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Roll On: The Art Of Memoir
Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment.
Today we dissect top headlines from the world of endurance, celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Rich’s book Finding Ultra, talk about what makes an impactful memoir, and announce an exciting new giveaway.
Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include:
- The devastating murder of star gravel cyclist Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson ;
- two-time Olympic gold medallist Alastair Brownlee’s attempt to break a record a sub-7-hour Ironman triathlon;
- the New York Times article, These 90-Year-Old Runners Have Some Advice for You;
- former pop star Cody Simpson’s impressive Australian Swimming Trial performance; and
- what Rich learned about writing, publishing, life, and success on the 10th anniversary of Finding Ultra.
Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://bit.ly/rollon682
Giveaway: To celebrate a decade of Finding Ultra, we’re giving away 50 personally inscribed copies of the book. If you would like to enter, go to richroll.com/subscribe, join the mailing list, and await an email with further instructions. Enter by June 9th to secure an entry. No purchase is necessary, see official rules for details.
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Peace + Plants,
Rich
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