{"product_id":"iron-war","title":"Iron War","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe classic account of an unforgettable endurance test, now updated with a new introduction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The 1989 Ironman World Championship was the greatest race ever in endurance sports. In a spectacular duel that became known as the Iron War, the world's two strongest athletes raced side by side at world-record pace for a grueling 139 miles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Driven by one of the fiercest rivalries in triathlon, Dave Scott and Mark Allen raced shoulder to shoulder through Ironman's 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race, and 26.2-mile marathon. After 8 punishing hours, both men would demolish the previous record--and cross the finish line a mere 58 seconds apart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eIron War\u003c\/i\u003e, sports journalist Matt Fitzgerald writes a riveting epic about how Allen and Scott drove themselves and each other through the most awe-inspiring race in sports history. Iron War goes beyond the pulse-pounding race story to offer a fascinating exploration of the lives of the world's two toughest men and their unquenchable desire to succeed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeaving an examination of mental resolve into a gripping tale of athletic adventure, Iron War is a soaring narrative of two champions and the paths that led to their stunning final showdown.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Triumph Books (IL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50020512628986,"sku":"9781629379814","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/1253\/1962\/files\/imageloader_25d72389-ac2e-4c7e-8ce7-8a1fe01dd2fb.jpg?v=1786136891","url":"https:\/\/mindsourcebooks.com\/products\/iron-war","provider":"Mind Source Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}