From Corporate Job to 100-Mile Runs at 60: How Dean Karnazes Found Freedom in Running

[@Tmoney49155]

I ran with Dean on his 42 day in Florida running the 50/50/50.

[@tracesofvictory]

Oh wow, it must have been an amazing experience.

[@timothy4557]

Did Dean praise Jesus Christ for "Life?"

[@spotdBS]

I'm a 61 yo life long athlete who is still going strong with MTB, running, swimming and gymnastics rings. I retired at 57 after a wonderful career in the corporate world in several companies that gave me all the freedom to have a great life (lived in many countries) and enjoy PLAYING sports, among other passions with my family; especially my wife. I met many people like Dean Karnazes who got obsessed with one thing in particular to "MAKE A LIVING" and lost track of living to the point that they showed all the telltale sings of OCD. Today as a retiree the longest and most incredible run I'm still on is my 36 year marriage and a 61 year adventure with my mind and body.

[@shep1634]

You sound so pathetic lmfao

[@zeekbrickett8095]

I want to express my gratitude to Marco and Dean Karnazes for this interview. Live a life of longevity and prosperity. Optimism makes anything possible, but pessimism makes certain events or actions less likely to occur.

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much for watching! It means a lot.

[@darylcampbell3364]

At 57 I am finally running consistently after years trying to figure out what was causing the pressure in my lower legs when I was running. Looking forward to another Marathon and longer races in the future. Great podcast! Really love the deep thoughts and questions.

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi, thank you so much. Good luck with your future marathons.

[@regather59]

What was it that caused the pressure in your lower legs?

[@darylcampbell3364]

I was eating to much food with Sodium after taking off a couple weeks after a marathon. When I ran it felt I did 20 miles the day before. Jogged and walked with a few runs for 7 years just to maintain sanity

[@mikesmit6663]

i ran my first 100 miler in ‘92. it was on tar road but it was life changing

[@JTONDINI]

VERY interesting interview !! I'm 37 and I started to like running last year between christmas and new years eve, and now I'm back again right before christmas and everything else.. so, next year.. new year.. new life !! Dean's story and a bunch of other stories are a big inspiration to fix my eyes in the future and change ...draassstically !!

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much for your comment. You got it!

[@johneleasar9878]

Hi Marco, 42 y.o. male here. Currently training for my first marathon this October. I subscribed to your channel because I like the way you ask questions and also share your vulnerability with your audience. That makes you relatable for me. Subscriber No. 75. Remember me, when you reach 750.000! ;)

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi, thank you so much, and thank you for taking the time to watch the interview. Good luck with your first marathon. 👍

[@johneleasar9878]

@@tracesofvictory Thanks for your reply, I appreciate.

[@robertbalfour4313]

I'm 62 and after 30 yrs of running and the past 10 yrs of Ironman I was thinking I should drop down to half marathons and half Ironmans....... I've listened to my body all these years and it's been very good to me...... I'm still in great fitness shape with no major injuries so why slow down now? I'm think of finding my Ironman #8 for Fall 2023! Thanks Dean!

[@zeekbrickett8095]

I praise you for listening to your body. There's a tendency to overtrain. It is better to undertrain and focus on rest, recovery, and play. Overtraining amounts to diminishing returns and reaching peaks. No, you don't have to slow down as long as you allow yourself plenty of time to heal.

[@manojsurya]

One of the most nicest podcast I heard.

[@adventuresportu]

I have worked with Dean making videos for his sponsors. He’s such an authentic person. I’m glad you asked those questions because I had been wanting to ask him myself! Just turned 30 in June as well. Keep moving 👊

[@tracesofvictory]

Wow, that's great. Glad you enjoyed the interview. 💪

[@williammartin9450]

Dean is a writer/ book seller as much as a runner and people diminish him for that. I think they're missing the point. I think he's winning at his own game and not many people are creative or hard working enough to succeed at such a task. Good for him 👏🏻

[@ovenkloven]

Dean is an inspiration for all runners

[@tracesofvictory]

Yes, he truly is

[@CoolInOlympia]

Dean is so great! Can't wait to listen to this!

[@Createtobuild]

Your visualisation of life and the art you act on it goes to tell you that you're on a good path mate. I realy enjoyed the way you interviewed. I learned a lot out of this conversation. Keep grinding and keep enjoying it and the goal is there to reach. Only good vibes mate.

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much.

[@moeezmalik3666]

Great interview. You asked him all the right questions👏

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you for watching

[@ducel]

I just discovered your podcast through this video. Amateur ultrarunner here. Great stuff :) Suscriber 122. Good luck!

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi, thank you so much.Good luck with your ultramarathon.

[@danielmartin9290]

Mario you are on the right path. Keep it up !

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you!

[@GCOUNDOU]

GREAT interview. Thank you. 57 yr old marathoner here!

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to watch it.

[@fernandoperezc.7036]

Great interview; I hadn’t seen/heard Dean answering these kinds of questions.

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it.

[@skystrength88]

Bro I feel you 100% with the loneliness thing. It's so rare to find people who are engaged in anything of depth. It definitely gets lonely. In fact, I've felt lonely my entire life because I simply cannot find people who are interested in the same things I am. Eventually you feel that no one really ever truly knows you.

[@tracesofvictory]

I know, but I am sure there are people out there who share your same passions.

[@GdF420]

Fabulous interview, many thanks !

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much! i am glad you enjoyed it

[@michaeldipasquale4794]

Great podcast! Dean is a really interesting person and you ask great questions. I’m subscribing!

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@peterherrmann5873]

Hay Marco, Thank you for this incredible Episode. Good and meaningful questions asked! I am a 23 yo Student living in Germany and studying in Switzerland. I am struggling with the question what I want to do in my life. My passion is Trail and Mountain Running and I wonder from day to day if I should try to make ultra running my job.. This one helped me a lot, especially the part where you picture your perfect life

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi Peter, Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it. I am happy that it was somehow useful. I'd also recommend reading some of the articles by Mark Manson. He brings a very interesting approach to the idea of "following your passion". Just google "Mark Manson Finding your passion". You got it. 💪💪

[@peterherrmann5873]

@@tracesofvictory thanks for the tip!:)

[@jesf570]

I relate to so much of what dean says. Also great questions asked here nice work!

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi, I am glad you liked it. Thank you

[@MaryOKC]

This is awesome. I wish I could do this and I can and I have in small spurts. I’ve run quite a few half marathons and 2 marathons and a lot of 5Ks .. but I didn’t know how to eat right. Now I know how to eat right but I’ve also aged since and stopped running but watching this makes me want to strap on my shoes and go for a run knowing I’ll get to the corner and be so hot and sweaty and out of breath. LOL!!! 😂 I’ll do it anyway. Heading out!

[@bendecormeille7610]

Great interview, with great questions. Personally, I find Italy as the most beautiful in the world :)

[@medricadu8863]

It's not failure that stops people but it's the fear of failure

[@Miracleman88]

Wow! This dude is inspiring

[@BogartTheSpliff]

Brilliant, it is lovely to hear your story.

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you

[@ap1873]

i met Dean at WS my 2nd 100-then in baton rouge when he was doing the marathons. he remembered us as the flatlanders lol

[@melaniepowell]

I love hiking, walking, and being outdoors. And traveling. But I have never figured out how to make a living doing that ❤

[@viniciomejia3881]

I am 55 years, I love running. I combine running and weights , i would like to retire working soon , so I can have more free time to train, i would keep doing excercises until my last days of my life

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi, wow, I hope you get more time to train and run. Thanks for watching

[@fabioduarte2633]

Good work!

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you!

[@calvinshannon4361]

Love this interview, thank you

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you for watching

[@bodymindexpert]

Great interview; dean is the man, you also look like Andy Garcia :)

[@tracesofvictory]

ahahah I love Andy Garcia. Anyway, thank you for your comment and for taking the time to watch the interview. Yes, Dean is the man!

[@MrLorenzobringheli]

wonderful podcast. Keep up the good work!

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@JoeAnklam]

This is amazing Marco. I enjoyed every second of this. This really helped me out on a day where I was truly feeling a lot of anxiety surrounding multiple things you both touched on… pain, dealing with loss, & not knowing where I’m going as I reach my 30’s. So much of this resonated with me. Today is actually 1 year since my Grandmother passed away. It’s been one of the toughest years of my life. I was actually writing a memorial post as you asked the question about loss… it was powerful. As someone who has always been battling with my faith, it’s those type of moments that make me have real hope, even if some may say it’s just a coincidence.

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi Joe, thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot to me. I am happy that this episode was helpful to you. You got this! I wish you all the best.

[@Nayz13]

Great interview, interesting and insightful, thankyou.

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it.

[@Shevock]

Great interview.

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it.

[@ssierux]

Good questions. Thx

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you for watching.

[@MedPro-pac]

Question: How do you do it? Answer: You Just start doing it!! Whatever “It” is, doesn’t matter. Just start doing it!!

[@user-qw7kh4ll3d]

Keep on trucking brother 💪💪👍👍

[@tracesofvictory]

Thank you so much.

[@pagey007]

Great interview , Would be interested in his nutrition for these events etc , Clearly doing something right 🙂

[@tracesofvictory]

Thanks!

[@melaniepowell]

I don't drive and I have been walking everywhere since I was 14 years old 😂❤

[@mintico]

He is genetically unique

[@hadrianaugustus5712]

Keep telling yourself that to make yourself feel better

[@miloscoopy2469]

Andy Garcia loves to run

[@anthonynorris1016]

Incredible...

[@tracesofvictory]

Thanks

[@junuinebatoon]

I watch this guy before like sport sciene hes not having lactic acid or like hes not getting fatigue

[@halojimmy7]

I love to walk miles ! I would like to walk and somehow my rent bills still gets paid in full ! my record is (10-26-22) 36.00 Miles 87,736 Steps 14hrs 19mins my goal now to walk 40s Miles within a Day

[@tracesofvictory]

Wow, that's great. Keep it up.

[@blengi]

sounds like he gets the awesomeness of a runners high without many pesky side effects the average joe has to endure ie is easy for him in a relative sense - _"Dean Karnazes has a genetic condition that means that he doesn't get cramps, muscle burn or hyperventilating when he runs."_ *(This Man's Condition Means He Can Run 350 Miles Without A Break)*

[@Stoney192]

Absolute different breed! Fucking Machine!!!

[@dtrjones]

I've been running all my life and I can tell you this guys achievements are staggering even if he's being modest. However as a runner approaching 50, probably the least impressive in all of this is actually the thing which probably draws the most views, his age. Honestly the way this guys has looked after himself, his age is almost of no consiquence, he would need to be another 25 years older for that to be a signficant factor. Sure your running may slow down when you get older but not the distance and for the majority of people who are not elite athletes, it's not unsual to set PBs (or Personal Records if you're from the US) well into your 40's and 50's, and that's exactly what I'm doing right now.

[@tracesofvictory]

Hi, thank you for your comment. Very Interesting points.

[@zeekbrickett8095]

It's great to know that age doesn't stop you from pursuing your goals.

[@freedomordust2957]

David Goggins White twin

[@ajaydalaya2195]

Rich people rich dreams.

[@lisbethalbertsen8919]

Where's he's eyebrows?

[@morrisg5060]

When/If you get to be his age, the most important question that people will ask you would be "why do you look old"? Or maybe "why are you wrinkly"! Your question about the guest indicates deep intellect and maturity 😁! In answer to your question...he outran it. Left it on the trails.

[@paulwall5706]

​@@morrisg5060 when people are weak especially when they get older U can tell just by looking at their Neck U will see loose Skin that is a sign of weakness inside the Person's body

[@morrisg5060]

@@paulwall5706 I never looked of it that way. Interesting.

[@Nayz13]

@@paulwall5706 People get loose skin because of lack of collagen. You can do all of the right things, be strong and you will still get wrinkly and loose skin, genetics will determine how much.

[@SmokyOle]

Dean literally cant feel pain or lactic acid. Its much easier when you have that advantage. You can run or whatever as long as you want.

[@youjohanyou]

👍

[@GavSmith1888]

No mention of the spiritual of why n how we are here to enjoy this unfortunately demon attacked plane. Find God people it really sets you free. Its a part of the journey. Hugging your gran is lovely but there is a much bigger picture of things that bring real meaning n direction. Run to Mars, you could still be running from God if your not open. Good for the endorphins though atleast n being close to Gods creation. God speed all. In Jesus name.

[@jllee9189]

No offense to the narrator, although if you truly want to expand your viewers, stop with the “I” and “me”. Your interview seems to be more of a self help therapy session for your self. Make the interview more toward your subject and your viewers.