Not Lying Down is the author's inspirational story of conquering years of chronic pain to eventually, at age 47, cross the finish line at an IRONMAN triathlon. It is designed also as a self-help guide to motivate readers to become Health Champions and to break through their physical barriers to accomplish things they never believed possible. Take advantage of Carole's "lessons learned" so that you can suffer less and achieve more. Follow the 9 steps to becoming your own Health Champion to conquer your limitations and cross YOUR finish line