Did Not Finish, George Mahood
Did Not Finish, George Mahood
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Did Not Finish
Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming

Author: George Mahood

Narrator: Nathaniel Priestley

Unabridged: 2 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: George Mahood

Published: 09/14/2021


Synopsis

Is running a marathon with your partner a wise idea?What about taking part in a triathlon together?George is about to find out as he and his wife Rachel put their marriage to the test. Now settled into life in Devon with their three children, they try to encourage a more active family lifestyle with camping holidays, family bike rides, hill-walking, and canoe trips. But things rarely go smoothly.Meanwhile, George continues to set himself ridiculous challenges. Having been a complete novice swimmer only a year earlier, he decides to confront his incompetence head-on.By signing up for a 10km swim.How hard can it be?Anyone reading George’s books hoping for useful training tips for their own adventures and challenges might be disappointed. His training methods and pre-race preparations are unconventional and perhaps not recommended, but there might be some nuggets of unintentional wisdom amongst the chaos.Did Not Finish is a series of books about George and his family’s adventures in running, cycling, and swimming. From ultramarathons to triathlons, 10k swims to European cycling adventures, George promises fun and laughter every step, pedal, and paddle of the way.

Reviews

It’s not that this book wasn’t good. Any story about marathons/triathlons is most likely going to at least entertain me, and this one did. I enjoyed the tone of the book and the way the author gently mocks himself and his wife and everyone else who participated in these events, while still respectin......more

Goodreads review by Tony

Brilliant, as akways! George's books never disappoint. This was funny, touching, inspiring and a little terrifying all at the same time - a fascinating roller-coaster of a book, and one I enjoyed every minute of. I can't wait for the next one, to see what other insane challenges he signs himself up......more