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Running America DVD available Running America DVD available now

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Vitamix continues to support and become involved with projects for runners and now you can experience a documentary movie that Vitamix was a part of! A documentary movie -- Running America, is the inspirational story of two ultra marathon runners who set out to cross the country on foot from San Francisco to New York City in a quest to break a world record. Vitamix has now made this journey available to customers who purchase a special Vitamix 5200 package that bundles the Vitamix with the DVD, Running America!

Running The Sahara's Charlie Engle and ultra-marathoner Marshall Ulrich were filmed for this documentary as they attempted to break the Trans-America running record of 3,063 miles in 46 days. The run was a physical and mental endurance event requiring the runners to average close to 70 miles each day in order to accomplish this record-breaking milestone, pushing their physical and mental endurance to the breaking point.

Vitamix helped to keep the runners fueled with nutrient dense, energy-packed smoothies!Watch the movie trailer here:

The DVD includes 2 Special Features:
Watch Vitamix, The Science of the Blend here

Go behind the scenes and find out how the runners did it …watch The Vitamix Science of the Run here.

Check out the Vitamix Running America page here.
(Get your Vitamix 5200 and Running America DVD when you click on the link above.)

If you are a runner and want to share stores tips and meet other runners, please join the running group in the Vitamix online community by clicking the logo below and let others know how the Vitamix helps you as a runner.
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Lunch Lady Land ... in Souther Lunch Lady Land ... in Southern Ohio?

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(I really always loved this SNL segment) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWmKH0rXG7A (thanks to Adam Sandler and the late Chris Farley for making me laugh really hard)

I had the unique privilege to partake in the Running America project when they came trekking through my lovely home state of Ohio. I figure not much is happening in Southern Ohio, so I may as well go shake things up a bit, right?

In a moment of pure kindness, I decided to treat the crew like lab rats with my cooking. I whipped up a couple loaves of whole-grain banana bread and some homemade nut butter for Charlie and Marshall. I packed this up along with some running clothes, shoes and for some reason…hairspray. (That’s a little like packing a hairdryer to go camping.)

I got to work as ‘kitchen slave’ for those few days, preparing food for the runners, their support crew, and the production crew. (I volunteered for this, it was NOT asked of me, as I thrive on self-punishment, I think.) It was a bit of a challenge in that I had a bunch of food but NO KITCHEN. Yes, I had an RV (for 20 minutes here and there), a hotel with really limited resources, some crock pots (don’t use these in hotels…you get yelled at) and my saving graces and REAL heroes of this trip…the Vita-Mix machine and a corkscrew. Yes, a corkscrew.

A side note… I read a blog a little while back written by well-respected culinary authoritarian, Michael Ruhlman. It was called, “My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets”. (http://blog.ruhlman.com/ruhlmancom/2008/04/my-favorite-kit.html) Disappointingly he does NOT include what I now call MY quintessential kitchen ‘gadget’… the dual-lever style corkscrew. This little sucker got a workout and saved me time and time again. It doesn’t just serve as a wine opener, but it served as my kitchen knife! Michael, you may want to rethink “THE CORKSCREW” …the kind with that itty-biddy knife attached. I used it to prepare pot roast, carve chickens, pare vegetables, make smoothies, make salads, slice bread, make sandwiches, make dessert, prep salmon…all for 20+ people. I gotta say…I will never travel again without it.

You may be wondering where the Vita-Mix fits in? It’s not just a kitchen tool and a workhorse…it’s so much more to me than just that. It’s my sous-chef and my right arm. It’s the piece of equipment that helps me plan my menu. It’s the driving force behind ‘what’s for dinner’. It made sauces, smoothies, fondue, flour, bread, nut butter, gravy and ice cream! It made liquid steak! (Cringe) My recipes are below.

The experience was not at all as I expected but more inspiring than I could have imagined. I had the opportunity to crew with Charlie for one day, and Marshall another. Learning how it feels to drive ahead of your athlete, sit and wait and be ready to feed and water them feels much like tending to livestock. It’s odd, because it takes you to the core of what sustains a human being. Hydration and nutrition become completely fundamental, something that we as American’s abuse and take for granted. Realizing that their bodies are machines that need fuel for performance, like a racecar needs fuel, is eye-opening.

So I would love to admit that I’ve staved off all bad habits of occasional chocolate or eating that extra bite just because it’s yummy, but I’ve not. I’m working on it, but the inspiration I’ve gained is in the area of physical fitness and endurance athletics. On the whole, I really get the nutrition part of healthy living. In fact, some of my friends think I’m a bit fanatic. But running alongside Marshall and having the opportunity to ask him questions about motivation, discipline and sanity was revealing to me. I hope everyone can experience something like this at some point in their lives.

(Pic: Marshall Ulrich, me, and on the left, crewman, Brian Weinberg supplying food and drink)

RECIPES: (keep in mind these are not low fat nor low calorie as their needs are different than most people. I was being lunch lady to endurance athletes.

Banana Whole Grain Bread:

2 cups flour ground fresh from a blend of quinoa, oats, and wheat berries

3 scoops (soy) protein powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

(blend these in large mixing bowl)

Combine the following wet ingredients in Vita-Mix container on High Speed for 15 seconds:

½ cup sugar (brown sugar works too)

2 T light olive oil (or veg or canola)

2 eggs

3 bananas

2 T soymilk

Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture with a fork.

Pour into a prepared 9 x 5 loaf pan (spray with cooking spray), and bake 1 hour @ 350.

Macaroni N Cheese:

½ lb sharp cheddar cheese, in chunks

1 ½ cups milk (soymilk)

½ cup raw carrots

¼ cup fresh ground flour

½ block firm tofu

Salt to taste (1/4-1/2 tsp)

Place all ingredients in container. Let sauce run on High speed about 4 minutes until the pitch of the machine changes and it gets thick. Pour over cooked pasta.

Chocolate Fondue (a fav of Charlie’s!)

8 oz dark chocolate, 65% cocoa

1 cup heavy cream (not healthy, I know)

2 T butter

1 tsp vanilla

Run on High speed, using tamper until it begins to warm up. Let run 1 ½ to 2 minutes.

Serve w/fresh strawberries for dipping.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (loaded with calories for the runners)

1 avocado

4 oz dark chocolate

4 ounces whole nuts (peanuts)

1 banana

2 cups soymilk

Squeeze of honey or agave

2 scoops (soy) protein powder

1 cup ice

Place all ingredients into Vita-Mix container and run on High speed for 60 seconds, using tamper. If too thick, add more milk.

Mango-Strawberry Ice Cream

½ lb frozen mango (1/2 a bag)

½ lb frozen strawberries (1/2 a bag)

¼ cup honey, sugar or agave

1 cup soymilk

1 scoop (soy) protein powder

Place all ingredients into Vita-Mix container and run on High speed for 45 seconds using tamper.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

½ can plain pumpkin

¼ cup honey, sugar or agave

½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

½ package instant vanilla pudding mix (the small box)

2 scoops (soy) protein powder

1 tsp vanilla

3 T cream cheese or soy cream cheese

1 cup soymilk

1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients into Vita-Mix container and run on High speed for 60 seconds using tamper.

For a real “pie” feel and flavor, stop machine, add 3/4 cup of animal crackers or graham crackers to the container, replace lid and turn on variable speed 5 to mix for a few seconds.
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CONGRATULATIONS MASHALL & CHARLIE

Vitamix was there November 4th to bring you the details of the finale of Running America08- held at Champs in Times Square, New York City. Vitamix was thrilled to provide power smoothies to fuel endurance runners, Marshall Ulrich, age 57, and Charlie Engle, age 43, along the route of Running America 08. For the past few months, these two men ran through rough weather conditions to get to the finish line. What made it so great was that fans and running enthusiasts got to participate by signing up to run along side Marshall & Charlie in various states across the country that were along the route. Those runners who participated will be in the documentary as the whole run was videotaped!!!!!

Marshall broke a few records for running across America for his age group. WOW can you believe he finished running 3,045 total miles on foot?

***Marshall finished his run across the country breaking both of the grand masters and masters records: fastest crossing of America (USA) on foot – men, Masters (over 40 years of age) and fastest crossing of America (USA) on foot – men, Grand Masters (over 50 years of age).

Vitamix smoothies provided him the powerful nutrients along the way. Charlie was right along with him but sustained an injury in the middle of the run. Charlie kept on going and biked along side Marshall several miles of the route.

Running up to 70 miles a day required 10-12,000 calories, and both Marshall & Charlie fuelled up often with the green smoothie they made right in the Vitamix….watch it here:

We were inspired by Marshall and Charlie--and hope you will catch the spirit of these two ultra marathon runners, too. Vitamix thanks everyone for following this journey with us and for anyone of you who signed up and ran along side Marshall & Charlie.

Here's the last of Charlie & Marshall's blogs on the project as taken from www.runningamerica08.com
Great Days Ahead
November 7, 2008
by Charlie Engle

Running America 2008 may be over but the goals will live on. My goal of changing America’s attitude towards childhood obesity will continue until the job is done. My personal goal of exploring my physical and emotional limitations will continue. And my goal of breaking the Trans Continental record will live on until I am successful. (more…)

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Speaking Freely
November 4, 2008
by Marshall Ulrich

“As Marshall says, if you can dream it, you can do it. Marshall did it. He finished his run across the country breaking both of the grand masters and masters record. He also says the only limitations are in your mind. Obviously Marshall limitations are very, very few”

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A few more miles left for Runn A few more miles left for Running America

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It's the final countdown for Marshall who will be crossing the finishline November 4th in New York. Vitamix is there to help celebrate Marshall and Charlie's accomplishments! Vitamix has helped fuel Marshall all the way from San Francisico to NYC as he runs across America on foot. Only a few more miles to go and one more day.....Once he crosses the finish line, Marshall will become the oldest runner to run across America. Charlie had to stop the run due to injury but biked numerous miles with Marshall to show his continued support of Marshall reaching their goal. Here are the latest blogs...you can also follow them on http://blog.runningamerica08.com/

Speaking Freely
November 3, 2008
by Marshall Ulrich

“Marshall has completed practically 9 miles today meaning he has less than 100 miles left to finish at the court house steps in new York city sometime tomorrow November 4th.

A day of some mixed emotions for Marshall. (more…)

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Speaking Freely
November 3, 2008
by Marshall Ulrich

“Despite many hills including very long hills and rain and snow at the end of the day Marshall completed 62 miles again today. Maybe 62 for tomorrow and approximate 45 for November 4th for his finish at City Hall in New York City.”

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Running America through OHIO Running America through OHIO

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An amazing adventure making its way through southern Ohio this weekend upcoming (25-26^th of October). It’s a project called Running America (www.runningamerica08.com). Two ultra athletes (Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich) are running from San Francisco to NYC in an attempt to break a world record. This is being documented in a feature film, produced by Nehst Media Studios LLC. (http://www.nehst.com/)

Now, the story gets better because these guys have partnered with United Way in its campaign to raise awareness of the childhood obesity epidemic…essentially motivating people to get off their butts and move.

The world record attempt has not been met due to injury and tremendous physical troubles along the way, but the elder of the two runners, Marshall (57 yrs old) is in the running to break (or create the first ever) senior world record for crossing the US on foot! These guys are doing 60+ miles per day! The runner who has sustained significant injury hasn’t stopped…Charlie is catching up by bike and will run for the finale into NYC, which really makes for a better movie! These guys don’t stop!

Also interesting as a tie-in, is that Cleveland has been lobbying as becoming a production ‘hub’ for the media industry, utilizing the Convention Center as studio space. This is great for the city, and Nehst (the producer of this film) is one who has dedicated itself to setting up shop right here in our town. Creating new industry for the city is crucial.

As a personal favor, I ask that you help bring attention to this adventure to raise awareness for all the above reasons.

For more info, contact me directly at 440-263-0616(cell) and I can provide you any details I’ve missed. I am off tomorrow (Friday) to meet at their entry point in Wapakoneta, Ohio and run along with them. Yes, I hope I make it at least for a little while! And I’ll be helping the crew by making healthy smoothies and meals for the whole gang.

If anyone would like to join the run go to: www.runningamerica08.com and click on “Sign up to run with Charlie and Marshall”. You could be an captured as an extra in a feature film! Really cool!

The finale is slated for November 2^nd in NYC at the steps of City Hall. Keep checking the website for current details and blog posts from our runners! For my many friends in NYC, I hope (and expect) to see you there!!!!

Check back next week for updates and photos!
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http://runningamerica08.com now has blogs by category from different people involved with the documentary.
The Running 08 Director blogs - His name is Kevin Kerwin
BACKGROUND: Kevin Kerwin is a writer/director and co-founder of Authentic Films in Cleveland, Ohio. Kerwin has won the Milos Foreman Screenwriting Award, the Austin Film Festival's Best Comedy Screenplay, and Best Director at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Int'l Film Festival. Kerwin is a three-time finalist at the Sundance Screenwriters Lab. His debut feature, Filmic Achievement, screened over 20 film festivals and will be released in 2009. He holds an MFA from Columbia University.

Kerwin's commercial work has been featured in Shoot Magazine ("The Best Work You May Never See" June, 2008), Adweek, The One Club Creative Showcase, and was named a "Top Spot" by Creativity. His work has won numerous awards including two National Addy awards.
Here are some blogs as he follows Charlie and Marshall
Thoughts on Second Winds
October 5, 2008
by Kevin Kerwin
“Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.” -William James
On through Utah and into Colorado. The landscapes change but the motion doesn’t. One foot after the other. One mile after the other. Or, as we now know, in Charlie’s case - one pedal stroke after the other. (more…)
Category: Crew, Director, Running America
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Super Crews
September 29, 2008
by Kevin Kerwin
It’s come to my attention that many people are unaware of the manpower and work it takes to not only document but get two people across the country on foot. Charlie and Marshall take in about 10,000 calories a day so they can keep running - this alone occupies quite a bit of time. (more…)
Category: Crew, Director, Running America Comments (7)
Getting the Shot
September 25, 2008
by Kevin Kerwin
Rick, our second unit DP, is a great adventure cinematographer. We’ve embedded him with Charlie’s crew, and he relishes a challenge. (more…)
Category: Crew, Director, Running America Comments (3)
Running with Charlie Day 11
September 23, 2008
by Kevin Kerwin
Running with Charlie . . . Every couple days or so, I check in with Charlie and Marshall with a “running interview” - we talk about what’s going on with them, what’s going on in the country, and I get some miles in myself. I have to say, if you get the chance to come out and run with either one, they’re both great people with stories, insights, and a unique perspective on what it means to be alive in these times. (more…)
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Day 5: Fallon, Nevada
September 18, 2008
by Kevin Kerwin
A rough day yesterday for all of us. I slept in a tent outside Marshall’s RV to shoot his morning ritual and his heading out into the 4:30 a.m. pre-dawn. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced someone heading off for a 70 mile run in the desert in such good spirits, singing Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Betty” as he ran into the distance. (more…)
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Days 1 & 2: San Francisco to Napa
September 14, 2008
by Kevin Kerwin
After a long time planning, Running America begins. San Francisco is an incredibly cinematic city - the architecture, light, and overall energy of the place all make for opportunities and choices. It is always wonderful to have choices when shooting. Beginning at city hall, we followed our police escort up Van Ness, taking a left and heading past the Presidio towards Golden Gate Bridge. (more…)
Category: Crew, Director, Running America

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Speaking Freely
October 5, 2008
by Marshall Ulrich
“An update on Marshall. After completing almost 68 miles yesterday. He had to sleep and he’s starting this morning having some problems with right foot but he’s moving along well. Thanks again for checking in.”
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It’s all down hill from here…except for the uphill!
October 5, 2008
by Charlie Engle
Saturday morning I skipped cartoons and went for a bike ride. I checked and Scooby Doo wasn’t on anyway. So instead I got on my borrowed fat-tire mountain bike and went for a little ride. (more…)
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Thoughts on Second Winds
October 5, 2008
by Kevin Kerwin
“Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.” -William James
On through Utah and into Colorado. The landscapes change but the motion doesn’t. One foot after the other. One mile after the other. Or, as we now know, in Charlie’s case - one pedal stroke after the other. (more…)
Category: Crew, Director, Running America
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Speaking Freely
October 5, 2008
by Marshall Ulrich
“Marshall ran at 67.9 miles today just short of 68 miles bringing his total miles to just over 1332 miles. Thank you from Marshall to the city of Greeley and United Way for coming out to off to Colorado today for a celebration and recognition of Running America. (more…)
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Speaking Freely
October 4, 2008
by Marshall Ulrich
“It’s the end of yesterday. Day 21. Marshall had covered 1264.3 miles. Bringing his average daily miles up to 60.2. More on how that affects his shot at the Guinness World Records in just a moment. Thanks for checking in.”
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Speaking Freely
October 4, 2008
by Marshall Ulrich
“An update on Marshall. It’s 12:30pm on Saturday. He’s gone 22.2 miles and is thrilled to have Elaine, Taylor, and Allie, his 3 kids out here with him helping to crew, more later. Thanks for checking in.”
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SPIN CYCLE
October 4, 2008
by Charlie Engle
OKAY FINE, SO I’M A LIAR. WELL NOT SO MUCH A LIAR AS A GOOD SALESMAN. ON THURSDAY I POSTED MY LAST REAL BLOG AND THEN TOOK OFF IN THE SUPPORT VAN TO GO BACK TO THE POINT WHERE I STOPPED RUNNING A FEW DAYS AGO. (more…)
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Speaking Freely
October 4, 2008
by Marshall Ulrich
“Good morning from the Super Eight Motel in Windsor, Colorado. Marshall will be getting up in about 15 minutes. It’s 6:00am. We’ll get him dressed, fed, moving and driven back to where he staked out last night. I25 in highway 14 and he’ll start moving East on highway 14 around 6:30 - 6:45 this morning. Thoughts and prayers for a great day for everybody. Thanks. Bye.”
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