ZACH MILLER: Living In A Bus, Returning From Injury, Running All Out | BYP 069

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  • čas přidán 15. 05. 2024
  • In this episode of the Billy Yang Podcast, I sat down with ultra athlete Zach Miller for a podcast talking running and racing, coming back from injury and some of his overall life philosophy. The conversation picks up where we last saw Zach in his film as a caretaker at Barr Camp to a now, a life on the road in his converted bus traveling through North America. We cover our summer at Hardrock, uncertainty around coming back from his injury, the pros and cons of social media, the recent passing of his grandmother and her legacy and much more.
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Komentáře • 60

  • @jampuppy
    @jampuppy Před 8 měsíci +2

    And here we are a year later! He’s definitely back!!! 🎉 #utmb

  • @RochelleBaines
    @RochelleBaines Před 8 měsíci +3

    Watched this after UTMB 2023. What a great storyteller! Loved learning more about him and his life as well as his phenomenal running journey.

  • @watchesinthewild6264
    @watchesinthewild6264 Před 2 lety +9

    I think Zach would make a great coach

  • @kevinchurch4627
    @kevinchurch4627 Před 2 lety +12

    I’m really rooting for Zach to complete this comeback. His selfless attitude is such a positive force in competitive trail racing.

  • @dolly_c58
    @dolly_c58 Před 2 lety +16

    The mental fortitude to come back from a setback like that is incredible

  • @beastcoasttrail
    @beastcoasttrail Před 2 lety +13

    So happy to see Zach in the process of recovery. I met him at hyner in PA when he set the 25k course record; super friendly and even laughed at my stupid joke about using his trophy axe to split wood at Barr Camp 😂 I saw him there again the following year, but not at the finish. He was at the top of the first big climb of the course where a crowd gathers to cheer the runners on. There he was, on crutches and with his foot in a boot, cheering us all on. I felt so much respect for him in that moment. Seems like he's been plagued with injuries ever since then. So glad to watch this and hear that it sounds like he's turned a corner. Also one last comment, early on he talks about not being fast anymore or his best years being behind him? No worries Zach, look at Jeff Browning and Karl Meltzer. Plenty of time for recovery and plenty of 💯 millers out there.

  • @jackwardrop4994
    @jackwardrop4994 Před 2 lety +14

    Whew…was wondering where Billy was.

  • @trailrunningphil
    @trailrunningphil Před 2 lety +15

    I subscribe to about 6 podcasts, and once in a while lately, I click on the billy yang podcast and then go :-( So, its so lovely, to see this new podcast/video Billy. Its great to have you back. Your insight, your knowledge and your passion is one of the main reasons that got me into trail running a few years back.

  • @DanRuns
    @DanRuns Před 2 lety +2

    Really insightful. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ScottSowle
    @ScottSowle Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks for this Billy! Having an opportunity to confirm that Zach is the unselfish person he is and wanting to make that impact with others. That is a true servant leader.

  • @susanwiggins6309
    @susanwiggins6309 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the talk with Zach! Thanks for sharing what you've been going through Billy. That in itself will help so many people realize they are not alone dealing with their struggles.

  • @TheDeterminedRunner
    @TheDeterminedRunner Před 2 lety +1

    Nice interview, thanks for making this Billy & letting us all hear about Zach's story, it was great to watch 👍🏃

  • @Djanthonybailie01
    @Djanthonybailie01 Před 2 lety

    Awesome Billy love to see the new shows out ..legendary!

  • @geromemanicia3809
    @geromemanicia3809 Před 8 měsíci +2

    2nd Place UTMB 2023 Sub 20 Zach Miller

  • @billmccaffrey1977
    @billmccaffrey1977 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the update Billy and Zach! I'm a big fan and would love to see Zach back in the ultra circuit. Good luck to both of you. About mentally and physically recovering from a serious injury: 5 years ago I injured my left ankle while running local MB trails, went to the wrong doctor who screwed up big time killing the nerve and the bones in my ankle. A year later they had to amputate my left foot so that I had a chance to walk again. Three weeks ago I bought a recumbent bike and the absolute thrill of being able to move under my own power gave me hope. I may never be able to run much anymore because prosthesis aren't good enough, but now that I'm on a bike again I feel free. I hope that you recover and find happiness in that recovery even if you can't get back to your previous form. Good luck to both of you and safe running.

  • @barborahalova3514
    @barborahalova3514 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @Steve-vr6mq
    @Steve-vr6mq Před 2 lety +6

    Great to hear a Billy Yang podcast. Listening in the UK.

    • @Regimeshifts
      @Regimeshifts Před 2 lety

      Listening inn South Africa. Love Billy Yang videos, and love Zach's stories.

  • @jerryegan1611
    @jerryegan1611 Před rokem +2

    Many times, I've ran the stretch of the Conestoga Zach described. Running it in 1:22 is beyond comprehension. He isn't human.

    • @hardcoremountainhat980
      @hardcoremountainhat980 Před rokem

      Jerry you are absolutely right. The Pequea to Holtwood section is no joke and Zach must be part deer to go that fast on those river hills

  • @VrtcFrost
    @VrtcFrost Před 2 lety +1

    Billy is back!

  • @guzgrant
    @guzgrant Před 2 lety

    What lovely bloke.

  • @niin9401
    @niin9401 Před 2 lety +1

    Billy and Zach - Humble Giants and don't forget Laney!!!

  • @indyrunnerii
    @indyrunnerii Před 2 lety +2

    Zach comes across as a simple person/runner.. but he is obviously very bright/intelligent and loving person Thanks for the video!

  • @katis999
    @katis999 Před 2 lety

    Very nice interview, Billy :)

  • @engrniel
    @engrniel Před 2 lety

    Back! 🏃🏽‍♂️

  • @jSirBrickzAlot
    @jSirBrickzAlot Před 2 lety

    Great video, I had surgery for PF, best thing I ever did.

  • @cubansquare251
    @cubansquare251 Před 2 lety +3

    He’s back baby!

  • @Paisavision
    @Paisavision Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @expatadventureturkey9324

    Pathprojects, bring back the Billy Yang limited edition Tee 🤙🏽, great episode as always great to see how Zach Miller love his style of running and overall personality on life. Wish you the best on your come back, the sport is better with you in the line up.

  • @bazzacollins7031
    @bazzacollins7031 Před 2 lety

    Hey Billy, another amazing Podcast, but dude what is the music at the beginning, I need it on my running playlist, I remember the North Face 50 video you did had it way back when!

  • @jeffd8220
    @jeffd8220 Před 2 lety +2

    Love it, thanks Billy & Zach for this! Zach, not sure if you or your parents ever saw the film "Animals Are Beautiful People" (produced by the same South African company that did The gods Must Be Crazy), but in there a Bushman is in the Kalahari and needs to find water, so he makes sure the baboons are watching him, then he puts something in a hole in the side of a termite hill. The hole is big enough to fit the opened hand, but when the baboon closes his hand around the object (food item, salt?), he can't get his fist out of the hole...and even when the man comes to grab the baboon, he refuses to let go of the object (and open his fist), so the man captures him. He then keeps him tied up for a few days until the baboon is super thirsty, then lets him go and runs after him - sure enough, the baboon leads him to an underground spring & precious water!

  • @oldskool70iverson89
    @oldskool70iverson89 Před 2 lety

    Go banana boy. We miss you at BC!

  • @clerjak4975
    @clerjak4975 Před 2 lety

    Nice👌

  • @Persistence_run_444
    @Persistence_run_444 Před 4 měsíci

    Btw, all gas no breaks is now Channel 5. It’s still going on.

  • @marlinweekley51
    @marlinweekley51 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the raccoon explanation. It could apply to a lot of human action. I have many friends that literally worked themselves to death by chasing “shiny objects” - wealth over living. Great interview. Go Zach! 😀🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

  • @kurtklimbs
    @kurtklimbs Před 2 lety

    Speaking of Strava I cannot find Zach on there…anyone know what his handle is?

  • @ildikopeter7850
    @ildikopeter7850 Před 2 lety

    ❤️

  • @airforceones25
    @airforceones25 Před 2 lety

    WOOSAH! 😌😌

  • @algorerhyth
    @algorerhyth Před rokem

    His hat is very on trend in 2022

  • @niamhdrea6567
    @niamhdrea6567 Před 2 lety +2

    Now I'm going to have to go for a 1hour 41minute run 😁🎃🎑

  • @thepatternforms859
    @thepatternforms859 Před 2 lety

    medial knee pain...why is my knee hurting on the medial inside when i take a step while running?.....it takes it 2-3 days to settle down but thenn keeps coming back HALP!

  • @Harry-uq9qd
    @Harry-uq9qd Před 2 lety

    Annotations please! 😁

  • @Peashooter239
    @Peashooter239 Před 2 lety

    💪💪💪

  • @kevnng1950
    @kevnng1950 Před 2 lety +2

    Would love to see Zach at Big's Backyard. Plenty of suffering there.

  • @outerlimit1999
    @outerlimit1999 Před 2 lety +1

    That raccoon story is like the Simpsons episode where Homer gets his hand stuck in the vending machine and they are about to cut off his arm until they realize he's just holding on to the can. Classic.

  • @ambrusdemeter5770
    @ambrusdemeter5770 Před 2 lety

    Orienteers (orienteering runners) use the 'full speed, no mistake' phrase

  • @kozepz
    @kozepz Před 2 lety

    1:16:00 Yeah we need to go to the moon because of ...wireless headsets 😀, water filtration, workout machines, shock-absorbent rubber 🤘

  • @majortakleef8445
    @majortakleef8445 Před 2 lety

    Billy - how could you not ask Zach about his garlic bread recipe?!

  • @billmccaffrey1977
    @billmccaffrey1977 Před 2 lety

    BTW: Billy why did you only dust the left side of your desk?

  • @majortakleef8445
    @majortakleef8445 Před 2 lety +2

    Zach is no longer the Barr camp caretaker then?

  • @thomasboatman5718
    @thomasboatman5718 Před 2 lety

    Like 😄

  • @mattswisher6678
    @mattswisher6678 Před 22 dny

    Age matters

  • @p8ntpunk
    @p8ntpunk Před 2 lety

    …….and we learn about raccoon hunting!

  • @youpigirl5731
    @youpigirl5731 Před 2 lety

    Traduction en français complètement nulle, j'arrete