Award Winning Book, Countdown to Kona by Dale Tweedy, Enjoys Success after One Year in Print

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 28, 2010 -- MOORESVILLE, N.C. –Celebrating its first year in print, Countdown to Kona has sold books around the world to novice and elite triathletes alike. Winner of the 2009 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award it the category of best inspirational book, Countdown to Kona looks at the race through the eyes of triathlete Dale Tweedy.

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Award Winning Book, Countdown to Kona by Dale Tweedy, Enjoys Success after One Year in Print

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The book, which Tweedy explains in great detail, the race and course conditions, also has a very funny side to it (such as chicken broth as rocket fuel) as only a first time Ironman competitor could have while racing in the world championship.

Every year, approximately 1,800 qualifying professional athletes run in the Ford Ironman World Championships, televised on NBC and set on the big island of Hawaii. What makes this contest so unique is that 200 nonprofessionals can also race, and they are chosen by lottery selection. In Countdown to Kona, lottery winner Tweedy shares with readers how he trained and participated in this amazing race, and offers advice and insight on how others can follow his experience in completing this test of endurance and strength.

Written in two parts, Countdown to Kona first explores all facets of the race from the time the athletes are waiting for the cannon to start the race at 7am, to the sprint to the finish line later that night. The details included in this book between the start and finish of the race are incredible and lets the reader experience what the world championship race looks, feels and smells like while dealing with extreme race conditions.

The second part of the book showcases the blog Tweedy kept while preparing and participating in the race. Meant to be a legacy for his children, the blog is packed with information about nutrition, training, equipment, and dealing with injuries, even as it aims to show the challenges, joys and excitements of his participation. Whether readers are triathlete novices, experts or spectators, Countdown to Kona seeks to offer a unique insider look at one of the most famous championship races in the world, the Hawaii Ironman World Championship.

Countdown to Kona is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

More information can be found online at http://www.countdowntokona.com

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