Message from Dean - May 8th 2007

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.42092
EAN: 9781585424801
Edition: Reprint
ISBN: 1585424803
Label: Jeremy P. Tarcher
Manufacturer: Jeremy P. Tarcher
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 304
Publication Date: February 27, 2006
Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher
Studio: Jeremy P. Tarcher

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Rating: - One of the most inspirational running books out there.....
If you fancy taking up running, or you are currently running and want to push yourself further in either distance or speed I urge you to buy this book. Dean Karnazes explains how we went from "Average Joe", a man with a wife and 2 kids, a demanding job, a relatively inactive lifestyle, to a guy who runs 100 plus miles without blinking an eye lid.

This book not only inspred me, but has encouraged me to push my boundaries and hit new Personal Bests in distance and times. A definite must for unfit and fit people alike to encourage you to get out there and take up running.

Brilliant Read

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Rating: - Highly Recommended
Highly recommended but I think four stars rather than five...

Well, I really do think that many endurance athletes will get something out of this book. The style isn't great and the language is not really up there with that of Richard Askwith, and in agreement with another reviewer it is pretty easy reading. But easy reading can be a good thing sometimes!

I enjoyed reading this book and I think that there is always something to be gained from understanding another athletes' experiences and perspectives. The quotes aren't great, the format (big font but bigger margins!) doesn't contribute anything positive, but the spirit of adventure is all that this needs to be about.

Dean has accomplished some great feats by being well-trained and well-focussed. I think that for any ultra-endurance athlete it is very easy to empathise with his approach, even if we might all prefer to do things differently. He is lucky to have a supportive family, and to have ... Read More

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Rating: - Good read, great man but light...
Dean is truley a great runner...totally awesome and perhaps one of the worlds great athletes. What he does and how he does it are amazing.

Parts of this book are very funny - taking up running again after a huge night out and running in his boxers and vest for 30 miles or so. Bits very moving - the charity relay run he did solo for the girl who needed a kidney transplant. Bit truely inspirational - how he overcomes obstacles and lets nothing stop him in reaching his amazing goals.

Enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it. But...two or three issues stop this being a great book for me. First its very light - read it over a couple of days, could have done with more depth in places. Second its a bit too "american" not not quite right but thats sort of self help look at me approach - did not quite feel real (although I know it is). Finally not sure if its a wise book to follow - pain is good is hardly a mantra that sounds recommendable.

So a good ... Read More

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Rating: - Great read - inspirational
Fab book. Dean has a very easy writing style. I finished this book in a couple of days and know that I will be reading it again (and again!).
Dean proves that you can do anything if you set your mind and body to it.

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Rating: - gripping and inspirational
if you're into running or a similar sport (at any level) you should buy this book; a compelling read and a great motivator.

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