Dean Karnazes is an icon of the athletic world that has managed to break human limits over and over again. On his 30th birthday, Dean decided to leave a job that made him rich but miserable to become a runner, and he hasn`t looked back since. Dean has won the Badwater Ultramarathon, considered the toughest race in the world, and set a world record for the longest distance ever run without stopping, 350 miles. Time Magazine named him one of the most influential people in the world and Men`s Fitness called him one of the fittest athletes on the planet, so we`ll take a deep dive into dealing with pain and what it takes to become the best version of yourself!
Max Out Insights:
You could listen to others talk about running all day, but you will never fully grasp it until you tie your laces and head out there.
If your motivation lies in gaining something (dream body, fitness, etc), you will have a harder time doing it than if you just enjoy the experience itself.
Just focus on being your best today.
You can`t control circumstances or your competitors, but you can control yourself.
Racing for times and places can take the fun out of running.
Every morning, before you do anything else, do 10 burpees.
Max Out Quotes:
“Running, and especially ultramarathoning, teaches you that you`re better than you think you are and that you can go further than you think you can.”
“Failure doesn`t stop people. It`s the fear of failure that stops people.”“
If you don`t make it, die trying. Leave it all on the track. Don`t quit until you`re in the hospital.”
“Suck it up, buttercup.”
“Find what you love and let it kill you.”