50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!
Discover the secrets for super endurance-from one of the fittest men on the planet!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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Review
"His new book appeals to a potentially broader audience [than his last]. It is packed with practical advice, from how to avoid getting sick during a race, to what to look for in shoes. Included are marathon-training plans for beginners and veterans."-Orange County Register
"Perhaps the most interesting aspect of 50/50, though, is that rare peek into the mindset and motivation of an extreme athlete... and wondering, along with him, what's next."-Bookpage
About the Author
Dean Karnazes has been called an "Ultrarunning legend" by Men's Journal, and "One of the sexiest men in sports" by Sports Illustrated for Women. Winner of the 2004 Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, he is the author of ULTRAMARATHON MAN. A columnist for Men's Health, Dean lives with his wife and two children in San Francisco. His website is www.ultramarathonman.com.
Customer Reviews
Great follow-up to UltraMarathon Man.
This is not a "How to run" book. It's primarily a diary of an amazing runner in an amazing athletic test of endurance, with a lot of advice for runners added in. I recommend this book, especially if you have already read Karnazes' first book Ultra Marathon Man and enjoyed it. Karnazes runs 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days and lives to tell about it. If you've ever thought running a single marathon would be too difficult, read this book and you might just be inspired.
Rubbish
This is a poorly written self-promoting pile of rubbish. The advice offered is so basic as to be laughable - you can get more from any single month's issue of Runner's World. And Karnazes, for all his impressive feats of fitness, achieves with the aid of significant corporate sponsorship and a team of supporters. Wouldn't it be so much more impressive if he did this on his own - without all the hoopla - and then sat down and wrote a revealing memoir about the experience.
It certainly is disappointing to learn that most of the 50 marathons he runs in his 50 days were arranged just for him. So, while he ran the Boston Marathon course, he did not run the "Boston Marathon" in his 50 days. Yet, the book still claims one of the 50 as the "Boston Marathon."
I have no doubt many others could achieve a comparable feat with the same selfishness and professional level of support. They could probably do a better job writing about it, too.
Quick read, not as inspiring as Ultramarathon Man
To be honest, I was disappointed by this book. Dean's first book, Ultramarathon Man was a quick, but very inspiring, read - I actually re-read that book when I need a motivational boost / my training is lagging behind. While 50/50 does have some inspiring pages, the majority are pretty bland to be honest. I would recommend just checking this out at the library - you'll donate your copy if you decide to buy it after the first read.
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