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Dean Karnazes

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The Resume

    (August 23, 1962- )
    Born in Inglewood, California
    Ultramarathon runner
    Birth name is Constantine Karnazes
    Author of 'Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner' (2005)
    Other books include '50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days -- And How You Too Can Achieve Super Endurance!' (2008), 'Run! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss' (2012) and 'The Road to Sparta: Reliving the Ancient Battle and Epic Run That Inspired the World's Greatest Footrace' (2016)
    Regular columnist for Men's Health Magazine
    Appeared on 60 Minutes, Today Show, Late Show with David Letterman, and The Howard Stern Show

Why he might be annoying:

    He made history as the first person to eat an entire pizza while running (goals).
    He pledged to run home from New York to San Francisco after the Endurance 50, but stopped when he reached St. Louis.
    The secrets to his success - sleeping less, eating junk food and pushing your body to the point of death - obviously, are not for everyone. 
    He was twice expelled for attending school while drunk.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He married his high school sweetheart.
    He quit drinking while in college after the death of his sister.
    Stan Lee called him 'superhuman.'
    He completed 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, ending with the New York City marathon, which he completed in three hours thirty seconds.
    His 'Ultramarathon Man' book was the #7 bestselling sports book worldwide in 2005.
    On ten different occasions, he's run a 200-mile relay race solo, racing alongside teams of twelve.
    He has raced and competed on all seven continents of the planet, twice over.
    Sarah Palin mispronounced his name when she plugged his book during her Barbara Walters interview. 

Credit: BoyWiththeGreenHair


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying