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Photo by Adam Hoffman.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fy23-1.jpgFY23-1https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fy23-3.jpgFY23-3https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fy23-4.jpgFY23-4https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fy23-5.jpgFY23-5Moments before the start of the TARCtic Frozen Yeti on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The temperature was -9F with a wind chill of -28. Photo by Durgesh Mankekar.2023-02-10T14:05:25+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2023/02/02/january-base-building/2023-02-02T22:21:44+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2023/01/19/beginning-again/2023-01-20T01:36:31+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2022/11/10/savoring-small-victories-at-the-hamsterwheel/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/314834891_10109784098090959_394454300845097082_n.jpg314834891_10109784098090959_394454300845097082_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/315225669_10109784098245649_2798199173937566270_n.jpg315225669_10109784098245649_2798199173937566270_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/314672051_10109784098215709_5897255535808576767_n.jpg314672051_10109784098215709_5897255535808576767_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/314701290_10109784098330479_1673705559157445925_n.jpg314701290_10109784098330479_1673705559157445925_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/315213303_10109784098110919_2656940150172731703_n.jpg315213303_10109784098110919_2656940150172731703_n2022-11-10T16:26:11+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2017/10/01/the-ccc-adversity-the-alps-and-a-four-year-dream-fulfilled/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/40520087.jpg40520087Rain poured down in Chamonix as we arrived.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/40534066.jpg40534066A rain-soaked home stretch in Chamonix.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/40534068.jpg40534068We dreamed of running the CCC for four years. No better way to accomplish that goal than crossing the finish line together.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/40535829.jpg40535829https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/40528891.jpg40528891Alex leading a pack of runners down a technical descent in Italy.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_5968.jpgIMG_5968At the finish line before catching the bus to the start on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fullsizerender-1.jpgFullSizeRender (1)https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_6006.jpgIMG_6006The view from my corral in Wave Two.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_6002.jpgIMG_6002https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fullsizerender.jpgFullSizeRenderThe climb up Tête de La Tronche.2021-02-04T16:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/09/05/meet-your-maker-50-the-price-of-digging-deep/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/img_0160.jpgIMG_0160https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1234479_10101560836632839_777217792_n.jpg1234479_10101560836632839_777217792_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1185337_666664062902_1224972351_n.jpg1185337_666664062902_1224972351_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1305420_10201218239151445_1066670593_n.jpg1305420_10201218239151445_1066670593_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1236785_10101561163557679_1607084726_n.jpg1236785_10101561163557679_1607084726_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1239914_666663394242_1925741720_n.jpg1239914_666663394242_1925741720_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/1184916_10101560829686759_1162324667_n.jpg1184916_10101560829686759_1162324667_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/524494_10101560824327499_1371354201_n.jpg524494_10101560824327499_1371354201_n2019-05-03T12:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2018/11/01/honeymoon-in-the-himalayas-off-to-everest/2018-11-01T16:17:11+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2017/08/20/running-the-alps-learning-from-the-past-to-get-ready-for-ccc/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cranmore1.jpgCranmore1At the USATF Mountain Running National Championships at the Cranmore Mountain Race.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/loon-mountain-race-post-race-dan-sokoloff-photo.pngLoon Mountain Race - post-race - Dan Sokoloff photoAlex and me after the Loon Mountain Race in New Hampshire. Photo by Dan Sokoloff.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/71693280-sisters_5288.jpg71693280-Sisters_5288The 7 Sisters Trail Race. Photo by Ben Kimball Photography.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/71693279-2017sleepyhollow-0852.jpg71693279-2017SleepyHollow-0852Running the Sleepy Hollow Mountain Race in Vermont. Photo by Joe Viger Photography.2017-08-20T20:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2017/04/15/bookending-36-at-the-drb-50k/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fullsizerender-4.jpgFullSizeRender (4)https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fullsizerender-3.jpgFullSizeRender (3)The downhills are steep, too, at DRB.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fullsizerender.jpgFullSizeRenderhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fullsizerender-1.jpgFullSizeRender (1)Jeff List leads the way up on the DRB course.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fullsizerender-2.jpgFullSizeRender (2)Runners scrambling up on the DRB course.2017-04-16T02:31:33+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2017/04/12/keeping-it-simple-during-a-crazy-year/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/buckhill.jpgBuckHillAtop Buck Hill at the Blue Hills Reservation on April 8, 2017, doing some course recon for the DRB 50K.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/reconrun.jpgreconrunAlex running up the rocks at the Blue Hills Reservation on April 8, 2017. Preparing for the DRB 50K, and ultimately preparing for the CCC 101K.2017-04-12T19:51:12+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2017/04/02/a-surprising-mileage-milestone/2017-04-02T22:00:29+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2017/01/28/why-i-march-principles-over-politics-and-having-peace-of-mind/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/skyline.jpgskylinehttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mbta-2.jpgmbta-2Passengers sat on the backs of seats to make room for extra riders en route to the march at Boston Common.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mbta-1.jpgmbta-1The Red Line was packed to capacity as folks headed to Boston Common for the march.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/march2.jpgmarch2A little girl on her father's shoulders in the crowd at the march at Boston Common.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/march5.jpgmarch5https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/march1.jpgmarch1Just another face in the crowd of around 175,000 at Boston Common.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/march4.jpgmarch4https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/march3.jpgmarch32017-01-28T15:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2017/01/22/2016-a-quick-running-recap/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016-running-mileage-totals.png2016-running-mileage-totals2017-01-22T22:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2016/09/30/vermont-50k-using-experience-to-live-the-experience/2016-10-01T00:19:59+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2016/07/01/worlds-end-100k-survival-is-triumph-in-the-pennsylvania-wilderness/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/photo-rusty-glessner-photo.jpgphoto - Rusty Glessner photoPhoto by Rusty Glessner.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/starting-line-rusty-glessner.jpgstarting line - Rusty GlessnerThe starting line. The calm before the storm. Photo by Rusty Glessner.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rode-falls-ladder-rusty-glessner.jpgRode Falls ladder - Rusty GlessnerClimbing the ladder next to Rode Falls. Photo by Rusty Glessner.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rocks-rusty-glessner.jpgrocks - rusty glessnerhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/prerace-tania-lezak.pngPrerace - Tania LezakAbout 20 minutest before the start, with Alex. Photo by Tania Lezak.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/near-rode-falls-rusty-glessner.jpgnear Rode Falls - Rusty GlessnerAround mile 28. Photo by Rusty Glessner.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mile-18-5-2-tania-lezak.pngMile 18.5 -2 - Tania Lezakhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mile-18-5-tania-lezak.pngMile 18.5 - Tania LezakMile 18.5, near the end of the short loop. Photo by Tania Lezak.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mile-4-2-tania-lezak.pngMile 4 -2 - Tania Lezakhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mile-4-1-tania-lezak.pngMile 4 - 1 - Tania LezakNavigating the boulder field climb around mile 4. Photo by Tania Lezak.2016-07-03T13:50:44+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2016/04/20/birthday-on-dirt-celebrating-36-at-the-dont-run-boston-50k/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/dirtyfeetdrb.jpgdirtyfeetDRBhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/262brew.jpg262Brewhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/36.jpg362016-04-21T01:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2016/04/11/merrimack-river-trail-race-joyful-day/2016-04-11T11:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2016/03/31/from-a-standstill-to-full-speed-ahead/2016-04-01T00:33:47+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2016/01/24/temptation-commitment-and-the-allure-of-the-worlds-end-ultra/2016-01-24T17:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2016/01/12/the-year-ahead-getting-excited-and-getting-healthy/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/nuun2016.pngNuun20162016-01-13T03:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/12/31/a-year-of-happy-miles/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2016-mileage-totals.png2016 mileage totalsMonthly mileage chart from DailyMile.2015-12-31T21:59:18+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/12/13/exploring-mount-greylock/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock12.jpgGreylock12https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock11.jpgGreylock11https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock10.jpgGreylock10The summit of Mount Greylock offers views for miles.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock9.jpgGreylock9The warm weather meant the waterfalls were flowing on Mount Greylock.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock8.jpgGreylock8Alex and me, at the vista lookout, not far from the summit.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock6.jpgGreylock6https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock5.jpgGreylock5Dodging puddles along the way up Mount Greylock.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock4.jpgGreylock4https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock3.jpgGreylock3The fall leaves hid plenty of loose rocks on the trail.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/greylock2.jpgGreylock22015-12-14T03:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/11/27/optoutside/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-5.jpgphoto 5The view of the Boston skyline from the lookout point next to Wright's Tower on the Skyline Trail at the Middlesex Fells.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-41.jpgphoto 4https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-31.jpgphoto 3https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-21.jpgphoto 2https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-11.jpgphoto 1https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-4.jpgphoto 4Wright's Tower at the Middlesex Fells.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-3.jpgphoto 3The Skyline Trail leads to Wright's Tower.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-2.jpgphoto 2Black Friday at the Middlesex Fells.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/photo-1.jpgphoto 12015-11-27T23:13:44+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/10/02/the-vermont-50-running-for-the-right-reasons/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/photo-1.jpgphoto 1The Vermont 50 finish chute, seen the day before the race. It's a long drop down the mountain to the finish.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_0856-brownsville-vt-50-chris-mi-31-3.jpgDSC_0856 Brownsville VT 50-Chris mi 31.3Feeling good while arriving at Mile 31.3.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dsc_0842-brownsville-vt-50-mi-alex-chris.jpgDSC_0842 Brownsville VT 50 mi-Alex, ChrisAlex and I at the starting line of the Vermont 50.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12036574_10103163050208989_3450241888010328340_n.jpg12036574_10103163050208989_3450241888010328340_n2015-10-03T02:40:17+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/09/24/kc-to-boston-a-month-in-motion/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-11.jpgphoto 11https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-10.jpgphoto 10https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-9.jpgphoto 9https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-8.jpgphoto 8https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-7.jpgphoto 7Arriving at our new home!https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-6.jpgphoto 6https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-5.jpgphoto 5My new neighborhood trails at the Middlesex Fells Reservation.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-4.jpgphoto 4https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-3.jpgphoto 3https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/photo-2.jpgphoto 2The Royals followed us from Kansas City to Boston for the weekend.2015-09-25T01:55:57+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/08/09/moosalamoo-enduring-mountains-and-mud/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/moosalamoo-elevation-profile.jpgMoosalamoo elevation profilehttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/photo-1.jpgphoto (1)https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/11800022_10207245840575088_190327416417557973_n.jpg11800022_10207245840575088_190327416417557973_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/11836741_383075918552802_8224950279961812631_n.jpg11836741_383075918552802_8224950279961812631_n2015-08-09T20:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/07/31/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-baby-steps-for-a-big-job/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/photo-5.jpgphoto 5Josh McVey creates a drainage spot on the Lake Henry Loop to allow water to flow off the trail in a sustainable manner.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/photo-2.jpgphoto 2The collapsing section of Blue Trail.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/photo-4.jpgphoto 4Gary Henry lops branches over the North Shore Trails.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/photo-3.jpgphoto 3https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/photo-1.jpgphoto 1Lawrence Trail Hawks president Bill Loats looks for more overgrowth to lop on the Lake Henry Loop.2015-07-31T15:26:07+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/07/25/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-not-forgotten/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/screen-shot-2015-07-25-at-4-44-54-pm.pngScreen shot 2015-07-25 at 4.44.54 PMPart of the Blue Trail has collapsed. Photos by Tesa Green.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/screen-shot-2015-07-25-at-4-43-29-pm.pngScreen shot 2015-07-25 at 4.43.29 PMWhere'd the Red Trail go? Photo by Lisa Ball.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/screen-shot-2015-07-25-at-4-41-19-pm.pngScreen shot 2015-07-25 at 4.41.19 PMSanders Mound has been trimmed back and is ready for runners. Photos by Lisa Ball.2015-07-25T21:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/06/14/night-hawk-50k-pavement-rain-and-miles-by-moonlight/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nighthawk-2015-9541-x2.jpgNightHawk-2015-9541-X2Photo by Mile 90 Photographyhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nighthawk-2015-9741-x2.jpgNightHawk-2015-9741-X2Photo by Mile 90 Photographyhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nighthawk-2015-9641-x2.jpgNightHawk-2015-9641-X2Photo by Mile 90 Photographyhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nighthawk-2015-0189-x2.jpgNightHawk-2015-0189-X2Photo by Mile 90 Photographyhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nighthawk-2015-0094-x2.jpgNightHawk-2015-0094-X2Photo by Mile 90 Photography2015-06-15T03:18:02+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/30/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-the-washout-continues/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lands-end-blue-trail-may-27.jpgLands End Blue Trail - May 27About 200 yards from Lands End eastbound on the Blue Trail, the rock ends and dirt resumes. It's at this point that the trail quickly turns into a pool of standing water.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lake-henry-blue-may-27.jpgLake Henry Blue - May 27Bike tires and feet have torn up some of the muddy Blue Trail near Lake Henry. As seen on Wednesday, May 27, 2015.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lands-end-blue-trail-may-27-2.jpgLands End Blue Trail - May 27 - 2The shadows help mask a lot of ruts that remain from foot damage during the Free State Trail Runs on the Blue Trail near Lands End. This area receives quite a bit of sunlight, so the water had evaporated by the time this photo was taken on Wednesday, May 27, 2015.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lands-end-may-27.jpgLands End - May 27The Lands End area was dry and mostly smooth on Wednesday, May 27.2015-05-30T16:06:25+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/23/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-rain-forces-rescheduling-of-work-day/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/trail-update-may-23-2015.pngTrail Update May 23 2015Photo update of Clinton State Park trail conditions Friday, May 22, 2015.2015-05-23T15:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/19/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-tuesday-progress-work-day-still-on-for-saturday/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/trailwork-may-19.pngTrailWork May 19Trail repair on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.2015-05-20T01:33:52+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/16/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-work-day-slated-for-may-23/2015-05-19T22:34:29+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/15/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-another-work-weekend-washed-away/2015-05-15T17:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/08/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-work-days-canceled/2015-05-08T17:27:54+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/06/lessons-from-clinton-lake-perry-postponed/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/lake-perry-postponement-announcement.pngLake Perry postponement announcement2015-05-07T01:28:00+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/03/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-plan-turns-into-action/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/photo-2.jpgphoto 2Neil Taylor, left, of the Kansas Trails Council provides instruction to members of Saturday's trail maintenance course at Clinton State Park.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/photo-1.jpgphoto 1https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/photo-4.jpgphoto 4The tool check-out/check-in area has the supplies volunteers will need to conduct trail maintenance.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/photo-3.jpgphoto 3After attending the trail maintenance course, I spent 2 1/2 hours repairing this 75-foot section of the White Trail outbound from Lands End. It's a slow process.2015-05-03T16:19:45+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/02/shoreline-to-skyline-a-cross-country-throwback/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17157911848_ca75a7e000_o.jpg17157911848_ca75a7e000_oMe (233) charging up Bunker Hill the first time. It wasn't easy to keep up with Keith. He's a strong climber.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17320008766_a5835ca11a_o.jpg17320008766_a5835ca11a_oLots of good people made it a fun morning to run!https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/17157866690_dbab615ed7_o.jpg17157866690_dbab615ed7_oClosing in on the finish line.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/16723359764_da39c4cb08_k.jpg16723359764_da39c4cb08_k#HShivehttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/10407968_10102843669919649_3311977444592987509_n.jpg10407968_10102843669919649_3311977444592987509_nWe're off!2015-05-03T00:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/05/01/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-ideal-work-day-conditions-on-tap/2015-05-01T22:15:10+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/04/28/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-ktc-plan-includes-training-access-to-tools-and-examining-event-protocol/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ben-reed-blocked.pngBen Reed blockedThis informative, non-controversial post got Ben Reed blocked. As of Monday night he has not been reinstated.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/clinton-trail-update.jpgClinton trail updateKansas Trails Council press release regarding the trail repair plan at Clinton State Park.2015-04-28T21:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/04/26/trail-building-and-bond-building/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/trail-people.jpgtrail peopleJim Megerson, Rick Troeh, myself, Sarah Rackleff, and Wayne Garner take a breather from building trail.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-10.jpgphoto 10This new section is going to be sweet to run across!https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-9.jpgphoto 9More progress on the rock garden.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-8.jpgphoto 8Plotting out where to place the next rocks.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-71.jpgphoto 7Scott Lillis puts finishing touches on the rock garden.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-61.jpgphoto 6Jim Megerson builds new trail.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-5.jpgphoto 5It took teamwork to place some of the largest rocks.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-4.jpgphoto 4Wayne Garner hauls a rock to the rock garden in a new section of trail at Wyandotte County Lake Park.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-31.jpgphoto 3Rock garden work.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-21.jpgphoto 2New trail behind Shelter 9.2015-04-26T21:20:28+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/04/25/clinton-lake-trail-recovery-a-plan-is-coming-and-extensive-damage-remains/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0100.jpgDSC_0100https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0098.jpgDSC_0098https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0095.jpgDSC_0095https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0089.jpgDSC_0089https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0071.jpgDSC_0071https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0069.jpgDSC_0069https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0058.jpgDSC_0058https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0056.jpgDSC_0056https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0054.jpgDSC_0054Lands End at Clinton State Park on April 25, 2015.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dsc_0051.jpgDSC_0051The aftermath of Lands End on April 25, a week after the race.2015-04-26T14:39:11+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/04/25/trail-hawks-help-clean-up-at-clinton-lake/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-7.jpgphoto 7Hanging with Woody after the cleanup.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-6.jpgphoto 6Trash bags and remnants of a picnic table.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-3.jpgphoto 3https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/photo-2.jpgphoto 2A portion of the Lawrence Trail Hawks gather before picking up trash on the trails.2015-04-25T23:14:14+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/04/24/a-crisis-of-communication-in-the-kansas-city-trail-community-and-an-opportunity-to-heal/2015-04-26T19:43:49+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/03/08/a-great-pr-at-the-great-plains-10k/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/bdm_0231-x2.jpgBDM_0231-X2Running through the Crossroads Arts District around Mile 3 of the Great Plains 10K.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/great-plains-10k-schwag.jpgGreat Plains 10K schwaghttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/course-map.pngCourse Map2015-03-09T16:45:40+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/03/01/the-long-haul-is-coming-soon-help-make-it-happen/2015-03-01T17:26:17+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2015/02/21/sting-or-bee-stung-in-2015/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/honeystinger.jpgHoneyStinger2015-02-21T23:55:37+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/12/07/the-quest-game-six-or-bust/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1234010_10102422023342769_1452376777489317602_n.jpg1234010_10102422023342769_1452376777489317602_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10710642_10102423282943519_1145531719943424706_n.jpg10710642_10102423282943519_1145531719943424706_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10377638_10102423276581269_2327947659237412113_n.jpg10377638_10102423276581269_2327947659237412113_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1527117_10102423273801839_3111539009214538397_n.jpg1527117_10102423273801839_3111539009214538397_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/10418919_10102423278692039_126370760939571306_n.jpg10418919_10102423278692039_126370760939571306_n2014-12-07T21:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/10/31/a-tip-of-the-hat-to-a-baseball-hero/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-3.jpgphoto 31992 MKC Electronics baseball team; Johnson County 3&2; sixth grade.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-2.jpgphoto 21991 MKC Electronics baseball team; Johnson County 3&2; fifth grade.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-5.jpgphoto 51994 MKC Electronics baseball team; Johnson County 3&2; eighth grade. The final season of summer baseball. Charlie is third from the right in the second row.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-4.jpgphoto 41993 MKC Electronics baseball team; Johnson County 3&2; seventh grade. Charlie is at the far left in the front row.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/photo-1.jpgphoto 11990 MKC Electronics baseball team; Johnson County 3&2; fourth grade.2014-11-06T16:41:07+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/10/05/you-are-your-own-gatekeeper-to-the-ultra-world/2014-10-05T22:02:32+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/10/02/on-the-eve-of-october/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/royals-sunset.jpgRoyals - sunsetThe sun sets behind the Royals Hall of Fame on September 30, 2014, a few minutes before the first pitch of the Wild Card game.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/royals-postgame.jpgRoyals - postgameCelebrating a Royals playoff victory for the first time since I was 5 years old. The ticket was money well spent.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/royals-playoff-ticket.jpgRoyals - playoff ticketRoyals playoff tickets were available for the first time since 1985.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/royals-kids.jpgRoyals - kidsYoung brothers watch the first Royals playoff game of their lifetime from the standing-room-only section in left field.2014-10-02T15:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/09/27/a-royals-retrospective-1985-to-2014/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/photo-1.jpgphoto (1)This morning's Kansas City Star front page after the Royals earned their first playoff berth in 29 years.2014-09-27T22:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/07/17/running-kc-koach-karls-2014/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hardest-half-2014-315.jpgHardest Half 2014 (315)Hanging with Rick and Danny after finishing. Great day to run with some great folks!https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hardest-half-2014-313.jpgHardest Half 2014 (313)Salty and sweaty at the finish.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hardest-half-2014-260.jpgHardest Half 2014 (260)The Liberty Memorial and the Kansas City skyline in the distance.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hardest-half-2014-157.jpgHardest Half 2014 (157)Prospect is OK when the sun is shining.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hardest-half-2014-121.jpgHardest Half 2014 (121)Tackling the first hill of the course.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hardest-half-2014-87.jpgHardest Half 2014 (87)Running some early miles with Rick Troeh.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hardest-half-2014-49.jpgHardest Half 2014 (49)The lucky 20 or so runners who got to take Karl's challenge this year.2014-07-18T00:56:09+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/05/04/dnf-at-the-flatrock-101k/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-1507.jpgflatrock101-2014-1507https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-1539.jpgflatrock101-2014-1539https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-3567.jpgflatrock101-2014-3567https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-3158.jpgflatrock101-2014-3158https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-3404.jpgflatrock101-2014-3404https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-3650.jpgflatrock101-2014-3650https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-3062.jpgflatrock101-2014-3062https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-1784.jpgflatrock101-2014-1784https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flatrock101-2014-1533.jpgflatrock101-2014-15332014-05-05T02:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/04/08/redemption-at-rockin-k/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rockink-2014-0037-xl.jpgRockinK-2014-0037-XLTwo frigid, waist-deep horse ponds in the final mile and a half of the course will slow your pace and reinvigorate your legs.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rockink-2014-8590-xl.jpgRockinK-2014-8590-XLThe bluffs and sandy horse trails make for some rough maneuvering in the Smoky Hills of Kansas at Rockin' K.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rockink-2014-8747-xl.jpgRockinK-2014-8747-XLThe race starts at sunrise in the Smoky Hills of Kansas.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rockink-2014-8940-xl.jpgRockinK-2014-8940-XLAscending to the top of the Big Bluff Loop at the 2014 Rockin' K at Kanopolis State Park.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rockink-2014-9165-xl.jpgRockinK-2014-9165-XLhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rockink-2014-9167-xl.jpgRockinK-2014-9167-XLPushing the pace between the two pond crossings late in the race at the 2014 Rockin' K.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo.jpgphotoHorseshoes are the coveted finisher's hardware at Rockin' K. This is my second horseshoe so far.2014-04-09T00:22:50+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2014/01/11/2013-in-review-more-miles-hard-lessons-and-a-happy-heart/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2013-mileage-chart.png2013 mileage chart2013 Mileage Chart by Month2014-01-11T22:54:06+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/08/25/hope-and-determination-at-leadville-a-pacers-report/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1175606_10101523762015669_1403571578_n.jpg1175606_10101523762015669_1403571578_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0217.jpgDSC_0217Finish line in sighthttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1097982_10101526395987169_871333438_n.jpg1097982_10101526395987169_871333438_nSherrie and pacers, post-racehttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dsc_0023.jpgDSC_0023https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1173737_10101525246675399_1766924124_n.jpg1173737_10101525246675399_1766924124_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1170713_10101526566879699_501799369_n.jpg1170713_10101526566879699_501799369_nClimbing Hope Passhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1098460_10101526030564479_212128456_n.jpg1098460_10101526030564479_212128456_nFinished!2013-08-25T21:15:22+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/08/25/one-week-to-whistler-nervous-and-ready/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/chartelevationprofile.pngchartElevationProfileCourse elevation, in meters, for the Meet Your Maker 50-mile trail race in Whistler, B.C.2013-08-25T15:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/08/19/two-weeks-to-whistler-leadville-hope-pass-and-taper-time/2013-08-20T00:59:50+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/08/11/three-weeks-to-whistler-sweet-relief/2013-08-11T15:55:50+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/08/04/four-weeks-to-whistler-in-need-of-some-leadville-magic/2013-08-04T18:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/07/28/five-weeks-to-whistler-and-three-until-leadville/2013-07-28T18:09:54+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/07/26/100-miles-next-year/2013-07-26T22:35:14+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/07/21/six-weeks-to-whistler-rest-break/2013-07-21T17:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/07/20/feeding-the-beast-getting-serious-about-nutrition/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/931250_10101310222924719_1964416117_n.jpg931250_10101310222924719_1964416117_nhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/944149_10101354056965949_1420825803_n.jpg944149_10101354056965949_1420825803_n2013-07-20T15:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/07/14/seven-weeks-to-whistler-more-miles-more-vertical/2013-07-14T17:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/07/09/scenes-from-koach-karls-hardest-half/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9232849270_f345077623_b.jpg9232849270_f345077623_bhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9232833726_7bd726b848_b.jpg9232833726_7bd726b848_bThe winner! (not me)https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9232679616_c69a08fb4a_b.jpg9232679616_c69a08fb4a_bhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9229822781_47585234c7_b.jpg9229822781_47585234c7_bRunning with Rick, Larry, Danny, Erica and Elliot Snickerfritz.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9229751551_ad9cdef989_h.jpg9229751551_ad9cdef989_hRunning with Danny at Mile 2.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9229657935_1cbc3b1d88_k.jpg9229657935_1cbc3b1d88_kAnd we're off!https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/9229540181_7fea55a86b_c.jpg9229540181_7fea55a86b_cThe start / finish at Filling Station Coffee.2013-07-09T13:19:33+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/07/07/eight-weeks-to-whistler-hard-happy-4th-of-july-and-more-vertical/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/screen-shot-2013-07-04-at-3-05-02-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-07-04 at 3.05.02 PM2013-07-07T16:31:02+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/06/30/river-ties-worth-watching/2013-06-30T18:40:44+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/06/30/nine-weeks-to-whistler-quality-start/2013-06-30T18:29:25+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/06/23/ten-weeks-to-whistler-the-build-up-begins/2013-06-23T17:41:28+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/06/19/chattanooga-mountains-three-unforgettable-days-of-awesome-and-ouch/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-17-at-8-07-12-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-06-17 at 8.07.12 PMJustin was one of the first people I met upon checking into the Crash Pad. Can't wait to share the trail with him again.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-17-at-8-10-36-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-06-17 at 8.10.36 PMPost-race soak.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-17-at-8-11-00-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-06-17 at 8.11.00 PMPost-race soak ... with dry ice.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-17-at-8-08-24-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-06-17 at 8.08.24 PMJason taking care of the runners at the 11.8-mile aid station.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-17-at-8-06-26-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-06-17 at 8.06.26 PMAbout 9 miles through Day 3.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-17-at-7-40-52-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-06-17 at 7.40.52 PMhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/screen-shot-2013-06-17-at-7-40-26-pm.pngScreen shot 2013-06-17 at 7.40.26 PMSavoring the water 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of our cottage at Chisos Mountain Lodge.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/rio-grande.jpegRio GrandeThe view from Santa Elena Canyon.2013-01-27T01:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/01/22/beautiful-disaster-pushing-the-limit-at-big-bend/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img951546.jpgIMG951546With Katie and Erin at the finish line. We had a blast on this trip!https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1539.jpegIMG_1539Done! A new 50K PR of 5:14:20.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_7714.jpgIMG_7714Done.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_7701.jpgIMG_7701The uphill climb to the finish line after 30.8 miles in the desert.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/big-bend-starting-line.jpgBig Bend starting lineAt the starting line, a few minutes before sunrise.2013-02-08T01:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/01/12/thoughts-on-lances-alleged-upcoming-admission/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/armstrong-lsp-opener.jpegArmstrong - LSP openerLance Armstrong addresses the crowd at the grand opening of LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City in June 2011. Photo by Chris Wristenhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/armstrong-lsp-kickoff.jpegArmstrong - LSP kickoffLance Armstrong was in Kansas City in March 2011 to help with the announcement that his cancer charity, LIVESTRONG, had been given naming rights to Kansas City's new soccer stadium. Photo by Chris Wristen2013-01-12T19:09:44+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/01/10/new-toys/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/akracevest.pngAKracevestPhoto by Ultimate Directionhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/asr9.pngASR9Photo by Brooks Running2013-01-11T03:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/01/09/sneak-peek-at-big-bend/2013-01-10T03:43:30+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2013/01/01/2013-mountains-and-stage-races/2013-01-02T03:56:08+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/12/31/1251-miles-and-more-to-come/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/monthly-mileage-2012.pngmonthly mileage 20122012-12-31T22:24:26+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/12/31/the-year-that-was-and-the-year-ahead/2013-01-01T01:53:54+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/12/14/2013-feeling-ambitious/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/internet.jpeginternetCourtesy of I Heart to Run2012-12-15T02:08:32+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/12/14/watch-be-inspired-and-go-do-something/2012-12-15T00:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/12/02/ozark-trail-100-coverage/2012-12-02T16:07:26+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/11/26/duuuuuude-this-was-so-much-fun/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dude3.jpegDude3https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dude4.jpegDude4https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dude2.jpegDude2https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dude1.jpegDude1https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dude5.jpegDude52012-11-28T04:05:22+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/11/07/hawk-hundred-article-in-ultrarunning/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hawkhundredurarticle.jpegHawkHundredURarticle2012-11-08T03:39:56+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/09/04/tales-from-the-kansan-near-death-in-the-search-for-bobby-knight/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2341.jpgIMG_2341About two months after this story took place, our Kansan reporting took Mike and I to Madison Square Garden to cover the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic - one of the greatest opportunities a college sports reporter could ever have.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_2340.jpgIMG_2340Bobby Knight was known for his temper, as well as for wearing a red sweater while coaching at Indiana. In the wake of his firing, a lonely red sweater was laid to rest in front of Assembly Hall on Sept. 12, 2000.2012-09-04T15:29:02+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/09/03/a-magical-time-revisited-the-kansan-reunion/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/reunion2.jpegreunion2With Angie and Chris at the Kansan Reunion. Hard to believe it's been more than a decade since we shared a newsroom.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/bombpops.jpegbombpopsEight former Kansan sportos playing basketball. Who would've thought this team would win only one game?https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sportos.jpegsportosThe Spring 1999 sports staff from my first of nine semesters with the Kansan.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/reunion.jpegreunion2012-09-04T13:00:00+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/08/19/time_for_a_break/2012-08-19T16:44:42+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/07/19/leadville-50-miles-for-the-red-carpet/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sr50-chris-wristen-photo-by-justin-unger.jpgSR50 - Chris Wristen - photo by Justin UngerCrossing the finish line in 11:53:38. No joy; all pain.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/justin.jpgJustinJustin flew in from Washington, D.C., to help crew me to the finish line. He's one of those people I can always count on.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nick-laurie.jpgNick-Lauriehttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sr2.jpgSR2Done. https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sr-1.jpgSR 1https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sr-start.jpgSR startThe Silver Rush 50 begins with an uphill climb - and then makes four trips above 12,000 feet.2012-07-20T15:23:31+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/07/11/a-little-bit-of-luck-at-rmnp/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0017.jpgDSC_0017https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0312.jpgDSC_0312https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0005.jpgDSC_0005https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0319.jpgDSC_0319https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0275.jpgDSC_0275https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0085.jpgDSC_0085https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dsc_0064.jpgDSC_0064https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2212.jpgIMG_2212Rocky Mountain National Parkhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2201.jpgIMG_22012012-07-11T19:22:01+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/07/08/one-week-to-leadville-to-the-mountains/2012-07-08T15:00:52+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/07/04/11-days-to-leadville-last-dance-in-kc/2012-07-05T03:02:47+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/07/01/two-weeks-to-leadville-my-work-is-done/2012-07-01T20:31:17+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/06/24/three-weeks-to-leadville-ultra-motivated/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_2169.jpgIMG_2169The home stretch at Clinton Lake.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_2136.jpgIMG_2136A friendly copperhead slithers across the trail during the Saturday long run at Clinton Lake.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_2145.jpgIMG_2145Coming down from the Bunker Hill loop at Clinton Lake on Saturday.2012-06-24T18:19:10+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/06/17/four-weeks-to-leadville-the-final-push/2012-06-18T03:45:07+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/06/11/two-years-ago-today-on-top-of-the-world/2012-06-12T03:25:24+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/06/03/six-weeks-to-leadville-one-hard-month/2012-06-03T20:12:34+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/05/20/eight-weeks-to-leadville-building-up-the-base/2012-05-20T18:01:20+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/05/06/10-weeks-to-leadville/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_2084.jpgIMG_20842012-05-11T20:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/04/15/three-months-to-leadville-coach-wilsons-lessons/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0226.jpgIMG_02262012-04-15T19:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/04/09/rockin-k-scenes-from-the-trail/2012-04-12T23:56:41+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/04/08/rocked-by-the-rockin-k/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2016.jpgIMG_2016https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_19991.jpgIMG_1999https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0131.jpgDSC_0131https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0101.jpgDSC_0101https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0054.jpgDSC_0054https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc_0047.jpgDSC_0047https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2031.jpgIMG_2031https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2030.jpgIMG_2030https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_2020.jpgIMG_2020https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1999.jpgIMG_1999Rockin' K2012-04-09T00:34:12+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/03/11/a-week-of-good-news/2012-03-11T20:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/02/16/provin-grounds-psycho-wyco-50k/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1d4_3100.jpg1d4_3100https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/act_0861_s_jpg.jpegACT_0861_s_jpghttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_7467_s_jpg.jpegIMG_7467_s_jpghttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/img_7193_s_jpg.jpegIMG_7193_s_jpghttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/act_0326_s_jpg.jpegACT_0326_s_jpghttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/finishing1.jpgfinishingThis guy wasn't at the race, but the picture was on the dashboard of my car.2012-02-17T14:28:44+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/01/22/change-is-good/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/220px-best_week_ever1.png220px-Best_week_everhttps://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/220px-best_week_ever.png220px-Best_week_ever2012-01-23T03:20:34+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2012/01/08/retired-for-the-moment/2012-01-17T17:26:52+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2011/11/12/officially-a-marathoner/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_2600_s_jpg.jpgIMG_2600_s_jpgDanny Miller, Wael Sammur and Shelley Flones all ran with me and helped me finish my first marathon.https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_1654_s_jpg.jpgIMG_1654_s_jpgGrimacing as I near the finish line. I run trails instead of pavement for a reason!https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/384915_2639231938364_1182490212_33193539_1797968745_n.jpg384915_2639231938364_1182490212_33193539_1797968745_nWael pacing me about 18 miles into the Pilgrim Pacer Marathon.2011-11-13T19:03:33+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2011/11/07/its-about-friggin-time/2011-11-09T17:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2011/11/01/eyes-on-the-silver-prize/2011-11-02T04:08:49+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2011/10/15/first-time-in-trail-runner/2011-10-16T01:59:32+00:00monthlyhttps://chriswristen.com/2011/10/02/humbled-by-the-bear-%e2%80%94-a-pacers-report/https://chriswristen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_0830.jpgIMG_0830The view at mile 46. 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