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50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance! Paperback – August 12, 2009

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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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"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

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Dean Karnazes has been called the "Quintessential Ultramarathoner" by Outside magazine. Winner of the 2004 Badwater Marathon in Death Valley, and recipient of the ESPN ESPY Award as the "Best Outdoor Athlete" of 2006, he is the author of the New York Times bestseller Ultramarathon Man. Dean lives with his wife and two children in San Francisco. His website is www.ultramarathonman.com.

Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (August 12, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780446581844
ISBN-13: 978-0446581844
ASIN: 0446581844
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 100 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #817 in Running & Jogging (Books)
- #186 in Track & Field Sports

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Pop culture read.

October 30, 2013

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Look, DK's Ultramarathon Man is one of the factors that put me on the (then inconceivable) road to running ultramarathons. I own just about everything every published on the sport and have been a subscriber to UltraRunning for about 5 years; however, this whimsical - and admittedly enjoyable and easy-to-read - account of the 50/50 is not a valuable training source. Had Dean simply titled it "50/50: My story", then I would probably have given it 5-stars, but my lower ranking is for the benefit of those who - like me - are considering parting with hard-earned money for an insightful training tool - and this isn't it. Instead, try something in line with Don Allison's "A Step Beyond..."/Happy Trails/K

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50 Pages in 50 Days

September 1, 2012

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I wanted to like this book; I really did. There is nothing I like better than a great athlete inspiring me to get off the couch, hit my goals, and stop feeling sorry for myself. (OK, maybe a great spiritual journey, but you get the idea). For frame of reference, I'm a "Through My Eyes," "Quiet Strength" fan. But this book read more like a "what I did on my summer vacation" narrative than it did a compelling, motivating, "how to win" tome. It dutifully goes thru the What and Where, but almost nothing about the Why and How. Maybe there just isn't that much profound that K can verbalize--like trying to explain great art or music, it loses something in the translation. But then, why write the book? $$$

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Amazing accomplishment, solid storytelling by Mr. Karnazes

November 24, 2015

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Great stories and tips though not my favorite work from Dean. Still an AMAZING accomplishment in his long list of amazing accomplishments. Hard to even imagine the rare air in the ultra running community that Dean occupies. Make me feel like the meager marathon I crank out is just a walk in the park. No doubt Dean is a gifted physical specimen also possessing iron clad mental fortitude (10 Bad Waters...geezzzzzz). Keep em coming and I'll keep reading em!

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M. A. Medina

Is this really Non-Fiction? Its unbelievable

April 7, 2011

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It might seem impossible for any human being to run 50 marathons in 50 consecutive day and in each 50 USA state. Well its possible. Dean Karnazes did it. We all don't have the same gifts and what I have learned from reading this book is that... well its best described in a quote that he had in his latest book... "GIVING ANYTHING LESS THAN YOUR BEST IS TO SACRIFICE THE GIFT," this is a quote by Steve Prefontaine.

And that is exactly it. He has a gift and he gives it his all. It is so motivating to see someone almost abuse a gift into lengths unimaginable by most. So what I took from this is that if you have a talent, whatever it is, whether it be cooking, or writing, or fixing cars... give it your all. Give it all you have. Don't sacrifice the gift.

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Oleg

Good but hard to read

May 18, 2018

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I took me about 2 months to read this.
Not because it’s bad, but because is really a hard reading format. The author tried to compile a story and a useful technical book. It is okay, but a prefer more scientific books.

In conclusion, it is a good read for any runner, but it is not what I was hoping for. At least, this book. Thanks!

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Patricia A. Boler

Really enjoyable follow up to Dean's feat of 50 marathons in 50 days.

March 8, 2009

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I read The Ultra Marathon Man first. I just enjoyed that book so much. I was lucky enough that year to meet Dean in San Francisco when I was running the half there. I then did the Kiawah Island marathon (#44 for Dean) during his 50 in 50 days with the great group. I enjoyed the descriptions of the different events. There is a lot of humor, too in the 50 days on the road. It really gives you an appreciation of what he went through with the different weather and road conditions. I was disappointed, though, that "my" marathon wasn't covered much more than a description of how he adjusted his shoes.Overall, though, I really loved the book. He's a great guy and incredibly interesting, humble, and personable!

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Anna

Almost There

September 11, 2011

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I just finished reading Ultramarathon Man one or two weeks ago, and it was the most inspirational and motivating book for runners (and non runners) to read. So, I wanted more of Dean's work. Basically, 50/50 is a day to day account of each marathon that he ran in his 50 marathons in 50 days challenge. It was a great book, but it repeats a lot of info he put in Ultramarathon Man. Also, you kind of notice that he's starting to go from running as a passion to running as a career. He's starting to head down the "oh i'm so awesome" path of athletes. This book isn't horrible, but Karnazes isn't getting any better. It's not a bad buy.

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J. Fitch

Learning from Superman

September 17, 2008

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As an ultrarunner who has completed 50 miles numerous times over thep ast decade and fallen short of 100 numerous times too, I greatly anticpated the release of Dean Karnazes 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance. What a great read! Dean weaves training tips, suggestions, and lessons that he has learned amid the tales of his successful completion of 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. What a daunting accomplishment.

50/50 is an engaging and inspiring read!

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