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Operation Ironman

One Man's Four Month Journey from Hospital Bed to Ironman Triathlon

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Operation Ironman

By: George Mahood
Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley
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About this listen

Operation Ironman follows George Mahood's hilarious and inspiring journey from a hospital bed to an Ironman triathlon. After major back surgery, George set himself the ultimate challenge:

  • A 2.4 mile swim
  • A 112 mile bike ride
  • And a 26.2 mile run
  • All to be completed within 16 hours

He couldn't swim more than a length of front crawl, he had never ridden a proper road bike, he had not run further than 10k in 18 months...and he had never worn Lycra.

He had four months to prepare.

Could he do it?

©2015 George Mahood (P)2020 George Mahood Personal Development Personal Success Sports Triathlon Cycling Funny Witty Outdoor Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt

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Great book, very funny and a great voice performance. It makes me want to become an Ironman too.

Loved it!

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Really enjoyed this audiobook. It’s a nice uplifting listen and and very inspiring. I hope he he writes a book on the teaser at the end of the book as well

Great Listen

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I enjoyed this so much more than I thought I would. My husband is training for his first Ironman and I must admit I felt for Rachel a bit. However George comes across as caring funny and intelligent. I’m glad Rachel completed her marathon and hope she may do an Ironman one day. This was well written funny and full of helpful tips.

Great fun and inspiring

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Had to knock a star off the performance for the AWFUL scouse accent attempt!!

Need to just sign up to an Ironman now this book has definitely gave me the push I needed!

Brilliant story from start to finish!

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George just writes like he's taking us with him in through the present into, the past and even the future.

just brilliant

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Have listened twice through. Very funny and inspirational. Will probably listen again. Great story.

Loved it!

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If (like me) you’d only listened to/read George’s travel books (which are awesome!) and you were in two minds about this one, then throw that second mind in the bin and buy this book! Cracking story, loads of fun, and well worth a credit.

Just good fun

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A great story well told with plenty of humour mixed in. Excellent narration which makes the book come alive.

Superb, funny and inspiring

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A compelling story of a family man's journey from near tragedy to greatness.

Fun from the start and I loved it all.

Wonderful story of a good man doing amazing things

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loved listening to George's story.
laughed out loud lots while on long runs! can't wait to read his other books

an inspiring hoot!

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