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My new book, A Mid-Life Less Ordinary, which I’ve helped my brother, Peter Wright with (encompassing his exploits rowing the Atlantic and running the Marathon des Sables, Western States 100, Ice Ultra + more, will be out on 7 July 2025 via Pitch Publishing pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/m…
I’ve made the most of my English Heritage membership - I write about some of the fruits of this in my list of the best sites to visit in London for Shortlist: shortlist.com/travel/8-engli…
Steve Wright retweeted
The biggest battles are yet to come… 🔥
House of the Dragon covers our new issue, on sale 17 June, celebrating season three - launching on HBO Max on 21 June (US) 22 June (UK)
#HOTD #HouseOfTheDragon
@HouseofDragon @HBOMaxUK
Another bit of writing for ShortList: my ranking of every single film directed by Steven Spielberg. Come at me and tell me I’m wrong: shortlist.com/entertainment/…
My latest bit of writing - helping to make ShortList’s definitive list of the best football books around that bit more definitive (since I’m modest, I haven’t included mine): shortlist.com/lists/best-foo…
Check out my article on the rarest Star Wars toys (and where you might find them) for Shortlist: shortlist.com/entertainment/…
Since it’s World Book Day, why not mark the occasion by picking up a copy of A Mid-Life Less Ordinary: From Ultramarathon Madness to Rowing the Atlantic at Fifty, available to buy now via @PitchPublishing pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/m…
The excellent Goran Buckhorn has included A Mid-Life Less Ordinary on his rowing books Christmas gift guide, and it’s keeping some find company. Have a look here: heartheboatsing.com/2025/12/…
Need a stocking filler this Christmas? May I humbly present this…
Day 10 🎁
If you’re looking for something truly inspiring to read then this is the book for you! 📕
Aged 40, Peter Wright ran his first marathon. The fuse was lit and his passion for endurance challenges took him to the world's most inhospitable environments, raising more than £100,000 for charity. Then, nearing 50, came the ultimate test: rowing the Atlantic Ocean. This book shows why age is no barrier to pushing beyond your imagined limits.
‘A Mid Life Less Ordinary’ is available in paperback from bookstores including Amazon and Waterstones 📚
amzn.eu/d/jgW06zM
Steve Wright retweeted
Day 10 🎁
If you’re looking for something truly inspiring to read then this is the book for you! 📕
Aged 40, Peter Wright ran his first marathon. The fuse was lit and his passion for endurance challenges took him to the world's most inhospitable environments, raising more than £100,000 for charity. Then, nearing 50, came the ultimate test: rowing the Atlantic Ocean. This book shows why age is no barrier to pushing beyond your imagined limits.
‘A Mid Life Less Ordinary’ is available in paperback from bookstores including Amazon and Waterstones 📚
amzn.eu/d/jgW06zM
Island Man = done.
To read about everything that Pete did before it, remember to pick up A Mid-Life Less Ordinary: From Ultramarathon Insanity to Rowing the Atlantic at Fifty, published by Pitch Publishing available to buy. pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/m….
Follow the sponsorship link to donate - and the link to the publishers to pick up a copy of the book to see just how he got to this point!
7 Iron-distance triathlons. 7 days. 1 mid-life maniac.
Peter Wright, author of A Mid-Life Less Ordinary, just raised £11k+ for charity. 💥
💸 Donate: tinyurl.com/2c7bztmb
📘 His story: pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/m…
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62q… Island Man completed! Great write-up from the BBC here:
The last day of Island Man is here - follow the link to help Peter Wright raise money for some very worthwhile causes: sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/a… #ultrarunning #triathlon #charity #jersey
Steve Wright retweeted
‘Iron Pete’ braves poor weather at start of week-long challenge dlvr.it/TNTBFY
Nice write-up on Island Man from the Bailiwick Express: bailiwickexpress.com/news/is…
Today’s the day - Peter Wright takes on Island Man, in which he’ll attempt to complete 7 Ironmans in 7 days! He’ll be raising money for a number of worthwhile causes - follow the sponsorship link here: sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/a…
Steve Wright retweeted
On @marbellagiles' Let's Talk from 10.00CET - Matthew Okuhara with 'Basra and Back: The Memoir of an Unlikely Infantryman in the Iraq War', and Peter Wright on 'A Mid Life Less Ordinary: From Ultramarathon Insanity to Rowing the Atlantic at Fifty' (written with @stevewright22)
Steve Wright retweeted
New Release:
A mid-life less ordinary
By Peter Wright and @stevewright22
Discover the remarkable journey of Peter Wright—from a mildly active accountant with asthma to a world-class endurance athlete.
#SportsBook #ESLF #NewRelease #BooksWorthReading
Just four days to go! A Mid-Life Less Ordinary: From Ultramarathon Insanity to Rowing the Atlantic at Fifty, is out 7th July via @PitchPublishing - go order your copy here: pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/m…
Just 10 days to go now until the release of A Mid-Life Less Ordinary: From Ultramarathon Madness to Rowing the Atlantic at Fifty, published by Pitch Publishing. Get your copy here: pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/m…
