Author Archives: Marshall Ulrich

Preparing for the heat

In some parts of the U.S., spring is already yielding to summer weather, and someone pointed out recently that I haven’t written too often about heat training, which seems odd given my fondness for racing and tromping around in the … Continue reading

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Posted in Badwater Ultramarathon, Hydration & Nutrition, Training & Tips | 1 Comment

Are bad knees inevitable?

Hey, Marsh, I have a question. Recently, I was disappointed to learn what has happened to a friend of mine, since we’ve swapped great stories about  running marathons, ultras, etc. through the years. He’s 70 years old, and he explained to me … Continue reading

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Posted in Injuries & Injury Prevention, Running, Training & Tips | 6 Comments

Review of “The Nature Principle” by Richard Louv

Who needs nature? In an age when we rely so much on technology — for finding our way, amusing ourselves during “down time” (is it really down time if we’re staring at a screen?), staying in touch with people, managing our … Continue reading

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Posted in Adventure Racing, Death Valley National Park circumnavigation July 2012, Reviews | 3 Comments