As an athlete, ultrarunning legend (Men's Journal) Dean Karnazes has run 350 miles without rest and is probably the first person to eat an entire pizza while running. As an author, he has inspired countless couch potatoes to get off the couch, cancel the cable, and start running. In September, Karnazes embarks on his most monumental feat ever, The North Face Endurance 50. Beginning September 17 (at the Lewis & Clark Marathon in St. Charles, Missouri), Dean will run fifty marathons (each marathon is 26.2 miles) in fifty states on fifty consecutive days. The North Face Endurance 50 will culminate with Dean's run in the New York City Marathon on November 5.Promotional blow-in cards for this unprecedented run, sure to receive extraordinary media coverage, are inserted in this paperback edition of Ultramarathon Man, which also includes a new epilogue with Dean's diet and training tips.
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"Running with Dean Karnazes [is] like setting up one's easel next to Monet or Picasso," said The New York Times. In 2004, Karnazes won the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley-"The World's Toughest Footrace"-running 135 miles in 120-degree Fahrenheit temperatures, in 27 hours, 22 minutes, and was named one of GQ's "Best Bodies of the Year." Karnazes lives with his family in San Francisco.
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By Cletus
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This book starts with quite a lot of cheesy stuff but develops into one of the most incredible and inspirational books I have read. Dean`s attitude towards life and running are extremely refreshing, while his athletic achievements are truley exceptional. So much so that for a recreational runner like me it is quite hard to take in the magnitude of what he has done (such as running the 100th mile of a race in under 6 minutes). But I have passed this book around a number of my friends and they have all loved it. Even the most cynical have been silently chanting `Go Team Dean!` by the end. You will not regret buying this.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By M. Burch
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I've read lots of books about people who've undertaken long journeys or done epic sporting feats, so I'm not easily impressed, but this book grabbed my interest from page 1 and held it to the end. The writer's endurance is extraordinary, and he emphasizes how mental strength becomes more important than physical strength in long races. What comes across very powerfully is his love of running and of other sports, and of life. Also, this isn't an athlete who is heavily sponsored and winning big prizes: often he runs for fun or to raise money for a good cause, and all the time he has a regular job. This is one of the best sport books I've read. Concisely written, it left me wanting more.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I could not put this book down!
I got the book because i'm running a couple of ultras next year and thought this would give me an insight into what is required, both physically and mentally.
He is a great story teller and I felt as if I was with him every step of the way - this has inspired and encouraged me!
Highly Recommended.
I got the book because i'm running a couple of ultras next year and thought this would give me an insight into what is required, both physically and mentally.
He is a great story teller and I felt as if I was with him every step of the way - this has inspired and encouraged me!
Highly Recommended.
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Loved this book! Not long been a runner myself I found this book very inspirational and the stories told captivating and well told. Found it hard to put the book down. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Dan Booth
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Inspirational
I have read all of the Ultra running books and many other books in the same vein but steered clear of this one until now. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Rebecca Drackley
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Ultra marathon man
A compelling read, highly recommended to anyone who is starting running. It inspired and motivated me to run a marathon.
Published 23 days ago by KG
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Inspirational, but not well written.
This book is about one thing, and one thing only: the author's ego. It can get a bit grating to hear from yet another angle about how amazing this guy thinks he is. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Solipsist Of Note
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Ultramarathon
Bought this for my husband. I know he used this for motivation and was impressed by Dean Karnazes grit and determination.
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This book is one of the best books I have ever read. Great accounts and experiences from an exceptional athlete. Read more
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Very interested in moving onto ultra running myself but thought it would always remain a dream with working 9-5 and having a young family. Read more
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A great read!
Such an inspiring and addictive read! Well worth the money and time spent reading it!
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Would definately recommend this book!
Published 2 months ago by Emma Smith
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I've been running a while and I'm now thinking of running an ultramarathon. Amazon recommended this book and I read the reviews. It had many positive reviews so I bought it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jason
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Brilliant motivation
Just brilliant. Totally what I needed - pure motivation!
Currently training for a marathon and thinking of an ultra, it is great to read about other's experiences and these... Read more
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