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jenn_unc's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed most of this book, although I did find it a little long, even though he ran 50 marathons in 50 days. I enjoyed his antidotes about the runs more than his advice about running. It certainly motivated me to run though, and that's what I needed. Yes, he's a little cocky but he kind of tries not to be.
jenergizer's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED THIS BOOK!
Then again, I haven't not loved anything by or about Dean. :) This book was fantastic - full of quotable quotes, delightful anecdotes, and even great training tips.
Then again, I haven't not loved anything by or about Dean. :) This book was fantastic - full of quotable quotes, delightful anecdotes, and even great training tips.
jjkamin's review against another edition
4.0
For the most part, Dean does a great job telling the story of his 50 marathons and weaving his background into the book. Where I think the book really fails his random bits of elementary running advice. If you are to run seriously and don't know much of this information I hope the reader also is part of a club, reading a more detailed book than the small bits of random but basic information that Dean provides in this book.
cara_fordenbacher's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
merryspinster's review against another edition
2.0
He's a runner, not a writer, but ultra-athletes fascinate me anyway. And also, this is off the subject, he eats Paleo and not to be too crabby or anything, but I am so sick of hearing about it. I know it's all the rage but man, that is alot of meat! And fat! I think I have an anti-Paleo bias that I just can't get past. Whatever.
reading_at_rest's review against another edition
5.0
I am probably giving this 1 extra star because of how much I like Dean, but I really enjoyed this book. The story of the 50 marathons in 50 days is very inspirational in itself and then he throws in lots of running advice as well. I learned a lot of new things that I want to try.
As much as I liked the book though, the movie is even better.
As much as I liked the book though, the movie is even better.
marcyewells's review against another edition
3.0
As a casual runner, I loved this book. Some parts were a little dry for me, but still very informative. I enjoyed how he mixed useful running information in with his stories of what happened on the road. I would recommend this one--motivated me to go out and run more!
cdallapalu's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! What a story! Takes awhile to get going, but is very inspirational! Motivated me to run 15 miles the other weekend in a truly Dean-inspired runabout and now I love them!
protoman21's review against another edition
5.0
Simply amazing! Dean's books are incredibly inspiring and motivational. Reading about his astounding accomplishments definitely makes me want to get out there and challenge myself. I loved the surprise in the epilogue...wow!