Broken to Marathon: Part 3 – Dragon Slayer with 89 pics

*This eBook is the third section of the novel, including chapters 30-44, with the addition of 89 extra images. Before the accident, I was just a carefree backpacker weaving my way across Asia until my luck ran out when I got knocked down crossing the street in Bangkok. Part three of this memoir chronicles a second rehabilitation after leg surgery to remove the titanium plates with an aspirational dream to run again. After liberating myself from the cursed cane, I stepped out of my introverted shell and embarked on a whirlwind tour of Bangkok, courting dozens of Thai beauties. These dating adventures were thrilling and gave me a deeper insight into Thai culture, yet ultimately brought me full circle to recalibrate my moral compass. With dogged determination, I progressed to jogging 10km around Lumphini Park and then got seduced into signing up for a 21km half-marathon. The first attempt was cringeworthy, but I knew if I dedicated myself to learning the biomechanics of efficient running, I could rise above my perceived limitations. After an Indonesian jogging holiday to go snorkeling under the sea, I completed my transition from victim to warrior to be the hero who slays the dragon! Get your copy today - you're one click away from a fantastic adventure!Goodreads Reviewer Wrote:“Can you imagine working in a foreign country, suffering a major accident, and recovering beyond expectations? I could not, until I read this book! I doubt that I would have had the fortitude that the author displayed. Recovering his ability to walk, and then to jog and run in a marathon would not have occurred without his background in yoga and meditation, and an ability to push himself beyond expectations. It is truly a remarkable account. His love of Thailand and its friendly people shines through, and made reading this book an inspiration!” - JaniceExtract: When I felt fatigue washing over me, I smiled at my little potted plant, relaxed into a meditation position, and gave thanks for each small achievement in my life. The pink blossoms of the plant seemed to smile back at me, reflecting my love as it happily thrived on my balcony. I gave it a little water each day and showered it with praise for each new leaf and bloom rising toward the sun, growing millimeters daily. Deep within my silent meditation, it occurred to me that growth does not happen in a day, but like a plant, real change takes time and acceptance that the task is not easy, but it is a worthy ambition. It requires patience, consistency, and belief in the process; we must continually reaffirm and nurture our goals even when the results do not appear right away. When we rise above the mental block of hesitation, we can summon the courage to step beyond our comfort zone and accept each new challenge with self-confidence. Read more