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The Grace To Race: The Wisdom And Inspiration Of The 80Yearold World Champion Triathlete Known As The Iron Nun
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Sister Madonna Buder Is 80 Years Old, Has Run More Than 340 Triathlons, And Doesnt Know What All The Fuss Is About. In The Grace To Race, She Shares The Nononsense Spirit And Deep Faith That Inspired Her Extraordinary Journey From A Prominent St. Louis Family To A Catholic Convent And Finally To Championship Finish Lines All Over The World.As A Beautiful Young Woman, She Became An Elegant Equestrian And Accomplished Amateur Actress. But As She Describes In This Intimate Memoir, She Had A Secret Plan As Early As 14: She Wanted To Devote Her Life To God. After Being Courted By The Most Eligible Bachelors In Her Hometown, She Chose A Different Path And Became A Sister Of The Good Shepherd.She Lived A Mostly Cloistered Life As A Nun Until Her Late Forties, When A Priest Suggested She Take A Run On The Beach. She Dug Up A Pair Of Shorts In A Pile Of Donated Clothes, Found A Pair Of Secondhand Tennis Shoes, And Had A Second Epiphany. This Time, She Discovered The Spiritual Joy Of Pushing Her Body To The Limit And Of Seeing Gods Natural World In All Its Splendor.More Than Thirty Years Later, She Is Known As The Iron Nun For All The Triathlons She Has Won. Just Five Years Ago, The Age 7579 Category Was Created For Her At The Hawaiian Ironman In Kona, Where She Completed A 2.4Mile Swim, A 112Mile Bike Ride, And A Full 26.2Mile Marathon In Record Time. Now She Has Set Her Sights On A New Goal: Inaugurating Another New Ironman Age Group, 8084, In 2010.Sister Madonna Holds Dozens Of Records, Has Broken Dozens Of Bones, And Tells Of Dozens Of Miracles And Angels That Propelled Her To A Farflung Race. It Is My Faith That Has Carried Me Through Lifes Ups And Downs, She Writes. Whenever Injured, I Wait For The Lord To Pick Me Up Again And Set Me On My Feet, Confidently Reminding Him, God, You Know, My Intent Is To Keep Running Toward You.The Grace To Race Is The Courageous Story Of A Woman Who Broke With Convention, Followed Her Heart, And Found Her Higher Mission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Grace to Race'? A: The author of 'The Grace to Race' is Sister Madonna Buder, an 80-year-old world champion triathlete known as the Iron Nun.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: 'The Grace to Race' explores themes of faith, perseverance, and the extraordinary journey of Sister Madonna Buder from her early life to becoming a champion triathlete.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Grace to Race' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Grace to Race' published? A: 'The Grace to Race' was published on October 5, 2010.
- Q: Is the book suitable for all ages? A: 'The Grace to Race' is suitable for a wide range of ages, particularly those interested in personal development, spirituality, and endurance sports.
- Q: Does the book include any personal anecdotes? A: Yes, the book includes personal anecdotes from Sister Madonna Buder's life, detailing her experiences and insights as a triathlete and a nun.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the importance of faith, the spirit of resilience, and the joy of physical activity, as well as Sister Madonna's unique life story.
- Q: Is 'The Grace to Race' part of any series? A: 'The Grace to Race' is a standalone memoir and is not part of a series.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'The Grace to Race'? A: 'The Grace to Race' is available for purchase at various online retailers, bookstores, and through the publisher.