Dean Karnazes

Presents the story of a marathon runner as he describes the conditions that must be endured during competitions whose distances extend hundreds of miles and discusses why he is driven to participate in such an extreme sport.

Confessions of an All-night Runner

Ultramarathon Man

Ultrarunning legend Dean Karnazes has run 262 miles - the equivalent of ten marathons - without rest. He has run over mountains, across Death Valley, to the South Pole, and is probably the first person to eat an entire pizza while running. With an insight, candour and humour rarely seen in sports memoirs, Ultramarathon Man has inspired tens of thousands of people - nonrunners and runners alike - to push themselves beyond their comfort zones and simply get out there and run. Ultramarathon Man answers the questions Karnazes is continually asked: - Why do you do it? - How do you do it? - Are you insane? and the follow-up queries: - What, exactly, do you eat? - How do you train to stay in such good shape?

Confessions of an All-Night Runner

Ashley S

Dean might be one of my all time favorite writers. I finished this book in less than 2 days. Beautifully written, incredibly inspiring story. If you desire to go the distance, Dean is your guy. 

Ultramarathon Man Confessions of an All-night Runner

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