MURCA – MARINE ULTRARUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA Welcome to MURCA, Home of the Marine Ultrarunners! MURCA is a group of ultrarunning Marine veterans located worldwide. A small fraction of the few, the proud, MURCAns know the physical and mental suffering found inside the proverbial pain cave and draw from a deep well of fortitude to push beyond perceived limitations. MURCA's Values Inside

the

FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

To date, MURCA has raised over $16,000 for partner charities! 2021 MURCA V50K The Marine UltraRunners Club of America (MURCA) is proud to host its fourth annual virtual race, the 2021 MURCA V50K. This year's event will once again benefit The Warrior's Keep. The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC again this year. Don't miss

2020 MURCA V50K

The 2020 MURCA V50K is complete and raised nearly $5,000 for The Warriors Keep. CLICK HERE to view the event on UltraSignup. The Marine UltraRunners Club of America is proud to host its third annual virtual race, the 2020 MURCA V50K. This year's event will once again benefit The Warrior's Keep, a 501(C)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization

whose

RUNNER OF THE YEAR

The MURCA Runner of the Year Award is given to one MURCAn to recognize noteworthy accomplishments in the sport of ultrarunning and contributions to causes greater than themselves. This year's MURCA Runner of the Year embodies the highest qualities of being a Marine, a MURCAn, an ultrarunner, and personifies the essence of MURCA's mission

and

2021 MURCA V50K

2021 MURCA V50K registration opens on 15 January 2021. Join MURCA in this annual fundraiser to benefit The Warriorʻs Keep. Visit the official UltraSignup page to join. The annual MURCA V50K is a virtual running event hosted by the Marine UltraRunners Club of America (MURCA). The event benefits The Warriorʻs Keep, a charity dedicated

to

FRANK BOZANICH

Frank Bozanich is one of the most naturally fleet-footed athletes in the history of ultrarunning. He began as a wrestler and sprinter in high school, and later as a member of the track team at Eastern Washington University ran 10.2 for 100 meters and sub-50 seconds for the quarter mile. He would later run sub-30

CONTACT – MURCA

Contact. To contact MURCA, use the form below. If you are requesting membership, be sure to include a summary of your time in the USMC. Nunquam Desistas, Semper Fidelis.

MURCA MERCH

MURCA MERCH. We are SO excited to introduce the launch of our first MURCA Storefront! This has been a LONG time coming and we appreciate your patience. We have partnered with VOmax, a veteran owned company in Massachusetts that produces high quality, elite performance gear, with sublimated graphics. Even more exciting is that VOmax will donate FROM VIETNAM TO NATIONAL CHAMPION, BY FRANK BOZANICH From Vietnam to National Champion, by Frank Bozanich. My story starts long before I entered into the Marine Corps in September of 1967. I think my toughness started at an early age as I grew up on an island in Washington State. My father was a commercial fisherman who fished for salmon in the summer and Dungeness crab in the fall and winter.

DEREK DOWELL

Derek was born and raised in Monroe, LA. Growing up he played nearly every sport including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and track & field. After HS, he floundered in college for two years spending more hours at the bars than in class. So he enlisted in MURCA – MARINE ULTRARUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA Welcome to MURCA, Home of the Marine Ultrarunners! MURCA is a group of ultrarunning Marine veterans located worldwide. A small fraction of the few, the proud, MURCAns know the physical and mental suffering found inside the proverbial pain cave and draw from a deep well of fortitude to push beyond perceived limitations. MURCA's Values Inside

the

FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

To date, MURCA has raised over $16,000 for partner charities! 2021 MURCA V50K The Marine UltraRunners Club of America (MURCA) is proud to host its fourth annual virtual race, the 2021 MURCA V50K. This year's event will once again benefit The Warrior's Keep. The event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC again this year. Don't miss

2020 MURCA V50K

The 2020 MURCA V50K is complete and raised nearly $5,000 for The Warriors Keep. CLICK HERE to view the event on UltraSignup. The Marine UltraRunners Club of America is proud to host its third annual virtual race, the 2020 MURCA V50K. This year's event will once again benefit The Warrior's Keep, a 501(C)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization

whose

RUNNER OF THE YEAR

The MURCA Runner of the Year Award is given to one MURCAn to recognize noteworthy accomplishments in the sport of ultrarunning and contributions to causes greater than themselves. This year's MURCA Runner of the Year embodies the highest qualities of being a Marine, a MURCAn, an ultrarunner, and personifies the essence of MURCA's mission

and

2021 MURCA V50K

2021 MURCA V50K registration opens on 15 January 2021. Join MURCA in this annual fundraiser to benefit The Warriorʻs Keep. Visit the official UltraSignup page to join. The annual MURCA V50K is a virtual running event hosted by the Marine UltraRunners Club of America (MURCA). The event benefits The Warriorʻs Keep, a charity dedicated

to

FRANK BOZANICH

Frank Bozanich is one of the most naturally fleet-footed athletes in the history of ultrarunning. He began as a wrestler and sprinter in high school, and later as a member of the track team at Eastern Washington University ran 10.2 for 100 meters and sub-50 seconds for the quarter mile. He would later run sub-30

CONTACT – MURCA

Contact. To contact MURCA, use the form below. If you are requesting membership, be sure to include a summary of your time in the USMC. Nunquam Desistas, Semper Fidelis.

MURCA MERCH

MURCA MERCH. We are SO excited to introduce the launch of our first MURCA Storefront! This has been a LONG time coming and we appreciate your patience. We have partnered with VOmax, a veteran owned company in Massachusetts that produces high quality, elite performance gear, with sublimated graphics. Even more exciting is that VOmax will donate FROM VIETNAM TO NATIONAL CHAMPION, BY FRANK BOZANICH From Vietnam to National Champion, by Frank Bozanich. My story starts long before I entered into the Marine Corps in September of 1967. I think my toughness started at an early age as I grew up on an island in Washington State. My father was a commercial fisherman who fished for salmon in the summer and Dungeness crab in the fall and winter.

DEREK DOWELL

Derek was born and raised in Monroe, LA. Growing up he played nearly every sport including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and track & field. After HS, he floundered in college for two years spending more hours at the bars than in class. So he enlisted in

SPOTLIGHT – MURCA

Monthly MURCAn Spotlight Archive Periodically, we put a MURCAn in the spotlight to share their story and perspective on running and life. MURCA is special because as Marines, we share a sacred bond, and through running, out bond becomes even stronger. Below are the stories of the fewer, the prouder, the MURCAns. 1. Derek Dowell

MURCA ULTRARUNNERS

Posts about murca ultrarunners written by Mike Myke. The 2021 MURCA V50K is open, please consider joining us this year as proceeds go to The Warrior’s Keep, a charity founded by a fellow Marine, whose mission is helping veterans in need through outdoor therapy ans

adventure.

SCREEN-SHOT-2020-12-21-AT-10.07.50-AM Mike is a running coach, fitness trainer, and Marine ultrarunner. He is certified through RRCA, USATF, UESCA, and ISSA. A graduate of The Citadel and Naval Postgraduate School, he holds an M.S. in Information Technology Management.

ANNA ALBRECHT

In Anna's own words: I grew up in Minnesota and played sports like soccer, basketball and softball when I was young. I started running track and cross country when i was in 7th or 8th grade and stuck with that throughout high school. I’ve gone through a lot of fitness phases and have competed in

BOB COOLIDGE

Bob Coolidge. I grew up in Omaha Nebraska in the projects, a minority among minorities.. it helped form my life. I fought.. alot.. both on the streets and in school.. when I went. My father who was a boxing fan would tell me if you like to fight why dont you go to a gym , box in the golden gloves.. I eventually took his advice and went to a gym BILLY HAGEE (JESUS TARZAN) Billy is a source of comedic relief and entertainment in MURCA, but he's also one tough MF with an inspiring story. Please enjoy his story, in his own words, below: "When I was a child if I was going somewhere, I was running. (Lt Danmagic legs) I ran all the time. I

always wanted to

CANICE HARTE

Canice Harte. I was born in Port Jefferson, NY and moved to Mill Valley, CA in 4th grade. So while I speak both East coast and West coast I consider CA home. More specifically Marin County. Living in Marin in the 70’s was a great place to be a kid. PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY…OR IS IT? Pain is weakness leaving the body. That mantra was burned into my psyche at Marine Corps Boot Camp. It was part of a rigorous psychological conditioning that drill instructors delivered with ferocity. As I grew and matured as a Marine, I began to see that mantra lead Marines to burnout and injury. It became clear THE JOY OF TRAINING, BY WES FAULK The training you complete will illustrate the background of the year’s picture, and the races will add the final brush strokes. As we wrap up the year, many of us begin thinking about next year’s training and racing. Some have received notification that they were selected in a race lottery, while others have gotten the PODCAST REVIEW: SCIENCE OF ULTRA PODCAST, WITH SHAWN Some consider ultramarathon runners to be crazy, but there's a group of people even crazierultramarathoners who "nerd out" on the science of ultrarunning. I am a proud member of this humble sliver of the population and have enjoyed the Science of Ultra Podcast (SOUP) by Shawn Bearden, PhD. for nearly three years. His weekly podcast explores a wide range of topics on

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WELCOME TO MURCA, THE ONE AND ONLY CLUB FOR MARINE ULTRARUNNERS! MURCA is a group of ultrarunning Marine veterans located worldwide. As a small fraction of _the few, the proud_, MURCAns know the physical and mental suffering found inside the proverbial _pain cave_ and draw from a deep well of fortitude to push beyond perceived limitations.

MURCA’S VALUES

INSIDE THE CLUB:

* SUPPORTING – fellow Marine runners. * CAMARADERIE – familiar to and cherished by Marines.

OUTSIDE THE CLUB:

* SERVICE – to greater causes. * LEADERSHIP – by setting a positive example for fellow runners to emulate on the roads, trails, and track. All MURCAns share two things in common: the title “Marine” and a love for running. TO JOIN MURCA, SEND US AN EMAIL. MURCA strives to be a recognized team at ultramarathons across the country, setting a positive example for runners to emulate on the trails, road, and track, and bringing awareness of veterans’ needs to the ultrarunning community.  MURCAns are a rare breed, and may not fit the mold of typical ultrarunners, preserving the ability to fight their way out of a late night bar scene gone awry, while displaying unrestrained endurance. READ THE MURCA OPUS TO FIND OUT WHAT DRIVES OUR MEMBERS.

MURCA’S MISSION

MURCA’s mission is to provide a healthy support network for Marine veterans who are passionate about running and to serve as champions in the ultrarunning community for veterans’ causes. MURCAns fundraise and spread awareness for veteran non-profits such as the Semper Fi Fund and The Wingman Foundation, who help combat-wounded, critically ill, or catastrophically injured post-9/11 veterans. MURCAns strive to make a difference by setting a positive example on the roads,  trails, and track for fellow runners to follow. MURCANS ARE COMMITTED: * To connect Marine ultrarunners with a healthy support network. * To represent Marine veterans in the ultrarunning community. * To support veterans through fundraising, awareness, and volunteer

service.

* To help fellow Marine veterans find solace in running. * To lead fellow runners to become healthier, faster, and stronger. * To provide the unique sense of camaraderie that Marines cherish. * To attract Marine veterans to the sport of ultrarunning. * To sponsor elite Marine runners to compete in major

ultramarathons.

DISCLAIMER:  MURCA is not affiliated with the U. S. Marine Corps or the U. S. Government. The group exists exclusively as a private group of individuals who proudly wear the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor as Marine

veterans.

Membership in this elite group is not open to everyone. For more information, contact MURCA. SAEPIUS EXERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATER INFINITUS.

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MURCAn Billy @billythetrainer finished his 30th 100-miler of the year at Hennepin this weekend. He’s on his way to crush the record for 100s in a calendar year. Although he’s already forging a new world record by carrying the American flag on each run. This is unprecedented, admirable, and incredible. Keep it up Billy! ♠️ #marineultrarunners #murca #murcaultrarunners #mcm50k #marineveteran #marinevet #dieliving #sfmf #semperfi #semperfit #trailrunnernation #devildogultras #stravarun #runnersofthewild #orangemud #injinji #altrarunning #immortalracecrew #ultracrewing #ultracrewlife #bocogear Some MURCAns are just flat out fast AF Makai is one of our own with a true “ludicrous” speed mode. ♠️ #marineultrarunners #murca #murcaultrarunners #mcm50k #marineveteran #marinevet #dieliving #sfmf #semperfi #semperfit #trailrunnernation #devildogultras #stravarun #runnersofthewild #orangemud #injinji #altrarunning #immortalracecrew #ultracrewing #ultracrewlife #bocogear MURCAn Billy @billythetrainer has crushed 29 100-miler this year, all of them while carrying our American flag. Never been done before, he has already accomplished greatness in our eyes, as he goes after an official world record. ♠️ #marineultrarunners #murca #murcaultrarunners #mcm50k #marineveteran #marinevet #dieliving #sfmf #semperfi #semperfit #trailrunnernation #devildogultras #stravarun #runnersofthewild #orangemud #injinji #altrarunning #immortalracecrew #ultracrewing #ultracrewlife #bocogear MURCAn Jeff Rock about to get some at the 2019 #superior100, representing! ♠️ #marineultrarunners #murca #murcaultrarunners #mcm50k #marineveteran #marinevet #dieliving #sfmf #semperfi #semperfit #trailrunnernation #devildogultras #stravarun #runnersofthewild #orangemud #injinji #altrarunning #immortalracecrew #ultracrewing #ultracrewlife #bocogear MURCAn @billythetrainer just completed his 24th hundred miler of 2019, on his way to break the record! ・・・ Shawnee Hills 100, done, number 24 for the year, carried the American Flag all the way like always, 18 left for the year... ♠️ #marineultrarunners #murca #murcaultrarunners #mcm50k #marineveteran #marinevet #dieliving #sfmf #semperfi #semperfit #trailrunnernation #devildogultras #stravarun #runnersofthewild #orangemud #injinji #altrarunning #immortalracecrew #ultracrewing #ultracrewlife #bocogear MURCAn Micha knows the measure of a true ultrarunner. Semper Fi! ♠️ #marineultrarunners #murca #murcaultrarunners #mcm50k #marineveteran #marinevet #dieliving #sfmf #semperfi #semperfit #trailrunnernation #devildogultras #stravarun #runnersofthewild #orangemud #injinji #altrarunning #immortalracecrew #ultracrewing #ultracrewlife #bocogear MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY COUNTDOWN 243RD MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAYNovember 10th, 2018 Happy Birthday Marines!

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