This book details the life of triathlete Brad Kearns, from his beginnings in the sport, to life on the pro circuit. Kearns offers a unique inside look on the challenges and rewards of succeeding in triathlons, where many professional competitors struggle to make ends meet, while dedicating their lives to the arduous training regimen and disciplined lifestyle required for success. This self-effacing account of his athletic journey is laced with hilarious tales of mischief and high-risk adventure, in a sport where the unique, close-knit fraternity of athletes are cutthroat in competition, yet "cut-loose" off the race course.
Language
English
Pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Trimarket Company
Release
January 01, 1996
ISBN
0963456881
ISBN 13
9780963456885
Can You Make a Living Doing That?: The True-Life Adventures of a Professional Triathlete
This book details the life of triathlete Brad Kearns, from his beginnings in the sport, to life on the pro circuit. Kearns offers a unique inside look on the challenges and rewards of succeeding in triathlons, where many professional competitors struggle to make ends meet, while dedicating their lives to the arduous training regimen and disciplined lifestyle required for success. This self-effacing account of his athletic journey is laced with hilarious tales of mischief and high-risk adventure, in a sport where the unique, close-knit fraternity of athletes are cutthroat in competition, yet "cut-loose" off the race course.