Many athletes are seeking new and novel ways of pushing their limits, and the challenge of running back-to-back races is certainly one way to test the boundaries. Dean Karnazes athletebackboundary Change image and share on social
Running is a simple, primitive act, and therein lays its power. For it is one of the few commonalities left between us as a human race. Dean Karnazes actcommonalityhuman Change image and share on social
Beyond racing, I just love the art form of running, of conceiving new ideas like the 50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Days. It's the ultimate expression of what I love to do, which is run, and travel, and see this great country. Dean Karnazes artconceivecountry share on social
I am always nervous before the start of a race. It helps me to say to myself to try my very best. That is my commitment. No matter how bad it gets, I will try my hardest. Dean Karnazes badcommitmenthard Change image and share on social
If you just go out there and run 100 miles, it breaks down a lot of barriers in terms of self-imposed limitations. Dean Karnazes barrierbreakimpose Change image and share on social
I run with a credit card and a cell phone, so when there is not a 7-Eleven around, like some of the country roads out there, I can get him to deliver a pizza to me. And I kind of give them a coordinate, a corner. Dean Karnazes cardcellcoordinate share on social
When I was running across the country, I was doing 40 or 50 miles a day in sleeting snow with zero visibility for five or six days in a row. Ten to 12 hours of running in that is monotony beyond belief. Dean Karnazes beliefcountryday share on social
I eat nothing that's processed or refined - no high-fructose corn syrup, no sugar, no trans-fats. I eat a lot of fish and monounsaturated fats from olives, olive oil and nuts. A lot of organic, fresh fruits and vegetables. No bread. No gluten. No wheat. No rice. Dean Karnazes breadcorneat share on social
Unlike the traditional athlete, I've got to do more than just engage in my sport to put food on the table. When I'm done running, it's straight to the office. Dean Karnazes athleteengagefood Change image and share on social
To an extreme athlete, there's a certain appeal to doing extreme things - seeking the most extreme physical challenges in some of the most extreme climates in the world. Testing and expanding the limits of human endurance is kind of my thing. Dean Karnazes appealathletechallenge share on social
