Dean Karnazes visits Google's Mountain View, CA headquarters to discuss his book "50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days." This event took place on August 20, 2008, as part of the Authors@Google series.
Dean Karnazes is Time Magazine's 27th Most Influential Person in the World and ESPN's Outdoor Athlete of the Year.
In the Fall of 2006, Dean Karnazes, known as the "Lance Armstrong of the running world," took on the ultimate challenge: running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days. Dean set off in a caravan packed with fellow runners, with nothing more than a roadmap and a determination that defied all physical limitations. 50/50 goes beyond the incredible story of these 50 marathons. It is a firsthand account of what happens when your body defies all limitations, and it is a fascinating story of what it's like to push the limits of strength under grueling conditions.
In 2009 Dean will connect hundreds of communities across the U.S. as he runs from San Francisco to New York at 40 miles a day for 100 days straight.