“Wayne Kurtz has a unique combination of success skills and sports experience unlike any professional I’ve ever worked with. He is an incredible athlete with a brilliant mind. He understands exactly what athletes need, and he knows how to get you to the finish line. I have tremendous respect for all of his amazing accomplishments.”
Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter, OLYMPIC Performing Edge Coach
http://www.DrJoAnn.com
Best-selling author, YOUR PERFORMING EDGE
on OPRAH and NBC OLYMPICS – TV Commentator
CEO of Performing Edge Coach International
Coach to CEO’s and Olympic Gold Medalists
Winner, San Francisco Marathon
World Championship Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, Champion athlete
Stanford University Medical Center Trained Sports Psychologist
“Once you’ve run a marathon (or two), you start seeing things in a different perspective.
What if …? You get curious and motivated … Wayne’s book gives you lots of useful ideas,
tips and good advice. After reading it you will feel like jumping into your sports gear and
heading for your training in hope to reach your ultimate goal.”
Judit Kulcsar, International Marketing and PR Manager, Budapest Marathon Organisation
“There is a quote that goes something like this: ‘If God invented marathons to keep people
from doing anything more stupid, then triathlons must have taken him by complete surprise.’ I have heard this quote almost from the beginning of my running career and always found it funny. However, for as long as I had heard it, it felt outdated. You see, just the race I ever did of any note as an adult was a 12-hour race around a one-mile loop. I soon found there were tons of people taking God by complete surprise.
The marathon is quickly becoming the training run for many athletes as the springboard to
ultra events. Multiple-day triathlons, while not the norm, are far more commonplace than
one would think logic would dictate. As such, those people who are looking to take on the
next ultimate challenge, which are growing in number each day, need a handbook that takes them through how to prepare and train for those events. Wayne’s book, Beyond the Iron, is that handbook. Filled with insight from a man who has accomplished what most can only dream, this is a book that should be on the training table of anyone hoping to go ‘beyond.’”
Dane Rauschenberg, extreme athlete, author and speaker for “See Dane Run”
“Today, the world’s great adventurers look inward rather than outward for unexplored regions to conquer. Wayne Kurtz is such an adventurer, constantly chasing his own physical, emotional and spiritual capabilities to the very edge by tackling seemingly impossible feats of ultra-endurance. After years living in regions few dare explore, Wayne has returned with a map; this book is his invitation to view that map and chart the course to your own greatest adventure.”
Will Laughlin, record-setting ultra-distance runner and founder of Nutrients.com
“Straight forward and informative, yet not without the love — the passion that is the race … Beyond the Iron is not only user friendly, but good-guy friendly — like having your best friend walk you through it.”
David Moreno, world-class yoga instructor, www.moryoga.com
“An awesome reference for anyone interested in ultra-endurance-based events! Wayne
makes the thought of multiple iron distance events seem within reach for us all!”
Ray Zahab, adventurer and founder of impossible2Possible “Don’t do an Ultra-Distance Triathlon before you’ve read this comprehensive, experience based book. Beyond The Iron will save you from a lot of mistakes and double your confidence of a successful finish.”
Matt Fitzgerald, senior writer/editor, Competitor Group, Inc.
“Wayne knows the true pulse of the ultra-distance industry. Beyond the Iron is a must-read for athletes who are looking, training for, and competing in ultra-distance races. This book offers a complete training program and advice to getting into and through some of the world’s most challenging ultra-distance events. As a trusted colleague, I value his advice and wisdom and look forward to seeing more of Wayne in the news and in the record books. From the marathoner looking for the next distance challenge to the experience ultradistance racer, this book must be on your book shelf!”
Alix Shutello, publisher, Runners Illustrated, www.runnersillustrated.com
“Ultra triathlons have always been a bit of a mystery for triathletes. Here Wayne Kurtz
unravels the mystery and helps you get on-track for going really long.”
Joe Friel, coach and author, Triathlete’s Training Bible
“As an ultra-endurance athlete, coach and sport psychology consultant I’m intimate with the importance of building confidence through knowledge when taking on a new race project or wanting to up the ante in your existing program. By offering the intricate ins and outs of how to get to the start line of your chosen endurance endeavor, Beyond the Iron is an excellent launching point in building optimal confidence-building preparation. Thanks, Wayne, for offering this important book!”
Terri Schneider, www.terrischneider.net
“Any individual looking to test their boundaries in the world of ultras, first needs to have
the knowledge and support of a dedicated and passionate expert that has been through it.
Wayne Kurtz is that man for you and his book, Beyond the Iron should be your bible.”
Graeme Street, creator of Cyclo-CORE Training, owner of Cyclo-CLUB.com and the host of
the Everyday Cyclist Podcast
“For many athletes, a marathon or an Ironman Triathlon is the ultimate endurance
event. But for some people those distances are just not enough. Wayne Kurtz’s
book uses his years of competitive success and lessons learned to present training
and racing tips for those who seek to go beyond the Ironman Triathlon. In the book,
Wayne presents the history of ultra triathlons, information on how to do on race day(s)
including how to select gear, race strategies, and injury prevention and visualization
techniques. The book provides a roadmap of about what to do, and what not to do, in
your quest for the successful completion of an ultra triathlon.”
Joe Jurczyk, race director, Burning River, 100-Mile Endurance Run and founder,
ULTRA discussion group
“I first got to know Wayne in 2006 at the inaugural 24 Hours of Triathlon. His perpetually sunny disposition revealed that he loved what he was doing and was doing what he loved. This attitude pervaded the race and proved infectious. In my experience, these are qualities essential to long-term success at Ultra-Distance Triathlons, as I hope you will discover for yourself!”
Ian Adamson, 7x Adventure Race World Champion, 3x Guinness World Record Holder for
Endurance Kayaking, 3x Eco-Challenge Winner, ESPN X-Games Gold medalist, and author Runner’s World Guide to Adventure Racing
“Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to complete what is sure the ultimate
test of endurance, the Ultra-Distance Triathlon? In this thought-provoking, well-written
and extremely comprehensive bible on how to train and race the ‘ultra’ distance, author
Wayne Kurtz shares his unique insights and experience in a book that is sure to help the
aspiring ultra-distance racer. You’ll learn how to deal with the enormous mental and physical demands of the distance — and enjoy the process!”
Al Lyman, CSCS, FMS, creator of the functional strength and flexibility training system for
runners-CORE (http://runner-core.com), and co-director of the Pursuit-Athletic Performance Gait Analysis Lab. For more information, go to http://coach-al.com, or http://pursuit-athleticperformance. com
“Right out of the gates, Kurtz, lays down the groundwork for all of us who come to the
point in our sporting career in which we ask the question, ‘What’s next?’ He embarks on
a journey that illustrates what challenges lay ahead of ‘regular-distance’ events, wrapping
the imaginations, dreams and goals of athletes determined to push their own physical
and mental boundaries in with his passion for enduring the thrill of outdoor pursuits. Kurtz eloquently guides us through the process of making the transition from competing in events that we consider the norm to greater distance and modified format; all the while maintaining an excitement for the same sports that got us all started. Beyond the Iron is a must-have guide for any athlete aspiring to achieve the mental fortitude and physical conditioning that will bring us to that next level.”
Joel Perrella, editor, Breathe Magazine, www.breathemag.ca
“Wayne and Beyond The Iron are both extraordinary. The talents, gifts and absolute grace
make this book a journey we should all read and share.
As a coach and endurance athlete myself, I have great respect, admiration and gratitude for Wayne and all he does to make the world a better place to live. Blessings!”
Lisa Smith-Batchen, www.dreamchaserevents.com, www.runhope.com
“For the person entertaining the challenge of going beyond the Iron-Distance, you probably know what it means to make a game plan. Wayne has taken his extensive knowledge in the art of Ultra racing and passed it on in a concise format laced with some entertaining history about multi-sport. Because Wayne is able to refer to his own experiences, the reader is able to gain a perspective not achieved elsewhere, and hopefully learn from Wayne’s own trials and tribulations. This is a must read for anyone preparing to step up to the next level.”
Dean Warhaft, Endurance Traveler
