See Dane Run is the account of Dane Rauschenberg's journey to run 52 consecutive weekly marathons in one calendar year all while working a full-time job in the greater Washington D.C. area. The book tells the tale of how Dane progresses from neophyte runner to sub-3 hour marathoner. This book serves not only as a guide to 52 distinct and unusual marathons across North America (for those looking to find that right race) but more importantly, is an inspirational tome for anyone looking to push themselves further than they thought possible. With Rauschenberg's athletic history as a backdrop, he paints the picture of how running never was the real sport of his choosing. From record holder on the swim team in high school, to rugby player in college, to Golden Gloves boxer in law school, Rauschenberg only began running after having already tested all these other sports. He shows how his first few marathons were abject failures and how it took him years to realize what worked best for him in running. Even then he went from just 6 lifetime marathons to planing 52 consecutive weekly marathons in one year. filled with anecdotal humor and a week by week recap of the people and places Rauschenberg encountered, See Dane Run is not a book about running. It is a book about life, while running.
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In 2006, Dane Rauschenberg went from a relative novice in marathon running to one of the more recognized names in the sport. While working a full-time job in the greater Washington D.C. area, Dane ran 52 consecutive weekly marathons, starting with the first weekend in January and going until December 31st. In addition, he also raised over $44,000 for the Mobile, Alabama chapter of L'Arche, an organization which benefits the developmentally disabled, and did all of this out of his own pocket with no corporate sponsors. If that was not enough, Dane did more than just complete those marathons he competed in them - averaging a 3:21 for each race. Running his fastest time of the year in his 42nd marathon (a 2:59 - which broke a personal best at the time), Dane showed that he lives by his own words that everyone should give their all regardless of what that all may be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An inspiring story of one runner's adventure in 2006,
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I couldn't help but enjoy reading about Fiddy2. As a runner myself (although I've fallen off of late) I enjoyed every bit of his tale of 52 marathons. I am not too sure if a non runner would enjoy this book, though, as although it is inspirational it certainly would not appeal to most who have not ran a marathon and experienced the ups and downs that the runner will invariably go through each and every time. Having run 17 marathons and 50ks I can say without a doubt that I went through many of the ups and downs Dane went through and couldn't help but laugh along with him. For a runner I think this would be an inspirational book because of the underlying message of not only the book but of his running mentality, that of never knowing what you can't do until you try to do it. 52 marathons in 52 weekends? Sure... 202 mile relay by himself? Sure...
As a side not I followed Fiddy2 ever since the SF marathon of 2006, my first marathon ever and where I first heard about what Dane was doing. I sub sequentially followed his blog and re-read the entries that I had missed. See Dane Run oftentimes reads and feels exactly like his blog. Although this could be a detriment I found that having read the Fiddy2 blog in 2006 that enough time has passed that reading See Dane Run was still worth reading as he does throw in anecdotes throughout to spruce up the reading and make it a little more interesting. One interesting fact is in comparing See Dane Run to Karnazes' 50/50. Both took on a strenuous undertaking on their bodies and defied the odds. Even more so they proved many a person wrong with the thought that that much running would be detrimental to the legs and they would ultimately get slower. Both, in fact, increased their times the closer they got to their goal, which showed that if you take care of yourself and train properly than running in and of itself is not bad for the body. The fact that I haven't ran a marathon since last November, nor ran much for that matter, and after reading See Dane Run I wanted to go out and run another marathon is enough for me to feel inspired, which is enough for me to recommend this to any and all runners. 4.5 stars.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Good Book, But Not on the Kindle,
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Dane's accomplishment is amazing. His writing, what I could read of it, was excellent. Unfortunately, the atrocious formatting on the Kindle made this book essentially unreadable. I found paragraphs rearranged and some sentences misplaced.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!,
By Shawn P Bolan "Shawn Bolan" (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews
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Dean's year-long adventure not only shows what is possible, but it inspires all who read it to greater things. With understated modesty, Dean describes his adventure in a way that both runners and non-runners can relate to. Would recommend the book to anyone wanting to get a glimpse into a higher level of achievement.
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