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Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Sport
As a follow-up to his hugely popular 2016 autobiography Trail Blazer,
Ryan Sandes’ new book explores the gripping and often life-threatening
adventures this extraordinary ultra-trail runner has experienced around
the globe since then. Not only have these projects tested the very edge
of human endurance, but on several occasions, Ryan literally had to run
for his life.
Along with a 1 500-kilometre Himalayan adventure, read about his
attempt at completing the first 700-kilometre solo run up Namibia’s
legendary Skeleton Coast – only to stumble upon some very angry
Namibian soldiers conducting illegal and, possibly,
government-sponsored seal clubbing. And, with his running partner Ryno
Griessel, becoming the first people to run the entire circumference of
Lesotho, during which they find themselves fighting off an attack from
local herdsman armed with rocks and clubs.
In between these adventures, Ryan battles to balance a challenging
career with a dedicated commitment to his young family. Risk. Run.
Reward. is packed with adventure, humour and some fascinating insights
into the psyche of an ultra-endurance athlete. Trust me, these people
are not like you and me …
It is so statistically unlikely as to be almost unbelievable.
Somehow, the Gronkowski family has produced three sons who play in
the NFL (Rob, Chris, and Dan), one who was drafted into Major
League Baseball (Gordie, Jr.), and another who is the starting
fullback for Kansas State (Goose). Their father, Gordy, even played
college football for Syracuse.
How did it happen? From an early age, Gordy realized the
potential his sons had and worked with them to make the most of it.
Beyond their monstrous size, physicality, and raw talent, he
instilled in them a commitment to fitness, health, drive, and
determination that would give his boys a leg up in ways other
families simply couldn't match. And the boys' motivation certainly
wasn't something solely triggered by a driven father. They were
like a pack of adolescent wolves readying themselves for the
recruiting hunt. Still, all were honor roll students; the three
oldest earned college degrees. Each was motivated and inspired by
his brothers. Competition and bragging rights were -- and continue
to be -- a big part of what makes the Gronkowskis tick. "Growing Up
Gronk "reveals the secrets to the Gronkowski's astonishing
collective success while opening the door to a lively,
entertaining, one-of-a-kind household.
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