Dean Karnazes is a legendary ultramarathoner who has completed some of the most grueling races on the planet. The 61-year old has run all over the world, including 50 marathons in 50 days across 50 states, and once ran 350 miles (560 km) in 80 hours and 44 minutes... without sleep.

But Dean's impact goes far beyond his astonishing feats of endurance. Through his books, speaking engagements, and unwavering passion for the sport, Karnazes has inspired millions around the world to lace up their shoes and discover the transformative power of running. His story is one of perseverance, mental toughness, and a relentless pursuit of pushing human limits.

In our conversation, we dive into Dean's remarkable running journey, his views on the state of running, and wax about one of his all time heroes - Terry Fox.

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No Finish Lines is about life’s never ending race, our inherent desire to find new ground, personally, professionally, and on each run. In every episode, iRun editor Ben Kaplan talks to an athlete, author or other world-class super-achiever, not about their successes, but about their setbacks. No Finish Lines is about our inherent will to get back in the race again.

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No Finish Line is about life’s never ending race, our inherent desire to find new ground, personally, professionally, and on each run. In every episode, iRun editor Ben Kaplan talks to an athlete, author or other world-class super-achiever, not about their successes, but about their setbacks. No Finish Line is about our inherent will to get back in the race again.

In our pilot episode, Natasha Wodak discusses her back-to-back Canadian first place finishes, following her heartbreak not meeting the qualifications for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Wodak is Canada’s all-time fastest marathon runner. She tried three times to hit the Olympic Standard—and couldn’t get it done. In a frank, emotional conversation, Wodak describes reeling from disappointment then rechannelling that energy into remembering what she loves about the sport. She wants to lower her record-setting marathon time in the fall.