Dare To Dream Scary Fast by Wade Wilson


 

DARE TO DREAM SCARY FAST: The Road to Kona

By Wade Wilson


Inspirational Memoir, Extreme Sports

Publisher: Dare to Dream Publishing

Publication Date: February 25, 2025



SYNOPSIS



Discover the power of perseverance and the extraordinary potential within yourself in
Dare to Dream: The Road to Kona.

As an unlikely athlete born with pigeon-toes, Wade Wilson had a dream to become an elite athlete. With unwavering support from his wife and kids, he sets off to discover the world of triathlons at the age of 39. Over the next six years, Wade navigates the hurdles of any working father, parsing out his workouts in between job duties and family commitments. When faced with setbacks, he perseveres with a steadfast tenacity to succeed. He finally reached his goal to compete at the IRONMAN® Triathlon World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii when he was 46.

With candid insights and inspiring reflections, Wilson reveals that greatness doesn’t require extraordinary talent—just unwavering desire, a solid plan, and relentless willpower. From navigating setbacks to overcoming self-doubt, Wade shows how resilience and the support of a strong team can propel anyone toward success.

Dare to Dream is a testament to the triumphs that come from persistence and courage. Start small, think big, and let your dreams soar.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR



Wade Wilson has a passion for pursuing his dreams and interests, some of which he has talents for and some not so much. He loves to challenge himself, and the bigger the dream the better. His goal is when God calls him home that he will have nothing left on his bucket list that he is healthy enough to pursue.

 

Wade’s other interests include studying and teaching God’s word, playing and performing classical guitar music, and traveling with his wife. He has provided motivational and inspirational speeches on his experiences in the sport of triathlon and of having the opportunity to compete on a world stage at the age of forty-six.

 

Authoring this book was a huge challenge and required all the skills and lessons previously learned about setting and pursuing lofty goals. 




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REVIEW

Part memoir, part how-to manual, part celebration of sport and finally part inspirational; this is how I would describe DARE TO DREAM SCARY FAST, The Road to Kona. Wade Wilson was a successful CPA, husband and father of three when he set a goal to participate in a triathlon. For those of you who don’t know, this is a grueling three-part race that includes swimming, biking and running. The race covers more than 100 miles and can take the better part of a day to run. The Ironman triathlon is 140 miles!

Wade shares that as a child he had a competitive spirit but was never really encouraged by his parents to play sports. In fact, he dropped out of baseball after only one year when there was no one to drive him to practice, games or even to just sign him up for the team. It wasn’t until later in life that he dedicated himself to sport.

It was interesting to follow his journey from a beginner at running marathons to a full-blown elite athlete. Wade shares many lessons learned along the way. I like that despite the hours spent training, his family remained his priority, and I loved how they supported him in his efforts, attending races and encouraging him along his journey.

One of the big takeaways from this memoir is the message that it’s never too late to take up a sport. Age may limit what you can do but with practice, perseverance and commitment you can accomplish your goals.

I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy memoirs, sports, and inspirational stories.

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