Slow Fat Triathlete by Jayne Williams (2004, Paperback)

I bought this book because I am very overweight and training for a triathlon. LOVE IT!!!!!! Very inspirational!!!!!! GOD WILLING I WILL BE ABLE TO RACE BY AUGUST.

I truly loved this book. The author really struck a chord with me on many thoughts I have myself about the subject of Triathlon. I was semi-ready to do a triathlon prior to reading the book but now I am in full training mode - with the body I have now! Many of the things the author said were inspiring to not wait to accomplish your weight goal, or body size goal...but to get up and do something now. If you're waiting for something to happen that is exactly what you will always be doing....waiting. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who laughs off the idea of themselves becoming a triathlete.

In an informal and entertaining manner, Jayne takes you through the steps from being a neophyte to super athlete without judgment over body size or reasons. Plenty of references for further research are included which rounds out a very entertaining book. You don't have to be slow or fat to glean a plethora of hints and a mountain of encouragement from Slow Fat Triathlete.

I was kinda expecting a training book, but this is more than that, it's a motivational story that leads beginners on their way towards even seemingly impossible fitness goals. I really great book for someone who thinks a triathlon could be fun, "but I'll never be able to do that". If this (the author) 250+ lb women with multiple fairly major injuries and issues could do it...perhaps it's worth reading to see how she did.