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“Dean Karnazes
Peter C wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ultra Marathon Man -- Confessions of an all-night runner (nf) 280 pages. co2005. Read May-05. Extreme athlete: 24 hour events; 200 mile runs.”“Wow, this guy was destined to be an ultra-marathon man! Wow. That's all I can say, it was a good read.”
~N!COLE~ wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story of a man on a mission. Dean Karnazes started running as part of his mid-life crisis and hasn't stopped yet. A must read for runners who think that they might be able to push a little harder, but don't. This will push you past that edge.”
Carl B wrote this review Wednesday, October 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Dean has an amazing and inspiring story about his decision to push his body beyond his perceived limitations in an effort to find something greater in life, and he realized that the human body is capable of sustaining and adapting to so much more than you think. He's an animal!”
Kirk W wrote this review Monday, September 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I loved this book!! It's one of my favorites by far! I really was inspired by his drive to fulfill an inner need and not glory. I loved some of his honest replys to questions and his quotes. This book really helped me define some of myself and I was really inspired”
wendy k wrote this review Friday, September 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fascinating read and well written.”
Sara wrote this review Monday, August 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was wonderful. The crazy amazing things this man has done were inspiring. It makes me want to get on my running shoes and head for the sunset. Although maybe not 200 miles at a time!!”
Katie W wrote this review Thursday, March 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I found this book to be very encouraging! I can see where running can be addictive, and Dean Karnazes takes long distance running to the nth degree. Yet, he enjoys other sports as well, and seems to take the time for his family and 9-5 job as well.
Lesley L wrote this review Saturday, February 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
One thing he mentioned toward the end of the book that I could relate to was that the solitude experienced while running helps him to enjoy his time with people more. I can understand that.
I also enjoyed reading about his running for charity, several children who needed organ transplants, since I'm thinking about running for a charity in the coming year. ”
“This is a fun book to read for inspiration if you are a distance runner or for encouragement to become one if you aren't. It is funny in places - for example when he orders a pizza for delivery . . . while running an all night training run. Although the phrase "Get over yourself" comes to mind several times while reading this book it is a fast and often entertaining read.”
moik wrote this review Friday, January 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I think that Dean is very inspiring and slightly crazy, and I enjoy running. I don't really understand how he does it all and was left with thinking that something in his life must be getting neglected. Luckily he was able to turn his fanatical running into a career. His book was really well written and a great read.”
Tamara C wrote this review Sunday, October 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
