The book is captivating and inspiring, with Dean's stories told in a simple and upfront way. However, some readers find the latter part of the book less engaging, especially those who are not endurance athletes.
The book is highly captivating and inspiring, particularly the first third, which is fantastic even for casual runners. Dean's stories are told in a simple and upfront manner, making them relatable and engaging. However, some readers find the latter part of the book less engaging, especially those who are not endurance athletes. The book provides a deep insight into what it's like to run 100-mile races, but some readers missed more depth about Dean's evolution and training. Overall, the book is an exciting read that can be inspiring, but it may not hold the same appeal for everyone.
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A very enjoyable and inspiring read. I was captivated by each of Dean's stories of his astounding endurance races. The emotion and meaning rings true because his tales are told in such a simple upfront way.
The first third of Dean Karnazes' Ultra Marathon Man is pretty fantastic, even for a casual runner. But after that, you begin to see why mortals like us find endurance athletes so boring.
This is one of the first running books that really goes deep into what it's like on these 100 mile races.