Run!: Stories of Blisters and Bliss

Run!: Stories of Blisters and Bliss

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Author: Dean Karnazes

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 272


In his follow-up to the best-selling Ultramarathon Man, world-renowned ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes chronicles his remarkable exploits and explorations in gripping detail. Karnazes runs for days on end without rest, across some of the most exotic and inhospitable places on earth, including the Australian Outback, Antarctica and the back alleys of New Jersey. From the downright hilarious to the truly profound the stories in Run! provide readers with the ultimate escape and offer a rare glimpse into the mindset and motivation of an extreme athlete, one who has 'not only pushed the envelope but blasted it to bits.' Karnazes addresses pain and perseverance, and he also charts the emotional as he pushes to the edges of human achievement. The tales of the friendships he's cultivated on his many adventures around the world warm the heart, and are sure to captivate and inspire readers whether they run great distances, modest distances, or not at all. 'Karnazes transformation . into an international symbol of human achievement is as educational as it is inspirational.' - Wired
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Dean Karnazes

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 272


In his follow-up to the best-selling Ultramarathon Man, world-renowned ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes chronicles his remarkable exploits and explorations in gripping detail. Karnazes runs for days on end without rest, across some of the most exotic and inhospitable places on earth, including the Australian Outback, Antarctica and the back alleys of New Jersey. From the downright hilarious to the truly profound the stories in Run! provide readers with the ultimate escape and offer a rare glimpse into the mindset and motivation of an extreme athlete, one who has 'not only pushed the envelope but blasted it to bits.' Karnazes addresses pain and perseverance, and he also charts the emotional as he pushes to the edges of human achievement. The tales of the friendships he's cultivated on his many adventures around the world warm the heart, and are sure to captivate and inspire readers whether they run great distances, modest distances, or not at all. 'Karnazes transformation . into an international symbol of human achievement is as educational as it is inspirational.' - Wired