Overview
I wasn’t afraid of the ocean. I wasn’t afraid of the unseen depths beneath the water, or what lurked below.
I was afraid of being trapped in my own mind.
Becca Mann was born to swim. With a fierce determination and a passion for the water, she chased her dreams from the chlorine-soaked pools of her hometown to the elite ranks of the USA National Team. But after sacrificing her life to the sport for decades, Becca’s dreams came crashing down when she narrowly missed the Olympics three times.
In Outside the Lanes, Becca shares the highs and lows of her swimming career with unflinching honesty and a splash of humor. But this isn't just a story about swimming. It's a story about a girl who refused to be defined by the expectations of others and had the courage to chart her own course. As Becca navigates OCD, injury, and the nagging question of "is it all worth it?" she discovers that true success isn't measured by the medals around her neck, but by the strength of her spirit and the depth of her resilience.
Determined to push her limits even further, Becca confronts her greatest fears and sets her sights on becoming the first person to complete the grueling 40-mile Maui Nui Tri-Channel Crossing.
Becca’s story is a splash-of-cold-water wake-up call for anyone who's ever felt lost in the pursuit of perfection or dared to swim outside the lanes.
This book title, Outside the Lanes (A Pro Swimmer's Story of Redefining Success Beyond the Pool), ISBN: 9781963183115, by Becca Mann, Blue Star Press, published by Blue Star Press (April 1, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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