Synopsis
This is the extraordinary tale of an ordinary man's recovery from physical and mental trauma. Over an eight-year period, Sean Smith survived two major car accidents as well as the Bali Bombing in 2002. These incidents left him with significant physical and mental injuries, including obesity and heart problems and set him on a path to likely premature death. At a low point in his life, Sean accepted the challenge from friends to compete in a kayak ultra-marathon. With only seven months' preparation and despite early failures, he persevered. So began his recovery. His enthusiasm for new adventures lit a passion in him for the outdoors and the Fat Paddler was born.
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A former rugby player, Sean Smith has a growing global following as the Fat Paddler, kayaking into remote places and taking on challenges of this competitive sport.
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Fat Paddler (Paperback)
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Finch Publishing, Lane Cove, 2011
ISBN 10 : 1921462310
ISBN 13 : 9781921462313
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Horrific car accidents, the Bali bombing, too many sausages.Sean Smith survived them all. This is one man's story of his journey back to health and fitness and recapturing his passion for life. As a hard-playing, hard-living rugby forward, Sean Smith was used to putting his body on the line. However, that soon changed when two severe motor-vehicle accidents left him with devastating physical injuries, and unable to regain his past physical fitness or his zest for life. After witnessing first-hand the 2002 Bali bombing, Sean also found himself suffering from post-traumatic shock. Compulsively working long hours in a stressful job and battling to find time to be with his wife and two small daughters didn't help either. A losing battle against obesity and an ongoing struggle with depression followed. After being told by doctors he was a prime candidate for a heart attack at just 36, Sean decided enough was enough. He took up kayaking (a sport that could accommodate his injuries) and then decided to tackle one of the toughest paddling competitions in the world: the 111-kilometre Hawkesbury Canoe Classic. What follows is an entertaining and inspiring account of Sean's journey back to health and fitness. His many hours training on the waterways of Sydney, and a trip to Alaska paddling amongst icebergs and running away from bears, fuelled a new appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors and recaptured his enthusiasm for living. Sean's story is an uplifting experience for those looking for motivation to regain their fitness and enjoy life to the full. Horrific car accidents, the Bali bombing, too many sausages . Sean Smith (a former rugby player) survived them all. This is one man's story of his journey back to health and fitness and re-capturing his passion for life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781921462313
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The Fat Paddler
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Fat Paddler
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Finch Publishing, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1921462310
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Fat Paddler (Paperback)
Edité par
Finch Publishing, Lane Cove, 2011
ISBN 10 : 1921462310
ISBN 13 : 9781921462313
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Paperback
Vendeur : AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australie
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Horrific car accidents, the Bali bombing, too many sausages.Sean Smith survived them all. This is one man's story of his journey back to health and fitness and recapturing his passion for life. As a hard-playing, hard-living rugby forward, Sean Smith was used to putting his body on the line. However, that soon changed when two severe motor-vehicle accidents left him with devastating physical injuries, and unable to regain his past physical fitness or his zest for life. After witnessing first-hand the 2002 Bali bombing, Sean also found himself suffering from post-traumatic shock. Compulsively working long hours in a stressful job and battling to find time to be with his wife and two small daughters didn't help either. A losing battle against obesity and an ongoing struggle with depression followed. After being told by doctors he was a prime candidate for a heart attack at just 36, Sean decided enough was enough. He took up kayaking (a sport that could accommodate his injuries) and then decided to tackle one of the toughest paddling competitions in the world: the 111-kilometre Hawkesbury Canoe Classic. What follows is an entertaining and inspiring account of Sean's journey back to health and fitness. His many hours training on the waterways of Sydney, and a trip to Alaska paddling amongst icebergs and running away from bears, fuelled a new appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors and recaptured his enthusiasm for living. Sean's story is an uplifting experience for those looking for motivation to regain their fitness and enjoy life to the full. Horrific car accidents, the Bali bombing, too many sausages . Sean Smith (a former rugby player) survived them all. This is one man's story of his journey back to health and fitness and re-capturing his passion for life. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781921462313
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Fat Paddler
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