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Experience the unparalleled journey of an iconic superhuman athlete, Dean Karnazes, as he tackles his most formidable trial to date – the Western States 100. A Runner’s High offers intimate insights into the challenges and rewards of running, a sport that tests the limits of human endurance.
Karnazes has defied imaginable physical and mental boundaries, running in the scorching heat of Death Valley and the numbing cold of the South Pole. He’s taken on races worldwide, and uniquely, completed 50 marathons, in 50 states, over 50 consecutive days.
In A Runner’s High, Karnazes brings us along as he dares to return to the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run in his mid-fifties, decades after his first triumphant finish. The Western States is notorious for its harsh terrain and extreme temperatures, making it the most gruelling challenge of his illustrious career. It’s a test of physical strength and emotional resilience, and a struggle to stay loyal to his purpose.
Karnazes confronts his advancing age, the fatigue of his body, his career trajectory, and the choices he’s made in life. In this candid representation, we get to see a new side of him, raw and vulnerable. A Runner’s High is not only a captivating page-turner fuelled by adrenaline but also a heartfelt homage to the sport from one of its most revered ambassadors.