Dean Karnazes born Constantine Karnazes; August 23, 1962, is an American ultra-marathon runner, and author of Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner, which details ultra endurance running.
Karnazes has completed a plethora of endurance events, most notable achievements include:
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Ran 350 miles (560 km) in 80 hours and 44 minutes without sleep in 2005.
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Single-handedly completed “The Relay”, a 199-mile (320 km) run from Calistoga to Santa Cruz, eleven times
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Ran a marathon to the South Pole in −13 °F (−25 °C) temperatures without snowshoes in 2002
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Ran a marathon in each of the 50 states in 50 consecutive days in 2006
Other athletic achievements include:
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Winner (male), Badwater Ultramarathon (135 miles (217 km) across Death Valley in 120 °F (49 °C) temperatures), 2004 (with five other top-10 finishes from 2000-2008)
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Winner, Vermont Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run, 2006
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Overall Winner, 4 Deserts Race Series, 2008
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American Ultrarunning Team, World Championships, 2005, 2008
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148 miles (238 km) in 24 hours on a treadmill, 2004
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Eleven-time 100-Mile/1 Day Silver Buckleholder at the Western States Endurance Run
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Ran 3,000 miles (4,800 km) across the United States from Disneyland to New York City in 75 days, running 40 to 50 miles (65 to 80 km) per day, 2011
Other honors include:
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Competitor magazine Endurance Athlete of the Year Award winner, 2008, 2006, 2005
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ESPN ESPY Award winner, “Best Outdoor Athlete”, 2007
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Men’s Journal, Adventure Hall of Fame, 2007
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Outside magazine, Ultimate Top 10 Outdoor Athletes, 2004
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