Ran 50 Marathons in 50 Days—Here’s How He Stays Fit at 60+

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Dean Karnazes, one of the world’s most relentless endurance athletes. Dean is an ultra-marathoner and is still competing hard at 60+.

 

From a spontaneous 30-mile run sparked by tequila to training like a Spartan with no gym, he shares powerful lessons on discipline, resilience, and building a body—and mindset—that doesn’t quit.

 

You’ll learn how micro workouts can transform your day, why breathing through your nose can upgrade your endurance, and how to push past your limits when your mind wants to give up.

If you’re looking for motivation to get moving, level up your habits, or stop making excuses, this is the episode you need.

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:41 Dean’s Spartan Roots

01:47 Why People Hate Running

02:57 The Drunken Start of Dean’s Running Career

05:09 How He Stays Healthy Over 60

06:20 Nose Breathing and Ancient Spartan Tactics

06:56 Dean’s Hardest Challenge: 50 Marathons in 50 Days

07:55 The Power of Not Thinking

09:49 What’s Next: From Dead Sea to Everest

12:42 Advice for Regular People

16:49 The One Workout Everyone Should Do

17:11 Where to Find Dean

 

 

Connect to Dean:

Website: https://www.ultramarathonman.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultramarathon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deankarnazes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deankarnazes

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UltramarathonDean

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DeanKarnazes