The incredible true story of the author's remarkable transformation, at the age of 40, from out-of-shape average Joe into one of the world's best endurance athletes
Rich Roll is an ultra-endurance athlete, wellness advocate, and the host of The Rich Roll Podcast, one of the top 100 podcasts in the world with more than 30 million downloads since its launch in 2012. Rich is regularly named to annual lists of the most influential people in the health and fitness world and has been featured on CNN and in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc. With his wife, Julie Piatt, he is the co-author of The Plantpower Way and The Plantpower Way- Italia. Rich is a graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School.
“One of the best books about health and fitness I’ve ever
read.”—Neal Barnard, MD, president of the Physician’s Committee for
Responsible Medicine
“Rich Roll’s Finding Ultra is a testament to the power of the human
spirit to overcome any obstacle, break down walls, and redefine
what’s possible.”—John Brenkus, creator and host of ESPN’s “Sport
Science” and New York Times bestselling author of The Perfection
Point
“Finding Ultra is the ultimate story of hope, perseverance and
endurance against life’s biggest challenges.”—William Cope Moyers,
New York Times bestselling author of Broken: My Story of Addiction
and Redemption
“Roll has accomplished amazing things, but it is his ability to
draw inspiring and uniquely insightful lessons from his experiences
that sets him apart from other extreme athletes. Finding Ultra is a
fascinating read full of practical tips.”—Dean Karnazes, nationally
bestselling author of Ultramarathon Man
“Finding Ultra is about a journey we all take as human beings, when
we decide to pursue the impossible and live a life of
mission. When I need to dig deeper, push harder, and find a
little boost, Rich Roll is the guy who comes to mind. He is
inspiration embodied.”—Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Emmy Award-winning Chief
Medical Correspondent for CNN and New York Times bestselling author
of Chasing Life and Cheating Death
“You walk away from reading this book knowing you have the total
power to transform your life on every level. . . . Roll is
immensely likeable, a most compelling storyteller, and a true
shaman of health and fitness!”—Kathy Freston, New York Times
bestselling author of Quantum Wellness and Veganist
“This awesome piece of writing—one-part memoir, one-part how-to,
and one part megadose of gut truth—reminds us to wake up and live
our best life. Prepare to be entertained, but most of all,
prepare to be inspired.”—Mel Stewart, 14-Time national champion,
former world record holder, and winner of two Olympic gold medals
in swimming
“I loved this. A rare book, unusual for its honesty and
willingness to bare all, that really does deserve such superlatives
as ‘riveting’ and ‘compelling.’ I was moved by watching Roll
conquer his demons, and felt privileged to share in his eventual
enlightenment. By laying it on the line, Roll absolutely wins
us over.”—Rip Esselstyn, New York Times bestselling author of The
Engine 2 Diet
“An incredibly inspirational book about achieving greatness at any
age through self-belief and a positive attitude. Rich Roll is
a true champion of life and sport.”—Levi Leipheimer,
two-time stage winner of the Tour de France and Olympic
time-trial bronze medalist
“Finding Ultra is an inspired first-person account of fast living
and even faster swimming, biking and running that will leave you
convinced of the power of your own will.”—Brendan Brazier,
bestselling author of Thrive
“A tribute to the fortitude of the human spirit, and the power each
of us has to grab hold of our life and achieve the
unexpected. For anyone who feels stuck, Rich offers sage
advice on everything from relationships to lifestyle to diet to
spiritual well-being.”—Dave Zabriskie, five-time national
time-trial champion in cycling
“An inspiring story of a man whose life took a tragic turn but then
rebounded spectacularly. Down but not out, Rich Roll rose like
a phoenix, taking the commitment to his own health to a new level
and achieving a remarkable transformation. I believe everyone will
be able to relate to this plant-powered athlete’s riveting story
and perhaps garner some inspiration for their own journey. A
top read!”—Luke McKenzie, five-time Ironman champion
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