An exploration of incredible physical featssome well-known and some only passed around watering holes and campfires that will have readers cheering by endurance athlete and journalist Shannon Hogan that takes us into the world of those who have pushed themselves through the unforgiving hours to achieve greatness and redefine modern outdoor adventuring. (Publishers Weekly)From the frozen wilds of Alaskas treacherous trails and the rugged majesty of Colorados peaks to the unyielding currents of Puget Sound and Canadas Inside Passage,The Unforgiving Hoursoffers us an intimate window into the toughest contests in sports. Whether its a blistering race across the furnace trails of gold country in the Sierra Nevadas, a grueling swim in frigid water to break the Ice Mile Distance record, or a competition on the biggest triathlon stage with a determination beyond perceived limitations, each journey reveals the resilience and humor it takes to face the unknown and achieve endurance sports greatness. These stories of ordinary women and men who kept going even when things went wrong, especially when the weather and tides did not cooperate, attest to the drive, grit, and patience that exists in all of us. Pushing through exhaustion, setbacks, and moments of darkness and doubt, these athletes prove that greatness isnt about perfectionits about perseverance. Their triumphs, large and small, are a testament to the power of adaptability, passion, and the sheer will to keep going, one breath, one step, one stroke, and one mile at a time.
In the pages of The Unforgiving Hours, you will read the stories of:
Gunhild Swanson running the Western States 100 Endurance Run five days shy of her seventy-first birthday
Kelly Danielson and team Sail Like a Girl, the first all-female sailing team to win the Race to Alaska
Gordon Wadsworth racing the hardest mountain bike race in the world while opting for only one bike l³
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