Steve McDonald was born in Papakura, South Auckland, New Zealand in 1963. He attended Papakura High School and pursued higher education at Lincoln University, Dunedin Teachers College, the University of Otago, and the University of Auckland, ultimately earning a Master of Professional Studies in Education. Over the past 31 years, he has dedicated himself to teaching across various levels of education, including primary, intermediate, secondary, and tertiary institutions. While his primary qualification is in physical and health education, he has demonstrated versatility by teaching across the curriculum.Currently residing in Taupo, New Zealand, and teaching at Tauhara College, Steve shares his life with his wife Julie and their cat Max. “Freedom and Glory: Kiev – a city under siege” marks his debut as an author, a testament to his passion for storytelling and his commitment to education and community. His second book "Finding Balance: A Guide to Holistic Mental Health takes the reader on a journey to discover the different tools that can assist in understanding holistic mental health and finding balance in everyday life. In his third book, "Half Marathon Training 101: A Beginners Guide for Walkers & Runners" Steve shares his experience and knowledge on how to achieve training for, and finishing your very first half marathon. Practical steps are given and a sample programme is offered. His fourth book, "IRONMAN: A First-Timer's Guide to Ironman Training, Nutrition, and Race Day Strategies", Steve provides practical information on how to prepare, race, and recover from your first Ironman competition.Read more about this authorRead less about this author