The Race Within: Passion, Courage, and Sacrifice at the Ultraman Triathlon

Synopsis

The Ultraman Triathlon, One Of The Most Remarkable Endurance Races In The World, Is A Three-day, 320-mile Race That Circumnavigates The Big Island Of Hawaii. With Only 40 Competitors Allowed In Each Year, This Invitation-only Event Hosts Some Of The Most Superlative Athletes On The Planet. The Race Within Discusses The 30-year History Of The Sport And Race Director Jane Bockus, Former Pan Am Flight Attendant Who Has Never Done A Triathlon, Yet Has Dedicated Herself To Keeping The Event True To Its Founding Spirit For Decades. This Book Follows Jane, Her Assistants, And A Small Cast Of Athletes Through An Entire Year—from The End Of The 2012 Ultraman To The 2013 Event—and Shows How They Faced New Challenges To The Growth And Well-being Of The Event, And Were Forced To Question If Old Traditions Could Survive In A World Of Constantly-evolving Sports Entertainment. Granted Full Access To The Race And The Athletes, Author Jim Gourley Presents A Look At This Unique Event And Examines What It Means To Truly Love Sports.