Biography
Athlete and best-selling author Dean Karnazes was recently ranked by TIME Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.” A passionate advocate for healthy, active living, his message has been so well received not because he breaks distance records or conquers unfathomable excursions, but because in doing so he has inspired thousands of others to be the best they can be.

Dean's most recent endeavor was running 50 marathons, in all 50 states, in 50 consecutive days. This feat was well received not only by national media and fans worldwide, but also produced into a critically acclaimed documentary “UltraMarathon Man”. Affectionately called "Karno" by legions of fans, Dean has also written his second book about the exhibition entitled 50/50: Secrets I learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days – and How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!

Dean’s first book, the aptly titled Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All Night Runner, has sold over $250,000 copies and continues to rank in the top 10 of wordwide best-selling sports books. All of these ventures have been part of Karnazes’ pursuit to increase awareness on numerous American health concerns including obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and organ donation.

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Career Highlights

Running:
50 Marathons - 50 States - 50 Days
World Record for Longest Continuous Run: 350 miles
2006 Recipient of ESPN’s ESPY Award for Best Outdoor Athlete
1st Place: Badwater Ultra-marathon Champion: (135 miles in 120 degree temperature)
1st Place: Vermont 100-Mile Endurance Champion
Holds 11 Western States 100 Mile Silver Buckles for Sub-24 Hour Finishes

Media:
60 Minutes, The Today Show, CNN Headline News, The Late Show with David Letterman, ESPN, The Howard Stern Show, NPR’s Morning Edition, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, the BBC.

Print:
TIME, Newsweek, People, GQ, Runner’s World, Esquire, The New York Times, USA TODAY, The Washington Post, Men’s Journal, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune, The LA Times, and the London Telegraph.

Dean is a monthly columnist for Men’s Health and retains the most popular blog on Runnersworld.com.

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Sponsors

The North Face
Oakley
Accelerade
Cytosport
Shaklee
Nature Valley
Timex
BOA

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