Description
Path to a dream
Book summary
In this work, Roger Roca, world duathlon champion, offers a sincere and emotional review of his life and sporting career. Beyond the achievements, the book explores the person behind the athlete, revealing how a life dedicated to sport is forged. The reader will find an inspiring story about effort, discipline, and overcoming challenges, complemented by a practical training plan for 10 km races, half marathons, and marathons. An essential read for anyone seeking to understand the true value of sporting sacrifice.
What is it about?
The book chronicles the personal and sporting process that led Roger Roca to become the world duathlon champion. The author shares a frank vision of his experiences, from his first steps to his great triumphs, without hiding the difficulties, mistakes, failures, and sacrifices he has had to face. Through this journey, Roca reflects on how sport has been his school of life, teaching him that success is not the result of innate talent, but of constant work, effort, discipline, and perseverance. In addition, the book includes a detailed training plan for different distances, offering practical tools so that the reader can also succeed in sporting practice.
Main themes
- Personal and sporting improvement through effort and discipline.
- The gestation of a life dedicated to elite sport.
- The importance of persistence and resilience in the face of adversity.
- Duathlon and training for long-distance races (10 km, half marathon, marathon).
- The relationship between success, failure, and learning in the sporting world.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for athletes, especially runners and triathletes, who are looking for a realistic and motivating source of inspiration. It is also ideal for fans of duathlon and long-distance running who wish to know firsthand the path to sporting success. Finally, it will interest any reader who values stories of personal improvement and the role of discipline as a tool to achieve goals.
What this book contributes
- An authentic and emotional view of the sacrifice that elite sport implies.
- An inspiring story that proves that success is built with effort and persistence.
- A practical training plan for 10 km races, half marathons, and marathons.
- Life lessons applicable beyond the sporting sphere.
- The perspective of a world champion who shares his keys to overcoming obstacles.
Technical specifications
- Author: Roca Dalmau, Roger
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Topic: SPORTS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION, TRACK AND FIELD SPORTS, ATHLETICS
- Collection: FORA DE JOC
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: July 2017
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 420 g
Editorial assessment
Path to a dream is a work that connects with the reader thanks to its honesty and depth. Roger Roca does not limit himself to recounting his successes, but exposes the sacrifices and difficulties of the path, offering a mature and realistic perspective of elite sport. The book will be especially attractive to those looking for genuine inspiration, as the author presents himself as an example of improvement based on work, not innate talent. The inclusion of a training plan adds practical value that makes it useful for both amateur athletes and experienced competitors.