With 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling, and 42 km of running, the triathlon long distance is considered one of the toughest endurance sports competitions in the world. The world champion in the Ironman distance is crowned in Hawaii, the mythical place of longing for the triathlon community.

Patrick Lange has already won the race twice and is among the absolute elite of triathletes. His autobiographical account tells of his athletic journey, the dream of participating in the World Championship in Hawaii, of small and large successes, but also of setbacks. At the same time, Lange provides exciting insights into his training routine and the mindset of a professional athlete. It is a story about the path to success in endurance sports – and one that shows this path is never a straight line.