#49 - We have a real icon of the running world on today's podcast. 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. 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.
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. 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. twice, running a marathon on every continent twice, and running the silk road as a special state department athlete ambassador.
And honestly - his story was really a catalyst that inspired me to get into this sport over a decade ago.
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. It's an incredible read that details Dean's mental mindset in such vivid detail. It's such a fun book that goes far beyond the trail, and he tells stories that all runners can relate to.
And without further ado - here's our conversation: