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Karnazes reveals the mind-boggling adventures of his nonstop treks through the hell of Death Valley, the incomprehensible frigidity of the South Pole, and the breathtaking beauty of the mountains and canyons of the Sierra Nevada.

PDF Ultramarathon Man Confession of an AllNight Runner Audible Audio Edition Dean Karnazes James Yaegashi Recorded Books Books

"Being a running enthusiast myself and having followed Dean Karnazes inspiring story of a total life change is a compelling and very interesting read! I love the journey that Dean has gone on as a human being and his story is certainly highlighted in the right way, self deprecating, self satisfying, self affirming, I really enjoyed the read and think Dean is a great inspiration to many. This book made me want to run again. I'm not an excellent runner in any way, shape or form, nor will I ever be. I will never have the endurance Dean has and has demonstrated; however, that's not what running is all about. If you get out and run, you ARE a runner and I love how Dean encourages his fans and simply the public in general about it all. Thanks for writing this Dean, it was a great read!"

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 6 hours and 56 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Unabridged Publisher Recorded Books Audible.com Release Date December 7, 2006 Whispersync for Voice Ready Language English, English ASIN B000LR7EY2

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Ultramarathon Man Confession of an AllNight Runner Audible Audio Edition Dean Karnazes James Yaegashi Recorded Books Books Reviews

• I hate running. Or at least I used to. And it had been a long time since I've run more than a few steps.
  The most I have ever run in my life was 3 miles. And that was when I participated in a 3k race.
  
  After reading a 1/3 of the book, around 11pm, I just went out and ran 4 miles.
  Two days later, after reading another 1/3 of the book, I went outside and ran 6 miles.
  Two days later, after finished the book, I went outside, and like Forest Gump, I ran 12 miles.
  
  At times, I had to walk, and there were a few times when I felt like I was crawling.
  
  The quote from the book, "When you can't run, walk. When you can't walk, crawl" continued to echo in my mind.
  
  The narration is very engaging and I enjoyed reading it.
  
  After this book, I read Born to Run by Chris McDougall. And while I did enjoy that book as well, Chris does take a few shots at Dean Karnazes. And so does Scott Jurek. There seems to be some resentment within the ultra community re the amount of publicity and recognition that Dean has been receiving. I'm not aware of all that but all I know is that this book in itself, has inspired me to run again and that's all that matters.
• Being a running enthusiast myself and having followed Dean Karnazes inspiring story of a total life change is a compelling and very interesting read! I love the journey that Dean has gone on as a human being and his story is certainly highlighted in the right way, self deprecating, self satisfying, self affirming, I really enjoyed the read and think Dean is a great inspiration to many. This book made me want to run again. I'm not an excellent runner in any way, shape or form, nor will I ever be. I will never have the endurance Dean has and has demonstrated; however, that's not what running is all about. If you get out and run, you ARE a runner and I love how Dean encourages his fans and simply the public in general about it all. Thanks for writing this Dean, it was a great read!
• I read the first 200 pages in one sitting on a plane. Then my connecting flight got delayed, delayed, delayed, canceled. It was 2 AM in Atlanta, my new flight boarded at 630.
  
  No time for real sleep. What was I going to do?
  
  I grabbed my gear out of my bag and put in a dozen miles running the airport, afterward cleaning myself up like a hobo in the family bathroom, using hand soap and paper towels.
  
  Now it's 11 AM, I finished the book, I slept for 30 minutes or so a few hours ago and I feel like a badass.
  
  Thanks, Dean, for the inspiration.
• Dean has a playful and compact writing style that gives the reader a mostly uncensored look as to what goes on in the mind of an Ultramarathon runner. This book is as much about chasing your passion, about discovering yourself and finding what really matters in your life as it is about how to survive 200 miles of running.
  
  Has it made me more interested in running Ultras? Not really, but it makes me appreciate those that do. They are a unique breed of runner with a unique running community. It makes me realize that the sacrifices I make for my own running endeavors are worth the effort because it gets me closer to becoming a better me.
• I heard Dean Karnazes speak on the Spartan Cruise and was thoroughly entertained, and ordered the book as soon as we had internet service again. The book reads just like he speaks. This was an entertaining book. I didn't expect it to be a guide to running, or a historical book - the title is as tongue in cheek, and so is the book. It's an auto-biography, so it's a mix of being intentionally self-effacing while also claiming his victories.
  
  Do not read this book to learn how to run, to learn how to run further, or to learn about the history of ultramarathons. Read it because it's fun, and because, even if you're a crazy guy going through your own mid-life crisis through athletic endeavours, he'll probably make you feel relatively normal. (Take it from me).
  
  It's a light read - 269 pages in the paperback - and I read it faster than I ran my first marathon (and, not coincidentally, on the same day....)
• I like this book! I really do. It's quite inspiring in fact. I read the 1-star reviews before writing this review and I must say, some are true to a certain extent. This book is not for everyone, so don't expect that you will benefit after reading this book. The content is basically a journey to his endeavors as a runner. He started running in high school, stopped for a number of years, and then started running again which all began at a midnight. Then that was when his, "running career" all blossomed.
  
  Overall, it's a good read. Don't expect any training, eating or workout plans but then, I didn't have any expectations so again, it's a good read. I'm starting to read his 50/50 in which Dean conquered 50 marathons in 50 states within 50 days.
• This book was one of the best books I have ever read in my life. The author has a similar personality as mine though, so It read really easily and was probably why I enjoyed it as much. Read it as a motivational tool or just entertainment, I went from not exercising and 260 lb's to biking and running daily and now weigh 160. It really helped my bridge my goals but more importantly this is a story of a man changing his outlook in his life. I bought this and read it over the course of 3 days ( could not stop, had to force myself to put it down).