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The Race of Truth

Author:
Leigh Timmis
Read by:
Leigh Timmis
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Release Date
November 30, 2023
Duration
8 hours 43 minutes
Summary
Being the fastest cyclist in the world at the start line means nothing if your mind isn't strong enough to get you to the finish line

In 2018, Leigh Timmis became the fastest person to cycle across Europe - in just 16 days, 10 hours and 45 minutes - breaking the previous world record by an astonishing 8 days and 17 hours. But when he set out to break the record, Leigh wasn't just trying to conquer the road.

As he prepared his body for this ultra-endurance world record attempt, Leigh realized that he would have to confront deeper problems to make it to the finish line. Although test results showed that he already had the physical ability of an elite athlete, something was holding him back: his troubled mind.

With the support of psychologists and sports science experts, Leigh confronted the past that had left him with vulnerabilities he would need to understand and overcome in the pursuit of performance. Then, cycling for 14 hours a day, from the west coast of Portugal to the edge of Siberia, he embarked on far more than just a physical journey.

The Race of Truth is the remarkable true story of personal transformation against the clock, and the astonishing feats we can accomplish when we face up to our deepest fears.
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Timothy C.

Surprisingly enjoyable listen! The author did a very good job with the narration of his work. I had expected to zone out to a majority of this, but I was actually quite engaged in the whole book. As both a cyclist and someone with depression and anxiety, I could relate to a lot of the emotions and tribulations he portrayed throughout the process. Although much of the inner dialogue initially comes off as whiny, I appreciated his vulnerability in laying out his less charitable self. I think we all can find ourselves thinking things in our weaker moments that I know I would have a very hard time admitting to openly. It was also eye opening seeing all the background work involved in a feat like this, even beyond the level he was performing and pushing the human body. I will not dismiss the challenges of supported effort so flippantly again!

The Race of Truth

The Race of Truth

Author: Leigh Timmis
Read by: Leigh Timmis
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