About the book
FOREWORD
A truly inspiring read gripping in colloquial humour. Relatable from the outset, Micky’s journey hits right home in a way that makes us look at ourselves and take a moment to contemplate our life choices.
I met Micky in summer of 2023 when he was preparing to complete the Ironman triathlon for charity. Already an impressive feat, I wanted to investigate the reasoning behind Micky’s decision to take on the mammoth challenge, especially at the age of 50 – mad!
But it was when he opened up the insight to his past, his ambitions and his drive, detailed in this book, is when it struck the chords of my heart. Our conversation was a rollercoaster of emotion, from empathy to admiration, understanding to inspiration.
Micky’s journey affected me in ways no bully, parent or coach had, and I too decided to address my fitness and health issues. I was awe struck by the integrity taken by Micky to better himself selflessly, at a stage of life when he should be settling. Instead, it’s a new lease of life for a man who had enough living in complacent comfort.
I hope this book will inspire others as I have been, and I hope Micky will continue to be admired by his sons, his wife, his club members, and to anyone who thinks they can’t change. Keep rockin’ Micky!
“Read how I changed from being a young, rebellious Iron Maiden fan, who didn’t care about himself, to ending up in the middle of a mid-life crisis that would push me into entering one of the toughest physical challenges on the planet!"
Teenage Kicks
"Powerlessness, under control, living in fear, social deprivation and emotional instability had left their marks on me but it would not be until much later in adulthood that I would come to understand this and begin to fight back for myself. Back then I was forging a sense of myself based on my experiences and my environment, one of low self-worth, low self-esteem and even self-hate."
Rocking Out
"... bad habits, low self-worth and a self-defeatist attitude; drifting from one job to the next; from one pub to the next; from one rock concert to the next. I was overweight, out of shape, out of breath from smoking and living each day without any idea of what to do or where I was going. Listening to Iron Maiden with a bag of beer and a pack of cigarettes was my comfort blanket ..."