Author Archives: Marshall

Training for Your First 100km

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Marshall

Recently, in preparation for the Kimberley Ultramarathon in Australia, which is coming up on next Friday, 9/2, the folks at RTP asked me to provide advice on how to train for 100km (that’s a little over 62 miles). Especially, they wanted to know, what should someone who’s been running regularly but is working toward their first ultra distance focus on during training? Continue reading →

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Old Age Ain’t for Sissies

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Marshall

H. L. Mencken once observed that old age ain’t no place for sissies. Since I turned 60 in July, I wrote something for an Ohio publication on advancing years — more specifically, on refusing to spend the rest of your life … Continue reading →

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Cool Drink for a Hot Summer: Boost Your Endurance

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Marshall

Last spring, science confirmed what most of us slushie/slurpie/slurry-loving athletes already knew: drinking something icy cold on a hot day can help you exercise longer. The study reported an average increase of about 50 minutes in endurance after drinking a syrup-flavored ice … Continue reading →

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