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, August 13, 2026

My Ultramarathon Plans for 2026: Progress So Far

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I had high hopes for my ultra running this year. I hadn't run an ultramarathon in 2 years so it seemed like a good time to commit to SOM...
Sunday, August 9, 2026

2026 Howl at the Moon: My 19th and Last

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The red barn at Howl Yesterday I "ran" the Howl at the Moon 8-Hour ultra in Danville, IL. It was my 19th time. And it ended poorly...
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Mahomet 5K Race Time Prediction

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I'll be running the Mahomet 5K race this Saturday. It's my local race. I've run it many times (it was my first race I ever ran-...
Friday, June 12, 2026

May Saw Little Work, Lots of Racing!

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In late April I ran my first 1-mile race. It went well!  Ran a 6:30 mile at age 60. Not too shabby for this old ultrarunner. On May 1, I ret...
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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I am a vegetarian Ⓥ ultrarunner. Usually run trails. Finished 113 ultra/marathons. Longest was 303 miles!
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