The North Face Endurance 50

On Sept. 17th, Dean Karnazes will set off on the North Face Endurance 50, in which he will attempt to run 50 marathons in 50 days, in all 50 of the United States. Sounds like an ambitious endeavor considering most marathon runners take time off between events to let their body heal. But Karnazes is an ultramarathon runner who is use to running long distances, who has won the Batwater Marathon, competed in the Western States 100 mile run countless times, and has even completed a 350 mile continuous run. Still, the daily grind of 50 marathons in 50 days may take it's toll on him. We'll just have to wait and see.

Dean's challenge begins in Missiouri in three days and ends in the New York Marathon on Nov. 5th. Good luck Dean! We'll be pulling for you and following your progress!