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Continuing Andy's inspirational journey from where Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run left off, a chronicle of his attempt to complete two Ironman triathlons six weeks apartA 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run make the Ironman triathlon one of the hardest one-day endurance challenges on the planet. Now take those events and transfer them to a volcanic rock with cruel winds, searing sun, rough seas, and nosebleed-inducing hills, and you have Ironman Lanzarote. Why, then, would Andy Holgate-who admittedly has never swum in the sea, who can't cope with the wind, sun, or even stairs-take on such an extreme challenge? Simple: because he can. Already in his 40th year, would Andy make it to his 41rst? Would Lanzarote prove one triathlon too far-or will Andy succeed against the odds and live to swim, ride, and run another day?

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Publié par	Pitch Publishing
Date de parution	15 décembre 2012
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781909178342
Langue	English

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Pitch Publishing Ltd A2 Yeoman Gate Yeoman Way Durrington BN13 3QZ
Email: info@pitchpublishing.co.uk Web: www.pitchpublishing.co.uk
First published by Pitch Publishing in 2012
Text © 2012 Andy Holgate
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Table of Contents
Dedication
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1: I HATE TRIATHLON
2: INTO THE DEEP
3: RECOVERY RUN HEAVEN
4: THE PERFECT END TO THE PERFECT DAY
5: MAKING STU BELIEVE
6: RECOVERING DANCING QUEEN
7: FROM TOP BANANA TO FROZEN PEAS
8: CRACKING UP
9: ALMOST A MARATHON MAN
10: FOUR LITTLE WORDS
11: A VIRGIN AT THE LONDON MARATHON
12: SICK AS A PARROT
13: THE ANSWER IS YES
14: PROUD TO BE AN OUTLAW
15: FOOTBALLERS, MIDWIVES AND DRUGS
16: CHILDBIRTH
17: MY SECRET LIFE
18: A DIGITALLY SHORTENED VIKING
19: MOUNTAINS, LAKES AND SANDSTORMS
20: I BLAME THE IRONHIPPY
21: A PAIN IN THE ARSE
22: NEVER GIVE UP
23: CHASING SHADOWS
24: SLOW COOKING IN LANZAROTE
25: I LOVE TRIATHLON
26: ANYTHING IS STILL POSSIBLE
27: EMMA’S VERSION
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Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Can't Run - sample chapters
Dedicated to Marie Holgate. We all miss you Mam.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I have so many people that have helped me on my continued journey, without their help I wouldn’t have made it down the correct path. I owe so many people my thanks and I can only apologise if I miss you out here. It’s not intentional just a sign that as I rapidly approach my 40th year that my mind is deteriorating as fast as my body. So to anyone that has helped me, offered advice, marshalled for me, shouted abuse at me in a race, contacted me online, or just been there for me: THANKS, I really appreciate it.
Firstly I need to thank the wonderful staff at Pitch Publishing who work tirelessly to promote my writing. Paul and Jane Camillin never tire of answering my questions, offering me advice and generally making the whole process of being an author a pleasure. They genuinely care and I can’t thank them enough for their support.
I’d like to thank my colleagues at Lancaster University Library who over the years must have been bored silly with tales of triathlon, and more recently tales of book signings etc. I couldn’t think of a nicer bunch of people to spend my everyday life with. I’d also like to thank the ladies in the university’s press office for all their support in promoting my writing. Through their work I’ve been given some great contacts and opportunities.
Thank you to everyone that bought my first book, without you this one wouldn’t have happened. And a huge thanks to the readers of my blog, without your support I’d never have been an author. I appreciate your continued support more than you could imagine.
Thank you to everyone that has given their kind permission for their wonderful photographs to appear in this book.
Thanks to Tim for all the invaluable advice on writing. I can’t wait to read your upcoming books and to help you become an Ironman in 2013.
Thank you to the wonderful triathlon community who have supported my racing and writing. I love the banter and the support that one finds on the forums of Tri-Talk , Fetch Everyone and Runner’s World . Thank you to everyone that has sent me messages, spoken to me at races or at book signings, reading your stories motivates me to keep pushing and to keep writing.
To Greppers, Deenzy, Beebs, Broccers, Rach, TRO, Hammers, Leggers, Slogger, AJPAR, Argie, Angus, Simbers, HOD, Phew, and Stepford Wife, thanks for making this "Comfy Shoe Glassman" one of the gang and for sharing your invaluable advice laced with much p***-taking. It’s been great fun.
There’s not a lot I can say about the Pirates that hasn’t already been said. Their advice, support and banter is second to none. Arghhhh!!!
Team Silent Assassin are a wonderful addition to my life. I love the minutes that I get to spend with them each year, few that they are, but they never fail to remind me how much fun you can have with Ironman. So a huge HUGE thank you to Q, Jo and most especially Jordy who never stops smiling.
Viking, Min and Dave, my original partners in crime and my good friends. Thanks for everything, you are not only wonderful athletes but true friends. On the rare occasions we get together it just flows and I’m transported back to the good old days of Dr Duncans. And to Loon, keep cheering from Down Under, I can still hear you pet.
I know you won’t thank me for singling you out Gobi but your advice and support has really motivated me. I can’t thank you enough for that mate.
Cortney, please continue to inspire, please continue to push and most of all please keep doing it with the upmost enthusiasm. Your writing and your messages have helped me out of a few dark days this year when things seemed too much. I look forward to the day when I can get out for a ride in the wonderful Virginia hills with you.
To everyone at Thurnham Cycles, I just love you guys. I don’t need to say any more. Thanks for letting me be part of the team. I’m lucky to have such a great friend and training partner in Andy Holme.
Team English, Lee and Pam, Team Towse, Jacko, Richard and Lou, The Southport collective, The Toal Sisters, Taj, Kim – true friends one and all. Thank you for all your support of not only me but my family.
Simon Vaukins – thanks for the many hours spent running together, I never fail to have fun when trying to catch you. Cheers mate.
Lesley English – thanks for being so graceful in victory, one day I hope to return the favour.
Kev Foster-Wiltshire – thanks for seeing my potential, let’s do this.
Mark Smith – thanks for making me a better swimmer, giving me confidence that I can push myself to be faster and go longer. Can’t believe I’m saying this but I love swimming, and that’s down to you.
To everyone involved with COLT I am indebted to your support, your advice and your friendship. I’ve found where I belong. I really do feel as if I belong to the best triathlon club in the world. I have so many to thank. Stu Foy, thanks for everything, you give me as much belief as I give you and I look forward to Outlaw training together. Jack for those miles, Podge for that curry you owe me, Andrew Mc for inviting me swimming, Big Kev for more than I could write in a blog or a book, Crazy for the pain and the laughter, Tornado for the advice and for giving me belief to better myself, Danny for the enthusiasm, Louise G for all the sensible nutritional advice, Graham H for the science and instilling a spark, Paul G and the two Tonys for some cracking Wednesday night runs and finally Team Hirst, Mick, Fi, David Patterson, Sarah Mason and Valerie for that amazing level of support in Lanzarote.
John "IronFramer" Carr – thanks for inspiring, for supporting, amusing and just being you. You are a star. The Outlaw Ladies – Chris, Mandy and Sarah, your support, enthusiasm, laughter and friendship has been awe-inspiring. Thanks for letting me be one of the girls. Andy Ley – for being a great sport, a good mate and such a good laugh. I have loved the hours I’ve spent in your company even in THAT top. Kel Hirst – whether it’s avoiding frogs in the dark or getting a hand from Italians on mountains, your company has been a breath of fresh air. And for teaching me "Pin Out". Chris Clarke – I would offer to buy you a beer but you’d bankrupt me. Thanks for everything mate. Pete Denness – I’ll never finish in the same time zone as you, but I can’t fail to be inspired by a fellow Barrow lad who beats the pros. Chris Lawson – thank you for being a crap swimmer, keep it up, it might be the only chance I have of beating you. Seriously mate, you’ve made the last few years so much fun. Here’s to the next few. Richard Mason – thanks for all your help and advice, you are a top coach. I wish I’d been a better pupil. John Knapp – I have so many levels on which I should thank you. You are the Yoda of triathlon. One incident meant the world to me this year, the day after the Outlaw, you shook my hand and said one simple word: Respect. Chris Wild – where do I start with you? There’s nothing that I can say that hasn’t already been said. You sir, could headline any Ironman. Thank you for everything but especially that sweaty man hug on the prom.
I would be nothing without my family, they mean the world to me with their unquestioning support and love. So thank you to the Holgates, the Cookes, the Cubins, the Myerscoughs, and the Healeys.
Thank you to my Mam and Dad who made me who I am, and who have never stopped believing in me despite witnessing some tough moments. I love you both and can’t thank you enough.
To my "Iron Widow" Em, thank you for indulging me in my sometimes selfish pastime, thank you for believing in my writing, and for all your love and support not only on race day but on every day of my life. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, and not a single day passes when I am not thankful for