--- product_id: 4514755 title: "Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, & the Greatest Race Ever Run" price: "VT6626" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4514755-iron-war-dave-scott-mark-allen-and-the-greatest-race store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, & the Greatest Race Ever Run **Price:** VT6626 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, & the Greatest Race Ever Run - **How much does it cost?** VT6626 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4514755-iron-war-dave-scott-mark-allen-and-the-greatest-race) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The 1989 Ironman World Championship was the greatest race ever in endurance sports. In a spectacular duel that became known as the Iron War, the world's two strongest athletes raced side by side at world-record pace for a grueling 139 miles. Driven by one of the fiercest rivalries in triathlon, Dave Scott and Mark Allen raced shoulder to shoulder through Ironman's 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race, and 26.2-mile marathon. After 8 punishing hours, both men would demolish the previous record--and cross the finish line a mere 58 seconds apart. In his new book Iron War , sports journalist Matt Fitzgerald writes a riveting epic about how Allen and Scott drove themselves and each other through the most awe-inspiring race in sports history. Iron War goes beyond the pulse-pounding race story to offer a fascinating exploration of the lives of the world's two toughest men and their unquenchable desire to succeed. Weaving an examination of mental resolve into a gripping tale of athletic adventure, Iron War is a soaring narrative of two champions and the paths that led to their stunning final showdown. Review: Gorgeous tale about two remarkable men - The short answer is that I found Iron War to be an eloquently written homage to two great athletes who really, truly put on one of the most extraordinary displays of gumption, grit, and competitive fire I have ever known. So meticulously wrought is the human dimension of this epic saga that I should think even non-athletes would find the story compelling and meaningful. The book offers depth along multiple dimensions, from rich background on the sport itself, to a controversial degree of detail about the lives and psychologies of the athletes, to some of the latest, greatest science about what makes a human being capable of such extraordinary effort. It is a feast of ideas as much as a gripping account of an extraordinary day. I feel sad that the athletes themselves are so upset with this work; I myself simply cannot imagine how I could feel defamed by this beautiful tale, although I am sympathetic as to why public exposure of some very personal information would at least make someone uncomfortable-- after all, we human beings have a disturbing history of judging each other with little compassion for each others' foibles and flaws. The author certainly delves into the psychology and life history of these two men in lavish detail, but this for me serves to greatly enrich the story and leaves me with a deeper appreciation for Allen and Scott and what they accomplished. As much as they both may have strove for perfection and invulnerability, both men are nevertheless thoroughly human, warts and all. This only makes their achievements more inspiring, and I have come away from this book thinking more of them, not less. This book is obviously just one person's perspective on that fateful day nearly 22 years ago, and of the chain of events that lead up to it, who is himself an imperfect human being. But the book appears to be meticulously researched, with plenty of end notes for the interested reader to follow up on. Facts are one thing, though, and impressions are quite another. Not even the athletes themselves are necessarily the final arbiters of the truth of what makes them tick, or what happened on that day. All of us are always interpreting our experience, weaving imperfect stories out of the information we have available to us. The notion that Fitzgerald intended to defame, embarrass, or misrepresent Allen and Scott stretches credulity; to me the book is clearly the work of a person who loves the sport, loves his craft, and greatly admires these two remarkable athletes. Please read this book and judge for yourself! Review: Mark Allen and Dave Scott have emerged as the greatest ironman champions in the history of triathlon - Mark Allen and Dave Scott have emerged as the greatest ironman champions in the history of triathlon. Iron War by Matt Fitzgerald provides a detailed, passionate, and honest version of their path to being the best in the world. Both men are characterized by humble athletic beginnings, each earning their positions on the world's greatest triathlon stage via an incredibly disciplined, hard working, and unyielding desire to battle the demons in their lives. Mental imagery, lessons on breaking down huge, ambitious goals into manageable pieces, and a strong desire to follow a relatively organized, disciplined plan are just some examples of tools used and presented in this extraordinary book. I am an age group triathlete and author of two novels that attempts to share my journey to the finish line of six Ironman races in Lake Placid Ironman: Journey to Lake Placid and the one and only U.S. Championship in NYC Ironman U.S. Championship Bring It On Home . I mention this because Mark and Dave, as World Champions share their intimate experiences that are reflective of the mental battle that age groupers as well as world champions can overcome. Clearly on an entirely higher and more intense level, but the similarities of the need to overcome suffering in such a grueling endurance event brings it home. The relationship to the "age grouper" triathlete," which makes up the largest portion of any field at a race, can help us all relate with similar emotions, training, and lifestyle. The human element of family struggles, establishing and maintaining relationships, searching for life's answers and finding solace in hard work, primarily manifested in brutal training hours and intensity is beautifully illustrated in this book. The very difficult challenge of retiring from and moving on from something both men loved more than life itself is the final great lesson in this emotionally charged story of champions - a true, dramatic, Hollywood scripted event that must be witnessed. The conclusion that puts both men in their new roles in life, helping others to accomplish and succeed at their very best level-pure poetry! ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,471,949 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Triathlons (Books) #373 in Sports History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,201 Reviews | ## Images ![Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, & the Greatest Race Ever Run - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FX6NrmReL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous tale about two remarkable men *by J***S on October 7, 2011* The short answer is that I found Iron War to be an eloquently written homage to two great athletes who really, truly put on one of the most extraordinary displays of gumption, grit, and competitive fire I have ever known. So meticulously wrought is the human dimension of this epic saga that I should think even non-athletes would find the story compelling and meaningful. The book offers depth along multiple dimensions, from rich background on the sport itself, to a controversial degree of detail about the lives and psychologies of the athletes, to some of the latest, greatest science about what makes a human being capable of such extraordinary effort. It is a feast of ideas as much as a gripping account of an extraordinary day. I feel sad that the athletes themselves are so upset with this work; I myself simply cannot imagine how I could feel defamed by this beautiful tale, although I am sympathetic as to why public exposure of some very personal information would at least make someone uncomfortable-- after all, we human beings have a disturbing history of judging each other with little compassion for each others' foibles and flaws. The author certainly delves into the psychology and life history of these two men in lavish detail, but this for me serves to greatly enrich the story and leaves me with a deeper appreciation for Allen and Scott and what they accomplished. As much as they both may have strove for perfection and invulnerability, both men are nevertheless thoroughly human, warts and all. This only makes their achievements more inspiring, and I have come away from this book thinking more of them, not less. This book is obviously just one person's perspective on that fateful day nearly 22 years ago, and of the chain of events that lead up to it, who is himself an imperfect human being. But the book appears to be meticulously researched, with plenty of end notes for the interested reader to follow up on. Facts are one thing, though, and impressions are quite another. Not even the athletes themselves are necessarily the final arbiters of the truth of what makes them tick, or what happened on that day. All of us are always interpreting our experience, weaving imperfect stories out of the information we have available to us. The notion that Fitzgerald intended to defame, embarrass, or misrepresent Allen and Scott stretches credulity; to me the book is clearly the work of a person who loves the sport, loves his craft, and greatly admires these two remarkable athletes. Please read this book and judge for yourself! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mark Allen and Dave Scott have emerged as the greatest ironman champions in the history of triathlon *by J***A on August 17, 2014* Mark Allen and Dave Scott have emerged as the greatest ironman champions in the history of triathlon. Iron War by Matt Fitzgerald provides a detailed, passionate, and honest version of their path to being the best in the world. Both men are characterized by humble athletic beginnings, each earning their positions on the world's greatest triathlon stage via an incredibly disciplined, hard working, and unyielding desire to battle the demons in their lives. Mental imagery, lessons on breaking down huge, ambitious goals into manageable pieces, and a strong desire to follow a relatively organized, disciplined plan are just some examples of tools used and presented in this extraordinary book. I am an age group triathlete and author of two novels that attempts to share my journey to the finish line of six Ironman races in Lake Placid Ironman: Journey to Lake Placid and the one and only U.S. Championship in NYC Ironman U.S. Championship Bring It On Home . I mention this because Mark and Dave, as World Champions share their intimate experiences that are reflective of the mental battle that age groupers as well as world champions can overcome. Clearly on an entirely higher and more intense level, but the similarities of the need to overcome suffering in such a grueling endurance event brings it home. The relationship to the "age grouper" triathlete," which makes up the largest portion of any field at a race, can help us all relate with similar emotions, training, and lifestyle. The human element of family struggles, establishing and maintaining relationships, searching for life's answers and finding solace in hard work, primarily manifested in brutal training hours and intensity is beautifully illustrated in this book. The very difficult challenge of retiring from and moving on from something both men loved more than life itself is the final great lesson in this emotionally charged story of champions - a true, dramatic, Hollywood scripted event that must be witnessed. The conclusion that puts both men in their new roles in life, helping others to accomplish and succeed at their very best level-pure poetry! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book, even for the uninitiated. *by T***R on September 21, 2012* Let me start by saying that I'm not into triathlon but I'm really enjoying this book. I've read running books but really had no idea at all about triathlon. The primary storyline is amazing and the two main characters are fascinating. I bought the book for my Kindle and my only complaint about the book is that it's a little slow in parts. For example, the book rips along except for chunks of some chapters spent on the science of endurance athletes. Don't get me wrong, this is very interesting stuff (I'm a runner) and the author does a good job of maintaining the pace of the story throughout these scientific interludes, but sometimes I find myself wanting to scan ahead to hear more about Dave and Mark. I would recommend this book to anyone who is involved (or wants to be involved) in an endurance sport. I would even say this would be a good book for people who like reading about triumph of the human spirit. What Dave and Mark did was/is amazing and at parts I found myself choking up a bit and, at other times, wanting to lace up my running shoes and see how much I could exert myself. Definitely a good read, albeit a little slow in parts. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4514755-iron-war-dave-scott-mark-allen-and-the-greatest-race](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4514755-iron-war-dave-scott-mark-allen-and-the-greatest-race) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*