{"title":"Iwan Thomas","description":"\u003cp\u003eIwan Thomas offers a compelling journey through his life in \u003cem\u003eBrutal\u003c\/em\u003e and other works, blending candid reflection with profound honesty. His writing, rooted in \u003cstrong\u003ebiography and memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into personal challenges and triumphs, inviting readers into an intimate portrait of resilience and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid storytelling and raw emotion, Thomas captures the complexities of human experience, making his books resonate beyond the sports and public life that often frame his story. Readers can expect narratives that confront hardship with strength and inspire through authentic life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brutal-by-iwan-thomas-9781399413657","title":"Brutal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e Sports Book Awards 2025 Autobiography of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Lays bare the realities of a sporting career' - \u003cb\u003eLord Sebastian Coe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Gripping, revealing and honest' - \u003cb\u003eSteve Cram OBE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A gripping read ... Iwan runs and runs and runs, and arrives at himself' - \u003cb\u003eJeremy Vine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRunning has been Iwan Thomas’s life. He put everything into becoming and remaining an elite athlete to such a point that his efforts left him scarred.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIwan reveals the highs of his career, but also his battles with the dark side of running – the loneliness, the doubts, the hurt and, ultimately, the serious mental health issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a youthful stint as a world-class BMX rider, Iwan dedicated himself to running. Between 1995 and 1998, he became one of the world’s fastest men, taking silver in the 4x400m at the Olympics and gold at the European and World Championships. Yet, although his British 400m record of 44.36s would stand unbroken for 25 years, niggling injuries were already beginning to limit his ability to compete with the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis response to setbacks had always been to train even harder, but this was no longer an option. Without the structure of training, the motivation of competition and the buzz of race day, Iwan struggled. He suffered an extended period of anxiety and depression, before eventually coming to terms with his life as a former athlete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this deeply reflective, utterly engaging and sensationally open book, Iwan shares an absorbing, sometimes uncomfortable, but totally memorable story, and finally reveals the truth behind his life in sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460527472876,"sku":"9781399413657","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399413657-brutal.jpg?v=1774947864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/iwan-thomas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}