A Most Unlikely Athlete - Short Stories to Inspire, Amuse and Mortify

Follow the hilarious antics of Belinda Dowrimple as she learns how to run, bike and swim all after the age of 40. Her candor, freshness and transparency in following through on a committment to get healthier later in life but not know where to start, has no bounds. You will laugh, you will cry and you may even be grossed out. But all of it is something everyone has thought, done or said, but no one has put into words until now.

Follow the hilarious antics of Belinda Dowrimple as she learns how to run, bike and swim all after the age of 40. Her candor, freshness and transparency in following through on a committment to get healthier later in life but not know where to start, has no bounds. You will laugh, you will cry and you may even be grossed out. But all of it is something everyone has thought, done or said, but no one has put into words until now. Whether you are a seasoned athlete; someone new to running, biking or swimming; someone thinking about taking up exercise; or just looking to make a change, this book is for you.

Leigh Underwood was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in a near by small town of Selmer, Tennessee. She earned a B.A. in English from the University of Memphis and a M.A. in Strategic Leadership from Austin Peay State University. Leigh's interest in reading formed early in life encouraged by her mother's interest and constant reading to her daughters. Leigh lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee with her husband, Daniel and their three dogs, Junior, Duster and Dude. She is involved in local running and triathlon clubs. Leigh enjoys volunteering for community service projects, particularly those that focus on health and fitness as an integral part of a person's overall well-being.