Author Archives: Marshall

Dean Karnazes’ Run Across America

Dean Karnazes will be doing something less than 150 other people have ever done. I reviewed the statistics on John Wallace III’s site (where you can also see who else is currently running or walking across the country—there are many), and he shows that, among runners who’ve completed a trans-American crossing, there are 144 people who’ve averaged 40 to 50 miles a day, 6 of us who’ve done between 50 and 60 (I’m at the top of that group), and 3 who’ve averaged 60 to 66 miles a day. This ain’t no Sunday picnic. Continue reading

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Posted in Charities & Fundraising, Friends & Family, Run Across U.S., SFO-NYC (2008) | 48 Comments

Get Your Copy of the New Book: Running on Empty

Running more than 3,000 miles, crossing 12 states. Logging an average of more than 400 miles a week. Completing the equivalent of 117 marathons in 52.5 days. All at the age of 57. The whole story is in my new … Continue reading

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Posted in Book, Running on Empty (2011) | 37 Comments

Leg Cramps and Foot Numbness

“Any tips on how to avoid leg cramps or foot numbness on long runs?” Continue reading

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Posted in Badwater Ultramarathon, Injuries & Injury Prevention, Run Across U.S., SFO-NYC (2008), Training & Tips | 1 Comment