Really liked the book - truly an awe-inspiring read on how a man could run 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 days. Having run a couple marathons myself, just the thought of such a feat is simply mind boggling. What I didn't like is how he claims to be just another guy, that "you too can achieve...
An awesome insight on one tough runner! It will get your butt off the couch, that is for sure! Great book, Dean is really an inspiration to start running and chasing dreams.
Great book. Contains valuable advice for runners of any levels. This man is a legend! Deans a beast and who wouldn't want to read this to see what's said about their state
I read Dean Karnazes 50/50 and I rate it 3.5 out of 5. In case you don’t know, Karnazes is an amazing athlete who discovered during a midlife crisis that he is indeed a runner. Not just a 5km runner, he is the kind of fellow who packs his credit card and goes, often without a plan and 31 miles la...
When I started this book, I figured this would be a 2 or 3 star read. However, as the book progressed, I was surprised and impressed at the stories capturing the conditions that a runner will put himself through to meet a goal. The best part? I did not find him condescending, cocky, or arrogant- ...
I received this book as a gift from a friend. Having completed my first marathon just a little over a month ago, the timing of the gift was very appropriate. But unlike many people, who run a marathon, hang up their medal and call it quits afterward, I am planning on adding many more miles to m...