REVIEW: Chris McCormack (Makkah) "I'm here to win"

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Chris McCormack (or better known as the Makkah) - stands on top of the pantheon of "gods" of the modern triathlon. This is a unique athlete who tells in this wonderful book about his life - not just about the sport, but also the family.

About triathlon

A little bit of what Mack reached for his long professional career, which, incidentally, is not yet finished!

Won in his career 76% triathlons (more than 200, counting from 1993). She held a place on the podium in 88% of the competition.

At the time of writing scored twelve wins in Ironman races (day race including a 4 km swimming, cycling through 180 km and 42 km marathon). Four times the Ironman distance held fast 8:00, though on two different types of tracks. Twice he won the main Ironman in Hawaii (in 2007 and 2010).

To win the title:

ITU Triathlon World Champion
ITU World Cup series Champion
Second place with a minimal margin, ITU World Cup series
Four-time champion, ITU World Cup Japan

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Champion ITU World Cup Canada
Champion ITU World Cup Switzerland
Number 1 in the world ranking of ITU
Goodwill Games Triathlon Champion
Two-time champion of the USA Professional Triathlon
Champion Australian Triathlon
Oceania Triathlon Champion
Fourteen national championships, including - France, Switzerland, Australia, and the US
Champion Australian Sprint Triathlon
Four-time winner of the "Escape from Alcatraz"
Two-time champion Mrs. T's Chicago Triathlon
Three-time champion of the San Diego International Triathlon
Two-time champion San Jose International Triathlon
Two-time champion Los Angeles Triathlon
Seven titles at the Grand Prix of France
European champion in triathlon
Five-time winner of the title of International Triathlete of the Year
Four-time winner of the title Competitor of the Year
Winner of the title of ESPN World's Fittest Man

The author tells how this sport started and where it is going today with the professional point of view. It is interesting to see how they live professional athletes who spend 3/4 life traveling and training. Especially interesting for me was to learn the hardest Ironman superstar attitude to doping and banned drugs - because we are totally about it do not know anything!

And the book is just full of advice of professional triathletes - about preparation, mental preparation, nutrition and much more.

About layfhakinge

Chris - a real layfhaker! He has a lot of attention in the book focuses on "mind games" - personal McKee system that allowed him to win those he physically could not overcome. Mack master public speaking, controlled scandals and demoralize opponents. All this because you can use in real life, believe me ...

About pain

Triathlon, as well as any professional sport, this test is pain. Mack often speaks about the pain, about how to take it, how to talk to her, and what kind of relationship should be with her, especially if you have to endure it more than 8 hours of full Ironman race.

By the way, Mack claims that he never received serious injuries. Many novice runners (there are many among the readers of this blog too) complain of pain and injury. Makormak thinks it from unnecessary over-training and self-deception.

If at least one of the themes of the book you are interested in, then read it. I went to it in the same breath. Not often you can directly get the thoughts and memories of the stars of this level!

I'm here to win | buy in Russia | buy in Ukraine

Paper book

E-book in English

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