If you just go out there and run 100 miles, it breaks down a lot of barriers in terms of self-imposed limitations. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
I eat nothing that’s processed or refined – no high-fructose corn syrup, no sugar, no trans-fats. I eat a lot of fish and monounsaturated fats from olives, olive oil and nuts. A lot of organic, fresh fruits and vegetables. No bread. No gluten. No wheat. No rice. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
I have my whole office set-up at waist level; I don’t sit at all during the day. Sitting, to me, is the devil. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
When I ran across America, for 75 days I ate 10,000 calories a day. I still lost about five pounds. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
I went to college, grad school. I got an M.B.A., had a really cush corporate job. But I was just bored stiff. I didn’t fit that mold. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
I love surfing, rock climbing, cycling – all that stuff. But it’s just amazing that I can inspire people with my running. It’s humbling, really. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
I love to run and I have some tips to keep it fresh and novel. I rarely use the same route twice. That keeps things new. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
I’ve raced on all seven continents at least twice. I’ve probably run thousands of races. But the single race that I’m most proud is a 10K. Yes, a 10K. I ran it with my daughter on her 10th birthday. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
I am always nervous before the start of a race. It helps me to say to myself to try my very best. That is my commitment. No matter how bad it gets, I will try my hardest. Dean Karnazes Read Quote
