A Mid Life Less Ordinary - From Ultramarathon Insanity to Rowing the Atlantic at Fifty

Aged 40, Peter Wright ran his first marathon. The fuse was lit and his passion for endurance challenges took him to the world's most inhospitable environments, raising more than £100k for charity. Then, nearing 50, came the ultimate test: rowing the Atlantic Ocean. This book shows why age is no barrier to pushing beyond your imagined limits.

About the author

Peter Wright has undertaken some of the world's most challenging endurance events. In addition to rowing the Atlantic, he has completed the Marathon des Sables, the Jungle Ultra, the Western States 100, the Cape Wrath Ultra and many more. Steve Wright is Pete's brother. He has spent his professional career in publishing as an editor, writer and sub-editor. He co-wrote In the Shadows with former footballer David Stocks.

Summary

Aged 40, Peter Wright ran his first marathon. The fuse was lit and his passion for endurance challenges took him to the world’s most inhospitable environments, raising more than £100k for charity. Then, nearing 50, came the ultimate test: rowing the Atlantic Ocean. This book shows why age is no barrier to pushing beyond your imagined limits.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Wright, Steve Wright
• Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.07.2025
• EAN: 9781801509657
• ISBN: 978-1-80150-965-7
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Track and field athletics, gymnastics; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies