A review by booktalkwithkarla
Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself by Rich Roll

inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.25

Finding Ultra is a memoir about the author pursuing fitness in middle age and discovering himself. 

Rich Roll is an overcomer. His intensity, curiosity, intelligence, and honesty make this an epic book. Roll writes from experience. His writing talent matches his endurance and I found this book very enjoyable. It has narrative driven and I was compelled to read, even when I should have been doing something else. 

Running books are so inspiring. This one is 3x inspiring as Roll runs, bikes, and swims - and his honesty and specificity while training and racing motivates me to push myself more. I heard about this book on the Cal Newport podcast and I’m so glad I picked it up. The memoir was definitely my favorite part. The last part about diet and other strategies was less enjoyable. Still, I recommend Finding Ultra for inspiration and encouragement. The human spirit, potential, overcoming, and more are topics Roll speaks to expertly and the writing is extraordinary.