Dirty Inspirations: Lessons from the Trenches of Extreme Endurance Sports-Fast Shipping

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An “exciting and inspirational” account of the physical, mental, and emotional journey of an ultra-endurance athlete (Barry Siff, President of USA Triathlon)

The search to find one’s own limits and surpassthem is what defines us as human beings. By consciously choosing to walkthe path of most resistance, we come to a better understanding ofourselves, and our potential for physical, mental and emotional nowhere is this universal journey better represented than in thecrucible of extreme endurance sports, where athletesare truly pushed beyond the bounds of what seems possible.

Direct from the trenches of ultra-endurance racing and mountaineering, Dirty Inspirations takes readers through environments as majestic as they areunforgiving—all while presenting the unique perspective of a woman whohas made it her life’s work to exceed her limits. From the brutal heatof the Sahara, to the deep jungles of the Amazon andthe awe-inspiring peaks of Denali, Terri Schneider’s quest tofind the answers to life’s ultimate questions have taken her to thefurthest reaches of the Earth. Now, readers have the chance toexperience for themselves what can truly be accomplishedwhen you reject common sense, personal safety and preconceptions ofwhat is possible.

Seen through the eyes of one of the most diversely experienced female endurance athletes on the planet, the stories in Dirty Inspirations showcase discomfort as a virtue,reinvigorating the life-long athlete and providing encouragement toanyone looking to bring more action into their lives. Part philosophicaljourney, part spiritual awakening, and part rivetingdrama, the stories presented in Dirty Inspirations embody the incredible resiliency of the human body and the indomitable nature of the human spirit.