Ultramarathon Man: Dean Karnazes

Episode 23 of the Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast, hosted by drmelina, titled "Ultramarathon Man: Dean Karnazes" was published on March 23, 2022 and runs 38 minutes.

March 23, 2022 ·38m · Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina

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Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World”, Ultramarathoner and NY Times best-selling author Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons in all 50 states in 50 consecutive days, completed the grueling Western States 100 mile run 13 times, run 262 miles without rest, and run across Death Valley in the famed Badwater Ultramarathon in the middle of summer (10 times). WOW! He joins Dr. Melina on episode 23 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share his turning point of foregoing a lucrative but unsatisfying career to pursue his true passion of ultrarunning, the ups and downs of life as an ultramarathoner, and the philosophical lessons he has learned that unfold over 30 years of pushing his body beyond imagination. A fascinating listen that will engage and inspire everyone- whether you love to run or not! To learn more about Dean and his book, “A Runner’s High”, visit UltraMarathonMan.com. The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

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Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World”, Ultramarathoner and NY Times best-selling author Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons in all 50 states in 50 consecutive days, completed the grueling Western States 100 mile run 13 times, run 262 miles without rest, and run across Death Valley in the famed Badwater Ultramarathon in the middle of summer (10 times). WOW! He joins Dr. Melina on episode 23 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share his turning point of foregoing a lucrative but unsatisfying career to pursue his true passion of ultrarunning, the ups and downs of life as an ultramarathoner, and the philosophical lessons he has learned that unfold over 30 years of pushing his body beyond imagination. A fascinating listen that will engage and inspire everyone- whether you love to run or not! To learn more about Dean and his book, “A Runner’s High”, visit UltraMarathonMan.com. The Practically Healthy by Dr. Melina podcast is sponsored by Ahara- Precision nutrition for optimal health. Join today at ahara.com and receive $25 off new memberships with code PHPodcast. Offer good for new customers only.

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