Chris Thornberry

I have been passionate about running since I ran my first half marathon at age 13. I never really trained to compete until recently and have seen huge improvements over the last two seasons. In 2011 I set my PR at the 1-mile, 5k, half marathon, and marathon distances. I also became more involved with triathlons and competed in 3 Ironman 70.3 events as well as a number of local sprint and Olympic distance races.

During the day I produce videos at my production company Green Sky Media. In my free time I volunteer with local nonprofits including Back on My Feet Indianapolis – a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. Last year I helped organize a 42k Relay race for Back on My Feet – which was a successful fundraising event that will be held again this October.

Athletic Achievements

Running

  • Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
    • 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011
    • PR of 1:22:23
  • Indianapolis Monumental Half-Marathon
    • 2009, 2011 (1:24:41)
  • Carmel Marathon – 2011
    • Finish Time: 3:02:39 / 11th Overall
    • Boston Qualifying Time; registered to run Boston in 2012

Ironman 70.3

  • Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans – 2011
  • Ironman 70.3 Muncie – 2011
  • Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka – 2011

Local Race Highlights

  • Kiwanis 5k Run – 2010 (2nd Overall)
  • Forty Myers Beach 5k – 2011 (5th Overall)
  • Cicero Sprint Triathlon – 2011 (10th Overall)
  • Blue Mile Brew Mile – 1st (9/7/11), 2nd (9/21/11)
  • Powerman Muncie Olympic Triathlon – 2011 (9th Overall)
  • Back on My Feet 42k Relay – 2011 (1st Overall Team)

2012 Scheduled Races

  • Boston Marathon
  • Geist Half Marathon
  • Leon’s World’s Fastest Triathlon
  • IM Muncie 70.3
  • Cicero Sprint Triathlon
  • IM Steelhead 70.3
  • Back on My Feet 42k Relay – 2 person team with Chris/Patrick Thornberry
  • Ironman Arizona