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Life's Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow

Lessons from an Epic Friendship That Went the Distance

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Life's Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow

By: Susan Lacke
Narrated by: Amy McFadden
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About this listen

Susan and Carlos were unlikely friends. She was a young, overweight college professor and a bit of a trainwreck - juggling a divorce, a pack-a-day habit, and hiding empty boxes of wine under her bed. He was her boss, an Ironman triathlete, with life figured out. She was a whiner, he was a hard-ass. He had his shit together, she most assuredly did not.

Trash-talking workouts, breakdowns, a devastating diagnosis - this heartwarming story of training buddies reveals a deep and abiding friendship that traversed life, sport, and everything in between. Their journey reveals the inspiring power of sports and friendship to change lives forever.

Amusing and poignant, Life's Too Short to Go So F--king Slow is about running and triathlon, growth and heartbreak, and an epic friendship that went the distance.

©2017 Susan Lacke (P)2018 Tantor Sports Triathlon Cycling Heartfelt Friendship

Critic Reviews

"Life's Too Short...cements Lacke's reputation as the storyteller of endurance sports." (Salt Lake Magazine)
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I couldn't encourage you to read this book more. it was hilariously funny, so honest, and definitely made you have a good cry. it's not a long book but you will wish it kept on going.

Not to be missed

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Loved this book. Thank you for the journey of emotions that this book took me through

A must

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This is a very moving story about two friends who just seem so normal. I've never cried so hard in a story.

Very moving story

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Great story, and very well written. It will inspire you not to do an Ironman but to be a nice person to others.

It will make you laugh and cry within minutes

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Easy listening and super relatable. Highly recommend this book to anyone looking to make some positive changes in their life

Really hit a spot for me.

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Totally not what I thought it was going to be. One of the best books I've listened to on here. Loved it.

What a great book

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Fantastic book, I have listened to it a few times. It has such a great story and is really emotional. Great to listen to while training, very motivating. I would recommend this to anyone!

Amazing book!

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When I saw the title I thought this was another author who has jumped on the "f***ked bandwagon.
I decided to listen and was blown away by both the content and the narrator.
This is a great book. Bought me to tears, made me smile and almost made me cheer out loud. I did an Ironman 8 years ago and since then have let things slip in every way. This book has motivated me to stop going so f*cking slow!!
Highly recommend.

Don't be put off by the title!

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What a beautiful story, I laughed and cried. Not to be missed. The narrator was excellent.

Wonderful

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I listened to this as a fill in between other books, not expecting much from it (I didn't even emread the blurb). I then proceeded to listen to it in one "sitting" whilst on a walk. Susan's writing style was fun and engaging, making me laugh out laugh enough times that I got some strange looks from others on the trail and brought me near to tears enough to do the same.
I highly recommend giving this book a listen or read.

Beautiful, heartfelt and inspiring

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