Running on Empty

An Ultramarathoner’s Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America

De: Marshall Ulrich

Narrado por: Adam Verner

A fascinating glimpse into the mind of an ultramarathon runner and the inspirational saga of his run across America.

The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than 100 foot races averaging over 100 miles each, completed 12 expedition-length adventure races, and ascended the seven summits - including Mount Everest. Yet, his run from California to New York - the equivalent of running two marathons and a 10k every day for nearly two months straight - proved to be his most challenging effort yet. In Running on Empty, he shares the gritty backstory of his run and the excruciating punishments he endured on the road. Ulrich also reaches back nearly 30 years to when the death of his first wife drove him to run from his pain.

Ulrich's memoir imbues an incredible listen with a universal message for athletes and nonathletes alike: face the toughest challenges, overcome debilitating setbacks, and find deep fulfillment in something greater than achievement.

©2011 Marshall Ulrich (P)2019 Tantor

WTF?!?

I have no words for this book. Marshall is a superhuman machine that I cannot comprehend his abilities. Marvel should be making a movie about this guy. 57 and runs across the country? And that’s not even the craziest of his accomplishments, it’s the longest.

Mindset

Great book! A view on what it takes to run over 400 miles a weeks!

Author is extremely unlikeable

Have to leave this story at the halfway point because the author strikes me as extraordinarily selfish.

A story of perseverance

The journey of Marshall is one we can relate to. The poem at the end captures it well. While I felt I’ve learned more from other running novels (recipes and insights from their experiences), this one hits a chord with the grit it takes to do such a thing.

Great Detail

I thought the story was very interesting. The writer did a good job of pulling in many life stories to keep you interested. Some of the days got a little repetitive, but I guess, so does running. Great Job Marshall!