@ mile 99 of 100

“Covering 100 miles on foot was more than a lesson in survival, it was an education on the grace of living. Running is a solo sport, but it was no longer about me anymore; I became almost irrelevant. My struggles were not about a single runner trying to finish this unfathomable challenge but about the greater ability of a human being to persevere against unsurmountable odds. The many supporters who’d provided encouragement and strength along the way didn’t really care about me per se—hell, they didn’t even know who I was. What they cared about was that a person had taken the time to train, and sacrafice, and dedicate himself wholeheartedly to the pursuit of a dream. It was a powerful message; I was just the host. And proud to be. Upholding my end of the commitment meant crossing the finish line, and I was now going to make damn sure that happened. For all of us.”

–Dean Karnazes Ultra-Marathon Man: Confessions Of An All-Night Runner

Dean showing his documentary on running 50 marathon in 50 consecutive days in 50 different states