Man Vs Ocean: A Toaster Salesman Who Sets Out to Swim the World’s Deadliest Oceans and Change His Life For Ever
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Book Synopsis: Adam Walker is not your everyday record-breaking sportsman. He took on arguably the toughest extreme sport on the planet—to swim non-stop across seven of the world's deadliest oceans wearing only swim trunks, cap and goggles. It is not a test for the faint-hearted: swimmers face freezing temperatures, huge swells and treacherous currents, potentially deadly marine life (from sharks to Portuguese men o' war), vomiting and burning off a week's calories in a single swim. In 2007, Adam, then a toaster salesman, saw a film about a man attempting to swim the English Channel and change his life in doing so. Inspired by this, he decided to try to emulate the feat.
After a year of rigorous training without a coach—his first open-water swim was in 9 degrees and he nearly died from hypothermia—Adam achieved his goal in 11 hours 35 minutes, despite a ruptured bicep tendon leading to medical advice to give up long-distance swimming. In 2011, after two operations and a change to his swimming style to take pressure off his injured shoulder, he became the first Briton to achieve a two-way crossing from Spain to Morocco and back. In the process, he broke the British record one way. Shortly afterwards, the Ocean's Seven challenge was born, a grueling equivalent to the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge.
At first it seemed that injury would prevent Adam from participating but, ignoring medical advice, he developed an innovative technique—the Ocean Walker stroke—that would enable him to continue with the ultimate aim of completing this seemingly impossible feat. Whether man would triumph over ocean, or fail in the attempt, forms the core of this extraordinary autobiography. Always intriguing, sometimes terrifying, and occasionally very funny, Adam's story is about sport in its truest form: rather than competitions between teams and individuals, it is about man against nature—and against his own failings and demons. In that, it is truly inspirational.
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Are you ready to dive into a thrilling story of determination and triumph? Introducing "Man Vs Ocean: A Toaster Salesman Who Sets Out to Swim the World’s Deadliest Oceans and Change His Life For Ever". This awe-inspiring autobiography takes you on an extraordinary journey with Adam Walker, a man who dared to take on the toughest extreme sport on the planet - swimming non-stop across seven of the world's deadliest oceans. Strap yourself in and get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure that will leave you in awe.
Adam's story is not for the faint-hearted. Picture yourself battling freezing temperatures, facing colossal swells and treacherous currents, and encountering potentially deadly marine life such as sharks and Portuguese men o' war. Not to mention the physical and mental challenges of vomiting and burning off a week's calories in a single swim. This is the ultimate test of human endurance and resilience, and Adam Walker took it head-on.
What makes this story even more remarkable is that Adam, initially a humble toaster salesman, found his inspiration to undertake this incredible feat after watching a film about a man attempting to swim the English Channel. Without a coach, he embarked on a grueling year of training, even surviving a near-death experience due to hypothermia. Against all odds, Adam conquered the English Channel in an impressive 11 hours 35 minutes, defying his bicep tendon injury and medical advice to give up long-distance swimming.
But Adam's journey didn't end there. He went on to achieve the remarkable feat of a two-way crossing from Spain to Morocco and back, breaking the British record in the process. This achievement led to the birth of the Ocean's Seven challenge, a mountaineering equivalent in the swimming world. Despite facing injuries that threatened to halt his progress, Adam developed an innovative technique called the Ocean Walker stroke, propelling him forward towards his ultimate goal.
Prepare to be captivated by Adam's incredible story of man versus nature, as he battles both external obstacles and his own inner demons. This autobiography is filled with intrigue, moments of terror, and surprising bouts of humor. It reminds us that true sport is not merely about competition, but about pushing ourselves beyond our limits and conquering our own fears.
Don't miss out on this truly inspirational tale. Dive into "Man Vs Ocean: A Toaster Salesman Who Sets Out to Swim the World’s Deadliest Oceans and Change His Life For Ever" and join Adam Walker on his epic journey. Experience the power of the human spirit and discover what it means to conquer the impossible.
Get your copy now and embark on this extraordinary adventure!
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