Chris' Ultra Blog

A blog by a guy named Chris who writes about running. Usually trail running--often at the ultramarathon distance. See you on the trails.

"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." -T.S. Eliot
"Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." -Dalai Lama
"The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." -Leonardo da Vinci

Friday, April 25, 2025

Morrissey Park Parkrun: Free 5K Every Saturday!

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I always dreamed of having free park runs all over the US like they do around much of the rest of the world. Wouldn't it be cool to hav...
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Sandy Memorial Run #19

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Lake of the Woods Sangamon River My sister Sandy passed away 19 years ago on April 22. I have a tradition that I follow each year on Earth D...
Sunday, April 20, 2025

Allerton Trail Half-Marathon: 20 Minutes Slower!

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I'm behind superman.  Last weekend I ran the Allerton trail half-marathon . It's a nice trail race close to home. It's also a go...
Monday, March 24, 2025

Tough Start to the Year

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I ended 2024 with plantar fasciitis (PF). It knocked me out for most of November and December. As I was just starting to get back to regular...
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Running Goals for 2025

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Last year was not my best year of running. My running stats for 2024 are highlighted here and my five goals for last year are discussed her...
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I am a vegetarian Ⓥ ultrarunner. Usually run trails. Finished 113 ultra/marathons. Longest was 303 miles!
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