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Finding Ultra is an incredible but true account of
achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations
ever
On the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll
experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds
overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see
where his current sedentary life was taking him—and he woke up.
Plunging into a new routine that prioritized a plant-based
lifestyle and daily training, Rich morphed—in a matter of mere
months—from out of shape, mid-life couch potato to endurance
machine. Finding Ultra recounts Rich’s remarkable journey
to the starting line of the elite Ultraman competition, which pits the
world’s fittest humans in a 320-mile ordeal of swimming, biking,
and running. And following that test, Rich conquered an even greater
one: the EPIC5—five Ironman-distance triathlons, each on a
different Hawaiian island, all completed in less than a week.
In
the years since Finding Ultra was published, Rich has become one
of the world’s most recognized advocates of plant-based living.
In this newly revised and updated edition, he shares the practices,
tools, and techniques he uses for optimal performance, longevity, and
wellness, including diet and nutrition protocols. Rich reflects on the
steps he took to shift his mindset and leverage deep reservoirs of
untapped potential to achieve success beyond his wildest imagination,
urging each of us to embark on our own journey of
self-discovery.
Feb 21, 2012
Of course I'm giving it 5 stars - I wrote it. So please forgive me. Look forward to everyone else's honest thoughts when the book comes out in May.Jun 11, 2012
The good: everyone loves a story of personal growth and redemption. It's endearing to see a guy turn his life around and become healthier so he can see his kids grow up. Even better when he takes health to the extreme and goes from couch potato to elite endurance athlete. Even more interesting is the particular approach he took. Opting for a vegan diet is hard enough for regular folk, even more-so when you're running three-day ultraironman triathlon distances. How did he do it?....Jun 22, 2012
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This book is essentially three small books in one. The first section is Rich Roll's autobiography with an emphasis on his slip into alcoholism and subsequent turn-around. To me, this was the least interesting part of the book. It is sad and frustrating to read, but I also realize that this is an important part of the story.Jul 20, 2012
After reading Rich Roll's memoir/ode to veganism, "Finding Ultra," the reader is left with one undeniable conclusion.Sep 26, 2013
I hedged on whether to buy and read this book, having read some of the negative reviews of the book on Amazon. Perhaps I was overly influenced by them, but I found myself as irritated as the reviewers by Roll's narcissism. He mightily tries to show how completely he screwed up his life in a descent into alcoholism and rehab, and yet one can't help but notice that he has a deep, selfless support structure that helps him pick himself up, stays with him during the tough times, and then accompanies I hedged on whether to buy and read this book, having read some of the negative reviews of the book on Amazon. Perhaps I was overly influenced by them, but I found myself as irritated as the reviewers by Roll's narcissism. He mightily tries to show how completely he screwed up his life in a descent into alcoholism and rehab, and yet one can't help but notice that he has a deep, selfless support structure that helps him pick himself up, stays with him during the tough times, and then accompanies him on his races. Roll frequently expresses his gratitude and admits he could be an asshole at times; he acknowledges his addictive tendencies; and yet unlike Scott Jurek in his much more self-aware autobiography EAT AND RUN, Roll rarely stops but moves on to more success. Roll's achievements, especially that of completing five Ironmen runs in under seven days—are impressive. But I would have liked to hear more about his remarkable partner in that race, Jason Lester, who was unable to use his right arm, and whose challenges were that much greater. Roll's commitment and passion for his vegan diet are admirable, and his single-mindedness worth paying attention to. It obviously takes a Type-A personality to do these kinds of runs. But Roll's wish to become superathletic seems less a comment on "rejecting middle age" as an extension of an addictive personality—a facet that he doesn't explore. If anything, the book is premature: more races and more time might give Roll a deeper perspective on the arc of his whole life rather than the six years or so he's been competing. Wish it had been better. ...moreJul 05, 2016
This is going to be harsh, so I’ll begin on a good note. Rich Roll’s story of transformation is nothing short of remarkable. It really shows how substance addiction can overpower even the strongest of people. Let’s put it this way, if a man has the fortitude to complete five back-to-back Ironman races on five different Hawaiian islands, overcoming alcohol addiction should be a piece of cake, right? Wrong! It took years and years until he conquered his demons and came into his own. Anyone who This is going to be harsh, so I’ll begin on a good note. Rich Roll’s story of transformation is nothing short of remarkable. It really shows how substance addiction can overpower even the strongest of people. Let’s put it this way, if a man has the fortitude to complete five back-to-back Ironman races on five different Hawaiian islands, overcoming alcohol addiction should be a piece of cake, right? Wrong! It took years and years until he conquered his demons and came into his own. Anyone who believes all drug an alcohol addicts are weak-willed are sorely mistaken.May 24, 2012
Inspiring story. As a vegan and a (very amateur) runner myself, I enjoy reading accounts from vegan athletes. It is important to note though, that Rich Roll didn't simply go from couch potato to completing five Ironman-length triathlons in a week's time on "plant power" alone. He has a will of iron, and significant athletic experience from childhood, as he meticulously documents. He also managed to graduate from Cornell law school and get a job in a high-profile law firm while not only eating Inspiring story. As a vegan and a (very amateur) runner myself, I enjoy reading accounts from vegan athletes. It is important to note though, that Rich Roll didn't simply go from couch potato to completing five Ironman-length triathlons in a week's time on "plant power" alone. He has a will of iron, and significant athletic experience from childhood, as he meticulously documents. He also managed to graduate from Cornell law school and get a job in a high-profile law firm while not only eating the standard American junk food diet, but also suffering from the increasingly debilitating effects of alcoholism.Sep 04, 2012
I was not really expecting to enjoy this book a whole lot because it came off as somewhat self-promotional (he and his wife sell vegan supplements) and also the subtitle kind of grated on my nerves, even though that's a publishing decision. And, in fact, there were whole sections of this book that got on my nerves because it sounded a bit like listening to a dry drunk. That said, the actual story of Roll's remarkable achievements in completing two Ultraman events and the EPIC5 friend-designed I was not really expecting to enjoy this book a whole lot because it came off as somewhat self-promotional (he and his wife sell vegan supplements) and also the subtitle kind of grated on my nerves, even though that's a publishing decision. And, in fact, there were whole sections of this book that got on my nerves because it sounded a bit like listening to a dry drunk. That said, the actual story of Roll's remarkable achievements in completing two Ultraman events and the EPIC5 friend-designed series of triathlons was really interesting and...I hate to say it...even a little inspirational, although a lot of his success seems to be something like "well my body was made for this and I ignore pain and my trainer said do this and I did and it worked."Mar 25, 2013
"Finding Ultra" is a good mini-memoir. It's less a book about becoming an elite athlete than a journey through one man's life and its roller coaster. It is some of the most interesting reading about alcoholism I have read.May 24, 2012
I requested an advance reading copy of this book, since I am (1) middle-aged, (2) a runner and (3) know I should eat better.May 10, 2014
Almost fell off my chair at a line towards the end of the book "...it's embarrassing to recall those words. It's not like me at all to engage in such self-congratulatory hyperbole...".Jun 13, 2016
UPDATE:May 09, 2013
It was definitely five stars of inspiration. I loved the detailed descriptions of his training and nutrition, his gear, and especially his in the moment experience of being in the ultra races, where we get to see inside the mind of self-discipline and endurance. I ate up this book in nearly one sitting.Apr 23, 2013
So what do you do when you suddenly discover that you are middle-age, overweight, and out of shape--huffing and puffing when you climb a flight of stairs? If you are Rich Roll, then you go on a nutrition regimen, start training, and immediately register for a marathon race! Soon after that, he trains for an iron-man race, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim in open water, a 112-mile bike race, followed by a 26.2 mile marathon!Oct 03, 2014
Really enjoyed this - couldn't put it down, really. I see some other people commenting on the lack of HOW he did it via nutrition, and I never even noticed, I guess because I already know to some extent since I've been eating a high raw vegan diet for so long. The thing is that you can't really explain other than that...you have to DO it to really understand the difference.Jun 18, 2016
I am happy for the author that he overcame his addiction to alcohol and turned his life around with racing and a plant based diet. However, my take home message is that these types of ultra-events are no more than exercises in narcissism. Who has that kind of time and money? As well, I felt that the book was no more than an ad for his line of nutrition products and supplements.Sep 28, 2017
Kind of a Rich Roll loves himself monologue. okay story but overwhelmed by the braggadocio. I think there was a lesson mention about the importance of family but it seems like everything he talked about his family was either not present or just there to sit around and support him on these 'epic' adventuresSep 01, 2019
Great story, influential and inspiring. A good measurement of its effect on me is a sudden decision to go vegan and sign up for an iron man 70.3.Oct 22, 2015
While visiting a local bookstore, I came across "Finding Ultra" and the subtitle was enough to put it under my arm and take it to the cashier. It is easy to get lost in a sea of books recounting amazing physical and mental transformations, especially about regular people turned elite athlete, but there is usually virtue in most of these stories, some lesson to be learned. This one is no exception.Mar 25, 2016
I've seen enough documentaries (forks over knives, cowspiracy to name a few) and read enough books (the china study not to mention the word of wisdom) that I think it is time I start changing the way I eat.Jun 01, 2017
I was hoping for inspiration but I gave up on this book after 50 pages or so. Rich Roll talked as if overcoming his addictions and changing his lifestyle were huge but I felt like he just shifted his addiction from alcohol to exercise. Which is obviously a positive change but I feel like his personality leant towards becoming obsessively athletic. And he acted like there was nothing special about him but I'm sorry, being able to go out and run 24 miles without any prior training is not normal. I was hoping for inspiration but I gave up on this book after 50 pages or so. Rich Roll talked as if overcoming his addictions and changing his lifestyle were huge but I felt like he just shifted his addiction from alcohol to exercise. Which is obviously a positive change but I feel like his personality leant towards becoming obsessively athletic. And he acted like there was nothing special about him but I'm sorry, being able to go out and run 24 miles without any prior training is not normal. He is definitely biologically at an advantage. ...moreSep 26, 2017
Felt like a sales pitch for veganism -- which it was. I looked on Rich Roll's website, and it's all about that animal-free life.Jun 13, 2012
Very inspiring and interesting. I love reading about runner's past and how they accomplished what they did in their career. This audio book was TERRIBLE though! I'm not sure who heard Rich Roll's voice and said "YES!! Let's let him narrate his book!" Thank goodness I listened to this while running because I'm sure I would have fallen asleep if I listened to it driving a car!Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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