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A Runner's High

Older, Wiser, Slower, Stronger

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A Runner's High

By: Dean Karnazes
Narrated by: Andy Ingalls
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Summary
 Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, from running in the shoe-melting heat of Death Valley to the lung-freezing cold of the South Pole. He's raced and competed across the globe and once ran 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days.

In A Runner's High, Karnazes chronicles his return to the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run in his mid-fifties after first completing the race decades ago. The Western States, infamous for its rugged terrain and extreme temperatures, becomes the most demanding competition of his life, a physical and emotional reckoning and a battle to stay true to one's purpose. Confronting his age, wearying body, career path and life choices, we see Karnazes as we never have before, raw and exposed. A Runner's High is both an endorphin-fuelled page-turner and a love letter to the sport from one of its most celebrated ambassadors.

“A book that will inspire athletes of all stripes, whatever their aches and pains, to hit the ground running.” KIRKUS REVIEWS

“Runners are sure to be captivated by this account of an unconventional endurance athlete who tenaciously challenges physical and mental boundaries.” BOOKLIST©2021 Dean Karnazes (P)2021 W. F. Howes Ltd Extreme Sports Running & Jogging Sports Sports Psychology Inspiring
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Inspiration to keep on running as we age and slow down and age some more: a thoughtful approach to the course of life.

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A great story all up of the trials and tribulations of an ultra runner but please never again, the narrator’s pronouncing of certain words distracted me from the story.
It was a disappointment.
Karnazes’s stories are fascinating though.

Entertaining

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This is my first DK book and as an older yet newer runner, I appreciated all of his insight into ultra events and doing life as a son, father and husband.

Engaging and insightful

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Couldn't stop listening. inspiring, honest, full of true worldly experiences on the trail. Brought a tear to my eyes in several parts. A must listen for all, not just runners.

Incredibly inspiring marathon running adventure.

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I’ve heard Deans name mentioned often during my running years yet this was my first book I’ve listened to. Since finishing I’ve hunted down a few of his podcasts and now off to read all his other books. I really enjoyed this - thank you

Loved it !

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