Millions of triathletes around the world know Craig Alexander as Crowie
- the formidable triathlete whose sheer talent & disciplined work ethic have earned him three Ironman (R) World Championships & the new world record. In As the Crow Flies stunning black & white photos document what it takes to perform at the highest level of the sport. Celebrated Australian photographer Paul Robbins follows Alexanders most tumultuous season yet
- as Crowie balances training with family life non-stop travel the ageing athletes body & the endless obligations to sponsors & the media. Alexander describes the physical & mental demands of triathlon
- which go well beyond the necessary fitness & skills as a swimmer cyclist & runner.