The Little Things
January 21, 2015

What would it be like to live a life without limits? I really enjoy reading biographies and autobiographies, because I believe they can serve to teach us, provide models of resiliency, and inspire us as we pursue certain things in life! When I picked up Chrissie Wellington’s book “A Life Without Limits: A World Champion’s Journey”, I thought I was just getting a good story. What I didn’t realize was that I was getting some solid inspiration.

Reading on the bike trainer

Reading while on my bike trainer

This autobiography, by Chrissie Wellington, is about her journey from undergrad student to Ironman (I won’t spoil it by saying how many times) and World Triathlon Champion. This story held my attention the entire time, and was truly inspiring. I actually took pictures of a few pages along the way because they spoke so much to me! I found myself feeling nervous and cheering out loud as I read this book.

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a cozy night with lactose free hot chocolate & reading

This was a really quick read, and it takes the reader all over the world through various races and experiences in many cultures. If you’re looking for an inspiring read, even if you aren’t a triathlete, then I’d encourage you to consider this book! I’ll leave you with a quote from the book that stood out to me:

“I am motivated above all by the little voice inside that urges me on to fulfill my potential. Everyone has the same voice in them somewhere, but many are too scared to listen to it, too scared to try, too scared of failure. The fear is immobilizing, but it is also our own personal construct and therefore doesn’t exist in reality. Never imagine anything is impossible, and never stop trying out new things. My life has taken me to so many wonderful places and has truly enriched me. None of it would have been possible if I’d let timidity overcome the impulse to explore” (p. 143). 

Encouraging and inspiring, right?

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10 responses to “A Life Without Limits”

  1. Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says:
    January 21, 2015 at 8:05 am

    I loved this book! I read it a few years ago. She has such an amazing story and I love how she’s still relatable to “normal” people. 🙂

    • littlethingscaroline@gmail.com says:
      January 21, 2015 at 11:51 am

      She really did feel very relatable in her book- I’d love to meet her in person!

  2. Emilie says:
    January 21, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    This sounds really good! I can’t swim (unless you count the doggy paddle) and have always been afraid of deep water so I am always so inspired by triathletes. I’m definitely a runner at heart but this is exactly the type of read I would enjoy. Thanks for sharing, I am adding it to my to-read list!

    • littlethingscaroline@gmail.com says:
      January 21, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      The thing that also makes triathlon swims crazy is that not only do you have to swim, but you do it while being kicked and punched by others around you. There’s so much from the book that can be applied to the life of any athlete, so I hope you enjoyed the book!

  3. Jen@jpabstfitness says:
    January 21, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    Just added to my Goodreads list 🙂

  4. TF says:
    January 22, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Adding this to my list!

  5. Kristen @ Glitter and Dust says:
    January 24, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I have been wanting to read this book for the longest time and FINALLY ordered it off of Amazon!!! Thanks for giving me the little push I needed. It sounds like a book that I will enjoy from start to finish!!

    • littlethingscaroline@gmail.com says:
      January 25, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      It definitely seems like a book that you would enjoy! Let me know how you like it!