Episode #76
The Mind of an Ultramarathoner โ Dean Karnazes on Pain, Purpose & 100-Mile Runs
Mar 16, 202637 minS1
<p>Table of Contents / Key Topics</p><p>1:04 โ The Run That Changed His Life On his 30th birthday Dean left a nightclub at midnight and ran 30 miles (50K) to Half Moon Bay wearing silk boxer shorts. That moment pushed him to leave his corporate career and pursue ultramarathons.</p><p>4:37 โ Building Ultra-Endurance Dean began with the Western States 100 in the early 1990s without a coach or formal program. He trained by running long distances and often running through the night. Running alone in nature became a spiritual experience.</p><p>7:53 โ Ultra Race Logistics In races lasting 30โ40 hours efficiency is critical. Dean fol...
