50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days

Posted on September 12th, 2008 by AndrewE

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I managed to win a copy of 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days by Dean Karanazes from Steve over at www.runbulldogrun.com. Basically it’s the story of how Dean ran 50 marathons in 50 days! I can’t imagine doing that much running but he did.

It arrived in the mail this week and I’ve just started reading it. I can tell it’s going to be a good read already as this quote is on page 7:

Running is much more than a good way to lose weight. It’s a cure for depression and a potential path to personal growth and self-fulfillment. It’s my recipe for making this world a more harmonious home to the human species.

I couldn’t have said it better myself. I’m hoping to be able to finish the rest of the book over the weekend.

In other news I did a 10K run this morning and everything was fine. So I guess my weird experience yesterday was just that - a weird experience.

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19 Responses to “50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days”

Alexia // Sep 12, 2008 at 2:52 pm

Glad today was better!

I just saw that book and am intrigued. I need to read it!

I’m up to briskly walking about a 10k a day, and I have to say, it’s got my mood and energy up, up, up! (Doing a lazy man’s triathlon — ironman distances in about a month, so swimming 2.5 miles and biking 112 miles is next!)

Alexia

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AndrewE reply on September 12th, 2008 2:57 pm:
Sounds good!

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Alexia reply on October 14th, 2008 6:11 am:
Just had to follow up — this is really a great book on lots of levels — not just for marathoners. Though, by the end, non-marathoners just might change their mind and commit to one I loved the chapter on motivation and I just posted about the section on his observations about people who’ve used running to lose a bunch of weight. Good stuff!

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Kristy // Sep 12, 2008 at 3:05 pm

I am really looking forward to the review of this Andrew. Sounds like a great book!

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Usman // Sep 12, 2008 at 6:14 pm

50 MARATHONS IN 50 DAYS?? Ohh my God. He needs to get some kind of an award of something. That is absolutely excellent.

Congrats to you mate. Hope you never get to see that ‘weird run’ again.

Usman
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Andrew(AJH) // Sep 12, 2008 at 10:26 pm

I am up to marathon number 38! Dean is a machine!

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MizFit // Sep 12, 2008 at 10:33 pm

I laugh AT my self that i may never ever run a marathon yet wanna read this book enough to request it at the library.

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TB--Milwaukee // Sep 13, 2008 at 1:55 am

50 in 50 days? I may get 50 blocks in 50 days. I have tried running a little more lately, but still not sold on it.

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Felice // Sep 13, 2008 at 2:30 am

So glad yesterday was just an off day.

Also, that quote from the book was just the sort of thing I needed to read today.

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Dave // Sep 13, 2008 at 3:37 am

I haven’t bought the book yet, but that will be my first read when I get time.

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Ted // Sep 13, 2008 at 7:08 am

Terrific book. You will enjoy the book to the last page. A must read for all runners !!

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Witold Rugowski // Sep 13, 2008 at 7:38 am

Today I have stumbled upon video with Will Smith saying that running is key to the life.

http://30-day-trial.com/2008/09/the-key-to-life/

I have to agree.

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Blake // Sep 13, 2008 at 9:49 am

That is crazy…50 marathons in 50 days. wow. thanks for that quote..it is a great one. I think i might check this book out too.

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Aaron // Sep 13, 2008 at 12:42 pm

50 marathons in 50 days is insane - wonder how many shoes he goes through. I’ll have to check this book out. Thanks for posting about it.

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Carly // Sep 14, 2008 at 1:32 pm

I will have to add that to the list of must reads. I hope you enjoy it.

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FitMom // Sep 14, 2008 at 5:17 pm

Was just looking at that book. Did you read his last one? It was awesome.

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Metroknow - Almostfit.com // Sep 15, 2008 at 3:08 pm

Glad to hear you are back on your game. I think I’m going to shoot for 10K this week as well - of course, that will be a personal best - nowhere near 23K - but it is progress! Thank you for the inspiration!

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Steve // Sep 16, 2008 at 11:16 am

Glad the book arrived safely and glad you’re enjoying it too!

Very inspirational huh?

–Steve

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Ellie // Sep 27, 2008 at 2:11 pm

I met Dean right after he did his 50 in 50. He stayed overnight in the campground where I work; he was running home (to CA from NY.) Unbelieveably, at the time I hadn’t even heard of him. Here’s the story: http://tinyurl.com/4ecddh

He was very friendly and gracious. Even though I’d been hiding under a rock.

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