Dean Karnazes (From Runner's World Magazine) People do the craziest things when they set their mind to it. There's Christopher Swain, who swam the entire length of the Columbia River in 2003 to promote clean water. Liz Clark sails around the world and, along the way, surfs everywhere she can. If you look up, you might see Ed Viesturs, who's climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. And then there is Dean Karnazes, a guy who really likes to run. He may appear to be the typical family man, but when the gang goes on a weekend holiday his wife does the driving while he runs. Through his countless running feats the 43-year-old Karnazes has become known as the Ultramarathon Man and one of the top endurance athletes in the world. Apparently it's not enough to run through Death Valley in searing heat or across the frigid Arctic. That's for amateurs. Beginning with yesterday's Lewis & Clark Marathon in St. Charles, Missouri, and ending 50 days later on November 5 with the New York City Marathon, Karnazes will attempt to run 50 marathons in 50 states. We wish Dean well and will keep an eye on his progress from the safety of our desks. Suggested Sites... Endurance 50 - follow Dean as he runs 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. We'd be surprised if he finds time to keep up his blog. Ultramarathon Man - profile of Dean Karnazes from SF Weekly. To the Limit - NPR interview with Karnazes. Marathon Guide - come on. If Dean can do 50 marathons, surely you can do one. Desperate Housewife Stalks Male Supermodel in Sports Death March - a little friendly competition never hurt anyone, but fellow ultrarunner Pam Reed doesn't seem to attract much notice.

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