![]() ![]() And you know, our minds are such active places. ![]() And it really takes some discipline thought because your mind tends to wander. ![]() Then take your next step then your next step. I just get in the here and now in the present moment of time and tell myself to just take my next step to the best of my ability.ĭon't think about anything except the next step. When things get difficult, we tend to overthink, you know, we think about when's the next aid station, or how far do I have to go to the finish or we reflect on the past, but I don't do that. It's such a fun book that goes far beyond the trail, and he tells stories that all runners can relate to. It's an incredible read that details Dean's mental mindset in such vivid detail. ![]() He details some of these incredible stories and his return to the gruelling Western States 100 mile ultra in his latest book - A Runner's High. twice, running a marathon on every continent twice, and running the silk road as a special state department athlete ambassador.Īnd honestly - his story was really a catalyst that inspired me to get into this sport over a decade ago. Dean has been a true ambassador of the sport - as you'll hear in this discussion - inspiring countless runners during his 50 marathon in 50 states is 50 days, running across the U.S. That's because Dean is actually super human - having conquered the worlds toughest races including Western States, Badwater, Spartathlon, and even a trek to the South Pole. We're talking Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Kelly and Regis, Ted Talks, and he even had his own segment on the Stan Lee's Super Human tv show. Not only is he a New York Times bestseller, but he's one of the few runners who has been able to transcend the sport into mainstream media. Introduction 49 - We have a real icon of the running world on today's podcast. ![]()
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