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  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss was recently endorsed by Travis Macy, author of The Ulta Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life , 2013 Leadman Champion. "Part memoir and all inspiration, Racing against Time has it all: family, life, midlife transformation, tragedy with triumph, and, thankfully, a whole lot of ultra running.  I'm stoked about another book from Jeffrey,  and I think you will be, too." Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the...

  If you’re in midlife and wondering how to move your body in 2026, here’s the good news: You’re not a footnote in the fitness world anymore. You are the trend. Forget the hype. Forget the guilt. Forget the 20-year-old influencer doing burpees on a beach. This year, fitness is finally catching up to reality — and reality looks like strength, sustainability, and sanity. What’s trending (and actually useful) in 2026 According to the latest reports from ACSM and top trainers like Caroline Idiens, here’s what matters most this year: Strength training is non-negotiable. Two hours a week of lifting weights can transform your metabolism, mood, and bone density. It’s not about being ripped — it’s about being resilient. Balance and core are back. Pilates, yoga, and functional movement are trending again (did they ever leave?). They help with posture, injury prevention, and everyday grace. Wearable tech is smarter. Trackers now monitor recovery, glucose, and heart rate variabil...

  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss was recently endorsed by Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and NYT bestselling author. "WITH INDOMINTABLE SPIRIT AND BLUNT TENACITY, JEFFREY WEISS DEFIES AGE AND LIMITATIONS. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION, RACING AGAINST TIME WILL GET YOU GOING." Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one ...

  US Review of Books has just recommended  Racing Against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss. " Weiss has a knack for humanizing the process in a way that compels audiences to believe they, too, can experience a modicum of that success and transformation." To read the full review, click HERE , Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get ther...