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

Thursday, April 23, 2026

My First 1-Mile Race!

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Today, actually tonight, I run my first 1-mile race! It's on roads, not track. The run is part of the Illinois Marathon race series. I...
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Earth Day = Sandy Memorial Trail Run

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20 years ago today, my sister Sandy passed away. As a simple way to remember her, I always take the day off from work. Then I go for a trail...
Sunday, March 29, 2026

Clinton Lake 30-Mile Ultra: Not For Me

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The Clinton Lake 30-Mile Ultra was yesterday. I started the race back in 2007. I'm glad it's still going, but I did not run it yeste...
Saturday, February 28, 2026

5 Weekends, 5 Races

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I just finished a 5-weekend streak of races. From January 31 to February 28, I participated in five Saturday races. They are more like ...
Saturday, January 3, 2026

Running Goals for 2026

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Holy cow! I am glad 2025 is over. It was not a good year for me and my running. Excited to start 2026 fresh, healthy, and happy. No injuries...
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I am a vegetarian Ⓥ ultrarunner. Usually run trails. Finished 113 ultra/marathons. Longest was 303 miles!
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