Author Archives: Marshall

Pulling a Tire: How to Make and Train with a Tire Drag

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Marshall

Using a tire drag is the best form of sport-specific cross-training a runner can do. When you pull a tire, you change the points of resistance and load on your body, and you train your muscles in a way that’s slightly different from your regular running gait. Continue reading →

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Dean Karnazes’ Finish: A Place in History?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Marshall

Congratulations to Dean Karnazes, who finished his run across America today, completing 2,954 miles along the southern route from Anaheim, California to New York City in 74 days. As one of the “elders” of the ultrarunning community, I want to … Continue reading →

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Running Across America: Top 10

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Marshall

People sometimes ask me for my thoughts about whether or not they should attempt running across the United States. (Other times people don’t ask me, but I give my opinion about their chances, anyway.) Now I’ve put together my Top 10 Reasons For and Against Running Across America, so you can decide for yourself. Continue reading →

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Posted in Book, Running on Empty (2011), Movie, Running America (2010), Run Across U.S., SFO-NYC (2008) | 21 Comments