Category - Dean Karnazes

Discover the thoughtful Quotes of Dean Karnazes, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history. Motivational Quotes of Dean Karnazes
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Dean Karnazes

Unlike running on a road or concrete, natural surfaces are more forgiving and offer a more varied terrain, ultimately resulting in less repetitive micro-trauma to bones and joints than running on hard pavement does.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

If you just go out there and run 100 miles, it breaks down a lot of barriers in terms of self-imposed limitations.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

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.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

I have my whole office set-up at waist level; I don’t sit at all during the day. Sitting, to me, is the devil.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

To an extreme athlete, there’s a certain appeal to doing extreme things – seeking the most extreme physical challenges in some of the most extreme climates in the world. Testing and expanding the limits of human endurance is kind of my thing.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

The first thing I do when I walk into a hotel is find the gym, and if they don’t have a gym, I start looking for a handhold where I can do my pull-ups. Sometimes if a shower curtain rod is sturdy enough, I’ll do them there.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

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.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

Running was a part of my hardwiring, and that’s what I wanted to do. So this is what I tell people who talk about wanting to follow their passion. ‘It doesn’t have to be running. It can be basket weaving. Be the best basket weaver in the world. Throw your heart and soul into it.’

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

A lot of ultramarathoners are soloists. They’re single and live lives off the grid.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

I don’t know if I’m so much fueled by trying to one-up myself so much as passionate about coming up with new and greater challenges. I don’t see it as a contest, but as a natural progression.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

Unlike the traditional athlete, I’ve got to do more than just engage in my sport to put food on the table. When I’m done running, it’s straight to the office.

– Dean Karnazes

Dean Karnazes

Personally, I don’t stretch, I don’t get massages. Maybe massages would be useful, but I just don’t have the time for it.

– Dean Karnazes

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