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American author and extreme endurance runner, known for his work on personal challenges and extreme sports, particularly ultra-long distance running. Karnazes is recognized for completing numerous extreme running events, including a continuous 1000-mile run over seven days and seven nights, as well as the extreme running challenge from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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“Running back-to-back races requires a certain tactical prudence. Going too hard in any one race might jeopardize your performance in another. Maintaining proper hydration and caloric equilibrium also becomes increasingly critical.”

Hard Might Running Certain Race Performances Critical Maintaining Prudence Equilibrium Tactical Running Back Jeopardize Hydration

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“Unless you're not pushing yourself, you're not living to the fullest. You can't be afraid to fail, but unless you fail, you haven't pushed hard enough."”

Hard Enough Running Failing Havens Pushing Push Yourself Afraid To Fail Live To The Fullest

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“Never, however, do I take shortcuts. There is not path of least resistance in my training. What I do equates to hard manual labor, disciplined grunt work. Once you permit yourself to compromise, you fail yourself. You might be able to fool some people, but you can never fool yourself. Your toughest critic is the one you face every morning in the mirror.”

Source: Run!: 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss

“Go out hard and finish harder.”

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“If it felt good, you didn't push hard enough. It's supposed to hurt like hell.”

Ifs Hard Enough Felt Hurt Hell Ultra Marathon

Book:Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

Source: Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

“If it comes easy, if it doesn’t require extraordinary effort, you’re not pushing hard enough. It’s supposed to hurt like hell.”

Ifs Hard Enough Easy Hurt Effort Hell Extraordinary Pushing

Book:Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

Source: Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

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Born: August 23, 1962
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Quotes: 65

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Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night RunnerRelated source material

Run!: 26.2 Stories of Blisters and BlissRelated source material

50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!Related source material

The Road to Sparta: Running in the Footsteps of the Original Ultramarathon ManRelated source material

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