Life's Too Short to Go So F*cking Slow

Lessons from an Epic Friendship That Went the Distance

By: Susan Lacke

Narrated by: Amy McFadden

Susan and Carlos were unlikely friends. She was a young, overweight college professor and a bit of a trainwreck - juggling a divorce, a pack-a-day habit, and hiding empty boxes of wine under her bed. He was her boss, an Ironman triathlete, with life figured out. She was a whiner, he was a hard-ass. He had his shit together, she most assuredly did not.

Trash-talking workouts, breakdowns, a devastating diagnosis - this heartwarming story of training buddies reveals a deep and abiding friendship that traversed life, sport, and everything in between. Their journey reveals the inspiring power of sports and friendship to change lives forever.

Amusing and poignant, Life's Too Short to Go So F--king Slow is about running and triathlon, growth and heartbreak, and an epic friendship that went the distance.

©2017 Susan Lacke (P)2018 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Life's Too Short...cements Lacke's reputation as the storyteller of endurance sports." (Salt Lake Magazine)

A friendship must read

My best friend recommended this book to me, and I couldn't wait to start it. I devoured the story in a day, even starting right over again when I finished. Fabulous stort telling, and the narrator NAILED IT. The emotions and personality came through beautifully.

Amazing

She captures triathlon and life. Such a great story. I couldn’t stop listening to her story.

Beautiful

This was a very beautiful book. Easy and enveloping read. Portrays how the deep friendships are developed through sports and athletics….

Not your average running book

This was a short but outstanding book. This was so much more than just a book about running. It was wonderfully told and you will find yourself becoming very invested in the story. One of the best books I have listened to in some time.

Nice surprise

Listened on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The book was relatable and kept my attention from beginning to end. The performance was a perfect match for the material