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This ultramarathoner runs for every Bears loss. The miles are adding up

By Gabriel J. Sánchez,

Jeanette Woods

Published September 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM CDT

In Illinois, a football fan vowed to run a mile for every point the Chicago Bears lose by during a game. Even though he's an ultramarathoner, and a huge Bears fan, the miles are starting to add up.

Gabriel J. Sánchez

Gabriel J. Sánchez is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered. Sánchez identifies stories, books guests, and produces what you hear on air. Sánchez also directs All Things Considered on Saturdays and Sundays.

Jeanette Woods

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