This little book is not world class literature. It is however exactly what it is promoted to be. Author Nathan Flear details his transformation from sedentary to world-class level ultra runner. The subtitle suggests he transitioned from “fat man” to a champion and, as a former fat man myself, I sometimes think authors of this ilk over hype just how fat and sedentary they were in the beginning … and I suspect that may be the case here. Even if that’s the case, I appreciate when authors are willing share their journeys with honesty and transparency. Stories like these do offer hope for the rest of us. I may never be an ultra running champion, but I can take comfort in the knowledge that others have walked (or ran) similar journeys as I am attempting for myself.
DYING 2 SELF 