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Category: trail running

Grand Further on Grandfather

August 24, 2020 Marcus Barton

The Grand Further Mountain Run 25K has been on my bucket list of to-do races since way back in 2015 when Dan and I were

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Two Days of Swimrun

April 21, 2020 Marcus Barton

We’re all cooped up. We’ve had races cancel. For me, having a race on the calendar is the proverbial “carrot” at the end of the

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Keeping Up With a Fast Kid

March 24, 2020 Marcus Barton

I met Joe Urbanowicz and his dad, Paul a couple years ago as Joe was preparing to race XTERRA Oak Mountain. He touted it as

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Running Above The Clouds

February 15, 2020 Marcus Barton

As I gear up for the upcoming ÖtillÖ Catalina swimrun race, I decided to head up to the mountains for some good, old-fashioned climbing. I

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Rock Bounding and Swimming on a Trail Run

October 9, 2019 Marcus Barton

Many folks have asked: “where do you train?” Well, that is a complicated question as it really depends on what’s on my calendar at the

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Am I Lost?

July 9, 2018 Marcus Barton

Had a ball-o-fun talking with Chris and Derek on the Lost in Transition podcast about XTERRA, SwimRun and donuts.  Check it out!! http://losttransition.com/mr-xterra-and-swimrun-standout-marcus-barton/  If nothing

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Double Duty – Technical Trail Running

June 11, 2018 Marcus Barton

My mom and dad used to call me “Squirrel”. I used some of my squirrel skills during this epic training weekend. See if you can

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So Why You Ask??

January 4, 2018 Marcus Barton

So why you ask? Cause this is why…  #xterra #triathlon #weareswimrun #whowantstobeavideostar Music by Bombs Away

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There is No Map in Hell

May 8, 2017 Marcus Barton

How would YOU like to do TWO marathons with over 16,000 feet of climbing, EVERY day for a week? Ever since Dan Kimball dragged me

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By the Numbers

Events Raced
Swimruns: 26
Off-road triathlons: 79
Road Triathlons: 10
Running: ???

What SwimRun Gear Do You Need?

  • Part 1 – Wetsuits
  • Part 2 – Paddles, Buoy, Shoes and More
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ESI Grips
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