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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...

  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 ...

  Michael Phelps wasn’t just born to swim—he was born to defy expectations. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 9, Phelps struggled with focus and impulsivity in school. But in the pool, his restless energy found purpose. Swimming became his sanctuary, offering structure, repetition, and a physical outlet that helped him manage his symptoms. His mother, Debbie Phelps, played a pivotal role—advocating for him, supporting his decision to stop medication at 13, and helping him build routines that worked. Through intense training and goal-setting, Phelps transformed ADHD from a challenge into a competitive edge. ADHD didn’t disappear—it was redirected. His hyperfocus, stamina, and drive helped him win 23 Olympic gold medals, making him the most decorated Olympian in history. post inspired by  Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain  by Kristin Wilcox and Andrew Wilcox Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story abou...