“An engaging and reflective life journey that captures the grit, grace, and quiet triumphs of endurance sports."
Kirkus reviews Racing Against Time: “The memoir’s honest reflections on physical challenges and mental resilience resonate alongside classics like Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, blending the physical demands of sport with introspective growth.”
CLARION REVIEW: RACING AGAINST TIME
“An encouraging memoir–cum–running guide, Racing Against Time is about pushing one’s athletic limits to succeed.”
Clarion Reviews calls Racing Against Time, “A motivational sports memoir, Racing Against Time chronicles grueling endurance running accomplishments achieved in midlife.”
BOOKLIFE REVIEW: RACING AGAINST TIME
"Weiss will inspire readers with this debut memoir of pursuing athletic fitness in middle age.'
BookLife calls Racing Against Time, "an Inspiring tribute to ultra-running for full life transformation.”
EVERYDAY ATHLETE PODCAST
“Whether you’re chasing your first 5K or your next finish line, this episode reminds you that it’s never too late to begin again.”
In this episode of Fireside Chat, host Jason Bahamundi sits down with author Jeffrey Weiss to explore the transformative power of running, mindset, and midlife reinvention. The conversation dives into how Weiss turned a late start at age 48 into a lifelong pursuit of endurance, from Ironman races to ultramarathons, and how every mile became a metaphor for growth, grit, and gratitude.
Multiverse Technology Podcast
“Jeff shares his inspiring journey of rediscovering fitness in his late 40s, transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle to completing marathons and Ironman races.”
Jeffrey speaks with Justin ITee Walker for the Multiverse Technology Podcast.
Also available YouTube.
FAMOUS INTERVIEWS WITH JOE DIMINO
“[Jeffrey’s] story challenges everything we think we know about aging, limits, and reinvention.”
Jeffrey speaks with Famous Interviews With Dimino about his extraordinary personal transformation through endurance sports — all beginning in his late 40s.
Also available YouTube.
EVERYDAY IRONMAN PODCAST
“[Jeffrey’s] inspiring story reminds us that transformation often comes from perseverance, reflection, and a willingness to keep pushing forward.”
Jeffrey speaks with Everyday Ironman and shares how endurance sports became a vehicle for his personal growth and reinvention. The conversation explores Jeffrey's evolution as an athlete, including the race he didn’t finish that sparked a drive to conquer even greater challenges.
“Meet Jeffrey Weiss, entrepreneur, author, and endurance athlete whose inspiring memoir Racing Against Time proves it’s never too late to transform your health, mindset, and life."
At 48 years old, Jeff ran his first 10K. Within a decade, he crossed finish lines at Ironman Arizona—twice—and completed the grueling 72-mile Midnight Expressultramarathon between ages 57 and 61. His story is living proof that midlife can be a launchpad, not a slowdown.
THE OSTRICH RUNNING PODCAST
“It’s a roadmap for every runner who’s ever stared down burnout, grief, or the question: Is this all there is?”
In this deeply personal conversation, Jeffrey sits down with Nick Meraz to talk about how Ironman, ultramarathons, and facing loss reshaped his entire life. They explore what it means to suffer on purpose, the surprising transformation of midlife through sport, and why endurance events are becoming the new rites of passage for men trying to heal. Whether you run to race or to repair your soul, this episode will hit hard—and leave you lacing up for something deeper.
Also available on Spotify and YouTube.
I CAN DO PODCAST
“My mission is to prove that radical change and athletic achievement are possible at any stage of life, and to inspire others to use endurance sports as a tool to extend their health span and reinvent themselves—even in midlife or beyond.”
In this conversation, Benjamin Lee and Jeff Weiss explore the transformative journey of fitness and personal growth.
Also available on Spotify and other platforms.
Visit ICanDoPodcast.com.
SIMPLE CONVERSATION'S PODCAST
“At 48 years old, he felt lost. Haunted by a failed 10K from his teenage years, he finally faced his regret — and that decision led him to ultra marathons and Ironmans."
In this episode, Jeff Weiss shares his story of redemption, resilience, and what endurance sports can teach us about life, aging, and finding purpose.
Also available on Spotify and other platforms.
RUN FARTHER & FASTER PODCAST
“Part memoir and all inspiration, Racing Against Time has it all: family, life, midlife transformation, along with tragedy with triumph.”
Author, Ultrarunner, Triathlete, Marathoner, and OG Run Farther & Faster Runner, Jeffrey Weiss joins Lisa and Julie on the Run Farther & Faster podcast to talk about his incredible running trajectory—from walk/run to the Comrades Marathon—and every event in between.
Social Impact Authors: Jeffrey Weiss
“Doing important work is hard. That’s why only a persistent few stay the course.”
Discover how author Jeffrey Weiss is helping to change the world through his writing and commitment to social impact. From his 20-year journey co-authoring FIGHTING BACK to sharing the stories of Israel’s defenders, Jeffrey’s work inspires perseverance and purpose.
REVIEWER’S CHOICE: ‘Fighting back’
Midwest Book Review named Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force a Reviewer’s Choice in August 2022.
“Impressively informative, exceptionally well written, thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, ‘Fighting Back: Stan Andrews and the Birth of the Israeli Air Force’ is an inherently riveting read from cover to cover.”
Review by Midwest Book Reviews Editor in Chief James A. Cox
Q&A with Jeffrey Weiss: The Untold Story Behind Fighting Back
“He was seemingly alienated from his Jewish identity yet engaged in the most Zionist act imaginable.”
Uncover the intriguing journey of journalist-authors Jeffrey and Craig Weiss, as they bring to light the complex, profound story of Stan Andrews a Jewish-American whose transformation from a conflicted artist to one of the first pilots of the Israeli Air Force is nothing short of remarkable. This candid interview dives into their research journey, surprising discoveries, and Stan’s enduring legacy.