Finding Ultra (Revised and Updated Edition)

Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself

By: Rich Roll

Narrated by: Rich Roll

“Finding Ultra blends Rich Roll’s story of superhuman personal transformation with an amazingly practical guide to plant-based living. It’s also an enlightened manifesto for anyone wanting to transform their life.”—Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Zones books

“An incredible story of mental, emotional, and physical endurance.”—Michael Greger, MD, FACLM, New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die

On the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary life was taking him—and he woke up.

Plunging into a new routine that prioritized a plant-based lifestyle and daily training, Rich morphed—in a matter of mere months—from out of shape, mid-life couch potato to endurance machine. Finding Ultra recounts Rich’s remarkable journey to the starting line of the elite Ultraman competition, which pits the world’s fittest humans in a 320-mile ordeal of swimming, biking, and running. And following that test, Rich conquered an even greater one: the EPIC5—five Ironman-distance triathlons, each on a different Hawaiian island, all completed in less than a week.

One of Men’s Fitness Magazine’s “25 Fittest Men in the World,” Rich has become one of the most recognized advocates of plant-based living. In this newly revised and updated edition, he shares the practices, tools, and techniques he uses for optimal performance, longevity, and wellness, including diet and nutrition protocols. Rich reflects on the steps he took to shift his mindset and leverage deep reservoirs of untapped potential to achieve success beyond his wildest imagination, urging each of us to embark on our own journey of self-discovery.

*Includes a downloadable PDF of appendices and recipes from the book

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2012, 2018 Rich Roll (P)2024 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“One of the best books about health and fitness I’ve ever read.”—Neal Barnard, MD, president of the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine

“Rich Roll’s Finding Ultra is a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle, break down walls, and redefine what’s possible.”—John Brenkus, creator and host of ESPN’s “Sport Science” and New York Times bestselling author of The Perfection Point

“Finding Ultra is the ultimate story of hope, perseverance and endurance against life’s biggest challenges.”—William Cope Moyers, New York Times bestselling author of Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption

Great storytelling!

You just made me wanna do it! Challenge myself and keep it up, show up, make it happen.

Ultra good!

A memoir written with candor, compassion, and commitment, the author (Rich Roll) walks us (readers) through the transformation he accomplished and persistently encourages us to find our own truth and transformation.

Finding Ultra rich Roll

I loved it! Game changer book, incredible story and gracefully told by the author . So inspiring, truly moving

Just what I needed

As a former college athlete, and had been feeling in the dumps between work, battle with booze lack of athletic challenges over the years. It was interesting to come across this book as I had started making a change for myself. This was not recommended or handed to me, literally stumbled across it and the gods did their work. I needed this and thanks Rich for sharing your story. It’s not like it caused me to change, it showed up when I needed it.

Enjoyed the story of sobriety

Loved the first part of the book, but when it got to the Epic5 it was just poor planning on their part and a bunch of complaining.

Great book!!

The is was a great book! Rich is so inspiring and motivating! A must read.

Incredible story of overcoming addiction and achieving elite athleticism!

I love how the Rich tells his story and uses it not toot his own horn but to show how his success in overcoming alcoholism and improving his health can be translated to anyone. He also has a very healthy relationship with exercise and nutrition, though from a surface perspective it could be perceived as another unhealthy addiction. However, after delving deep into the book, you learn that his approaches to self-improvement can be quite healthy, holistic, practical and effective for anyone.

Absolutely excellent

Ready to start it over and listen again on the next drive down the I 5 freeway. Perfect listen.

Thanks for being so open, Rich

This book was extremely impactful in my life. I put it in my top 3 life-changing books. It helped me tackle a couple of demons and it motivated me to make changes in my diet and to start going further on the trail and on the bike. These changes have influenced my family, particularly my kids, in such a positive way. What I appreciated above all else was Rich’s vulnerability and willingness to open up. Pass this one on to a friend or family member who needs to make a change or just about anyone in the middle stages of life who is craving inspiration.

Rich is a great storyteller.

I am very inspired. I have fought a life long battle with alcohol abuse that derailed my dreams. Still fighting and I needed this book to give me a big boost.