50/50

Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!

By: Dean Karnazes, Matt Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May

Discover the secrets for super endurance -- from one of the fittest men on the planet!

Dean Karnazes has run 350 continuous miles through three sleepless nights, ordered pizza during long runs, and inspired fans the world over with his adventures. So what does a guy like this do when he wants to face the ultimate test of endurance? He runs 50 marathons in 50 states-in 50 consecutive days.

With little more than a road map and a caravan packed with fellow runners and a dedicated crew, Dean set off on a tour that took him through a volcanic canyon in Maui in high humidity and 88-degree heat; to an elevation gain of almost 4,000 feet at the Tecumseh Trail Marathon in Bloomington, Indiana; to a severed moose leg found alongside an Anchorage, Alaska, trail that compelled him to sprint for safety.

Now in this heart-pounding book, Dean reveals how he pulled off this unfathomable feat with a determination that defied all physical limitations. But Dean goes beyond the story of the Endurance 50 marathons to share his invaluable secrets and advice for athletes of all levels. These are the tips that kept Dean going during the 1,310 miles he covered and 160,000 calories he burned-while averaging sub-four-hour marathons and often sleeping fewer than four hours each night. Learn how to:

Recover more quickly
Adapt to extreme conditions
Prevent muscle cramps and overheating
Pace yourself when you "hit the wall"
Stay motivated.

Packed with practical advice and including training regimens, 50/50 will inspire you no matter what your fitness goal is, whether it's simply walking around the block, running a 10K, or completing yet another Ironman.

Run, just to Run

As always, anything that Korno writes is Awesome! No other writer sucks you into their book.

Not a strong as his other books

Not as good as his other books but alright. It took a little effort to get through the entire book when I normally look forward to the time I get to listen to his stories. Narration was a little monotone as well. Still recommend though.

A good book, but…

This book is inspiring, but it’s jarring when this exceptionally gifted runner repeatedly claims to be ordinary or nothing special.

Listened on my long runs while training for a 50 miler

Such an inspiring story. Loved all of it. Listened on my long runs while training for a 50 miler.

Not Ultramarathon Man

I expected something similar to Ultramarathon Man (Revised): Confession of an All-Night Runner and was completely let down. This book was not interesting or entertaining. The lessons he gives are things like; eat well, keep electrolytes in balance, etc. I listened to over 3 hours and I would pay the price of the book not to listen further. Sorry Dean, but you had a winner with Ultramarathon Man. This one fell short