“As Marshall says, if you can dream it, you can do it. Marshall did it. He finished his run across the country breaking both of the grand masters and masters record. He also says the only limitations are in your mind. Obviously Marshall limitations are very, very few”
spoken through SpinVox
Us again…I just got this email from a NYC student who went to try to see you finish the run..you will get a good laugh out of this:)
Lisa,
Ok but I wont mention that the security personel at City Hall either thought I was a potential terrorist or a crazy person driven mad by the New York Marathon chaos. I kept telling them there is a man running here from San Francisco, he should be arriving any minute on these stairs. I think hes 31 miles away, not sure how fast hes going. They said,’ why don’t you call him to find out”. I of course don’t have his number and told them it was on a website update. They called to see if Marshall was scheduled to arrive on the steps and I don’t think he made special arrangementst. They went into mini alert telling me no ones running on these steps with out clearance. LOL!
SHOWS WHAT THEY KNOW!!!
If you dream it you can do it..one of my most favorite:)
We love you to Heather!!!
Comment by lisa smith-batchen — November 4, 2008 @ 10:14 pm
Marshall:
“Just Do It” ……Nike
“Just Did It” ……Marshall Ulrich
Yes !!!!!!! A million congratulations to you.
A truly awesome and epic Tour de force by a most gracious and honorable human being.
Bask in all the glory Mr. Inspirational Hero. Not only have you earned and deserve it ……… remember to the “victor goes the spoils.”
Thanks to the lovely Heather and the crew for sticking together to help make this happen.
Let the celebration begin.
We can’t wait to give you both a big bear hug at Badwater.
Au revoir Superman.
We Love You.
Christine and Art
Comment by Arthur Webb — November 5, 2008 @ 12:05 am
Marshall & Heather, and Crew: Awesome congratulations!You all did it!
It was an honor to be with you in Nebraska. They say there is a great woman behind every good man; you both are exceptional. Thanks Heather, for letting Marshall come out to play/run. The world is a better place for all your sacrifices.
When will your book be out? We can’t wait to see the movie!
I did 34 miles @ Blue Springs, MO. Was happy with my 50K time.
God’s best to you both and to all of your many & varied crew!
Enjoy relaxing in the limelight together; you both deserve it!
PS: Guess it is time for some of us to get out & get a life and see if we can make a difference where we are!!
Fondly, Fred & Ruth Fox, from Manhattan, Kansas
Comment by Fred & Ruth Fox — November 5, 2008 @ 1:02 am
Marshall, it was a great pleasure meeting you last night and being part of your “flock” for the last few miles of your epic journey. Congrats again to you, and to all of the wonderful people who helped you make your dream a reality. I’m sure that the steps of City Hall felt like a featherbed to you after all of those miles on your feet. Revel in the accomplishment, my good man. May peace and love be with you always…..
Most sincerely,
~Todd Jennings~
Orange Runners Club
Comment by Todd Jennings — November 5, 2008 @ 8:24 am
Marshall, congratulations on so many levels. What a feat in mind over matter and pure physical ability. I think you’ve earned whatever vacation you may have planned. tc
Comment by Tony Carter/SpinVox — November 5, 2008 @ 10:00 am
The News-2-You kids wanted to pass along these messages:
We are so happy that you finished!
AWESOME!
Thanks for showing us how to DREAM BIG!
Good Job!
CONGRATULATIONS!
You did it!
We hope you are feeling better!
Get some rest!
Way to go!
Good luck on your next adventure!
We are still running here!
Have a safe trip home!
Thanks so much for being a wonderful inspiration to our students! You truly have shown us all that “limitations are only in our heads”!
Comment by Mrs. Wehling and Students at Sidney (IA) Elementary — November 5, 2008 @ 10:03 am
CONGRATULATIONS! Much celebrating going on in your honor in Houston. Looking forward to hearing all about the final push and what a fella does the week after running across the country.
Comment by Team Domestic Kitties — November 5, 2008 @ 10:26 am
Marsh,
You know how I love quotes, and I have to quote you on last nite. Taken and slightly revised from your everest/running america youtube video.
“What an awesome time I had” at your finish last nite in NYC. You are so inspiring! Heather is such an angel, really!
“What an epic journey” you had!
Thanks,
Hope to see you again, and I hope you’re still sleeping in today!
Comment by Jim McCord — November 5, 2008 @ 11:07 am
Marshall and Heather:
A postscript to your amazingly successful journey.
Just saw you, the lovely and radiant Heather and family photos at the finish line. Man you really look strong. Good to see your warm an fuzzy smile that everyone just loves.
Oh, yes, Chris Frost tells me that you are going to speed walk the zillion stairs inside the Empire State Building today? He believes you probably could use a tad more hill training.
Ha! What does he know? I told him you were really going to do some Big Apple sight-seeing by running the New York City Marathon course. Makes more sense to me.
If you two happen to be in the MT Whitney, Lone Pine area in the next few months (before Badwater), maybe we could have a celebration bash at the Seasons Restaurant (dinner and one beer, well, maybe two or three or… should do it), with all your West Coast friends and fans…….Ben and Denise, Phil and Kari, Rick Nawrocki, Chris Frost and Anna, Lisa Bliss and the Batchen’s, Christine and Art (that’s me) and others.
Just a (good) thought.
And, you don’t have to climb the mountain, either. Well, if you insist, we will do that too, or, maybe, just fun run the Badwater course, or do a serious double. Gads!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the last fifty-two days and the honor to take a peek into your steel determination, over the top tenacity and mind boggling daily mileage as you trekked across this beautiful country.
Inspirational!! Well, the lovely Christine told me now that Marshall has finished, I have to get off my duff, move away from the comfort zone of this computer and go chase the dream I have always had. And, it is all your fault. Yeah!!!
One last kudo (or two): magnificent, extraordinary, amazing, inspirational, a more than impressive record breaking performance and much, much more……….. WELL DONE.
Go Marshall !!!! Oops, I guess you can stop now.
A huge hug to you and Heather.
Love from Christine and Art
Comment by Arthur Webb — November 5, 2008 @ 12:36 pm
Nice job on your run, that is amazing
it was really nice meeting you
thanks for the inspiration
Comment by Jamie Prussack — November 5, 2008 @ 5:43 pm
Marsh…Congrats!!!!! to you and your incredible crew…so happy you have completed YET another goal…take sometime and enjoy the moment…Love to you and Heather…Diane (badwaterquad crew member)
Comment by Diane Grecsek — November 6, 2008 @ 4:54 pm
Marsh,
One final quote to the guy who has inspired me more so than anyone I’ve ever met in my life. This came from Runners World today!
“The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.”
I have no friggin idea how you completed that journey, but you did, and lived to tell about it! I hope we meet again!
Go dog!
ROGER BANNISTER
Comment by Jim McCord — November 7, 2008 @ 9:55 am
Marshall, you’ve had 3 days now to relax and bask in all that glory. That’s about enough down time, don’t you think, unless of course you WANT to go soft on us…
So, what’s next? Whatever it is, sign me up, will you?
Spectacular feat, my friend! What an honor to have been on the road with you those three days.
Very best regards to you, Heather, Paul, Kate and Brian,
Bob Becker
Comment by Bob Becker — November 8, 2008 @ 6:26 pm