It was touch and go whether he would ever walk again. Then, in a horrific free-fall parachuting accident, Bear broke his back in three places. On returning home, he embarked upon the notoriously gruelling selection course for the British Special Forces to join 21 SAS - a journey that was to push him to the very limits of physical and mental endurance.
As a teenager he found identity and purpose through both mountaineering and martial arts, which led the young adventurer to the foothills of the mighty Himalaya and a grandmaster's karate training camp in Japan. Growing up on the Isle of Wight, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. Bear Grylls is a man who has always sought the ultimate in adventure. 'Well told, personable, fast-paced, and undoubtedly a fascinating read' Daily Telegraph Gripping, moving and wildly exhilarating, Mud, Sweat and Tears is a must-read for adrenalin junkies and armchair adventurers alike. But I need to put in the hard work.Īs I said, Mud, Sweat and Tears isn’t a running book, but there are key messages within that you can take to the sport.Independent Bookshop Editions and Autographed Books I’ve ad-libbed but it’s helped put into perspective just how much I want to run the Gold Coast Half Marathon and the Paris Marathon in April 2012. While nondescript it’s clear that he’s fearless and motivated!įavourite quote? Was one along the lines of “meaningful goals don’t come without hard work”. Anyway, Bear Grylls also talks vaguely about his experiences getting into and being a part of the SAS. It set the scene for the type of man he was raised to become. Spoiler alert: I’m a big fan of knowing your heritage and enjoyed the introductory overview of his family tree, from his great-grandfather to his own children.
And Mud, Sweat and Tears is a great motivational book! It’s not a running book, however, there is quite a bit of running around out bush involved in the tale. I finished Bear Grylls’ autobiography, Mud, Sweat and Tears a few weeks ago but am only now finding the time to write up a quick review. I’ve got to admit that I’ve been holding out on you. I try to keep my book reviews short so as not to spoil the beginning, middle or ending for readers. My running book collection can be found here. But a GREAT running book inspires me to throw on my running gear, lace up my joggers and head out for a run in the sunshine and fresh air. A good running book has me curled up on the couch under the doona. In particular, I love a GREATrunning book. I love to read and I’ve read quite a few books in my lifetime. Please read my disclaimer for more information.
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