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Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition

Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself
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Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition by Rich Roll is a captivating memoir that chronicles the author's transformation from unhealthy middle-aged man to elite ultra-endurance athlete. Rich Roll shares his journey of personal redemption through plant-based nutrition and gruelling physical challenges, providing an inspiring narrative about achieving one's true potential despite past setbacks. The book delves into the importance of discipline, resilience, and the power of making life-changing decisions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by personal transformation stories or interested in ultra-endurance sports. The author's journey from unhealthy living to becoming a renowned athlete is inspirational, focusing on themes of resilience, determination, and holistic health. It's perfect for anyone eager to explore veganism, athleticism, and the boundaries of human potential.

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Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition

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The incredible true story of the author's remarkable transformation, at the age of 40, from out-of-shape average Joe into one of the world's best endurance athletes.

Finding Ultra blends Rich Roll's story of superhuman personal transformation with an amazingly practical guide to plant-based living. It's also an enlightened manifesto for anyone wanting to transform their life. - Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Zones books

"An incredible story of mental, emotional, and physical endurance." - Michael Greger, MD, FACLM, New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die

On the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary life was taking himβ€”and he woke up.

Plunging into a new routine that prioritised a plant-based lifestyle and daily training, Rich morphedβ€”in a matter of mere monthsβ€”from out of shape, mid-life couch potato to endurance machine. Finding Ultra recounts Rich's remarkable journey to the starting line of the elite Ultraman competition, which pits the world's fittest humans in a 320-mile ordeal of swimming, biking, and running. And following that test, Rich conquered an even greater oneβ€”the EPIC5β€”five Ironman-distance triathlons, each on a different Hawaiian island, all completed in less than a week.

One of Men's Fitness Magazine's "25 Fittest Men in the World," Rich has become one of the most recognised advocates of plant-based living. In this newly revised and updated edition, he shares the practices, tools, and techniques he uses for optimal performance, longevity, and wellness, including diet and nutrition protocols. Rich reflects on the steps he took to shift his mindset and leverage deep reservoirs of untapped potential to achieve success beyond his wildest imagination, urging each of us to embark on our own journey of self-discovery.

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Finding Ultra, by Rich Roll, is highly acclaimed for its inspiring and honest narrative on personal transformation. Reviewers frequently highlight its motivational power, applauding Roll's ability to convey perseverance and hope through his journey from addiction to achieving athletic greatness. The book is lauded for its compelling storytelling, practical insights, and the inspiration it offers to readers seeking to overcome obstacles in both sport and life.

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ISBN: 9780307952202

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Three Rivers Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 301g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Rich Roll is an ultra-endurance athlete, wellness advocate, and the host of The Rich Roll Podcast, one of the top 100 podcasts in the world with more than 30 million downloads since its launch in 2012. Rich is regularly named to annual lists of the most influential people in the health and fitness world and has been featured on CNN and in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc. With his wife, Julie Piatt, he is the co-author of The Plantpower Way and The Plantpower Way- Italia. Rich is a graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School.

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