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  And the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award 2025 for Best Book in Men's Interests go to the popular book,  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss. 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 there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, running after 40, Ironman after 50. ultramarathon training in your 50s, late bloom...

  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 ...