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BOOKS

Two books. One practical. One personal.

Growing older does not have to mean slowing down. Doug's books show how.

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NEW RELEASE · END OF NOVEMBER 2026

The Human Spirit Revealed

On My Path to the HYROX Challenge at Age 76

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What does it take to push your mind and body to the absolute limit later in life? Over the course of 11 months, I trained to compete in the HYROX Challenge, a grueling global fitness race. At age 76, alongside my son, we completed the course in a highly respectable 1:47:43.

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More than anything else, this experience taught me that the human spirit doesn't have an expiration date. It's a story about mindset, deliberate practice, and the power of intergenerational partnership.

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Whether you are looking to shatter your own personal ceilings, optimize your longevity, or find the discipline to tackle a massive goal, I wrote this book to show you a way.

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Launching at the end of November through Outskirts Press. Retailer links will be added here at launch.

Book cover of The Human Spirit Revealed: On My Path to the HYROX Challenge at Age 76 by Doug Melody

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How to Die Young as Old as You Can

A New Script on Growing Healthier Into Your 60s, 70s, 80s, and Even 90s

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This book was a passion project of mine, born from a desire to help others extend their health span and enjoy life as they experience the aging process.

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No matter how old you are, it's never too late to begin adding quality years to your life while embracing each moment in the present with a vitality that comes from the right kind of attitude combined with the right kind of physical activity.

Book cover of How to Die Young as Old as You Can: A New Script on Growing Healthier Into Your 60s, 70s, 80s, and Even 90s by Doug Melody
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