You don't have to like your heroes...

Dean Karnazes is incredible. His story is inspiring to many and almost unbelievable to some. Still others believe that he is "just another self-promoting huckster." It doesn't really matter; it can't be denied that he is a superb athlete and among ultrarunnings finest. Sure, his book, Ultramarathon Man might have a few boastful statements("At less than 5 percent body fat, my body is ripped like a prizefighter’s, nothing left to shed."), but he isn't lying. However, it's not like he's the "Lance Armstrong" of running; that yellow jersey goes to Scott Jurek(even more my hero than Karnazes for several reasons, but I'm ranting/raving about Dean here).

Anyway, if you want, you can form your own opinion; there is a lot of literature about him if you know where to look (uh, how 'bout the library?). I could go on for a long time, but what I want to point out is a quote from Dean Karnazes: "If you're not pushing yourself beyond the comfort zone...you're choosing a numb existence."