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How parkrun helped turn Chris Murphy into an Australian ultramarathon champion

Chris Murphy was never a runner, but after consistently turning up to parkrun and smashing his PB, he thought he'd test his limits. (Supplied: parkrun)

Not so long ago, Chris Murphy was unfit, unmotivated and stressed out. He was working long hours and couldn't find the time to exercise or relax.

Then he was hit with myocarditis — a disease that causes inflammation of the heart muscle.

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