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Ultramarathon Man, Karnazes wins “4 deserts”

December 23, 2008 by

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By FRED SWEGLES The Orange County Register   When Dean Karnazes says he’s going to the desert, he’s not talking poolside in Palm Springs. Karnazes, a 1981 graduate of San Clemente High now living in San Francisco, set out this year to run 1,000 kilometers across some of the hottest, coldest, driest and windiest places […]

Dean Karnazes falls short on National Television

September 18, 2008 by

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In an extremly funny and comic result, which i’m sure was appreciated by his hosts, Regis and Kelly, Dean Karnazes has spent the last two days trying to beat the current World 48hr Treadmill record which is 405.22km (do the conversion).  Dean came up very very short and finished with 211 miles (338km aprox). Dean […]

Dean Karnazes to join Fun Run in Sydney

September 12, 2008 by

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Link Iconic uIltramarathon runner Dean Karnazes will lead Sydney-siders in a 5km Fun Run for charity on Tuesday 14th October. With all proceeds going to the Starlight Children’s Foundation, a charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families, runners from complete novices to elite athletes will get the chance […]

Dean Karnazes UltraMarathonMan 50:50:50 on limited USA release 7/31

July 26, 2008 by

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From http://www.www.50marathons.com/ Film Info: The inspirational film UltraMarathon Man: 50 Marathons • 50 States • 50 Days, features renowned endurance athlete and best selling author Dean Karnazes, in his attempt to run 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days to rasie awarenes for youth obestisty and to get America active. A beautiful and […]

Feedback needed for Distance Running Article

February 23, 2008 by

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Dear Ultra Community:    I am a writer, psychology researcher and runner, working on an article  for my psychology website (Neurotransmission.org) about the psychology  of distance running. Part of the story will relate to the career of Dean Karnazes, an athlete whose reputation clearly inspires strong reactions in Ultra  circles. One of my objectives is […]

World Premiere of UltraMarathon Man

February 5, 2008 by

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World Premiere of UltraMarathon Man   http://www.journeyfilm.com/deankarnazes/index.html   2/21/08 7:00pm LA, CA

Dean Karnazes to help World Aids Day

December 1, 2007 by

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Link 510-Mile Run to Fight AIDS Three men—Mike Sacco, Lejon Boudreaux and ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes—have joined with the Black AIDS Institute to raise awareness for World AIDS Day, December 1, by participating in the Run-in-a-Million Run from San Francisco to Los Angeles (earthtimes.org, 11/30). The 510-mile marathon will begin tomorrow on World AIDS Day and […]

Dean Karnazes on the run – again

November 17, 2007 by

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Link Karnazes On the Run Again from Competitor Offices to Catalina Dean Karnazes has a problem with taking a car, bus or some other carbon-spewing vehicle to the start of a running event. It seems contradictory to him, and even more so for Saturday’s inaugural Catalina Eco-Marathon, which benefits the Catalina Island Conservancy. So, the […]

Dean Karnazes wins ESPY Award

July 14, 2007 by

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Link SAN LEANDRO, California—July 13, 2007— The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced The North Face athlete Dean Karnazes won a 2007 ESPY Award, Best Outdoor Athlete, for his accomplishments during the year culminating with The North Face Endurance 50, in which […]

Your thoughts on Dean Karnazes

June 23, 2007 by

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I notice on one of the lists that there is still heated debate about Dean Karnazes and what he has achieved. I would assess Dean as being an excellant runner that has used the media well. ( Google search) Results for the sport – more people participating! Here are a few of the articles that […]

Dean Karnazes to attempt 24hr Treadmill Record

June 21, 2007 by

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Below is the initial press release about Dean Karnaze’s attempt at the 24hr treadmill record. It appears as though he was one marathon short in the end! Link Here is some other reporting on his attempt…..More Link ew Protein-Enhanced Sports Drink Proven to Increase Endurance up to 29 Percent Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes Attempts World […]

Karnazes continues towards Sydney

May 17, 2007 by

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Karnazes rises to the challenge http://www.thenorthface.com.au/dean_karnazes.php After two punishing days, American ultra athlete Dean Karnazes has pulled out a remarkable 100km run to be marginally ahead of schedule for The North Face Summit to Sydney endurance run. Having finished Day 4 almost exactly one marathon-length short of Nowra central (43 kms) Karnazes and crew set […]

The Great Divide – Ultimate test for Ultramarathon Man.

May 14, 2007 by

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http://www.thenorthface.com.au/dean_karnazes.php The Great Divide – Ultimate test for Ultramarathon Man…..Day 3 The stretch of single lane highway from Countegany to Braidwood is a calm and relaxing route to meander through some of Australia’s most beautiful countryside Except, of course, if you are running. And you just ran the 85km the previous day. And you ran […]

Karnazes heading towards Sydney

May 12, 2007 by

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http://www.thenorthface.com.au/dean_karnazes.php DAY 2 “Marathon Man” Puts the Mountain Behind Him Ultra Runner Dean Karnazes set out on the second stage of The North Face Summit to Sydney at 6.30am today amid hooting cars and cheering passers by. As he wound his way from Jindabyne, through Cooma and into the Deua National Park, the American said […]

Karnazes starts run for Starlight Foundation

May 11, 2007 by

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http://www.thenorthface.com.au/dean_karnazes.php Ultra Runner Dean Karnazes has described the first 60km of the North Face Summit to Sydney as ‘a spiritual experience’. After completing day one of his quest to run the 580km stretch from the summit of Mt Kosciusko to Sydney, Karnazes said he felt like he had really connected with the Australian countryside. “You […]

560km – Just a Run in the Park for Dean Karnazes.

May 2, 2007 by

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560km – Just a Run in the Park for Dean Karnazes. Considered by many as the fittest man on the planet, American ultra-athlete Dean Karnazes is set to test his strength down under, with a staggering 560 km run in May. The project is collaboration between Karnazes and major sponsor, The North Face – the […]

Attention Dean Karnazes supporters

April 26, 2007 by

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Love him or hate him, this only shows the GREAT work that Dean K has achieved. Would you mind taking a few seconds to cast a vote for Dean Karnazes for Time’s 100 Most Influential People of the Year list? Dean has been on my nonprofit board for the past two years. He’s a huge […]

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