Going the Distance
The George Thomas Story| By: | George Thomas; Jeff Welsch; Steven Schachter |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Print ISBN: | 9781613211762 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781613211762 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 2012 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Going the Distance is the compelling saga of George Thomas' quest to prove himself physically and emotionally after a car accident left him with life-threatening epileptic seizures. The story is told vividly through Thomas' eyes as he pedals 2,911 miles in the bicycle Race Across America. As he battles stifling temperatures, grueling climbs, relentless headwinds, heavy rains, tedium and hallucinations from sleep deprivation, Thomas is repeatedly reminded of the even greater obstacles he once had to overcome simply to ride a bicycle again. Ultimately, Thomas discovers his journey is more than an individual accomplishment; it's a platform to inspire others. Going the Distance examines his extraordinary evolution from an ordinary man with an ordinary name to an accomplished ultra-athlete. George Thomas' story is both intriguing and inspiring -- a shining example of courage in the face of enormous odds.