Travis Macy summited glacial peaks in the French Alps, rappelled into vast limestone caves in China, and ran through parched deserts in Utah. Most famously, he won one of the country's marquee ultra-distance events: Leadman, a high-altitude series of super-long-distance races, culminating with a 100-mile mountain biking race and a 100-mile trail run. Macy accomplished it without exceptional strength, speed, or flexibility, and without high-tech performance labs or performance-enhancing drugs.
His secret? A precise and particular outlook he calls the "Ultra Mindset," principles for daily life that are neither mysterious nor the sole province of ascetics or elite athletes: embrace fear, rewrite stories we tell ourselves, and master the art of seeking help, among others. By applying the principles such as "It's All Good Mental Training," "When you have no choice, anything is possible," and "Never quit ... except when you should quit" to other areas of life, anyone can find success that otherwise would have seemed impossible.
Coauthored with award-winning running writer and journalist John Hanc, The Ultra Mindset blends exciting personal memoir with actionable, research-based advice. Dramatic stories of Macy's far-flung experiences in the professional endurance-racing world lead into relevant mindset principles, reflective self-assessments, mind- and body-enhancing workouts and activities, and compelling case studies. Macy's stories keep the pages turning as you forge your own winning outlook for success in business, sports, and life.
About the Author :
Travis Macy has snowshoed across Canada's desolate plains, run across Mexican deserts, and trekked, kayaked, climbed, and swum through horizontal freezing rain in the Scottish highlands. In 2013 he won the Leadman marathon/bike race in the Rockies. He is a sought-after speaker, endurance coach, and writes for UltraRunning magazine, Backpacker magazine, and Trail Runner magazine. He is also a stay-at-home dad and remote high school teacher.
John Hanc is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning memoirs The Coolest Race on Earth, about his experience running the Antarctica Marathon, and Not Dead Yet, the story of type one diabetic bike racer Phil Southerland.
John Hanc is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning memoirs The Coolest Race on Earth, about his experience running the Antarctica Marathon, and Not Dead Yet, the story of type one diabetic bike racer Phil Southerland.
Brian Hutchison is an Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator and a professional theater actor who has appeared in numerous Broadway, off Broadway, and regional plays.
Brian Hutchinson is a stage, film, and television actor. He has appeared in several Broadway and off-Broadway plays, and his acting credits include the films Vino Veritas, Love and Other Drugs, and Sudden Death. He lives in New York City.
Review :
"Immediately tangible and relevant, The Ultra Mindset uses engaging stories and clear advice to crystallize mindset principles for business and sports. I have enjoyed the results of applying these ideas to my own professional endeavors, and I'm confident you will too. Fun, motivational, actionable--that's The Ultra Mindset."
-- "Jack Swift, partner and managing director for Northern Lights Capital Group, elite mountain bike racer, and former West Point varsity runner and Army Ranger"
"In his wise and engrossing book, Macy shows how the same "Ultra Mindset" that enabled him to win some of the world's toughest races can make anyone a winner in everyday life."
-- "Matt Fitzgerald, author of 80/20 Running and Racing Weight"
"Racing through thick and thin around the world, Trav's positive outlook was second to none, and it played a big role in top finishes for our professional adventure racing team. The actionable concepts in this book are very relevant to life beyond racing."
-- "Robyn Benincasa, world champion adventure racer and New York Times bestselling author of How Winning Works"
