50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days- and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance! » (Bargain)

Dean Karnazes has been called an "Ultrarunning legend" by Men's Journal, and "One of the sexiest men in sports" by Sports Illustrated for Women. Winner of the 2004 Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, he is the author of ULTRAMARATHON MAN. A columnist for Men's Health, Dean lives with his wife and two children in San Francisco. His website is www.ultramarathonman.com.

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.

Preface     xi
Introduction: Road Trip     1
The Right Foot     13
Thank You for Your Support     22
Knowing Better     32
The Amazing Miracle Marathon Diet     39
Here Comes the Future     48
United We Run     55
The Running Clinic     63
Running Wild     70
A Woman's Touch     78
Fun Runs     86
Man and Mystique     92
If It Stinks, Eat It     98
Running for Others     106
Trains, Planes, and Running Shoes     113
The Heat Is On     120
Running High     130
You Never Forget Your First     137
Baby Steps     145
What's My Motivation?     151
A Full Recovery     160
The Next Level     166
Breaking Down     172
The Long Run     181
Mind Over Miles     188
Running Green     194
The Art of the Stride     202
Getting Back Up     208
Second Wind     217
It's the Shoes     227
The Clock Is Running     234
Adapt andThrive     242
The Home Stretch     250
Epilogue: Run Away     259
Editor's Note     263
How Do You Train to Run Fifty Consecutive Marathons?     265
Endurance 50 Stats and Musings     267
Beginner's Marathon-Training Plan     269
Personal-Best Marathon-Training Plan     273
The Results Are In: How Dean Held Up     277
References     281
About the Authors     285