Across the Line: The Pursuit of Elite Performance and the Edge of Human Limits

A case study of world-class performance that examines elite coaching, ambition, and the systems that make and break athletes.

A latecomer to sport, Sue Reynolds ventured into the world of endurance in an effort to lose weight. Over several seasons, she dropped 200 pounds, evolved into a world-class masters triathlete, and wrote an inspirational book about her transformation. But her curiosity wouldn't let her stop, so at age 67 she began working with elite coaches.

Reynolds shares her perso...