Run, Ride, Sink or Swim

December 15, 2016
A London-based fitness columnist for the Telegraph, 31-year-old personal trainer Lucy Fry is curious about the popularity of triathlons among her women friends and sets out to learn more about the sport the hard wayby doing five races in one year as a personal challenge. In addition to detailing the ups and downs of trying to master not one but three disciplines, Fry shares insights from her team, which includes her supportive wife, Bella, and extremely competitive friend Ren. Most helpful to readers eager to share in the transformative experience of triathlon is advice from her coach, along with interviews with British paratriathlete Jane Egan. In between race anecdotes, Fry analyzes the sport's appeal: Is it pleasure or pain, addiction or ambition? Can you have a well-balanced life while pursuing athletic endeavors with demanding time commitments? Fry's journey of self-discovery captures the appeal of triathlonsit's a lifestyle, and it's hard to stop after one year. An upbeat, entertaining sports memoir with a British perspective.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)