“I wasn't born with any innate talent. I've never been naturally gifted at anything. I always had to work at it. The only way I knew how to succeed was to try harder than anyone else. Dogged persistence is what got me through life. But here was something I was half-decent at. Being able to run great distances was the one thing I could offer the world. Others might be faster, but I could go longer. My strongest quality is that I never give up.”
Quote by Dean Karnazes
Work
Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner
This book is a personal account of the author's transformation from an average runner to an ultramarathoner, covering his experiences in various races and the psychological and physical demands they entail. more
Author
Dean Karnazes
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. more
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