A lot of ultramarathoners are soloists. They're single and live lives off the grid.

A lot of ultramarathoners are soloists. They're single and live lives off the grid.

Dean Karnazes

I love to run and I have some tips to keep it fresh and novel. I rarely use the same route twice. That keeps things new.

I love to run and I have some tips to keep it fresh and novel. I rarely use the same route twice. That keeps things new.

Want a strong, solid relationship that is willing to go the distance? Get to know your running shoes.

Want a strong, solid relationship that is willing to go the distance? Get to know your running shoes.

How to run an ultramarathon ? Puff out your chest, put one foot in front of the other, and don't stop till you cross the finish line.

How to run an ultramarathon ? Puff out your chest, put one foot in front of the other, and don't stop till you cross the finish line.

I run because it always takes me where I want to go.

I run because it always takes me where I want to go.

You cannot grow and expand your capabilities without running the risk of failure.

You cannot grow and expand your capabilities without running the risk of failure.

If you just go out there and run 100 miles, it breaks down a lot of barriers in terms of self-imposed limitations.

If you just go out there and run 100 miles, it breaks down a lot of barriers in terms of self-imposed limitations.

I've raced on all seven continents at least twice. I've probably run thousands of races. But the single race that I'm most proud is a 10K. Yes, a 10K. I ran it with my daughter on her 10th birthday.

I've raced on all seven continents at least twice. I've probably run thousands of races. But the single race that I'm most proud is a 10K. Yes, a 10K. I ran it with my daughter on her 10th birthday.

The only one who can tell you

The only one who can tell you "You can't" is you. And you don't have to listen.-Nike

When all else fails, start running!

When all else fails, start running!

Somewhere along the line we seem to have confused comfort with happiness.

Somewhere along the line we seem to have confused comfort with happiness.

If it felt good, you didn't push hard enough. It's supposed to hurt like hell.

If it felt good, you didn't push hard enough. It's supposed to hurt like hell.

For me, as for so many runners, there really are no finish lines. Runs end; running doesn't.

For me, as for so many runners, there really are no finish lines. Runs end; running doesn't.

Sometimes you've got to go through hell to get to heaven.

Sometimes you've got to go through hell to get to heaven.

Regardless of how distant your dreams may seem, every second counts.

Regardless of how distant your dreams may seem, every second counts.

There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner.

There is magic in misery. Just ask any runner.

We have killed our souls with comfort instead of seeking fulfillment and achievement.

We have killed our souls with comfort instead of seeking fulfillment and achievement.

I run to breathe the fresh air. I run to explore. I run to escape the ordinary.

I run to breathe the fresh air. I run to explore. I run to escape the ordinary.

I never feel more alive than when I'm in great pain, struggling against insurmountable odds and untold adversity. Hardship? Suffering? Bring it!

I never feel more alive than when I'm in great pain, struggling against insurmountable odds and untold adversity. Hardship? Suffering? Bring it!