From 37 Yards to Kona: How the Worst Swim of My Life Led to Triathlon's Biggest Stage

In 2012, Jason Millsaps, a worship pastor and father of two, could barely swim 37 yards without gasping for air. Thirteen years later, he stood on the starting line at the IRONMAN® World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, the most prestigious endurance event on the planet. From 37 Yards to Kona is the raw, inspiring story of a Worship Pastor who transformed from energy drink addiction and rock-bottom fitness into a 16-time IRONMAN® finisher, including the World Championship, despite two spinal surgeries and countless setbacks. More than a triathlon memoir, this is a story about faith, perseverance, and discovering that the finish line is never really the destination. PRAISE FOR FROM 37 YARDS TO KONA: “Jason’s challenging journey from 37 yards to Kona exemplifies everything IRONMAN stands for: the refusal to quit, the courage to start when success seems impossible, and the transformation that happens when ordinary people attempt extraordinary things. This is a story that needed to be told.” —Mike Reilly, the Voice of IRONMAN “Jason doesn’t give you a cute comeback story, he gives you truth, pain, setbacks, surgeries, doubt, and the grit to keep showing up anyway. From 37 Yards to Kona is proof that ordinary people can do outrageous things when they stop whining and start working.” —James Lawrence, “The Iron Cowboy,” two-time Guinness World Record holder “This book is a blueprint for anyone who has ever questioned their own potential, and Jason’s story invites each of us to consider what transformation might look like in our own lives.” —Meredith Kessler, 11-time IRONMAN champion and professional triathlete “This book reminds us that endurance sports can be a sacred classroom, shaping our faith as much as our fitness. Athletes and ministry leaders will find strong encouragement here—especially those who see sport not just as competition but as transformation, personal growth, and a platform to point others to Christ.” —Mark Long, director, FCA Endurance “From 37 Yards to Kona is Jason's powerful testimony—a stark reminder that the most formidable barrier between you and your aspirations is often not lack of physical strength, but the pervasive grip of fear. Jason's journey reminded me that when your foundation is faith (in God and yourself), nothing is impossible. Pick up his book and let his remarkable testimony ignite the fire within you to pursue your own extraordinary finish line.” —Coach Elizabeth Inpyn, founder of INPYN and former NCAA Division I athlete Perfect for readers of Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Reborn on the Run by Catra Corbett, Iron War by Matt Fitzgerald, and anyone who loved the faith-meets-grit journey of Unbroken.
ASIN: B0GDLY712Y
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Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Millsaps, Jason|Witt, Lance
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use