--- product_id: 4514755 title: "Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run" price: "12286CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4514755-iron-war-dave-scott-mark-allen-and-the-greatest-race store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run **Price:** 12286CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run - **How much does it cost?** 12286CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4514755-iron-war-dave-scott-mark-allen-and-the-greatest-race) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run [Fitzgerald, Matt] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run Review: Great Story - This is a well written and really thrilling book. Having done Ironman at Kona twice in first in '90, the year after this race (and then in '91). The Man-Grip poster was the poster used for '90 Ironman. Even knowing the outcome, Mr. Fitzgerald managed to create a page turner, as he weaves the stories of the paths Dave Scott and Mark Allen took to get to this ultimate showdown. And for others out there who have raced Kona, you will both re-live experiencing those locations described in the book during the race, and remember the same pains and hurdles you had to overcome- even if you are regular human racer and not one of the triathlon gods. For all triathletes, there are some wonderful insights into both the different training regimes Scott and Allen relied upon, as well as some great insight into racing physiology and human performance, that Mr. Fitzgerald uncovered in his research for the book- and probably make you want to go to Kona even more than you do now! These insights might help you in your next race, whether its an Ironman or not. My daughter bought this for me as reading material for our recent long flight back to Hawaii (vacation only). She was in bookstore and saw cover and knew my finisher poster for '90 Kona Ironman, had same picture, so she knew I'd like it- and she was correct. It's motivating, relatable to, and what you want in a sports story- even when you know the ending- like re-watching a classic movie or re-reading your favorite book. The story and drama of the event are undiminshed by the passage of time and the public knowledge of the event's outcome. Review: Simply Excellent! - I feel the greatest compliment a writer can receive for their efforts is something to the effect of "I couldn't put the book down". This is exactly that kind of book!! While initially I was hesitant to purchase it due to all the negative reaction from the two main characters, however, after reading it, I think it was not only superbly written but also extremely well researched. While we may never truly know what was going on in either Dave Scott's and Mark Allen's head that day, I feel Matt Fitzgerald more than adequately captured what each was most likely thinking based on his research. Even if the author was a bit off in that regard, that should not be used as an excuse to discredit the factual elements that were so well documented throughout the book. Once I finished reading it, I'm convinced Dave and Mark were less interested in winning the race that day as opposed to totally running the other person right into the ground! Such is the intense nature of athletes at this level. While I've participated in numerous sprint, Olympic and half iron distance triathlons, I cannot imagine the time and effort one must put forth to complete a full ironman, let alone win one. While on the one hand I have to admire athletes at this level, on the other hand I think you have to be a little nuts to put yourself through this kind of physical abuse! Bottom line, I highly recommend reading this book, even if you're not into triathlons. The story itself, along with the all background leading up to the race that day, is compelling enough that even non-athletes will find it well worth the read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1934030937 | | Best Sellers Rank | #903,086 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Triathlons (Books) #51 in Sports History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,187) | | Dimensions | 6.02 x 1.11 x 8.89 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 9781934030936 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1934030936 | | Item Weight | 1.1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 336 pages | | Publication date | October 1, 2012 | | Publisher | VeloPress | ## Images ![Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FX6NrmReL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Story *by C***Y on January 17, 2012* This is a well written and really thrilling book. Having done Ironman at Kona twice in first in '90, the year after this race (and then in '91). The Man-Grip poster was the poster used for '90 Ironman. Even knowing the outcome, Mr. Fitzgerald managed to create a page turner, as he weaves the stories of the paths Dave Scott and Mark Allen took to get to this ultimate showdown. And for others out there who have raced Kona, you will both re-live experiencing those locations described in the book during the race, and remember the same pains and hurdles you had to overcome- even if you are regular human racer and not one of the triathlon gods. For all triathletes, there are some wonderful insights into both the different training regimes Scott and Allen relied upon, as well as some great insight into racing physiology and human performance, that Mr. Fitzgerald uncovered in his research for the book- and probably make you want to go to Kona even more than you do now! These insights might help you in your next race, whether its an Ironman or not. My daughter bought this for me as reading material for our recent long flight back to Hawaii (vacation only). She was in bookstore and saw cover and knew my finisher poster for '90 Kona Ironman, had same picture, so she knew I'd like it- and she was correct. It's motivating, relatable to, and what you want in a sports story- even when you know the ending- like re-watching a classic movie or re-reading your favorite book. The story and drama of the event are undiminshed by the passage of time and the public knowledge of the event's outcome. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Excellent! *by D***C on August 2, 2015* I feel the greatest compliment a writer can receive for their efforts is something to the effect of "I couldn't put the book down". This is exactly that kind of book!! While initially I was hesitant to purchase it due to all the negative reaction from the two main characters, however, after reading it, I think it was not only superbly written but also extremely well researched. While we may never truly know what was going on in either Dave Scott's and Mark Allen's head that day, I feel Matt Fitzgerald more than adequately captured what each was most likely thinking based on his research. Even if the author was a bit off in that regard, that should not be used as an excuse to discredit the factual elements that were so well documented throughout the book. Once I finished reading it, I'm convinced Dave and Mark were less interested in winning the race that day as opposed to totally running the other person right into the ground! Such is the intense nature of athletes at this level. While I've participated in numerous sprint, Olympic and half iron distance triathlons, I cannot imagine the time and effort one must put forth to complete a full ironman, let alone win one. While on the one hand I have to admire athletes at this level, on the other hand I think you have to be a little nuts to put yourself through this kind of physical abuse! Bottom line, I highly recommend reading this book, even if you're not into triathlons. The story itself, along with the all background leading up to the race that day, is compelling enough that even non-athletes will find it well worth the read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book, even for the uninitiated. *by T***R on September 21, 2012* Let me start by saying that I'm not into triathlon but I'm really enjoying this book. I've read running books but really had no idea at all about triathlon. The primary storyline is amazing and the two main characters are fascinating. I bought the book for my Kindle and my only complaint about the book is that it's a little slow in parts. For example, the book rips along except for chunks of some chapters spent on the science of endurance athletes. Don't get me wrong, this is very interesting stuff (I'm a runner) and the author does a good job of maintaining the pace of the story throughout these scientific interludes, but sometimes I find myself wanting to scan ahead to hear more about Dave and Mark. I would recommend this book to anyone who is involved (or wants to be involved) in an endurance sport. I would even say this would be a good book for people who like reading about triumph of the human spirit. What Dave and Mark did was/is amazing and at parts I found myself choking up a bit and, at other times, wanting to lace up my running shoes and see how much I could exert myself. Definitely a good read, albeit a little slow in parts. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4514755-iron-war-dave-scott-mark-allen-and-the-greatest-race](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4514755-iron-war-dave-scott-mark-allen-and-the-greatest-race) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*