A Runner’s Excessive: My Life in Movement
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“A Runner’s Excessive wakes up the urge for food to run lengthy distances. Dean takes us on a lifelong journey of ultramarathons, via the ups and downs, the friendships and lonely moments, and the struggles and rewards of every race. Dean writes in a direct and intimate approach that retains us studying like he runs—with out stopping.”—Kilian Jornet, creator of Above the Clouds and world champion ultramarathoner
“A Runner’s Excessive is a strong narrative on life, working and discovering that means via perseverance. Each runner ought to learn this ebook.”— Jason Koop, Coach and bestselling creator
New York Occasions bestselling creator and ultramarathoning legend Dean Karnazes has pushed his physique and thoughts to inconceivable limits, from working within the shoe melting warmth of Demise Valley to the lung freezing chilly of the South Pole. He’s raced and competed throughout the globe and as soon as ran 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days.
In A Runner’s Excessive, Karnazes chronicles his extraordinary adventures main as much as his return to the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run in his mid-fifties after first finishing the race a long time in the past. The Western States, notorious for its rugged terrain and excessive temperatures, turns into essentially the most demanding competitors of Karnazes’s life, a bodily and emotional reckoning and a battle to remain true to at least one’s function. Confronting his age, his profession path, and his life selections, we see Karnazes as we by no means have earlier than.
For Karnazes, the working expertise is concerning the runner and the path. It isn’t the sum of achievements however a narrative that continues to be advised every day, with every step. A Runner’s Excessive is without delay an endorphin-fueled journey and a love letter to the game from certainly one of its most celebrated ambassadors that may go away each informal and severe runners cheering.
ASIN : B088RCSDG1
Writer : HarperOne (April 20, 2021)
Publication date : April 20, 2021
Language : English
File dimension : 4044 KB
Textual content-to-Speech : Enabled
Display Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Phrase Sensible : Enabled
Print size : 256 pages
Web page numbers supply ISBN : 1838953841
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William James Leonard Jr (Lenny) –
A Life-Changing Journey Fueled by âRunnerâs Highâ
Dean Karnazesâ âRunnerâs Highâ is a remarkable and truly inspiring book that has left an indelible mark on my perspective towards running and life itself. From the very first pages, Karnazes effortlessly weaves his captivating storytelling with heartfelt moments of triumph, resilience, and self-discovery, making it an absolute must-read for both seasoned runners and those new to the sport.One of the highlights of this book is how Karnazes shares his personal journey and the transformative power of running. Through his vivid descriptions and genuine emotions, he paints a picture of a man who embraces both the physical and mental challenges that running presents. Karnazes imparts invaluable lessons about pushing our limits, conquering self-doubt, and embracing the joy that comes from living life to the fullest.The authorâs relentless determination to push through boundaries becomes palpable in his accounts of incredible ultra-marathons and endurance feats. From running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days to completing the infamous Badwater Ultramarathon, Karnazes showcases the human spiritâs incredible capacity for resilience and perseverance. Reading these accounts leaves you with a sense of awe and an overwhelming belief that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.Furthermore, âRunnerâs Highâ offers much more than a mere running memoir. Karnazes delves into the profound connection between running and personal growth, showing us how the physical act of running can have a profound impact on our emotional well-being and overall perspective on life. His reflections on the meditative aspects of running and the ability to find solace amidst chaos resonate deeply, urging us to seek our own version of a ârunnerâs highâ in our lives.I cannot recommend âRunnerâs Highâ enough to anyone seeking motivation, inspiration, or simply a captivating read. Dean Karnazesâ words will leave you feeling empowered, ready to embrace challenges head-on, and eager to uncover your own potential. This book is a testament to the human spiritâs ability to overcome obstacles and find incredible joy in the pursuit of our passions.
djones –
A long awaited sequel to Ultra Marathon Man
Living in Europe meant preordering this from the Amazon US site. It arrived last Friday and I had finished it by Sunday. Just a brilliant read and a worthy sequel to Ultra Marathon Man which changed the lives of so many by getting them to start running and so many other runners to explore distances beyond what they thought previously possible. If you came away from Deanâs first book thinking he was superhuman, you will finish this book and think he is just a super human. He has the same doubts and fears as every other runner, husband and father but it is his perseverance and resilience which shines in everything he does. You have less chance than ever of running Western States but this book is as close as youâll come. Ultra Marathon Man may have got you to lace up your shoes and hit the trails but A Runnerâs High will keep you wanting to go out there for the pure pleasure of being able to run. Simply a joy to read.
Kiran Kelkar –
Intrinsic inspiration
While Ultramarathon Man motivated me to start running, and constantly inspires my need to leave up my shoes, Runner’s High provides a profound meaning to running that is far less extrinsic than I once thought. The intrinsic nature of getting lost and letting your feet take you where they will is something that is often missing when we focus on the external factors, like race schedules and particular pacing goals. This is just another fantastic read by Dean!
Amazon Customer –
Another great story from Dean Karnazes
I always wanted to know how itp felt to run the Western States 100 race. The last part of the book is a great description of it. This book resonates a lot with me since like the author, I’m getting older and seeing the limits of my body performances shrinking is a bit worrisome. But this book is still very much uplifting by showing that even if aging as a toll, incredible achievements can still be accomplished (of course with the proper training).The rhythm was a bit slow in the first half of the book but it got much faster (and the style better) in the second part of the book.A very entertaining book! Thank you, Dean!
Nicholas Lamagna –
outstanding book!
I loved this book. On top of the incredible accomplishments and story in itself the ability to use his words to paint such a clear vision so we can truly feel like we are in his wet soggy shoes each step of the way was an emotional journey along each incredible page. Thank you Dean!
A. F. Bearden –
Good book
Very well written. Great for a runner
Mitch goes hiking –
Motivational
Karno has a great way to express the suck but make it sound fun. I decided to sign up for my 1st ultra after reading 2 of his books. I may change my review afterwards
Saud Alebrahim –
nice book
This book for the people who want to get excited for running ultramarathon, its a story of dean karnazes who struggle lately with the ultramarathons and how he pass throw these struggles, i enjoy reading this book but not so much.
Bruno EMB –
La cubierta que se aprecia es removible como en muchos de los casos de pasta dura, para dejar la pasta con un estilo clásico.
Koen –
Een aangenaam boek over een onderwerp dat me wel interesseert. Leest vlotZeker een aanrader
David Champy –
Great book about running, and the values that incarnated by most of the ultra runners. A lot humility and simplicity…
Diego Salerno –
A amazing story of one of the best to ever do it. A must buy for sure.
Marco Moeschter –
Ich habe alle Bücher von Dean und ich muss ehrlich sagen The Road to Sparta war zwar gut aber nicht so toll. Dieses Buch hier hat mich aber wie seine älteren Bücher wieder komplett gepackt und ich konnte es fast nicht aus der Hand legen. Schöne Einblicke in das Leben und vor allem die Gedankenwelt eines Ultramarathonläufers.