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Operation Ironman

One Man's Four Month Journey from Hospital Bed to Ironman Triathlon

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Operation Ironman

By: George Mahood
Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
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Operation Ironman follows George Mahood's hilarious and inspiring journey from a hospital bed to an Ironman triathlon. After major back surgery, George set himself the ultimate challenge:

  • A 2.4 mile swim
  • A 112 mile bike ride
  • And a 26.2 mile run
  • All to be completed within 16 hours

He couldn't swim more than a length of front crawl, he had never ridden a proper road bike, he had not run further than 10k in 18 months...and he had never worn Lycra.

He had four months to prepare.

Could he do it?

©2015 George Mahood (P)2020 George Mahood
Personal Development Personal Success Sports Triathlon Cycling Funny Witty Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Swimming
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Loved it, am signed up for an ironman too and this was perfect for whilst training

Very good listen!

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Great book, very funny and a great voice performance. It makes me want to become an Ironman too.

Loved it!

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really enjoyed this book makes me feel like i could also achieve an ironman and learn to ride well done george

Great story well told

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Really loved the book. it made me want to sign up to an Ironman or something similar! The narration was a bit grating though. Some of the voices made me feel a bit queazy, especially when the narrator speaks as the kids. Other than that I'd definitely recommend it!

Inspiring book - slightly annoying narration

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Thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. Truly inspiring. Excellent author. I recommend a listen.

Fantastic!!

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