Authors On The Run At Book Passage

Dean Karnazes joked his father said the family is from the same Greek city as Phidippides, the original marathoner.

"Dad, we grew up in L.A.," he said.

Karnazes, who lives in Ross, has accomplished more and set more records than perhaps any other marathoner. His legendary feats include running on seven continents and running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days.

Karnazes drew a group of passionate runners to Book Passage on Tuesday night to promote his new book, but he shared the spotlight with CBS White House correspondent Jim Axelrod.

Axelrod's personal and emotional story In The Long Run recount his own motivation for running and how finishing the New York Marathon helped him come to grips with his relationship with his late father.

The two joked and offered philosophical thoughts as they kept the crowd hanging on every word.

"Slow down, you'll certainly enjoy the walk more," offered Axelrod as a piece of wisdom.