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Athletes: Biographies of Sporting Icons Matt Hart
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4.9 • 8 Ratings
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Learn from history's greatest athletes. Join me as I scour the pages of their exploits to find the ultimate guide to achieving the extraordinary—one book at a time.
History's greatest athletes are more than mere champions; they are living, breathing textbooks of triumph. Their unwavering dedication to pushing boundaries teaches us that limits are often self-imposed. Through their legacies, we discover that true greatness lies not just in victory, but in the relentless pursuit of excellence.
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#4 Michael Jordan The Life (part I)
What I learned reading Michael Jordan: The Life by Roland Lazenby.
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#3 Lauren Fleshman Good for a Girl
What I learned reading Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World by Lauren Fleshman.
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Notes:
"A Runner’s Career Ends, but Her Mission Goes the Distance"
"Lauren Fleshman’s Feminist Approach to Coaching"
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2010 Women's USA track & Field Championships Interview -
#2 Kilian Jornet Run or Die
What I learned reading Run or Die: The Inspirational Memoir of the World's Greatest Ultra-Runner by Kilian Jornet.
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"Becoming the All-Terrain Human"
"Kílian Jornet, Sky Runner"
The Race that Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB by Doug Mayer
UNBREAKABLE documentary on the 2010 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run.
"Above the Clouds" by Kilian Jornet
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#1 Tommy Caldwell The Push
What I learned reading The Push: A Climber's Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going Beyond Limits by Tommy Caldwell.
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National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/150114-climbing-yosemite-caldwell-jorgeson-capitan
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Customer Reviews
Thorough!
I admire Matt’s attempts to condense reviews for great books to under an hour, but he gets it done and adds a lot of thought provoking commentary. Can’t wait for more episodes!
Worth a listen, even if you have read the book
I had actually read Lauren Fleshman’s book but Matt’s highlights were thought provoking and I reflected on some items in a different way. Don’t confuse this podcast with a book review, it’s much more than that!
Must-Listen Show from Award-Winning Journalist
I devoured Matt's excellent book about the dirty secrets of Nike's running program. So my expectations were sky high when I came across this podcast. Somehow, Matt exceeded them. As he writes about sports, high-performance, and interesting people for a living, he has an eye for telling detail and pulls out the pivotal moments in athletes' journeys. As a big Tommy Caldwell fan, I found that episode particularly compelling. If you like athlete stories, good books, or just an unlikely yarn, this podcast should be in your regular rotation.
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