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“Dean is not an athlete of clichés but a man who deeply inhabits his life as a runner. He does that with a really solid sense of humor and an understanding that life…and running…can be very entertaining!”
—Bill Rodgers, winner of the Boston and New York City marathons
“Iron man Dean Karnazes is no mere mortal.”—"Time" “Running with Karnazes [is] like setting up one’s easel next to Monet or Picasso.”—The "New York Times""" “The undisputed king of the ultras, who has not only pushed the envelope but blasted it to bits.”—The "Philadelphia Inquirer" “A ‘short’ run with Dean could land you far from home.”—The "Washington Post" “The indefatigable man."—"Esquire" “Ultrarunning legend”—"Men’s Journal" “Money and fame aside, Karnazes [is] motivated by a primal need more than anything else.”
—Bill Rodgers, winner of the Boston and New York City marathons
“Iron man Dean Karnazes is no mere mortal.”—"Time" “Running with Karnazes [is] like setting up one’s easel next to Monet or Picasso.”—The "New York Times""" “The undisputed king of the ultras, who has not only pushed the envelope but blasted it to bits.”—The "Philadelphia Inquirer" “A ‘short’ run with Dean could land you far from home.”—The "Washington Post" “The indefatigable man."—"Esquire" “Ultrarunning legend”—"Men’s Journal" “Money and fame aside, Karnazes [is] motivated by a primal need more than anything else.”
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In the follow-up to his bestselling Ultramarathon Man, world-renowned ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes chronicles his remarkable exploits and explorations in gripping detail. Who wouldn't be curious about a man who has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, once running 350 continuous miles? Karnazes runs for days on end without rest, across some of the most exotic and inhospitable places on earth, including Antarctica, the Australian Outback and the back alleys of New Jersey. From the downright hilarious to the truly profound, the stories in Run! offer a rare glimpse into the mindset and motivation of an extreme athlete, one who has, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer, 'Not only pushed the envelope but blasted it to bits.' Karnazes addresses pain and perseverance, and he also charts the emotional terrain as he pushes to the edges of human achievement. Named by TIME Magazine as one of the 'Top 100 Most Influential People in the World', Karnazes has had, and continues to have, an impact on ordinary people's lives; these entertaining and endearing stories are sure to captivate and inspire readers whether they run great distances or not at all.
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Ein interessantes Buch, dessen Lektüre mir Spaß gemacht hat. Allerdings vermute ich, dass Personen, die selbst keinen Laufsport betreiben, wenig Freude an diesem Buch haben werden. So kann man an vielen Stellen nur schmunzeln oder die Situation nachvollziehen, wenn man ähnliches aus eigener (Lauf-)Erfahrung kennt. Insofern lebt das Buch zum Teil vom Wiedererkennungseffekt. Im Gegenzug ist das Buch sehr gut datzu geeignet, die eigene Motivation zum Laufen zu steigern, sollte diese einmal eingeschlafen sein.
Inhaltlich schreibt der Autor, ein Ultra - Marathonläufer, über seine angesammelten Lauferfahrungen. Dabei geht es allerdings mehr um die Erlebnisse, als um nützliche Tips. Interessierte Läufer sollten hierzu besser ein spezielles Buch kaufen oder "50/50" vom gleichen Autor lesen. So geht es z.B. um die Beziehung zu einem seiner besten Freunde, Christopher Gaylord, und wie dieser die Wandlung vom Breitensportler zum Ultramarathonläufer durchgemacht hat. Zudem werden viele Begegnungen mit Nicht-Läufern und deren Reaktion auf das exzessive Lauftraining des Autors beschrieben. Weiterhin erzählt der Autor, wie er vor der Kalifornischen Küste mittels einer Art aufblasbarem Laufrad auf dem Wasser gelaufen ist und einem Hai begegnete, berichtet von einigen Ultra-Läufen, wie er 48 Stunden am Stück auf einem Laufband gelaufen ist, um einen Guinness - Rekord zu brechen etc.
Interessant ist außerdem, dass auch seine Familie kurz zu Wort kommt und man so einen besseren Blick auf den Autor bekommt. Etwas nervig ist hingegen, dass der Autor sich häufig sehr enthusiastisch äußert und betont, wie oft ihm Leute geschrieben habe, dass er sie motiviert habe, ein gesünderes und aktiveres Leben zu führen und dasse er eine inspirierende Persönlichkeit sei. Zudem erwähnt er mehrfach seinen Sponsor. Wer über diese kleineren Mängel hinweg sehen kann und wem die Bücher "Ultramarathon Man" und "50/50" ebenfalls gefallen haben, der kann auch hier getrost zugreifen und erhält ein amüsantes Buch, dass keine übertriebenen Ansprüche an die Englischkenntnisse stellt. Grundkenntnisse allein dürften aber nicht ausreichen, um alles zu verstehen.
Wer noch keins der Bücher gelesen hat, sollte lieber chronologisch vorgehen und zunächst "Ultramarathon Man" lesen, da dieses Buch teilweise Bezug auf die ersten beiden Bücher nimmt, bzw. die Geschichten ausführlicher oder nur kurz erzählt. Ohne diesen Wiedererkennungseffekt bzw. das Hintergrundwissen hätte zumindest mir die Lektüre weniger Spaß gemacht.
Inhaltlich schreibt der Autor, ein Ultra - Marathonläufer, über seine angesammelten Lauferfahrungen. Dabei geht es allerdings mehr um die Erlebnisse, als um nützliche Tips. Interessierte Läufer sollten hierzu besser ein spezielles Buch kaufen oder "50/50" vom gleichen Autor lesen. So geht es z.B. um die Beziehung zu einem seiner besten Freunde, Christopher Gaylord, und wie dieser die Wandlung vom Breitensportler zum Ultramarathonläufer durchgemacht hat. Zudem werden viele Begegnungen mit Nicht-Läufern und deren Reaktion auf das exzessive Lauftraining des Autors beschrieben. Weiterhin erzählt der Autor, wie er vor der Kalifornischen Küste mittels einer Art aufblasbarem Laufrad auf dem Wasser gelaufen ist und einem Hai begegnete, berichtet von einigen Ultra-Läufen, wie er 48 Stunden am Stück auf einem Laufband gelaufen ist, um einen Guinness - Rekord zu brechen etc.
Interessant ist außerdem, dass auch seine Familie kurz zu Wort kommt und man so einen besseren Blick auf den Autor bekommt. Etwas nervig ist hingegen, dass der Autor sich häufig sehr enthusiastisch äußert und betont, wie oft ihm Leute geschrieben habe, dass er sie motiviert habe, ein gesünderes und aktiveres Leben zu führen und dasse er eine inspirierende Persönlichkeit sei. Zudem erwähnt er mehrfach seinen Sponsor. Wer über diese kleineren Mängel hinweg sehen kann und wem die Bücher "Ultramarathon Man" und "50/50" ebenfalls gefallen haben, der kann auch hier getrost zugreifen und erhält ein amüsantes Buch, dass keine übertriebenen Ansprüche an die Englischkenntnisse stellt. Grundkenntnisse allein dürften aber nicht ausreichen, um alles zu verstehen.
Wer noch keins der Bücher gelesen hat, sollte lieber chronologisch vorgehen und zunächst "Ultramarathon Man" lesen, da dieses Buch teilweise Bezug auf die ersten beiden Bücher nimmt, bzw. die Geschichten ausführlicher oder nur kurz erzählt. Ohne diesen Wiedererkennungseffekt bzw. das Hintergrundwissen hätte zumindest mir die Lektüre weniger Spaß gemacht.
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Format:Kindle Edition|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
Geschichten rund ums Laufen. Amüsante Anekdoten. Nicht mehr, nicht weniger. Den Preis aufgrund des geringen Umfangs meiner Meinung nach nicht wert, aber ein gutes Geschenk für Lauf-Liebhaber .-)
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Dean, Where Did You Go!?
1. April 2011
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
"Ultramarathonman" hooked me on Dean. While clearly he is not the world's elite ultrarunner, the book motivated people, inspired them to get fit, to challenge their belief in their own capabilities. He wrote in a style that was refreshing, bold, and passionate. "50/50" was a far cry from his first effort, and when I first heard about "Run!" I was hoping for a rebound from what I would refer to as his sophomore slump. I need to premise this by again acknowledging the positives that Dean brought into my life as an individual, but I must give an honest review.
Dean, what happened? Early on in "Run!" the thought began creeping in my mind that you've started taking yourself far too seriously, and that all of the steps you take in your runs are after nothing but the mighty dollar. This book, at best, is a series of short stories better suited for a free blog as opposed to qualifying it as a full book. Some of the stories are entertaining, but many, and I mean many of them are self-righteous and plain boring. The further I read, the more my letdown turned to anger--Dean, you've lost your way, man! While I'm certain you'll have a fourth effort looming before too long, I encourage you to return to your roots--become an inspirational story teller and avoid trying to make yourself a writer. "Ultramarathonman" worked, "50/50" was just that, and "Run!" simply misses the mark.
I'm willing to give you another shot, Dean, but don't do it for the money, because I'm onto you!
Dean, what happened? Early on in "Run!" the thought began creeping in my mind that you've started taking yourself far too seriously, and that all of the steps you take in your runs are after nothing but the mighty dollar. This book, at best, is a series of short stories better suited for a free blog as opposed to qualifying it as a full book. Some of the stories are entertaining, but many, and I mean many of them are self-righteous and plain boring. The further I read, the more my letdown turned to anger--Dean, you've lost your way, man! While I'm certain you'll have a fourth effort looming before too long, I encourage you to return to your roots--become an inspirational story teller and avoid trying to make yourself a writer. "Ultramarathonman" worked, "50/50" was just that, and "Run!" simply misses the mark.
I'm willing to give you another shot, Dean, but don't do it for the money, because I'm onto you!
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On the Road Again With Karno
1. April 2011
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe|Amazon Vine™ Rezension
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I read the author's first book, and it's one of the best memoirs I've ever absorbed. I especially enjoyed his detailed descriptions of the races he participated in. But this latest offering comes up short. The first segment was entertaining and interesting, and there were a couple of other anecdotes and essays that held my interest. But the rest of it was pretty dry, and somewhat disorganized. I found myself skimming through the rest of the book looking for something of interest but came up empty.
Dean Karnazes is a bright and interesting fellow. He's the Evel Knievel of running, and I've enjoyed reading about his escapades. He's energetic, uplifting and funny. If you ever get the chance to meet him, it'll create a memory worth keeping.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a limit to what one can write about their past experiences, and for Dean--I'd say he's stretching it. However anyone who hasn't read his first book will probably get more out of this one.
Dean Karnazes is a bright and interesting fellow. He's the Evel Knievel of running, and I've enjoyed reading about his escapades. He's energetic, uplifting and funny. If you ever get the chance to meet him, it'll create a memory worth keeping.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a limit to what one can write about their past experiences, and for Dean--I'd say he's stretching it. However anyone who hasn't read his first book will probably get more out of this one.
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Better Titled: "Run: How I'm Really Great"
25. März 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Von Amazon bestätigter Kauf
Perhaps I had higher hopes for this book. Perhaps I was expecting something else, but frankly, I did not like this book.
First off, I was expecting what was pitched "26.2 short stories about running." What I got though was 26 snippets - with a few fuller "stories" included - in there about how Dean Karnazes is A) the greatest ultra runner ever, B) how Dean Karnazes thinks he's the greatest adventurer of all time C) and finally about how many other people think Dean Karnazes is great.
Now don't get me wrong, he's quite a guy and most people will never come near his level of superior running, but the 272 of self congratulatory stories, page after page, made me cringe countless times.
One of my favorite traits of this book is his ability to write about how he is "humble," doesn't like the spot light, and doesn't think he's great. But then conveniently, the next line is always some friend, family member, or fan praising his amazing accomplishments.
An additional issue I find in the book is his constant use of "us runners" or "we runners" or "only fellow runners understand" as a gimmick to tie the author closer to the reader. Let's face it, "runners" and what Karno does should not be confused. The weekend warriors that are getting winded doing a 5k don't understand what he goes through, and vice-versa. It's been a long time since he and his "fellow runners" were even on the same planet. He runs at such an extreme - and impressively so - that he shouldn't belittle his achievements by pretending I have any idea what sort of training and focus he has.
What frustrates me most about this book though is at its core, there was a great story to be told. This man has done amazing feats of endurance and running and I want to hear about it. I want to know every detail about his trails and his triumphs. I want the whole picture, and I want to decide what kind of guy he is. 4 of the stories chronicle the amazing desert endurance race series. The first tale covers the brutal Atacama event in great detail. Those pages I was captivated by. But the next 3 races he basically glosses over and tells us few details beyond where he was placing, and a few points on how he was feeling. I don't even know how many miles most of these events were. Why not include a few facts too? Those 4 races alone, interspersed with a few more personal accounts of how he became the runner he is - his friendship with Topher and his marriage to his wife - would have created an epic book written by an amazing runner.
But instead, we're left with fluff that comes off as "look how great everything I do is."
If you want a great book with short stories on running, check out the Runners World anthology "Going Long." Now that is a collection of short stories on Running.
First off, I was expecting what was pitched "26.2 short stories about running." What I got though was 26 snippets - with a few fuller "stories" included - in there about how Dean Karnazes is A) the greatest ultra runner ever, B) how Dean Karnazes thinks he's the greatest adventurer of all time C) and finally about how many other people think Dean Karnazes is great.
Now don't get me wrong, he's quite a guy and most people will never come near his level of superior running, but the 272 of self congratulatory stories, page after page, made me cringe countless times.
One of my favorite traits of this book is his ability to write about how he is "humble," doesn't like the spot light, and doesn't think he's great. But then conveniently, the next line is always some friend, family member, or fan praising his amazing accomplishments.
An additional issue I find in the book is his constant use of "us runners" or "we runners" or "only fellow runners understand" as a gimmick to tie the author closer to the reader. Let's face it, "runners" and what Karno does should not be confused. The weekend warriors that are getting winded doing a 5k don't understand what he goes through, and vice-versa. It's been a long time since he and his "fellow runners" were even on the same planet. He runs at such an extreme - and impressively so - that he shouldn't belittle his achievements by pretending I have any idea what sort of training and focus he has.
What frustrates me most about this book though is at its core, there was a great story to be told. This man has done amazing feats of endurance and running and I want to hear about it. I want to know every detail about his trails and his triumphs. I want the whole picture, and I want to decide what kind of guy he is. 4 of the stories chronicle the amazing desert endurance race series. The first tale covers the brutal Atacama event in great detail. Those pages I was captivated by. But the next 3 races he basically glosses over and tells us few details beyond where he was placing, and a few points on how he was feeling. I don't even know how many miles most of these events were. Why not include a few facts too? Those 4 races alone, interspersed with a few more personal accounts of how he became the runner he is - his friendship with Topher and his marriage to his wife - would have created an epic book written by an amazing runner.
But instead, we're left with fluff that comes off as "look how great everything I do is."
If you want a great book with short stories on running, check out the Runners World anthology "Going Long." Now that is a collection of short stories on Running.
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