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Did Not Finish: Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming (DNF Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

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“…funny, touching, inspiring and a little terrifying all at the same time…”
“…George never fails to make me laugh…”
“…What a lovely book. Made me smile and cry!...”
“…brutally honest, and absolutely hilarious…”
“…Mahood has become my favorite author…”

Is running a marathon with your partner a wise idea?
What about taking part in a triathlon together?
George is about to find out as he and his wife Rachel put their marriage to the test.

Now settled into life in Devon with their three children, they try to encourage a more active family lifestyle with camping holidays, family bike rides, hill-walking and canoe trips. But things rarely go smoothly.

Meanwhile, George continues to set himself ridiculous challenges. Having been a complete novice swimmer only a year earlier, he decides to confront his incompetence head-on.
By signing up for a 10km swim.
How hard can it be?

Anyone reading George’s books hoping for useful training tips for their own adventures and challenges might be disappointed. His training methods and pre-race preparations are unconventional and perhaps not recommended, but there might be some nuggets of unintentional wisdom amongst the chaos.

Did Not Finish is a series of books about George and his family’s adventures in running, cycling and swimming. From ultramarathons to triathlons, 10k swims to European cycling adventures, George promises fun and laughter every step, pedal, and paddle of the way.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09B1DZ6M2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 20, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 138 pages
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George Mahood is an award-winning writer.

Specifically, he came third in the village fete’s limerick competition (under 11s category) in 1988. It was the same year that Mrs Marriott's legendary fruit loaf was beaten in the WI cake contest for the first time in six years.

He is the author of fourteen non-fiction books and lives in Devon with his wife, three children, and an assortment of pets.

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lynnfromkokmo
5.0 out of 5 stars Set your alerts to catch Mahood's books when released
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2021
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Having caught Every Day is a Holiday by chance, I have made it a point to work my way through all of George Mahood's books. Each is a fun adventure, full of laughs. Like Operation Ironman, this book is interesting for people taking up running or swimming, but also has great descriptions of the various locations. I've got all six in the series downloaded and can't wait to read the next five
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Betty B G
4.0 out of 5 stars Oh George!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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I have enjoyed so many of George Mahood books. Many got me through the lock down days of COVID. Did Not Finish was short but fun to read. I’m a swimmer so it was interesting to read his take on swimming. I haven’t done a 10k so I give him credit for this and in a wetsuit. Ugh! Nice story look forward to the next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2021
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G. Mahood is always humorous, descriptive, relatable, Well written book has many obstacles that are overcome by at least trying to finish the race , enjoy the scenery, and encouraging words to accomplish these hike,swimming, and biking, if your inclined to. Otherwise if not inclined its still fun
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DaveAndSuZen
5.0 out of 5 stars You did it again!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
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I read this in a day, couldn't put it down. Everything I have read by George Mahood has been highly entertaining as well as interesting and informative! After having read all the previous books, I sometimes feel like he is an old friend that I haven't seen for years so I read his books to find what he has been up to.
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LSmith
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay for a quick read, but I’ll record a DNF for the series
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022
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I felt that this book was okay for a quick read on running and triathlons but it is not one to become informed or learn about the sport. It is quite entertaining when the author talks his spouse into participating with him, but that was about the only aspect of the book I thought was very good. Worth the time to read, but glad it was a free offer.
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C Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars Did the.best you can
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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What a challenge in everything he foes after. First he gets his.wife running and than he ends up. Signing up for a big long swim. Will he make it? Enjoyed reading a very honest.book of pushing through a challenge. With some humor thrown in. Great read along with his other book
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fabulouschrissie
5.0 out of 5 stars Did Not Finish
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
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I've always enjoyed reading George's books, so when I found out he was writing another series I was very happy. As madcap as ever: even though he's now married with three young children, the same George who decided to travel from Land's End to John O'Groats depending only on the assistance of strangers (Free Country) is still very much in evidence. I laughed out loud so many times reading this book. George has such a wonderful way with words and knows how to turn a phrase. Let's run a marathon! Wouldn't a mini triathlon be a good idea? Maybe I could do a six mile open water swim! I loved following George and his long suffering wife Rachel on their adventures, and I'm looking forward to book two. As he says, all the things he tries are within the grasp of many of us, and maybe you too will be inspired.
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Daydreamer
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost didn't finish
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
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It took me a bit to finish this book got caught up in a fictional book instead. Came back to this one when the other book started giving me nightmares.
I like how close this family is while going through ups and downs of life. They bicker and laugh challenge each other and keep going together. I am not going on any of the challenges he and Rachel went through. Not fond of any doing any running, swimming or biking long distance. However as he points out that's not what the book is about. It's about finding your own challenges. Sometimes that challenge is meet for me by just getting through a regular day. This is a amusing well written story about a man his family his cats and there adventure through life.
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pc
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb as ever
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2023
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Without fail another great inspiring read from George. I blame this bloke for a lot of my blisters. I would highly recommend everything George has written so far. I'd also say that you will almost certainly feel the need to enter something.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in India on October 15, 2021
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This author always inspires me with his books to take new challenges in life. If you haven't read his book Free Country, buy it ASAP and read it.
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Margy
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly inspiring
Reviewed in Australia on November 24, 2021
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Although I’m pretty sure I’ll never run a marathon! I love reading George’s humourous take on life. He’s so positive, I can at least imagine challenging myself some time soon…Can’t wait to read more.
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C Knight
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2023
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George sets himself (and his wife) some serious challenges and Did Not Finish appears to be the start of a journey of physical challenges.

As with some of the other personal challenge books I’ve read, I found the journey the author went on quite inspiring. Despite reading it on a frosty Saturday afternoon, I felt the urge to get my own runners on… admittedly I didn’t as I’m still an extremely novice runner. But the urge was there and him taking his daughter up a mountain and her sense of achievement reminded me of my own family’s trip up Arthur’s Seat and my boys’ beaming grins at the top.

Their family holiday to France made me smile. The couple, having signed the kids up to a kids club, went for a run to a small fishing town that I spent a number of half terms in so happy memories came flooding back.

This entertaining compact read not only inspired me as a wannabe runner (I don’t do cycling or wetsuits) but also as a parent. Getting my kids involved in physical challenges is a challenge in itself but Mahood has given me that umph to do it! I’ll be getting myself the next in the series to see what George and the family Did Not Try.
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Wayne
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun easy read
Reviewed in Australia on September 30, 2021
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As an amateur endurance athlete it was great to read and relate to George and Rachel’s adventures. This was a fun book to read and I’m looking forward to George’s next adventure
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