One of the greatest endurance athletes who has ever lived, Marshall is the consummate multi-sport athlete, trail runner, mountaineer, and all-around outdoor athlete, having dedicated a lifetime to the sports he loves and to the outdoors. He is the only person in the world to complete the Triple Crown of Extreme Sports (defined as completing 100 or more ultramarathons, averaging over 100 miles each; completing 10 or more expedition-length adventure races; and climbing each of the 7 Summits on first attempts).
Home: Idaho Springs, CO
Age: 57
Website: www.marshallulrich.com and
www.teamstraydogs.com
Current Project:
Running America beginning May 2008, an attempt to break the record for running across the United States from Oakland, CA to New York City, NY. To be successful, Marshall and friend Charlie Engle will have to run an average of 68 miles each and every day, for 47 consecutive days. After that, Marshall will head almost directly to out to Death Valley in an attempt to complete his 15th Badwater Ultra. The end of July into August will find Marshall in Tanzania, leading another group climbing Kilimanjaro. At the end of year, Marshall plans to lead another climb of Aconcagua in Argentina.
Favorite Training Ground
Run: James Peak Wilderness tundra. Race: Alps, Patagonia, South Africa, New Zealand