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A Life Without Limits
- Narrated by: Imogen Church
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
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- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities
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This is the remarkable story of how a Norfolk girl - a 'sporty kid, swimming, playing hockey, running, but never excelling and always more interested in the social side of the sports scene' - became a world champion. Chrissie Wellington is the world-record holder for ironman-distance triathlon, and she remains undefeated over the Ironman distance.
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- Verity
- 09-04-13
Inspirational!
I've listened to more than just a few audiobooks, but this one tops the list! Listening to Chrissie Wellington's journey through Triathlon and Iron man, pushing herself to her limit and beyond was an absolute joy. She is more than just your average sporting hero, she is a true Champion. You can apply her mind set to not only your sporting endeavours, but to your everyday life. I run about 3 times a week probably averaging about 20 miles, but listening to this book, makes me push that little bit harder every time. I would recommend this book anyone and everyone. Truly inspirational!!
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- Calluna
- 25-07-13
An inspiring listen
What did you like most about A Life Without Limits?
Firstly, I really liked Imogen Church's reading and will keep an eye out for other audiobooks narrated by her.
I really enjoyed this audiobook and found it quite inspiring. I had never heard of Chrissie before listening to this book, as the world of sport and athletics has never interested me much. I think that is partly because the readily accessible sport coverage, for me, was predominantly masculine and normally accompanied by macho talk and disparaging comments from fellow [male] spectators when I pondered how nice it would be to see coverage of women's sports. I tuned out long before women's sports became more accessible and thus I missed out.
Chrissie's story though inspired me to search out coverage, not just of women, but also of these endurance sports. I had no idea what an Iron Man entailed and am blown away that so many people have undertaken such an amazing journey. The book highlighted for me how such events are not about pure physical ability, but really all about one's mind.
I found the tone of this audiobook to be inviting and quite personal in places. Her observations on development were not just interesting, but they struck a chord with me.
But perhaps most shockingly of all, the book pushed me towards putting on some trainers and going for a run, albeit a very short one.
I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
P.S I totally support the petition for professional women in Tour de France which Chrissie endorses
What does Imogen Church bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
She brings some accents but also emotion through her narration.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There were many moments that moved me, especially some of the race descriptions with the Iron Man during which Chrissie was crook being one of the most memorable.
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- LINDA
- 07-02-13
Ironwoman!
I knew what an Ironman distance triathlon was and that Chrissie Wellington was an undefeated world champion before I started listening to this book, but how much of a real life champion she is was a joy to listen to. What she endured through training and races were amazing feats, but the thing, to me, that proves her champion status beyond a doubt is that after (winning) every Ironman distance event she entered she would remain on the finish line till the cut off time to welcome home all of the age group athletes. I supported my sister and brother in law at their 1st Ironman and volunteered in the finishing enclosure until they finished, so I know first hand what an awe inspiring experience welcoming the athletes home can be, but I had to go for a nap while my people were out on their bike because it was such a long day. To complete the race and then be able to hang around at the finish, for another 8 hours approximately, to see everyone else home is almost beyond my comprehension. It's no wonder Chrissie is a successful motivational speaker.
I really enjoyed Imogen Church's narration of the book, tho in my head that's now what Chrissie sounds like.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-09-19
not a great memoir.
would have prefered more in sporting achievements and less bout how wonderful the rest of her life is. im afraid i lost interest after chapter 6
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- Dylan Hodkinson
- 27-11-19
Excellent book
Really enjoyed this book, the sheer dedication and tenacity was very inspiring. I might not match up to the requirements of a triathlon but everyone has their own battles.
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- Neil Martin
- 10-08-18
Remarkable story
Being a novice to triathlon I had no idea of Christie’s achievements, but what a remarkable story, and fantastically written and delivered.
Always been one to chop and change between books (both paper and audible), but this one kept my sole focus throughout. Not enjoyed an audio book so much before.
Truly inspiring!
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- Sair0075
- 29-12-20
Completely Inspirational
Chrissie is hard as nails. You're not listening to this book for long before you figure that out. This portion of her life comes across as challenging but brilliant. Absolute credit to her. She's a warrior. Really great book.
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- SL Connolly
- 07-11-17
Fantastic read not just for triathletes
Brilliant book, thoroughly enjoyable. Great insight into a real sporting hero. Loved every chapter.
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- Phill
- 13-04-13
fantastic
Loved this book, any champion should take a leaf out of Chrissies book, she is an inspiration.
Great story, the narrator really puts the emotion into the tale and you feel every word.
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- Big Ayd
- 13-04-13
Totally inspiring.
Probably one of the best narrated books I've listened to in a long, long time. Imogen Church puts real feeling into it.
More than once I sat in the car at the end of a journey because I couldn't bear to switch off. A truly inspiring and often funny life story. I can't wait to see what Chrissie does with the rest of her life.
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- Terry B.
- 16-06-16
I just can't take it anymore!!
I just can't take it anymore!! I tried and tried but it is so drug out at the beginning with thanks to everybody she has ever met in her entire life from birth but then goes into me me me me and how bad I used to be but how great I am now. I got a few chapters in and had to quit. I listened to other documentaries from Chris froome, Bradley Wiggins and Sean Yates and they were good but this was too much.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-02-16
Great inspiration for Athletes
Start was little slow but it picked up the pace after certain period when she started her training with Bret. Explanation of the feelings is amazing. I loved the explanation of races.
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- Rogeema
- 07-05-22
Exceptional!
As a female triathlete and Ironman myself, this book was incredibly inspiring. I love how Chrissie went into detail about all the emotions that come along with such a big race. some reviewers found it boring and draggy but I think it works really well foe this type of story.
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- K
- 01-03-22
HARD PASS
Glosses over important topics such as body image and toxic culture in the sport of triathlon. There's also a significant portion of this book dedicated to excusing and rationalizing what appears to be abusive behavior by her convicted child molester of a coach. I'm not one to normally comment on toxic relationships and sexual assault but this was so awful I can't be silent.
The narration was fine except the word "lei" was butchered multiple times.
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- J. Gilhooly
- 14-06-21
Well written, well narrated and thoroughly enjoyed it
I am a 46 yo female age group triathlete. I loved this book. I loved hearing her background story, I loved how tactful, kind and balanced her opinions are, and I loved hearing about her training and racing. Very motivating for those of us who love sport. I hope some day I might get to meet Chrissie.
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- Rebecca M
- 06-10-20
inspiring
I am on my third time through reading this book. Chrissy is am amazing human with an awesome story.
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- Alesha
- 11-07-20
Good read
The first two hours were really hard to get into. More details about the earlier races would have been great. More information about training and nutrition also would have been good. Otherwise I really enjoyed this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-10-19
Best triathlon book ever
I actually listened to this book twice , I just couldn’t get enough of Chrissie’s story . She is one tough girl . She doesn’t whine or bitch or complain , she go outs and does her thing ! I love they fact that she absolutely fell in love with the sport , and makes one fall I love with it to ! I couldn’t believe her hectic training schedule, no wonder the woman is a superpower! I would recommend this book to anyone who have any doubts about their ability to complete any sporting event , gosh Chrissie most often raced with borrowed equipment ! Awesomeness .
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- Kris Martenstyn
- 03-08-19
Painful to listen
Made the mistake of downloading the this for long runs. Unremarkable would be a compliment and nothing to take home 🤷♂️
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- Anirudh Pandya
- 08-01-19
Awe-spiring
I was always a fan of chrissie for her sporting accomplishments this book gave me to become a fan of her lifetime accomplishments.