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A Runner's High

Older, Wiser, Slower, Stronger

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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, on 50 consecutive days.

In A Runner's High, Karnazes chronicles his return to the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run in his mid-50s 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 story and a love letter to the sport from one of its most celebrated ambassadors.

©2021 Dean Karnazes (P)2021 W F Howes Extreme Sports Running & Jogging Sports

Critic reviews

"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)
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more than a story about running, it's also about family relationships, friendship, pathos, humanity.

great story telling

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I really enjoyed this. Some great stories and brilliant insight into the ultra runner. Would definitely recommend this.

Really good book

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Great book man! I have seen those couple of one star reviews so was considering if this will be a good one, but it was beyond my expectation. Those people clearly have problems with themselves, not with your book. A great story, plus I love your sense of humor. You made me laugh many times. But also nearly cried once too.

Great read!

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I listened to and read quite a few running books but this one by far the most enjoyable so far. Dean's stories include the good, the bad and the ugly and told in such an engaging way that I found it hard to stop listening to it. I look forward to listening to his other books. I highly recommend it to anyone!

A Truly inspirational story

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I love everything Dean outs out, fantastic as always! I think I have one more book left 😁

can't get enough

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