NOSEBLEEDS AND THE MAGA MAN: And Other Adventures About Running and Getting Punched in the Face - Softcover
Synopsis
In January 1979, a simple childhood game leads to an unforgettable mishap when ten-year-old Brock Gibbs, a shy, bespectacled boy, finds himself suspended upside down from an apple tree branch, nose bleeding and snow turning red below him. Abandoned by his playmates and fearing he’ll never be rescued, he’s eventually freed by a surprising, unexpected figure, a twist that marks the beginning of a lifelong journey.
In this poignant and laugh-out-loud follow-up to his bestseller, My Coworkers Think I’m a Pro, Gibbs takes readers on a rollicking journey through small-town Canada and beyond, from moments of bullying and family turmoil to self-acceptance and joy in endurance sports.
Through a mix of hilarious vignettes and raw honesty, Gibbs shares how his love for triathlons and running helped him cope with hidden depression, trauma, and self-doubt. His path to the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championships is as much about finding his own inner strength as it is about sports, inviting readers to cheer him on as he transforms his outlook on life with self-deprecating humour and courage.
This is a story for anyone who has struggled, who’s felt like an outsider, or who’s ever thought they weren’t enough.
“Brock’s hilarious storytelling takes you on a thoroughly entertaining journey that truly depicts the strange and wonderful intricacies of the world of triathlon.”
~Melissa Hauschildt – Ironman 70.3 World Champion and former Ironman World Record Holder
“Reader be warned: your cheeks will tire quickly from the continuous ear to ear grin as Brock sets the scenes in this book reminiscent of Hunter S. Thompson, Vonnegut, and Carl Hiaasen.”
~Mike Ergo – U.S. Marine Veteran, Goldstar Initiative Founder and Host of the ‘Ginger and Chocolate’ Podcast
“As you read Gibbs’ zany chronicles, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat waiting for the next surprise, laugh, or shock. It's there waiting for you, you know it's coming, yet somehow it will catch you off-guard every time.”
~Travis Mundell – Triathlete Magazine Contributor, Host and Founder of ‘The DailyTri YouTube Channel
"A brutally honest, unflinching and hilarious read about finding meaningful connection in the least likely of places. Guaranteed to make you snort with laughter.”
~Amy Walsh – Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer and TSN Soccer Analyst
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