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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."”

Quote by Dean Karnazes

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Dean Karnazes
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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