Pirate “Ironholgs” has written a book!

Holg’s writes “Back in August a publisher contacted me and asked me if I could turn my blog into a book, a lot of hard work later and almost 80,000 words its finished and is now up for pre-order at Amazon UK, Amazon Usa, Whsmith, waterstones etc…Order here : Can’t Swim, Can’t Ride, Can’t Run.  It tells the story of my journey from 18 stone couch potato to Ironman in 18 months, and how I persuaded 3 friends : IronM.in, Viking and Dave the Ex-Spartan to do the Big Woody with me. It chronicles my trials and tribulations like learning to swim, buying a second hand bike, racing abroad as a pirate, ending up on oxygen in hospital after becoming allergic to chlorine and many other things.

People around the world emaile me telling me that my blog was an inspiring read and those that have read my unprinted book have said the same.

Very unreal, and very exciting.  I wouldn’t have started in triathlon if it wasn’t for the help of my fellow pirates on these forums so thank you.”

Can t Swim, Can t Ride, Can t Run follows Andy Holgate s epic journey

from being an overweight librarian to an Ironman triathlete. Before he
could even begin the rollercoaster ride which amassed more punctures
than Andy cares to remember, this would-be Superman had first to buy a
second hand bike and take swimming lessons. Along the way, he ended up
in hospital, dealt with family crises, encountered crocodiles and deadly
amoebas, and persuaded his friends that doing an Ironman event is what
normal people do on their stag weekend. This is the inspirational,
amusing and moving story of how one normal bloke learnt how to fall off
a bike and not injure himself, to run a marathon despite two dodgy
knees, and most importantly how not to drown.

About the Author

Andy Holgate is 37 years old and lives in Lancaster. After less than 18
months training, in 2007 he completed his first Ironman distance race,
The Big Woody. He walked down the aisle a week later and married Emma,
who continues to be an Ironwidow . In 2009 Andy completed his second
Ironman in Germany in a time of 12hrs 57m 21s.

Order here : Can’t Swim, Can’t Ride, Can’t Run.
Thread: Pirate Book – Runner’s World Forum Messages.
The blog is here : Ironholgs