“At 7:10pm today Marshall finished his trans continental run. He broke the grand master’s as well as the master’s record. Marshall averaged 58 miles a day over the entire 3045 or so miles. That’s 58 miles every day for 52 and a half days. Equal to just over 116 marathons.
Marshall was especially honored to have Frank Giannino who still holds the world record for running across the country there at the finish. It was fantastic to have him there, he is great and he still holds a very solid and amazing record.”
spoken through SpinVox
I’ve been glued to this webcast waiting for the final word. Holy cow! I’m so excited for your finish, Marshall! And I”m from Wisconsin, so I really mean the “cow” part of “holy cow”
Just imagine cheerleaders on the steps of city hall:
Marshall’s good!
Marshall’s great!
Marshall just ran across the United States!
Marshall’s tough!
He can’t be shaken!
Get that man a burger with bacon!
He ran and ran,
On tired feet,
And now he’s done, that’s so darned SWEET!!!!!!
Congratulations Marshall! You are utterly amazing.
Comment by Anna Boldon — November 4, 2008 @ 9:50 pm
Yeah….Yeah!!!
Can you hear all the people of Ecuador cheering for you Marshall???
We all have been running around to find a computer that we could get to this blog site…
Wow..how great…how special…how wonderful…
Hold that head of yours very high our friend…THE MASTER CHAMP OF THE WORLD!!!!
Love to you..Lisa and all the Dreamchasers!!!
And don’t even think about running back!!!:)
Comment by lisa smith-batchen — November 4, 2008 @ 9:51 pm
Congratulations to you Marshall and to Heather and all the crew for this outstanding effort. For those of us who have followed 24/7 for the last 52 1/2 days… will there be life after Marshall.
As Ferg said “Unfreaking believable”
Best
Chris & Anna
Comment by Chris Frost — November 4, 2008 @ 10:04 pm
Marsh now that you have ran across America are you going to Disneyland? If so and its in L A we will push you around in a wheel chair
Congratulations
P K
Comment by Phil and Kari — November 4, 2008 @ 10:12 pm
Congratulations to Marshall, Heather and Crew!!!
Rick
Comment by Rick Nawrocki — November 4, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
Absolutely amazing, Marshall! Congratulations!!!
Comment by Annemarie — November 4, 2008 @ 10:21 pm
Words are hard to find, but WOW that is just so cool. Congratulations Sir! I hope to meet you some day.
Joe O.
Vancouver, WA
Comment by Joe Ohama — November 4, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
Marshall, we are speechless! Congratulations! You knew you could do it. You have a lot to teach anyone who wants to do more in life. So when is your book coming out?? If you are coming back through Cincinnati you would be most welcome! Blessings to you and Heather.
Mike and Elaine
Comment by Mike and Elaine — November 4, 2008 @ 10:34 pm
Yipeeeee! Amazing, astounding and extraordinary!
A resounding and gleeful CONGRATULATIONS! We are there with you in spirit as we have been each and every day of the incredible journey. Rest - and we will chat soon.
We send our love and peace to all of you who helped Marshall too.
Love,
Ben and Denise
Comment by Ben and Denise Jones — November 4, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
Marshall, Heather CONGRATULATIONS! It was a pleasure following along on the website and meeting you tonight at City Hall! Congratulations to everyone!
Bob
Comment by Bob Harris — November 4, 2008 @ 11:29 pm
Congratulaions on your amazing accomplishment, Marshall and Heather. You are stunning individually and a powerful team together.
Comment by Theresa Daus-Weber — November 5, 2008 @ 12:34 am
Amazing beyond words!! The mind boggles to think of the number of miles, equated into the number of marathons!!
Congratulations!!
God bless you,
Tess
Comment by Tess — November 5, 2008 @ 12:43 am
Need a lift home? Excellent!
Comment by murray griffin — November 5, 2008 @ 1:10 am
Congratulations Marsh and Heather! How thrilling to have accomplished something so grand. Lots of love to both of you.
Louise XXX
Comment by Louise Cooper — November 5, 2008 @ 1:33 am
Well done!
Some spanish ultrarunners followed you too.
Ans now, rest, rest, rest.
s
Comment by Sergio — November 5, 2008 @ 3:04 am
Stort Grattis and Congratulations! Another fantastic record to add to your already impressive
list of accomplishment. Thank you (that must go to Heather)for keeping us updated on this blog. It has been fantastic to check in every day and see you moving forward. We have soo enjoyed it and whatever you guys need now, you are worth it! kram Elisabeth, Henrik and Tulsa
Comment by Elisabeth — November 5, 2008 @ 3:19 am
Holy Cow!!!!!!!
What an inspiration!!!!
Comment by will abrams — November 5, 2008 @ 3:46 am
Congrats Marshall !!
Comment by Anthony P — November 5, 2008 @ 7:06 am
congratulations marshall!
it was great to watch you finish at city hall last night!
i posted some of those photos on my blog:
http://rundangerously.blogspot.com/2008/11/marshall-ulrich-finishes-run-across.html
Comment by rundangerously — November 5, 2008 @ 7:49 am
WOW! Congratulations! You didn’t let anything stop you and you succeeded in accomplishing a feat very few will ever even attempt, let alone finish! America is very proud of you!
Comment by Jane Rolfs — November 5, 2008 @ 8:56 am
CONGRATULATIONS! It’s been a pleasure reading about your journey day in and day out. I look forward to seeing more about the journey soon.
Comment by Nikki Di Franco — November 5, 2008 @ 9:01 am
your one amazing individual!! i hope one day that i can have the mental strength you do, or one fractiom of it.
hats off to you and all who wre involved!
michael e.
Comment by mike evans — November 5, 2008 @ 9:40 am
Congratulations Marshall! What an amazing accomplishment. You are truly an inspiration to all of us. I can’t think of a better approach to life: Dream big, and then go chase that dream. Take care, and get some well-earned rest. Terry Madl (from Lisa’s crew).
Comment by Terry Madl — November 5, 2008 @ 9:58 am
Congratulations Marshall…
God has given you some great gift of stick-to-it-tive ness!!! And you use it for the good of others. Thank you for such great example to all of us…
and cheers for your great crew…Heather #1!!
God bless you..
Ad multos annos!
Sr.MB
Comment by Sr. MB — November 5, 2008 @ 10:20 am
Congratulations Marshall! What an amazing feat of athleticism and determination! Thanks for taking us with you through your blogs. You are an inspiration.
Comment by Marjorie Hanson — November 5, 2008 @ 11:41 am
Marshall, no words can say how I feel of your amazing accomplishment. You are truly a world class athlete! You’ve done it all. Too bad this isn’t an Olympic event… then again, what would you call it? Climbing all 7 summits all on first attempts and, well too many things to list here… see his bio on his website http://www.marshallulrich.com/about.html
Again, congratulations and I’m honored to know you.
Tim O’Shea
Comment by Timothy O'Shea — November 5, 2008 @ 11:46 am
Marshall and Heather, We are so prouud of both of you and the crew. What an inspiration. We will be seeing you when you get back home, guess there will be a trip to Colorado sometime in the near future.
Comment by Linda and Jerry — November 5, 2008 @ 11:48 am
Many, many congrats Marshall, Heather and to the crew. Wish I could’ve stayed for the 4th week to see you all the way to NYC. Have a safe trip home…and Marshall…beware of revenge for the black cobra…it will come when you least expect
Kira
Comment by Kira Matukaitis — November 5, 2008 @ 12:17 pm
Congratulations Marshall! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for your next adventure.
Comment by Andy Kumeda — November 5, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
C o n G r a t u L a t I o n s !!!!
S T U N N I N G … Marshall, just plain stunning !
Old Dave Thorpe
Comment by old dave thorpe — November 5, 2008 @ 12:48 pm
What a wonderful day to end your journey! You’re an incredible inspiration and we’re delighted that you finished your run here in New York City! Congrats, Marshall!
Comment by M — November 5, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
Marshall,
How incredible. I am totally amazed. Congratualtions!!
Paulette
Comment by Paulette Hansen — November 5, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
CONGRATS !!!
Comment by jeff galbraith — November 5, 2008 @ 5:04 pm
Congratulations Marshall!!!!
We’re all so proud of you. You are an inspiration to all.
Thanks so much to the crew and especially to Heather for taking care of you along the way.
Love, Mary
Comment by Mary Johnson — November 5, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
What an amazing accomplishment!! It was so wonderful to get to crew for you for a little while in Utah and I’ve been glued to this blog ever since. Big congratulations to you - all the best to you, Heather & Roger & all of the “crew”!
Comment by Becky C — November 6, 2008 @ 1:11 am
Congratulations Marshall!
A totally amazing and fantastic accomplishment. I can’t even begin to imagine the mental and physical endurance needed to complete the run. You are a true inspiration and hero.
Comment by Andy Szczesiul — November 6, 2008 @ 11:19 am
Congratulations Marsh- incredible as usual! Cherrs to your crew and Heather! Steve Wolk
Comment by steve wolk — November 6, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
Marsh! Congratulations! Such an ultra achievement. Wow.
Comment by Jason Halladay — November 7, 2008 @ 8:07 am
CONGRATULATIONS!! I know I am a little late, but I wanted to get my words in! I am SO PROUD of you and Charlie for making this great journey! What a life-changing experience, I am sure!!
Comment by Wendi — November 7, 2008 @ 11:54 am
i’m way late…but man…congrats congrats..
what an amazing journey!!!
Comment by Liz — November 10, 2008 @ 10:27 pm