Born to Perform

Download or read book Born to Perform written by Gerard Hartmann and published by Orpen Press. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1991 Gerard Hartmann has worked as a physical therapist with many of the world's greatest athletes, including Sonia O'Sullivan, Kelly Holmes and Paula Radcliffe, as well as with a number of Irish rugby, athletic and GAA stars. Before a serious injury halted his career as an athlete, Hartmann was among Ireland s first triathlon champions, winning seven national championships from 1984 to 1991. In Born to Perform, Hartmann takes a look at his experiences in sport, both as a competitor and a physical therapist, and how it has helped and healed his life.