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Ultramarathon Man is the story of Dean Karnazes, a man who attempted to run 50 marathons in 50 states in a total of 50 days to raise awareness of youth obesity, urging Americans to take the next step toward fitness. Summary of the Book Ultramarathon Man follows the mind-boggling adventures of Dean Karnazes' incredible step-by-step journey across the country. Karnazes has run 262 miles which is equivalent to 10 marathons without resting. His non-stop treks led him to run over mountains, across the Death Valley, and to the incomprehensible frigidity of the South Pole. He is probably the first person to eat an entire pizza while running. In the book, Karnazes answers several questions which he has been asked time and again like – why does he do it? what does he eat? and how does he manage to stay in perfect shape? Written with candor and humor rarely seen in sports memoirs, Ultramarathon Man will make for an intriguing and riveting read. About Dean Karnazes Dean Karnazes is an American ultramarathon runner and author. He is the Founder-President of Energy Well Natural Foods in San Francisco which is now called Good Health Natural Foods. Karnazes is also a regular columnist for Men's Health magazine.