The Iron War – Dave Scott versus Mark Allen, 1989

I recently finished a book review that will appear at some point in Endurance Magazine. The book, Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You was written by Mark Allen, and it includes a story about how Allen saw a vision of a shaman healer in the 13th mile of the run. Allen said this gave him strength to keep up with “The Man” Dave Scott and eventually pass him. The victory was Allen’s first in the World Championships in six previous attempts. Allen would win five more before he was done.

As far as the book, I will have to wait until the review appears in Endurance, but will post a link here if one is available. Allen wrote the book with his guru, Brant Secunda. The foreword was written by Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

So if you like Ironman triathlon, spiritual and mental exercise, and personal development, it would probably be a good read for you. Enjoy the video! What an unbelievable effort!