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Summary
Despite believing he was bionic as a child, Ira Rainey was far from an elite athlete with superhuman running abilities like the ones he read about in books. He was in fact an overweight and unfit slacker who felt a bit sorry for himself because he had sore feet.
Sure he ran a bit, but he also sat around a lot and ate and drank too much. Why? Because he could, and because he was a delusional optimist who thought everything would always be just fine.
That was until a friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given months to live. It was an event that would push Ira to tackle his apathy towards life and take on the challenge of becoming an ultramarathon runner, pushing himself to go further than he had ever gone before.
Fat Man to Green Man is a warm and humorous account of one man's quest to uncover his true super powers as he journeys from fat to fit and covering everything that came between the two.
It is a story of fields and friendships; mud and maps; but more importantly learning how to push yourself to achieve what you would never believe you could - and how to deal with the consequences.
It is a story of fields and friendships; mud and maps; but more importantly learning how to push yourself to achieve what you would never believe you could - and how to deal with the consequences.
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- UltraRunnerMAK
- 31-05-16
A great read for ultra-marathon newbies.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, 100%. In fact, I've tweeted it (and had a chat with @IraRainey as well as a few other #ukrunchat runners), posted to social media and spoke to two friends who I feel would love this book. I will continue to promote this book to all my runner friends. It's well written, relatable to people who have been caught by the running bug and shows that you have to take charge, make things happen and live each day to the max.
What other book might you compare Fat Man to Green Man to, and why?
I'm new to audio-books, but I will certainly be looking at Dean Karnazes 'Ultra-marathon Man', Ulrich Marshall's 'Running on Empty' and other ultra-marathon/running books.
Have you listened to any of Nick Rawlinson’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No. It was my first. The quality of recording was acceptable. I enjoyed Nick's typical Englishman's performance. I prefer this to the american voice-over. Lets see, I will download a few more and hopefully will have more specific feedback. Nice that the writer/vo is native. That's important I guess.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, although it ended up in two sittings over two days. However, I made chapter 21 on day 1.
Any additional comments?
I was told about this book by my bro and running partner after a sports massage he had had recently. The lady suggested it was an inspirational read and that the guy who wrote it was also from Bristol, like us. My bro had mentioned the Green Man Ultra a few times, rather ambitiously, so it seemed a must read.
After the journey we have both been on, loosing 20 stone between us, going from fat to fit in 2 years, also undertaking running challenges including 2.5 marathons and now training for an ultra-marathon (currently week 9 of 16 - Race to the Stones in July 16/17 2016) reading (well, listening to) this book was just incredibly inspiring!
I was going to download from Amazon when I had the option to listen through Amazons 'Audible' service. Within a few minutes it was available yesterday afternoon and I started to listen on headphones. I was hooked. From the intro through the chapters, I couldn't switch it off. Loading the dishwasher, cooking dinner and even a run yesterday, I cracked through 20 chapters and finished off today in the garden, enjoying the sunshine. I've been tweeting the author @IraRainey as he is now my new running inspiration. The book, story and challenges this man has been through are so very similar to my own experiences. He has a great attitude to life and has pushed himself to the max, in a way that shows we can all achieve if we choose. Just like me, he changed his lifestyle and decided to set a few 'stretched' challenges and this book is all about his journey, the running bug and a very realistic account of one mans journey to success. Having a dream, believing you can achieve that dream, working hard against all odds and everything that life throws at you to achieve it.
This book will give you not only inspiration, but an insight into what it takes to undertake challenges, albeit running focused, but it does show that anything is possible if you want it bad enough, whilst showing you that balance required in life to sustain such a demanding program. It also shows you how do deal with anything that gets in your way, even things out of your control which was a very powerful ending to a fabulously inspiring read. Well done Ira, thank you for writing this book, confirming that we can push through whatever comes in our way and continue to live life to the max. You only get one change so make it count ;-)
All the best to you, your family and friends and keep up the fantastic work. My bro and I will keep you posted on how we get on with our first Ultra and let you know if we decide to sign up for the Bristol Green Man Ultra next year...we're temped. Let's see. Mark.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- David
- Edenfield, Lancs
- 21-08-15
Great inspiring listen!
I really enjoyed listening to Ira's story which was not only inspiring and motivating but humerous and moving at the same time. I tend to buy a new pair of trainers each spring and do a couple of laps of my local woodland before giving up yet again and falling back into regular habits of bad food and too much wine so listening to this book has made me realise I need a bigger challenge....Green Man anyone?😄
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Ross
- UK
- 18-05-17
By the end I was disengaged
Any additional comments?
To begin with, I really enjoyed the delivery of the book, and was drawn in from the start with Ira Rainey's self deprecating humour and seemingly relatable tale.
However, as the story progressed I found myself becoming disengaged from his story as I felt his self deprecation was unfounded and simply a ploy to enable him to blow his own trumpet. The extent to which I could relate to the "fat man" runner became very minor by the point at which he describes his 5K PB (I won't give a spoiler, but it ISN'T a fat man's time). This leaves the book in a weird position since the stories aren't as inspiring as those of superhuman ultra runners like Scott Jurek, nor are they as close to home as those of the likes of Eddie Izzard - hence the 3 stars.
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- Julie Hodgkiss
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Heartwarming Informative True Story
Funny, truthful, riveting, inspiring an feel good factor. One mans story of attempting a first ultra. Brilliantly done.
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- Marko Laving
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fun listening
through the fun story you will understand that if you keep it fun, daily, competitive and do it with friends you can achieve even a ultra. thank you!
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- Jim B.
- 18-04-16
A very pleasant and enjoyable listen.
A very pleasant and enjoyable listen. I am inspired to plan and start my own adventure. The narration was good (relaxed, engaging and funny).
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- Lesley
- 01-12-16
Annoying performance
The performance of this book is really annoying. The story is interesting, but the sing-song delivery and repeated shocked over-emphasis of anything remotely surprising detracts from the experience.
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- Graeme Dutton
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- 26-09-16
Inspirational
Good book and story, inspired to run again.
I prefer authors to read their own books as it flows better, probably would have enjoyed reading this myself given the time.
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- J. Cook
- Matlock, Derbyshire
- 13-08-15
love this book
Funny, poignant and inspiring. Wonderfully written and excellently narrated, I found this book to be a great source of inspiration to me as I am framing a similar challenge for myself in the summer of 2016.
Proof positive that determination and a will to push your percieved limits will undoubtedly get you results, both unexpected and incredible.
I hope you give this book a listen, and that you get as much from it as I have, and will continue to do as I listen again.
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- nigel
- 22-09-15
Ultra!
If you like running your like this! An ordinary man who had a not so ordinary year!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Felix G. Rivera
- 13-03-18
good story, needed another narrator
I like the story but I wish it had been married it by somebody else
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- DawgLawyer
- 10-04-17
It took a bit, but really enjoyed it after the 1/3 way point
The story was a little slow at first. However, I really enjoyed the simpleness of it. I love the descriptions of the national health service iand the experiences that the author had. It was very well read, and touching all the way to the end.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Brad Barlow
- 10-12-18
From one fat man to another
An inspiration from one (former) fat man to another. Time for me to take my journey. Thanks for the nudge
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Bradley
- 28-06-17
Great story!
What a wonderful story! It was inspirational, funny at times, and just pure honest. Thanks for sharing.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story1 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 09-01-16
Not Good...not good at all.
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Anyone who enjoys listening to someone reading the phone book.
What didn’t you like about Nick Rawlinson’s performance?
Unbelievably boring.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Very disappointed and surprised this book was approved by a publisher.
Any additional comments?
I want my money back...seriously.
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ballzdeep
- 19-05-18
It's a good story
Good story it reminds me of a friend and me, I just wish it was read by a more manly sounding reader, sorry I'm American you English sound so soft (and to use a word only a woman or Englishmen use) dainty.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Brad
- 08-06-16
Kind of boring
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
There was just no excitement in this book, I could only listen for a little bit.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful