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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Wellness Central (August 18, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446581836
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446581837
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read about the Endurance 50 Challenge, August 4, 2008
By Brian Hawkinson (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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I thoroughly enjoyed Ultramarathon man, so when I heard he was writing another book about his Endurance 50 Challenge I couldn't wait. Karnazes account of his experience running 50 marathons in 50 states has some very good information in it. He, of course, went over the running he'd done to that point, as well the type of running that he had wanted to do, which led to the Endurance 50 challenge. This was right up my alley because I have become a huge fan of running as many marathons as possible. My body tends to recover easily so the urge to run more often has only grown with time.

So it amazes me to follow Karnazes trek from state to state with a marathon every day. He offers some gems of knowledge on various aspects, such as eating, hydration, recovery, pacing, conditions and on and on. With 50 marathons in a row there is plenty of fuel for the fire.

For the most part the chapters correspond to some aspect of running and how it related to that day's marathon, or sometimes two to three marathons a chapter. As would be expected, this couldn't go on for every chapter. Some chapters would reference that days marathon and the chapter would not mention more than a sentence or two, sometimes none, of the actual marathon, instead going off on a tangent about something entirely different.

What was amazing was to find in the appendix a doctor's evaluation of Karnazes' health from running all 50 marathons, and came to the basic conclusion that running that many all in a row had no adverse effects and that he indeed seemed to be getting stronger as each marathon went on. In fact his last of the 50 marathons in New York was his fastest, coming in at a little bit after 3 hours!

I whole heartedly recommend all runner's to get a hold of a copy and read this extraordinary account. Fascinating read.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, interesting you don't have to be a runner to love it!, August 23, 2008
I will never be a ultramarathon racer because I am a bit tall, a bit overweight but Dean's book makes me want to be a better me in all that I do in my life. I was lucky enough to get a signed copy of this book at a book signing in Costa Mesa last weekend and met Dean. He is a great guy. He is humble, funny and stresses that he is no superhero. He was so positive and I was inspired! I loved his first book and this one is even more interesting.I am more of a long distance walker but after reading this book I want to walk a bit further and maybe aim for a 5k (which for me might as well be a ultramarathon) and I think Dean would be just fine with that!!!!
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not like the first book, not great, just okay, August 28, 2008
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Dean's first book was excellent and I recommend it to all sorts of folks, both runners and non-runners alike, as an interesting story of a guy who does truly amazing things. I must admit to being a big Dean fan and I even ran four marathons with him during his Endurance 50 tour. That said, this book is pretty weak compared with UltraMarathon Man. Anybody who has run a couple marathons should be able to give you the advice from this book. If you're a runner you should still read this book as it does have some interesting anecdotes and Dean's such a nice guy, but his first book was much better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing person!
I read this book right before I did my 7th marathon. The weather for my marathon was during a "Nor-Easter". Read more
Published 14 days ago by Jacob Reibel

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as "Ultra-Marathon Man", but still a good read.
Not as good as "Ultra-Marathon Man", but still a good read. Less story telling and more instruction/advice.
Published 26 days ago by S. McDaniel

5.0 out of 5 stars Good experience
The item arrived quickly. Very pleasant experience, and get personalized handwritten note from the seller as well!
Published 1 month ago by mark

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, But Not What I Expected
Having read Dane Rauschenberg's "See Dane Run," I was expecting something similar in this book. By that I mean a narrative on each of his marathons include a summary of each... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. T. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book
This book is very inspiring. It is very well written, and the author makes it easy to relate to his situation and his drive to succeed and push the boundaries of his body. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. BELL

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every aspiring ultra-runner!
What can I say...Dean Karnazes knows how to put together a great book! If you've never read "Ultramarathon Man," I recommend it highly. Read more
Published 3 months ago by microbrain

4.0 out of 5 stars Karnazes Makes It To The Finish Line
50/50
Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons
In 50 Days - And How You Too Can
Achieve Super Endurance! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ann Allyn Slessman

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but lacking in the 'secrets"
This was an interesting account of Dean's journey, although certainly not on par with his excellent first book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrew

2.0 out of 5 stars lacking... big time

This is a good enough book if you have no great expectations. There are probably a couple of valuable tips if you are a runner (but there's no more than that, unless you are... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dr

5.0 out of 5 stars Super-human endurance and an engaging book, too
Running 50 marathons in 50 days is a feat almost beyond belief but Dean Karnazes did it. Not only did he run 50 marathons but he did them at an impressive pace; indeed his 50th,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Richard W. Hudson

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