50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!
by Dean Karnazes
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Author: Dean KarnazesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08-12
ISBN: 0446581844
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
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Book Review: Poignant, useful, inspiring, awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
It was hard to go every few pages without tearing up. This brilliantly written book not only details Dean Karnazes extraordinary feat of completing 50 marathons in 50 consecutive days across 50 states, but also his subsequent attempt to run back to his family in San Francisco from Manhattan right after the 50th marathon! Not only does the book describe with great poise the poignant day-to-day experiences you would expect from a superhuman enterprise such as this one, it also peppers the reader with gems of pragmatic wisdom for both their running and non-running lives. In spite of his physical (and mental) prowess, Karnazes comes across as someone who is genuinely down-to-earth. He really does consider himself "an average guy," as he emphatically states so in his preface, admittedly to my incredulity as I read that. His accomplishment and ensuing fame has in no apparent way eschewed his sense of adventure and humor either. I think it is required reading for anyone who wishes to come up close and personal with the outer limits of human endurance and human adaptability. In so doing the reader perhaps may, like me, be inspired to unearth their own heretofore underused ability to endure and to live!
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Summary of 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!
Dean Karnazes has run 350 continuous miles through three sleepless nights, ordered pizza during long runs, and inspired fans the world over with his adventures. So what does a guy like this do when he wants to face the ultimate test of endurance? He runs 50 marathons in 50 states-- in 50 consecutive days.With little more than a road map and a caravan packed with fellow runners and a dedicated crew, Dean set off on a tour that took him through a volcanic canyon in Maui in high humidity and 88-degree heat; to an elevation gain of almost 4,000 feet at the Tecumseh Trail Marathon in Bloomington, Indiana; to a severed moose leg found alongside an Anchorage, Alaska trail that compelled him to sprint for safety.
Now in this heart-pounding book, Dean reveals how he pulled off this unfathomable feat with a determination that defied all physical limitations. But Dean goes beyond the story of the Endurance 50 marathons to share his invaluable secrets and advice for athletes of all levels. These are the tips that kept Dean going during the 1,310 miles he covered and 160,000 calories he burned while averaging sub-four-hour marathons and often sleeping fewer than four hours each night. Learn how to:
· Recover more quickly
· Adapt to extreme conditions
· Prevent muscle cramps and overheating
· Pace yourself when you "hit the wall"
· Stay motivated
Packed with practical advice and including training regimens, 50/50 will inspire you no matter what your fitness goal is, whether it's simply walking around the block, running a 10K, or completing yet another Ironman.
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