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Forget Your Age: Be An Old, Strong, Powerful, and Healthy Athlete Who Can Run Forever

How do Tarahumara Indians Develop Speed and Strength in Order to Live Race Great Distances and Live a Healthy Life? Rare Video Footage of Eric sharing his wisdom in New York City at the "Born to Run" Conference in November 2010What Eric covers in this video is the following topics:Structural Issues – Body and biomechanics was failing. Failure of…See More

Mar 8, 2011

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Eric Orton commented on Bill's blog post Sand Dune Training for Marathon des Sables by Running on Snowy Trails, Mountains, Roads at 7600 feet

"Sweeeet! Nothing like powder suffocation! Maybe it was those skinny skis!!!! ha"

Jan 20, 2011

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Sand Dune Training for Marathon des Sables by Running on Snowy Trails, Mountains, Roads at 7600 feet

On my family ski trip to Vail Colorado Eric prescribed a very creative running program of altitude mountain training runs on snowy trails and roads to mimic the slippery environment of sand dune running at MDS Morrocco. On one of the days Eric prescribed a double workout. In the morning I was supposed to do a 60 minute run which I did from 5-6AM. Afterwards I skied with the family all day and then after skiing I did a PM 60 minute run with a 20-30 minute mountain climb. Needless to say, my body…See More

Jan 20, 2011

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Forefoot Run Drills|Technique and A Video of What NOT to Do While Running (Thanks Eric)

Eric is training me for Marathon des Sables #mds running accross the Sahara Desert in Morocco in April 2011. You can see my video of a test Eric had me do in Sept 2010 time frame a month or so after I complete Ironman Lousiville with Eric's Coaching Support. Hit this link on my Beyond Limits Magazine to see the WHAT NOT TO DO VIDEO. Compare this to Eric's drills…See More

Jan 14, 2011

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Bill commented on Eric Orton's video

Running With Eric: Run Drills and Technique

"Great demonstration of the drills you have been asking me to do Eric. It brings many of your points right home. Bill"

Jan 13, 2011

Eric Orton commented on Bill's blog post If It Seems Impossible It Just May Be Worth Doing

"Thanks Bill!"

Dec 5, 2010

Bill posted a blog post

If It Seems Impossible It Just May Be Worth Doing

Who Believes in You?I interviewed Eric at the Worlds Largest Conference for Barefoot Running in early November. The interview and his words of wisdom are cool and inspirational: http://bit.ly/fv0EXuBill @ www.billmurphy.tv See More

Dec 4, 2010

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Bill commented on Ed Liebowitz's blog post Compete Each Mile - Ironman CDA Race Report

"Ed - I am very impressed with your race report summary. Eric seems to be good with the 2 -5 word phrases. We should make a list of his phrases. Yours appeared to be "compete for every mile". Mine was "the hardest part of IM is showing…"

Oct 26, 2010

Mark Lofquist commented on Bill's blog post Ironman Louisville 2010

"great vid ,and great performance Bill! that's serious accomplishment!!"

Oct 7, 2010

Bill posted a blog post

Ironman Louisville 2010

Hello Everyone - Eric coached me through 2 x 70.3 1/2 Ironmans this season that culminated with Ironman Louisville on August 29th 2010. Here is a video that i put together of the day and the entire experience for me. Many thanks to Eric for his guidance and coaching during the year long process of ramping up for my first IM. Click here to see Video - Thanks Bill Murphy

Oct 5, 2010

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Bill replied to Bill's discussion Core Strength

"Hi Paul and Eric - I have been enjoying the core exercises very much. I can't wait to string a few months of them together to see and feel the effect - thanks Bill"

Dec 11, 2009

Eric Orton replied to Bill's discussion Core Strength

"Nice. It is all about core "sequencing" and not isolated endurance. Thanks for sharing - E"

Dec 10, 2009

Paul J. Russell replied to Bill's discussion Core Strength

"If it helps, I was doing a core excercise routine found in a RW article. It was doing static hold poses. Supermans, bridges and boards with pendlen(sp) swings. I did those for the last 7 weeks. I then found Erics routine in his blogs and watched the…"

Dec 9, 2009

Bill replied to Richard McGaha's discussion Weight Loss

"Hi Eric - This is a great discussion thread because I am so intrigued with this topic. I read the most recent Time magazine article talks about the fact that America is still fat and obese despite the proliferation of exercise and diet programs. The…"

Aug 24, 2009

Eric Orton replied to Bill's discussion Core Strength

"Hey there Bill - I would not say it puts "strain" on your stomach, but the mid-foot strike will "activate" your kinetic chain, which includes your core and spine stabilizers. When heel striking, the majority of the impact goes…"

Jul 30, 2009

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Core Strength

Hi Eric,I am running with the new mid foot strike form that you describe in your video and have been explaining in your work out plans with me. My stomach feels like I have been doing alot of situps over the last few days (which i have not). Does the running style (midfoot) put more strain on the stomach?BillSee More

Jul 29, 2009

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How many years have you been running?: 25

What is your goal race for the year?: Marathon Des Sables

What is your greatest running accomplishment?: Finished IM Louisville in 2010

What is your "ultimate dream" running goal?: To Accomplish Adventures Around the World

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Forget Your Age: Be An Old, Strong, Powerful, and Healthy Athlete Who Can Run Forever

Posted on March 8, 2011 at 8:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes

How do Tarahumara Indians Develop Speed and Strength in Order to Live Race Great Distances and Live a Healthy Life?

Rare Video Footage of Eric sharing his wisdom in New York City at the "Born to Run" Conference in November 2010

What Eric covers in this video is the following…

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Sand Dune Training for Marathon des Sables by Running on Snowy Trails, Mountains, Roads at 7600 feet

Posted on January 20, 2011 at 11:01am 1 Comment 0 Likes

On one of the days Eric prescribed a double workout. In the morning I was supposed to do a 60 minute run which I did from 5-6AM. Afterwards I skied with the family all day and then after skiing I did a PM 60 minute run with a 20-30 minute mountain…

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Forefoot Run Drills|Technique and A Video of What NOT to Do While Running (Thanks Eric)

Posted on January 14, 2011 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Eric is training me for Marathon des Sables #mds running accross the Sahara Desert in Morocco in April 2011. You can see my video of a test Eric had me do in Sept 2010 time frame a month or so after I complete Ironman Lousiville with Eric's Coaching Support. Hit this link on my Beyond Limits Magazine to see the WHAT NOT TO DO…

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If It Seems Impossible It Just May Be Worth Doing

Posted on December 4, 2010 at 12:50pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Who Believes in You?

I interviewed Eric at the Worlds Largest Conference for Barefoot Running in early November. The interview and his words of wisdom are cool and inspirational: http://bit.ly/fv0EXu

Bill @ www.billmurphy.tv