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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 Swimming
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The tonality, the story, the humour, I loved it all. It was a fun and enjoyable listen

A fun and enjoyable listen

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As a normal father who is in training to attempt an Ironman this was the story I needed to hear. No elite athletes journey, a father and family man's journey, overcoming surgery then an Ironman. His method was a try as you go, just do what you feel will help. It was a fairly pedestrian journey but one I related to wholly that showed not all heros must ware capes.

Great tale and great narration. Side note is, if you don't know that 'Wham' song 'Club Tropicana' is be aware that you will corrupt your YouTube algorithm looking it up. Maybe ask a mate to look it up for you. 👍

A true family man's journey

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It’s very light, funny, relatable and at the same time inspiring (perhaps exactly because it’s so relatable). Following George‘s story reminded me of myself in some of the similar situations, provided with a lot of good tips for Ironman / triathlon training (it’s my first book on the topic though), but most importantly it gives that feeling that any even the craziest challenge is possible if you put your mind to it!

Loved it and would absolutely recommend!

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I liked story very much. Contemplating my first Ironman it made feel that I was very much on this journey. The recovery was amazing. I don’t think I could have done an Ironman based on where he came from.

Ironman

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The narrator was brilliant. The story interesting, inspirational and amusing what else could you ask for?

Loved it

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