Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Life's Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow: Lessons from an Epic Friendship That Went the Distance
Written by Susan Lacke
Narrated by Amy McFadden
Life's Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow: Lessons from an Epic Friendship That Went the Distance
Written by Susan Lacke
Narrated by Amy McFadden
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4.5/5 (353 ratings)
Length:
3 hours
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Released:
Feb 20, 2018
ISBN:
9781977375698
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Description
Susan and Carlos were unlikely friends.
She was a young, overweight college professor and a bit of a trainwreck—juggling a divorce, a pack-a-day habit, and hiding empty boxes of wine under her bed. He was her boss, an Ironman triathlete, with life figured out. She was a whiner, he was a hard-ass. He had his shit together, she most assuredly did not.
Trash-talking workouts, breakdowns, a devastating diagnosis—this heartwarming story of training buddies reveals a deep and abiding friendship that traversed life, sport, and everything in between. Their journey reveals the inspiring power of sports and friendship to change lives forever.
Amusing and poignant, Life's Too Short To Go So F*cking Slow is about running and triathlon, growth and heartbreak, and an epic friendship that went the distance.
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Released:
Feb 20, 2018
ISBN:
9781977375698
Format:Also available as ebookEbook
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About the author
Susan Lacke is a writer, college professor, and adventure junkie. She holds a doctorate in health education and a M.S. in family and community wellness. Her writing has appeared in many national and regional publications including Triathlete, Women’s Running, Competitor, and Salt Lake magazine. She is the author of Life’s Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow and has finished multiple Ironman and marathon races.
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What people think about Life's Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow
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- (5/5)Really good short book. Listening to the audiobook while training for my first 70.3 and loved it. Gives the perspective of a weekend warrior rather than a professional.
- (5/5)Brilliant. Brilliantly written and narrated. Has given me a perspective which I'll keep. Thank you.
- (5/5)Thr story is great, so relatable as a runner and the narrator brought it to life in a brilliant way.
- (4/5)Short book about Friendship, Triathlon. Courage and overcoming adversity. This book made me think, cry and rejoice about human nature. Def worth a read ?
- (5/5)thank you . . . . . . . .
- (5/5)A thrilling story heartfelt and humbling all at the same time. I could not stop listening all day!!!
- (5/5)Loved it so much & was sad when it ended. The narration is excellent
- (5/5)I thought it would be about racing. Turned to be about friendship and love. Made me smile and cry.
- (5/5)Tear jerking story of a wonderful friendship. Thank you for the inspiration.
- (4/5)Anyone can do an Ironman, anyone! Loved this book!
- (3/5)First half was great! I wanted to keep listening and couldn't wait to turn it back on. But the second half got super boring. It was kind of an odd relationship. It almost sounded like it was going to be romantic but then all of a sudden they mentioned that he had kids and was married. They were best friends yet she kept referring to him as sir. Maybe it just wasn't for me or wasn't where I expected the book to go.
- (3/5)If you are an athlete this book should be right up your ally. It is a story about a woman who is a professor in a college who befriends her department chair. Their friends embarks them in many triathlons and many miles on their bikes. This story is so warm hearted as you see what a real mentor is and how a mentor cares about the person they are mentoring. The friendship is so inspiring. I absolutely enjoyed listening to this book. As it was an unexpected read that I decided to listen to on Scribd. I would absolutely recommend this to any athlete or anyone who is in need of some extra inspiration. It was really, really good read!
- (5/5)An inspiring adventure of laughter, tears of joy and sorrow, being real, and deeply appreciating friendship.
- (5/5)I have cried my heart out. lovely book and very well narrated.
- (5/5)This was the most heartfelt and inspiring thing I’ve read in a long time. I’ve never left a review on a book before. I’ve never cried this many times reading a book before (and that includes Harry Potter and the deathly hallows). If I could go back and experience every emotion I felt while reading this book again, I would do it. What an incredible journey to read.
- (5/5)I really Looooved it!!! So deep and inspiring book!
- (5/5)I loved this story, truly opens your eyes and makes you appreciate life
- (5/5)Great book full of laughter, tears, wisdom and a wonderful story of a life well lived.
- (5/5)This was a surprise, a good surprise. If you ride, read this. If you have ever thought about riding, read this. If you want to learn about challenges and character, you must definitely read this. Read or listen to just do it.
- (5/5)I listened while I ran a half marathon! Perfect book to make me feel less bad while running. Half Marathon? IRON MAN? Maybe....
- (4/5)Amazing read, one has to try to live life to the fullest
- (5/5)Excellent book! Inspirational. Thank you much to Susan the author!
- (4/5)I LOVE the story but can't stand the narrator! 'Want to do an Ironman now just to burn off the angst from listening to McFadden. Guh!
- (5/5)First review I’ve made in Scribd. What can I say?
I loved it. Beautiful story, splendidly written and amazingly narrated.
What else may I say. - (5/5)This book is just beautiful. I cried and laughed. I miss him too
- (5/5)If I could give this book 6 stars, I would. Absolutely brilliant ?
- (5/5)Such a great book. Live life to the full potential. You never know when your last day will be here.
- (5/5)Loved it! A fantastic journey based around life's challenges and a tough loving friendship
- (5/5)This book surprised me, but in a good way. I thought it was going to just be a self-help, you can go out it book. But, the message is so much deeper...
- (5/5)Fantastic! I laughed, cried and related to Susan so well that I wonder how this book even came to me. It’s as if it was a sign. Thank you for your inspiration and sharing Carlos’s story.
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