Man of Iron: A World-Class Bodybuilder's Journey to Become an Ironman
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Man of Iron: A World-Class Bodybuilder's Journey to Become an Ironman
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Overview
As a widely followed personal trainer and professional bodybuilder, Kris undoubtedly knows his way around the weight room. But as more of his peers became involved in endurance races, Kris became intrigued by the possibility of a new mental and physical challenge—did he have what it took to grind out an IRONMAN, without sacrificing his muscle mass? Thus began Kris’s mission to prove that all athletes will benefit from a combination of hybrid training, whether that be endurance athletes adding more strength training to their routine, or weightlifters incorporating cardio. He developed his 6-month training program as he went, integrating the insights of experts from multiple fields as well as the results from his own experiences.
Kris put in the work to become a hybrid athlete—from fine-tuning his nutrition, preventing injury and refining technique, preparing his body to take the immense beating an IRONMAN presents, and developing the mental techniques necessary to stay focused and on course. Do you have what it takes to become a MAN of IRON?
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781732116429 |
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| Publisher: | KMG Publishing |
| Publication date: | 04/30/2019 |
| Pages: | 200 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Section 1 Setting the Stage 5
Chapter 1 Meet Kris 7
Chapter 2 Making the IRONMAN 25
Decision and Finding a Coach
Section 2 The Building Blocks 37
Chapter 3 Injury Prevention 39
Chapter 4 Technique 57
Chapter 5 Weightlifting 77
Chapter 6 Recovery 87
Chapter 7 Nutrition 93
Chapter 8 Supplements 115
Chapter 9 Mentality 127
Section 3 Racing 141
Chapter 10 Half-IRONMAN 143
Chapter 11 Tapering and De-loading 155
Chapter 12 Race Day: The Final Test 163
Conclusion 177
About the Author 179
Acknowledgments 181
Resources 183
Notes 185
What People are Saying About This
"What Kris did (and has documented) is truly pioneering. Expanding on the work of Robert Hickson and his theory of Concurrent Training throughout the 1980's, he not only proved that strength and stamina can co-exist, but they can in fact compliment each other as well.As an athlete I'm always inspired by your training methods, as a sports scientist I'mforever grateful for your published work and as afriend I'm incredibly proud to say I know you andhonoured to have shared a swim andsquat rack with you brother."
"Balancing demands of endurance and different skills, while maintaining strength and muscle size and competing in an IRONMAN, is an amazing feat both mentally and physically. I found Kris’s story both fascinating and inspiring."
MAN of IRON, Kris Gethin displays extreme focus and tenacity in the pursuit of his goals. Kris is a true bodybuilding expert, and he applies his laser-like focus to this IRONMAN endeavor with unmatched precision and intensity. Read Man of IRON for insight into not only a successful IRONMAN training program for hybrid athletes, but also the unique mind of Kris Gethin himself.
"MAN of IRON is a very appropriate and proper title for superman Kris Gethin! When Kris told me that his next goal was to compete in Triathlon, I honestly thought the goal was improbable. His massive physique would simply be a hindrance to his potential. I quickly realized that any foreseen limitation was merely denoted by the skeptics. Kris’s conviction and mindset are immeasurable; he applied his mental tenacity and perseverance, and proved unstoppable. After 40 years in the sport of triathlon, to see Kris—the absolute polar opposite of a skinny endurance guy—legitimately tag himself as a bona fide competitive IRONMAN Triathlete and world-class body builder—was incredible. I’m very impressed and quietly jealous! His IRONMAN Triathlon conquest and story in MAN of IRON is a must-read for any athlete who has a grain of self-doubt. Kris Gethin’s journey is remarkable, inspirational, and a testament to an insatiable will to succeed."
“During my 30 years on the microphone at IRONMAN events all over the world, I thought I’d seen every imaginable shape and size. But watching Kris enter the water at IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene stopped me short. How could this guy carry that much muscle around for 140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run? But carry it he did, and every mile with a big smile on his face.
Calling Kris an IRONMAN at the finish line was a real thrill, and it taught me and everyone watching something important about misconceptions and power of the human spirit.”
“Kris exudes exceptional grit and discipline in his quest to show the world that strength and endurance can be harmonious. Bodybuilders, hybrid athletes, and endurance athletes alike will marvel at his ability to retain muscle and increase stamina. Kris truly walks the walk in this remarkable journey and has blazed a trail for future athletes to think beyond the traditional idiosyncratic method to weight and endurance training. You’ll be inspired and challenged to dig deeper and go farther than ever before.”
“When Kris approached us letting us know he was about to embark on this Man of Iron project, there were a thousand questions in my head. Ambitious goals mean nothing without execution. The loftiest, greatest goals are noble things to shoot for, but they too easily give us an excuse to quit. Shoot for the moon and even if you’ll miss, you’ll land amongst the stars, so the saying goes. But that is not the mindset that takes you to the finish. The mindset you’ll need is one of dogged, passionate pursuit of the final objective. Attention paid to every single detail, no matter how small.
The drive to put in the work precisely on the days you want to quit- when you want to quit, when you tell yourself you can quit and nobody would blame you. The unwillingness to accept anything less than full execution of everything you set out to achieve. From the first training session with him, I knew Kris had all the pieces he’d need to walk across that finish line as a true MAN OF IRON, as the only thing larger than his goals is his own will- his own drive and determination.
It was an honor and privilege to be a part of this journey with him, and to see him inspire so many others to set and smash their own personal challenges.”
“There is literally nothing this man can’t do. Kris has an impeccable athletic ability about him because of the way he trains; mentally he is one of the strongest humans I know. Not only does he preach the part, but he acts the part. Understanding what it means to be a true hybrid athlete is something Kris has become an expert on. This book will not only inspire you, but cause you to bring forth your full potential in every aspect of your life.”
“I first met Kris outside my tattoo and barber shop in Cardiff. I didn’t know who he was then, as I wasn’t in the bodybuilding game, but then I started following him on his social channels. It became very clear after a few days of following him that he was a dedicated, hardworking mother fucker who doesn’t understand the word “NO” or any other shitty excuse. Kris is a “GO” man, which is why when he told me that he wanted to become an IRONMAN and keep his muscle mass, I never doubted him for one minute. I really enjoyed following his journey to become an IRONMAN. If I did a leg day session with Kris I’d be walking like John Wayne for a month. To top it off, he’s Welsh and likes heavy metal.”