The Triathlete's Tao Te Ching: An Endurance Athlete's Interpretation of Lao-Tzu's Ancient Text

Over the past four decades triathlon has evolved from athletic oddity into the fastest-growing participation sport in the world. Each year millions of athletes from around the globe toe the line to test themselves in the swim-bike-run events. The Triathlete’s Tao Te Ching suggests a way for racers — from first-time triathletes to experienced veterans — to get the most from themselves and this great sport. Adapted from the 2500-year-old text by Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu, the Triathlete’s Tao contemplates the nature of racing and achievement, and encourages racers to follow their own path as endurance athletes in order to find the greatest satisfaction from their efforts.“I read this as one man’s inspiration that he has attempted to put into a form that could inspire others. In that way, it is an incredibly refreshing idea, both as a book about sport and competition, and also within triathlon itself where I think we all have something that compels us to race, and to train, but that “something” - or something more - often goes unconsidered.” - From the Foreword by Jordan Rapp, professional triathlete, ITU Long Course World Champion and multiple Ironman Champion Read more