Achieving Big Goals -Interview with Dean Karnazes

About this episode

In this episode, Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes shares insights on achieving big goals and discusses the history of the world’s first marathon.

In this episode Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes shares the 4 P’s for achieving big goals and how he pushes through the tough miles. Plus, you will learn the history of the world’s first marathon (held in 1896). And we share details about the epic 2026 Athens Marathon Tour which will be co-hosted by MTA and Dean Karnazes! Links Mentioned in This Episode Athens Marathon Tour with Dean Karnazes and MTA . The tour starts on November 5th and ends November 13th 2026. Space is limited so please email us if you want to go! Run Coaching . Work with an expert MTA Running Coach. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you can focus on what really matters: Getting out there! UCAN -get the Trial Sample Pack for free with our link, just pay shipping! Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons, in all 50 US states, in 50 consecutive days. He’s run across Death Valley in the middle of summer, and he’s run a marathon to the South Pole. His list of competitive achievements include winning the World’s Toughest…

People in this episode

Guest: Dean Karnazes

Topics covered

• big goals
• ultramarathon
• marathon history
• running tours

Keywords

• 4 P's
• Athens Marathon Tour
• running coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Altra Running -Altra shoes, Altra Running

Books & works: Achieving Big Goals, Ultramarathon Man, This Episode Athens Marathon Tour, Ultra Marathon Man -Confessions of an All Night Runner, A Runner’s High, The Road to Sparta, The Today Show, 60 Minutes, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Howard Stern Show

Places: US, Death Valley, the South Pole

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