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Sure I'm cut but not for the sake of vanity.

Dean Karnazes

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Dean Karnazes
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: August 23
Athletics Competitor
Author
Long-Distance Runner
Marathon Runner
Ultramarathon Runner
Inglewood
California
Cutting
Sure
Vanity
Sake

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I run with a credit card and a cell phone, so when there is not a 7-Eleven around, like some of the country roads out there, I can get him to deliver a pizza to me. And I kind of give them a coordinate, a corner.
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Runners are competitive folks. I think some might feel slighted they haven't got more recognition. I think they have a point. In running, you won't necessarily get noticed just for turning in good performances.
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If it comes easy, if it doesn’t require extraordinary effort, you’re not pushing hard enough. It’s supposed to hurt like hell.
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If you just go out there and run 100 miles, it breaks down a lot of barriers in terms of self-imposed limitations.
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Even if you're inches away from the finish, never take success for granted.
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The human body is capable of amazing physical deeds. If we could just free ourselves from our perceived limitations and tap into our internal fire, the possibilities are endless.
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If you keep chasing your dreams, one day you'll catch them.
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For me, as for so many runners, there really are no finish lines. Runs end running doesn't.
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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.
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Listen to everyone, follow no one.
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Some seek the comfort of their therapist's office, other head to the corner pub and dive into a pint, but I chose running as my therapy.
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I run to breathe the fresh air. I run to explore. I run to escape the ordinary.
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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.
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I do a lot of marathons as training runs. If I'm somewhere and there's a marathon, I'll sign up and just go run it.
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Want a strong, solid relationship that is willing to go the distance? Get to know your running shoes.
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I run because it always takes me where I want to go.
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I never feel more alive than when I'm in great pain, struggling against insurmountable odds and untold adversity. Hardship? Suffering? Bring it!
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There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner.
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Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must just never give up.
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Don't run with your legs, run with your heart.
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