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IRON(DAD)
A Midlife Crisis in 140.6 Miles
It started with bin liners. It ended with a medal and a limp.
Ian Dawson wasn’t planning to change his life. He just wanted to order bin liners. But one accidental click later, he’s signed up for Ironman Wales — a full-distance triathlon involving a sea swim, a savage bike ride, and a marathon at the end. Lovely.
He’s not ready. Not even close. His last sprint was for a rogue sock, his idea of fuelling is pub crisps.
With a judgmental dog, a spreadsheet for emotional support, and friends who find the whole thing hilarious, Ian dives headfirst into a world of Lycra, early mornings, suspicious nutrition, and YouTube-induced panic.
What could possibly go wrong?
Smart, Sweaty, and Slightly Out of Sync
A Realistic Guide for Endurance Athletes with a Life
Written by the team at Smart Performance Coaching
Written by endurance coach Darren Gibbons of Smart Performance Coaching, this is a practical, honest, and occasionally sarcastic guide for runners, triathletes, and anyone training with a life, a job, and knees that sometimes click.
Inside, you'll find:
A complete coaching system designed for real life—not the fantasy version with endless time and perfect weather.
Straight-talking guidance on pacing, planning, mindset, recovery, strength, and how to survive the occasional meltdown.
Practical tools to help you train smarter, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process (most of the time).
Whether you're chasing a PB, rebuilding after burnout, or just trying to hold it together between sessions, this book doesn’t promise perfection.
It offers something better: a system that actually works—especially when life doesn’t go to plan.
“I laughed, nodded, and sweated along. The most relatable endurance book I’ve ever read.”
“It’s rare to find a book that speaks to the everyday athlete with such honesty and heart.”
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