Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes runs more in 24 hours than many people do in a year. We often hear about amazing feats in human endurance, but Dean's story is not the typical narrative of a few big adventures, or a few years in his prime setting records. His plays out over more than 25 years and is not stopping. 

We sat down to talk about what Dean has learned pushing his body far beyond conventional limits. His answers on diet, longevity, recovery and training aren't what you might expect. No pre-race meal, no massage or stretching, no taking the day off after a big race. Instead, constant movement, strengthening, pushing further, nurturing your relationships, chasing passions and finding what works for you. Dean also provides an inside look at what it takes to build a career as an endurance athlete in an industry where there is no playbook. 

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