In Praise of Finding my Voice by Mike Reilly
Seldom have I read a book that captures the essence of why I do sports. Boys in The Boat came close although I never have crewed. However, I have done triathlons and Mike has written a book for those of use that have dedicated hours into training and racing.
This may be difficult to understand for those of you reading my praise for this book, but I found I could not read more than a chapter at a time. In fact, sometimes I could not finish a chapter because it moved me so much that tears streamed down my cheeks. It brought back memories, beautiful memories, of nearly 20 years of age group racing. If you have done any sports, you are going to like this book. If you have done sports, you know it is not about the racing. Sports are about developing healthy habits, about coaching, about deep friendships, about pushing yourself for no other reason than to see where it will take you.
Mike relates many of the extraordinary people that do triathlons and the people that support them. It is not about the pros, those gods of the sport. It is about all the rest of us that look up to those gods and who get to compete in the same race at the same time, to shake hands with, and to cheer them. But I could never do what they do. But I can do the same race just like them but at my 100%-effort pace.
When I am racing, I briefly allow myself the time to notice other athletes but not too much because I lose my focus. Reading Finding my Voice took me back to Kona after my races were done. Back to finding myself at the finish line cheering for the people coming in after my time and waiting for the last athlete because no matter what time an athlete does, we are all part of a unique population that shares an experience that few others have and I feel a sense of comradery with my sisters and brothers. We know what it was like to train, to sacrifice and to race in Kona or elsewhere. Thank you, Mike, for capturing so eloquently what it was like for me and to put into words that could stir such deep emotions and that just might inspire others to change their lives completely. You were there for me in Kona at my moment of glory and now you are for me any time I want to pick up your book and relive those moments again.
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A Great Read!!!
This book was so easy to read and made me want to do an Ironman immediately! Packed with interesting stories that tugged both at my heart and my mind. Mike's accounts of his amazing job really helps to understand what it takes to participate in the sport of Ironman and how incredibly hard it must be to announce at these venues 12-15 times a year.It's a perfect book to give someone that is questioning whether or not they can do a triathlon. You'll find that ANYONE can do this sport, it just takes dedication, heart and a good attitude. I highly recommend you read this!Gina Correll
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This book was so easy to read and made me want to do an Ironman immediately! Packed with interesting stories that tugged both at my heart and my mind. Mike's accounts of his amazing job really helps to understand what it takes to participate in the sport of Ironman and how incredibly hard it must be to announce at these venues 12-15 times a year.
It's a perfect book to give someone that is questioning whether or not they can do a triathlon. You'll find that ANYONE can do this sport, it just takes dedication, heart and a good attitude. I highly recommend you read this!
Gina Correll
It's a perfect book to give someone that is questioning whether or not they can do a triathlon. You'll find that ANYONE can do this sport, it just takes dedication, heart and a good attitude. I highly recommend you read this!
Gina Correll
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2019
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excellent, loved the book great condition arrived on time.
Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2023
Steven
Amazing read for every triathlete and their spouse, their family, and their friends!
Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2019
Steven
Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2019
Caught all aspects of triathlon and shines light on the fact that every triathlete has a story, and although it may not be noticeable on the outside; it is always there on the inside! Amazing work Mike, this has probably been my favourite book of all times!
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