvoice/.
If you are in the areas, Mike's upcoming book signings are Sunday March 24th, at the Race Mania Exposition at Boston University Fitness and Rec Center. April 4th & 5th at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, CA in the merchandise store. Wednesday April 15, Salt Lake Tri Club, April 26th at IRONMAN Texas merchandise store. Thursday May 16, Fraser Bicycle in Fraser, Michigan, Monday May 20, Fleet Feet in Lewis Center, Ohio.
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MIKE REILLY is the official "Voice of IRONMAN" worldwide and the only person to have been inducted into the IRONMAN Hall of Fame, the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame and the Running USA Hall of Champions. He has been involved in endurance sports for over 40 years and is one of the most prominent personalities in the field.
LEE GRUENFELD is the author of fourteen works of fiction and non-fiction, many of which have appeared on domestic and international bestseller lists, including the New York Times. A columnist and photographer for the official IRONMAN Website, he has previously collaborated on books with heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and ESPN Sport Science's John Brenkus.
From Steeplechase Publishing. 236 pages, 33 full-color photos. Available in hardcover, softcover, eBook and audio editions from all major online booksellers. Complete information at mikereilly.net/findingmyvoice
ISBNs
978-1-7337478-2-0 (Hardback)
978-1-7337478-5-1 (Paperback)
978-1-7337478-8-2 (Ebook)
978-1-7337478-1-3 (Audiobook)
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