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Not Too Late

The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age

In Not Too Late, author Gwendolyn Bounds takes readers on the journey of her unexpected five-year path of transformation from an unathletic office executive glued to her screens into an age-group medalist and world championship competitor in obstacle course racing—a demanding military-style sport requiring speed, endurance, mobility, and strength.

In the book, Bounds explores how tackling something new and hard upended her expectations for middle age—while also helping her reconcile regrets of her youth. Her story takes us from playgrounds and gyms, where Bounds relearns childhood movements (swinging from monkey bars, climbing a rope); to far-flung Spartan Race courses, where she strives to master running in difficult terrain and to conquer challenges such as scaling tall walls, crawling under barbed wire, and carrying heavy loads of rocks up mountains.

Bounds’s journey offers inspiration and a road map for anyone craving more out of life. Woven through Not Too Late are insights from scientists, longevity doctors, a philosopher, elite athletes, and performance experts on how to reimagine our limits and who we think we are.

Available June 18, 2024 — Pre-Order Today

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Advanced Praise

“There’s a lot of wisdom packed into Not Too Late, but it's also a fantastic page-turner of a story. Bounds’s dreams and doubts and insecurities are highly relatable for anyone staring into the headlights of middle age, and the way she tackles them will get you out of your chair — and perhaps down in the mud, crawling under some barbed wire."
— Alex Hutchinson, bestselling author of Endure: Mind, Body & the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
"No matter your age, Not Too Late will inspire you to make big positive changes — to do hard things you didn't think you could and conquer the extra mile (and mile after that). Importantly, it'll also arm you with the information you need to make those changes. Read Not Too Late and ride its inspiration and advice to a new you."
— Michael Easter, bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain.
"Not Too Late captures the essence of reinvention with raw energy and heart. Through a vivid tale of personal resilience and strength, Bounds proves that fulfillment and self-discovery are accessible to anyone — at any age. A must read for anyone at a crossroads!"
— Rich Diviney, Retired Navy SEAL & bestselling author of The Attributes