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“People think I'm crazy to put myself through such torture, though I would argue otherwise. Somewhere along the line we seem to have confused comfort with happiness... Dostoyevsky had it right: 'Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.' Never are my senses more engaged than when the pain sets in. There is a magic in misery. Just ask any runner.”

Quote by Dean Karnazes

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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. more

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