In his follow-up to the best-selling Ultramarathon Man--which Sports
Illustrated called fascinating and the New York Times said was full
of euphoric highs--world-renowned ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes
chronicles his unbelievable exploits and explorations in gripping
detail. Karnazes runs for days on end without rest, across some of the
most exotic and inhospitable places on earth, including the Australian
outback, Antarctica, and the Tenderloin District of San Francisco.
From the downright hilarious to the truly profound, the linked stories
in Run! create an unforgettable tableau, providing readers with the
ultimate escape and offering a rare glimpse into the mind-set and
motivation of an extreme athlete. Karnazes addresses the pain and
perseverance and also charts his emotional state as he pushes the edges
of human achievement. The tales of the friendships he's cultivated on
his many adventures around the world warm the heart and are sure to
captivate and inspire readers whether they run great distances, modest
distances, or not at all.