Running the 2022 Bigfoot 200

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  • Bigfoot 200
    August 13-16 2022
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    Produced by Destination Trail
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    Finish time: 82:24:02
    Elevation Gain: 37,671 ft
    Strava activity:
    / strava
    Chapters:
    00:00 - Start
    03:09 - Blue Lake AS
    06:49 - Windy Ridge AS
    09:14 - Johnston Ridge AS
    11:25 - Coldwater Lake AS
    13:52 - Norway Pass AS
    16:20 - Elk Pass AS
    21:33 - Rd 9327 AS
    23:28 - Spencer Butte AS
    25:00 - Lewis River AS
    27:21 - Quartz Ridge AS
    32:20 - Chain of Lakes AS
    38:31 - Klickitat AS
    42:37 - Twin Sisters AS
    46:23 - Owen’s Creek AS
    Gear:
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    UltrAspire Zygos 4.0 hydration pack - ultraspire.com/products/zygos...
    Shoes: Topo Athletic Ultraventure Pro - www.topoathletic.com/mens-ult...
    Shoes for final road section: Topo Athletic Phantom 2 - www.topoathletic.com/mens-Pha...
    Socks: Injinji Ultra Run crew - amzn.to/386di8H​
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    Leki Carbon Vario Trail Poles
    Closed Captions by Rev.com - try.rev.com/36CrVD
    Music from Artlist.io & Epidemic Sound
    -
    “Little Gidding” by Jordan Combs
    “And for a Moment I Am Whole” by The SoundKeeper
    “Empty Street” by Taylor Crane
    “Fireworks” by Jay Denton
    “The Laws of Gravity Always Win in the End” by The SoundKeeper
    “The View from the Attic Window” by The SoundKeeper
    “Where the Wind Blows” by Sean Williams
    “A Faint Glow” by Hushed
    “Fluttering” by Marshall Usinger
    “Follow” by Sean Williams
    “Keep Driving” by Soara
    “Firefly” by C.K. Martin
    “First” by IamDayLight
    “Prodigal Love” by Sean Williams
    “Sunbathing” by Dye O
    “The Ethereal” by Ave Air
    “Become Eclipsed by Divinity” by The SoundKeeper
    “Wonderment” by Sean Williams
    “Approaching” by Be Still The Earth
    “Rewire the Heart” by Ben Potter
    “Another Way” by Gumo
    “Caught by the Wild, Wild Wind” by The SoundKeeper
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Komentáře • 233

  • @joelgoff1111
    @joelgoff1111 Před rokem +12

    What these runners are capable of is truly amazing and inspiring. My fellow Ham radio operators and I had a great time helping out with the event and assisting with communications. Looking forward to next year!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for volunteering at Bigfoot and working to keep us runners safe! We are so grateful for you!

  • @FlorisGierman
    @FlorisGierman Před rokem +15

    Wow Wes, that was beautiful in so many ways. You are a massive inspiration to me and many others out there my friend. The way you are able to take on big scary goals and overcome the rollercoaster of challenges and enjoyment is so well documented in your ways. Thank you for sharing your race experiences.
    Also best 30 second dance party towards the end of the race. BIG congrats! 🎉🎉🎉

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Floris! I’ve had a blast working through the challenges, certainly in hindsight everything looks like it was more fun. 🙌🏼

  • @braddavis7104
    @braddavis7104 Před rokem +5

    I love how you are putting the names of the other runners around you. Makes the videos feel more personal for some reason. Love your videos!!!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I’m glad you like that! I like doing it for the 200 videos because a lot of us see each other many times over the 3 or 4 days.

  • @xpionage
    @xpionage Před rokem +5

    I really love seeing you do the races Wes, I started trail running about 4 Months ago and watching your videos really inspires me to continue despites the pains and small injuries I'm having.
    Thanks!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Good luck with your injuries! Take care of yourself and take it slow. Thank you for watching the channel!

  • @user-dj7ko7nf6z
    @user-dj7ko7nf6z Před 11 měsíci +1

    What a phenomenal take along for us to share in with you!!! So amazing. Your genuine love of running, your wife, and continually thanking the volunteers. So incredible, you’re truly an inspiration!!!! Great job and congratulations 🎉

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you watched and enjoyed this video.

  • @krisstone5078
    @krisstone5078 Před rokem +1

    Love every one of your adventures Wes! Thanks for sharing

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Kris! It is always exciting for me to release these videos, I love hearing what people think about them.

  • @solsoul23
    @solsoul23 Před rokem +1

    I enjoyed meeting you out on those trails, Wes! This is great!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      It was so good to meet you! Congrats on your fantastic race! And thank you for watching my recap.

  • @scottyarellano
    @scottyarellano Před rokem +1

    Gotta say Wes, you are constantly pushing it! Love to see your output! Nice work.

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun Před rokem +2

    What a beautiful and unique course! I love how you captured all of this so that I can live vicariously through you ;-) Great film!!! (and Yes, I watched every minute of it)

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Chad! Thanks for watching and enjoying the ride. This one felt really epic.

  • @lukelarsson
    @lukelarsson Před 7 měsíci

    This is my neck of the woods. I’ve run a bunch of these trails and they’re so very cool. The volcano sections are what I imagine running on Mars would be like.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 7 měsíci +1

      That area is totally from another planet!

  • @cameronmueller
    @cameronmueller Před rokem +2

    Wow, this was incredible to watch. Congrats again Wes. Your ability to develop your journey during this film and previous is amazing, thanks for sharing friend. Best of luck with Moab.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Cameron! 🙏🏼 I feel so lucky to be able to share these adventures.

  • @michaelkegel1959
    @michaelkegel1959 Před rokem +1

    Amazing work Wes! Your videos have been such an inspiration to me that I took the plunge and will be running the 2023 BF200. Thank you again for the videos, it's evident that you put a lot of time and effort into making these!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Michael! I'm so happy you're going to tackle Bigfoot next year, that's exciting. It will be very difficult to prepare and do it, but it is doable. Onward onward onward. czcams.com/channels/AbGmxSxIw-JS9RumJkKQhw.htmljoin

    • @ktsharpie14
      @ktsharpie14 Před rokem +1

      ditto me too!! I'm taking notes for 2023!

  • @irunovermountains
    @irunovermountains Před rokem

    I really enoyed following along with this one. It brought back all the great memories from 2019. Glad you've ticked this one off the list. Definitely an awesome route.
    Love the Google Earth flyovers at night. That's some nice production right there 🤩

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I’m so happy you watched it and enjoyed it Aaron! The course is so tough. Hope you’re well friend!

  • @rosblackmore5422
    @rosblackmore5422 Před rokem

    Another fantastic video Wes! I so love watching them, as soon as they pop up I am planning my next coffee break so that I can relax and enjoy them! 200 is an unimaginable distance but it's great to see how you deal with it. You never know...Thanks again for sharing your stories with us, and show casing your country

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you for your support of the channel, I’m happy you enjoy the content. I enjoy making and sharing these videos!

  • @FINcLoAk
    @FINcLoAk Před rokem

    Wohoo! Congratulations Mr. on finishing The Bigfoot 200! And thank you once again, making such a beautiful video for us! Every video i see, makes me want to race in States! Keep up the good work and all the best!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I’m so happy you enjoy the videos! Thanks for supporting my channel.

  • @OrlyLiba
    @OrlyLiba Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing the trails with your viewers! These are really insightful for folks considering these races (I'm not, yet...😆). It's incredible that you can keep filming during the challenging times. Congrats on completing bigfoot!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Orly! I’m happy you enjoy the videos, even if you’re not ready yet. If you find yourself ready I hope you have as much fun as I do!

  • @ErrickWilliams
    @ErrickWilliams Před 2 měsíci

    Just finding your videos and you are super inspiring! From another Washingtonian, I’m jealous of your evergreen experience!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 2 měsíci

      I'm happy you found the channel Errick! Thanks for watching. 🙌🏼

  • @lizusedon9237
    @lizusedon9237 Před rokem +1

    Incredible achievement Wes you are such an inspiration to my trail running
    The strength you show in your mind & body is unbelievable!
    Your wife is so supportive it’s lovely to see! What a support crew you have!
    The scenery is breathtaking what a truly beautiful part of the world
    Trails look brilliant but very tough! Huge congratulations to you for completing this!
    Love your films cause they are so down to earth and true 🙌🙌🙌Good luck on your next adventure & best wishes from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Liz! I'm happy you're enjoying the videos and that you see deeper in to notice the wonderful support I have. Thank you for that too. Thanks for supporting the channel!

  • @adventuresofdieselandsnowl5769

    Amazing journey and story Wes. Thanks for sharing. I'm running it this year and this was so helpful to have a preview. 🔥👍

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Good luck, I hope you have a wonderful experience!

  • @Mark_T57
    @Mark_T57 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Well registered for 2024s race. We'll see if I get in but figured let watch Wes's journey so I can prepare

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 10 měsíci

      Good luck with the lottery! Damn the Bigfoot course is amazing.

  • @Hanensens
    @Hanensens Před rokem

    Your videos are such a treat. Beautiful, inspiring, uplifting. Thank you for sharing!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

  • @christitan2878
    @christitan2878 Před rokem

    Always so impressed with your performances. Love your videos. You’re a huge inspiration to me. Congrats on another one

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Chris! I’m happy you appreciate this channel so much. Btw, if we get more than 8 channel members, a members sections listing the members appears on my channel. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Mattbarentsen
    @Mattbarentsen Před rokem

    Thanks again for another gem Wes! Great work!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      🙌🏼🙌🏼 thank you for your support of the channel! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @ghill3337
    @ghill3337 Před 3 měsíci

    I will be watching this video a LOT as I get ready for this event in August! You do such an amazing job!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks Garren! I have a copy of Ryan Chukuske's Bigfoot 200 book. Maybe you'd like to read it as part of your prep? www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-200-Because-You-Know/dp/1633936872

    • @NelsonDellis
      @NelsonDellis Před měsícem

      @@wplate Great video! Do you know if there's a pdf/kindle version somewhere? I'd love to read it as prep for my bigfoot race this year, but not sure I want to pay $150 for a copy :D

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před měsícem

      @@NelsonDellis email me your mailing address I’ll mail you my copy. wes at plate dot net

  • @jeppyli5832
    @jeppyli5832 Před rokem

    Great job, Wes! Really enjoyed watching the journey!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Jeffery!

  • @richp5488
    @richp5488 Před rokem

    I think this is your best produced and beautiful video to date. The clarity really pops and you chose fantastic scenes to include. PS way to go on the adventure, Bigfoot looks so hard!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Rich! 🙌🏼 appreciate the compliment very much. I’m so happy you enjoyed this one so much.

  • @wallykav1516
    @wallykav1516 Před rokem

    So glad I came across your channel Wes. At the moment it's 4am and I'm up for my morning run in prep for my first ultra. I was looking for inspiration on YT and here I found it . 🙏 🙏 you seam like such a nice guy dude. 💪 keep smashing

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I’m happy you found the channel! 🙌🏼

  • @frabi23
    @frabi23 Před rokem

    Thanks for taking us on your journey. What a great film to watch!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching and joining the journey.

  • @douglaswatson6783
    @douglaswatson6783 Před rokem

    Hey Wes, can’t tell you how much this video makes me want to run it again. Thanks for this. Go get that crown at Moab!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Doug! 🙌🏼

  • @markusmorin86
    @markusmorin86 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing Wes! You are unbelievable and such an inspiration!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thanks Markus. I’m happy you enjoyed the video.

  • @Luisgarcia-gs4nj
    @Luisgarcia-gs4nj Před rokem

    Wow! Great video showing your adventure and will power to persevere through the race. Loved the final moments where your daughter called you and you were able to see her. Keep it up, buddy!!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank for watching, Luis, I’m happy you enjoyed this video. 🙌🏼

  • @cganleyFSU
    @cganleyFSU Před rokem

    Just found your channel and I'm instantly obsessed, man! Good stuff.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Glad you stumbled onto this little collection of running and coughing up spit. I enjoy sharing these adventures. Thank for watching! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @arsebiscuitsandwine
    @arsebiscuitsandwine Před rokem +1

    Alright Wes, I've been a fan for a long while, but that edit at 36:32 was disgustingly good. Bravo!
    It's really nice to see another editor who's into this sport. I've not found a way to combine my running with video work yet (although in a way it's sort of obvious, I've got the tools, just lacking the drive to make running films), but the way you weave documentation into a narrative in such a simple but highly polished way is hugely inspirational - as are your running achievements. It's a continent away so tough to make time for, but Cocodona is on my bucket list - maybe see you there one day!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I’m so happy you liked that transition. We were six close to the mountain, but I hadn’t a good chance to shoot it, so I thought of this animation. :) Itnis hard work to edit after the race, as you can imagine it takes so long to work on, and I feel like I have insufficient free time for it. But I love sharing the results. I am so happy you enjoyed watching.

  • @calmdownkaylaapostolicpent7660

    I love this. Your videos are still so lovely to experience. Wes I am just wowed at all of it.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! 🙏🏼

  • @jacksmit6474
    @jacksmit6474 Před rokem +1

    Nice its finally there!! It was so cool watching you edit the video on Twitch. Now i know how much work it is. And it is A LOT! Keep it up friend

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      I’m so glad you watched the stream on Twitch. I enjoyed doing that. I hope you enjoy watching the finished result.

  • @seekingUltraNick
    @seekingUltraNick Před rokem

    Incredible race, man. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! This one was amazing.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

  • @bilbobaggins7340
    @bilbobaggins7340 Před rokem

    thanks once again for the great vi all the way from Southern Vietnam - keep up the great work - i always wait with anticipation for your great vids - im ready for my first ultra for many years next year 160km in the mountains of Southern Vietnam - thanks once again :)

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching and enjoying the videos! It is fun for me to share these videos with you.

  • @panjiprivan7134
    @panjiprivan7134 Před 7 měsíci

    Beautiful surreal 👍🏻. Thanks for sharing this video

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for watching!

  • @kathleenstabler6591
    @kathleenstabler6591 Před rokem

    It was so much fun to see sections of the course that I did in the dark. What a beautiful, brutal, amazing experience; congratulations!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I missed good stuff in the dark! I would really like to see Lewis River and I would like to see the Klickitat section in the light too. It was a brutal course. I was expecting it to be hard, but there were parts that surprised me. It was quite a confidence-booster to finish it.

  • @ninetytwopoint5640
    @ninetytwopoint5640 Před rokem

    Wes, that was tremendous. Thank you for sharing. You're a Good Man. Bless you Brother. Onward, Onward, Onward.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching, I'm happy you enjoyed this adventure!

  • @oliviagreen8853
    @oliviagreen8853 Před rokem

    Congrats!! You did amazing! What a beautiful trail! Wooded scenery like that is my favorite! 🤩

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Olivia! I’m happy you enjoyed this video.

  • @donaldfuller5041
    @donaldfuller5041 Před rokem

    Incredible video and an incredible journey. Congrats on finishing.

  • @adamtyson1257
    @adamtyson1257 Před rokem

    Wonderful, great footage as always, thanks for sharing

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you. 🙏🏼

  • @thepacepusher
    @thepacepusher Před rokem

    Got my first 200 next year and love your videos as your always so thankful, grateful and embrace the journey. Such a pleasure to watch Wes!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      I’m excited for you! Which 200 will be your first?

    • @thepacepusher
      @thepacepusher Před rokem

      @@wplate Tahoe in June!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      @@thepacepusher 👍🏼💪🏼

    • @SeeChadRun
      @SeeChadRun Před rokem

      Good luck at Tahoe! Amazing my friend!

  • @donaldfuller5041
    @donaldfuller5041 Před rokem +1

    Incredible video and an incredible journey. Congrats on finishing. I was a kid in grade school when St. Helens blew it's top. It's incredible how so much of it still looks like a wasteland.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      It is so different in the blast zone, like another planet.

    • @MrLee3po
      @MrLee3po Před rokem

      DONALD 😁

  • @frankhenning6978
    @frankhenning6978 Před rokem

    amazing journey. i loved the 30 seconds dance party did not see that coming! you inspire me so much I did my first 50 miles last Sunday. I had such a great and fun time at the trails. no low points at all! trying a 100km at the end of oktober and then decide if I might hop into to a 100 mile race. I believe I can finish I just don't want to get injured for months and take that risk as I am booking a trip to the Swiss alps next summer for a 100KM! I really love how vivid your presents feels near the finish and how clear you sound after such a long journey! amazing job even running in the last segment!!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Congrats on your first 50M finish Frank! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 good luck at your 100K. Stay positive when you can, and if you hit a low remember that it shall pass. As Kerry said in my first Cocodona video, acknowledge the feeling, then move on. As you go farther in distance low points are more likely. Just a part of the deal.

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun Před rokem

    Also, I want to learn to run like you. You're a great example and inspiration to may runners (including myself)!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      This long sport is fun! It is fun to watch you run fast, but I can’t do that. This long and slow endurance thing works for me.

  • @walterhogie
    @walterhogie Před rokem

    Well done! Enjoyed watching this very much!

  • @joeyhuer01
    @joeyhuer01 Před rokem

    Great video! Thanks for sharing this awesome experience with us

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Joseph! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
      Thank you for being a channel member!
      I’m glad you like this video. I think this course is the hardest of the 200s I’ve done, I wish I could have captured more of the challenging parts. The experience was difficult, but I feel changed by it. Another major confidence booster.

  • @nickfraley3549
    @nickfraley3549 Před rokem

    You are my hero Wes. Amazing!

  • @mountaingoat8355
    @mountaingoat8355 Před rokem +1

    It was cool seeing you out there Wes, sincerely “random guy from the boulder fields and chain of lakes aid station”

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for volunteering, my friend, that aid station was my favorite. We had so much fun there!

  • @PAUL_THE_THING1
    @PAUL_THE_THING1 Před rokem +1

    Thank tor taking us on such a beautiful breathtaking journey.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

    • @darrickmalloy6909
      @darrickmalloy6909 Před rokem

      @@wplate stumbled onto your page. Thank you for the look at Mt
      St. Helens im a million miles away from your world I really appreciate your spirit. Had no concept of what the blast zone actually looked like. Thank you. Stay safe.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      @@darrickmalloy6909 Darrick, I'm so happy you came across this channel! Here are two other videos I have of the Mt St Helens area...
      czcams.com/video/b0uBFSbty0o/video.html and czcams.com/video/J3k44QButHc/video.html

  • @arnabbaner
    @arnabbaner Před rokem

    Good running with you first night man. Wish I kept pace - I was panicking as I could not sleep for first 2 nights and slowed down. Now I know - I should have just charged until I felt like sleeping- great video - enjoying it. Re-living the experience

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      It was fun to share that section together! I wish I’d had a little more sleep before the trials of the Klickitat section, but otherwise our sleeping strategy worked pretty well.

  • @Sinasi08
    @Sinasi08 Před 10 měsíci

    I see a lot of courage, passion and love in this video. Thanks a lot for sharing with us Sir, grateful 🙏🙏🙏

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 10 měsíci +1

      So nice of you to share this. Thank you!

  • @andynovak2951
    @andynovak2951 Před rokem

    Bloody well done mate! :)

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Andy! 🙌🏼

  • @bbroken1
    @bbroken1 Před rokem

    So awesome to watch you Finnish that. 👍

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching my video! 🙌🏼

  • @stevemartin8994
    @stevemartin8994 Před rokem

    Great job putting the video together and great race.

  • @elainewhitmore3383
    @elainewhitmore3383 Před rokem

    HOLY shit! You're incredible. What strength and dedication

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! 😀 These races are so hard, and also so much fun.

  • @cindylouwho88
    @cindylouwho88 Před rokem

    Great content as always! We had to do math as you had the same mileage listed for Quartz & Chain of Lakes! 😂 Way to work it! 👊🏼💜

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Dammit, the graphic there is wrong? 😔 ugh! Thanks for letting me know.

    • @cindylouwho88
      @cindylouwho88 Před rokem

      @@wplate no prob, such a great video! 💜🙏🏼

  • @calmdownkaylaapostolicpent7660

    30 second dance party 😅 I love you guys and I am doing my ten mile on the treadmill easy right now w a pulled back muscle. Your calm posts are so fun

  • @benblessing
    @benblessing Před 10 měsíci

    Cascade Crest was my first 100 back in 2008. Looking at this one for my 1st 200 next summer. Great video, and really impressive performance.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Nice! You’ll hate it, then you’ll love it. When I was preparing for my first 200 at Moab 240 in 2019, I paced at Bigfoot and Tahoe, and I found that experience to be INVALUABLE. Being on a 200 course, going 200 pace, was really educational.

  • @andreafletcher6046
    @andreafletcher6046 Před rokem

    Well done Wes!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Andrea!

  • @Serialnerd
    @Serialnerd Před rokem

    Good job Wes!

  • @erikkemper
    @erikkemper Před rokem

    What an epic journey. Hard and beautiful 👊🤪 Fantastic documentary, enjoyed it.

  • @JeremyBenfield
    @JeremyBenfield Před rokem +1

    That's amazing!! I hope to be there one day.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I hope you do. The challenge is high, but damn what an adventure. Good luck! Thanks for watching. 🙌🏼

  • @MvdS-gp5nk
    @MvdS-gp5nk Před 2 měsíci

    Wow great story. Great movie.....and congratz. Greetz from holland

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you I'm happy you enjoyed the video!

  • @georgewilliamssr5230
    @georgewilliamssr5230 Před rokem

    Congrats, looked awesome.

  • @kimkranz9764
    @kimkranz9764 Před rokem

    Well done! Amazing.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you very much Kim!

  • @ozenfant_ozn
    @ozenfant_ozn Před rokem

    once again, epic!

  • @PAUL_THE_THING1
    @PAUL_THE_THING1 Před rokem +1

    Thanks

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for supporting the channel with your Super Thanks! 🙏🏼

  • @darrickmalloy6909
    @darrickmalloy6909 Před rokem

    Lets go forward. Forward gear. You two are an amazing couples ☺

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Onward onward onward!

  • @celo40runner65
    @celo40runner65 Před rokem

    Parabéns Wes, gigante.
    adoro assistir seus vídeos.
    Um grande abraço.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for watching my videos, I am happy out enjoy them!

  • @berkahmbf749
    @berkahmbf749 Před rokem

    Nice video my friend 👍👍

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you! 🙌🏼

  • @mikemackenzie8618
    @mikemackenzie8618 Před rokem

    Wow! Way to go. Awesome race and video. I take back my other comment. You are not a normal runner like me. You are awesome. Inspirational. One day.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I tend to think I’m a normal guy, but I spent the last four or five years training fairly consistently and working hard to finish big tough events. Not sure what normal is anymore, I feel quite inadequate when I compare with what a lot of my friends are running. But I do love this sport, it has really changed my life.

  • @carrieannbeckerfishman4292

    Stunning!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching Carrie Ann!

    • @carrieannbeckerfishman4292
      @carrieannbeckerfishman4292 Před rokem

      @@wplate I really enjoy your videos. The beautiful imagery, the honesty, seeing the other runners. Your films feel way more intimate than other runners I follow, and even though I'm not an ultra runner, seeing you and your friends preserve is a huge motivator for me to keep getting out there and it teaches me that no adventure is completely out of reach

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      @@carrieannbeckerfishman4292 this reply made my day and week and month. Thank you for sharing how these videos help motivate you, even though you’re not running ultras. That makes me so happy! 🙏🏼

  • @jeffreylilly-rv6zi
    @jeffreylilly-rv6zi Před rokem

    Now the 30 second dance party was awesome lmmfao.

  • @ratb9362
    @ratb9362 Před rokem

    Well done !!!!!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @mfree9202
    @mfree9202 Před 11 měsíci

    My goodness, that was a mammoth trek, well done

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 11 měsíci

      Very mammoth!

  • @Shevock
    @Shevock Před rokem

    Impressive. What a team!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you Dan! 🙌🏼

  • @jacksonandharper
    @jacksonandharper Před rokem

    You are such a great storyteller with your videos. Congratulations on another 200! Would love to know which UltraAspire pack you use!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Gear list with links in video description. This pack is the Zygos 4.0.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thank you! I love sharing these adventures with you!

    • @jacksonandharper
      @jacksonandharper Před rokem

      @@wplate Thank you for the gear list! 🥳

  • @nickmazzino5003
    @nickmazzino5003 Před rokem

    Loved the video! So epic. What an accomplishment. Congrats!! I’m doing my first ultra this summer (100m).
    Curious what your training was like for this compared to a 100? Would love to hear more. This is my dream race to compete maybe in 2-3 years.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Hi Nick! What 100 are you running this summer? For me 200 mile training includes more hiking, especially with vert, you’ll want that for Bigfoot. I also practiced a long heavy pack overnight with trail sleep training run leading up to my first 200. czcams.com/video/xSvpqOarCoc/video.html
      Long back to backs, even three days of long runs, helps train you to get out and keep moving when you’re tired. 200s need more mental training I think. Get out in the slog and push through it. This was one of my best Bigfoot training runs: czcams.com/video/l9RNp8RfHsM/video.html

    • @nickmazzino5003
      @nickmazzino5003 Před rokem

      @@wplate Thanks for the response! It is the Burning River 100. It is in Ohio so it is pretty flat. At least as far as ultras go lol. It has 10k of elevation. So for more elevation and longer distances the hiking training may be hard. My wife and I do a few backpacking trips a year. But, will be hard to do that any amount of frequency. Love your videos too! Thanks for sharing the videos!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      @@nickmazzino5003 good luck at Burning River!
      Lots of people train for 200s in flatter places than Ohio, so it is definitely possible. Enjoy your training!

  • @alex_prizzi
    @alex_prizzi Před rokem +1

    Hey Wes. I'm curious why you wear two GPS watches. Looks like you have a Vertix2 on, which should have enough juice for the full 200mi, so wondering what strategy I'm missing. Thanks, and love your vids. New sub here!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for subscribing! We have a channel membership option too, bonus content appears there but mainly it is there for fans to support the channel. :)
      I started wearing two watches at Cocodona, to test the Coros and see if I liked it enough to ditch my Garmin. But the Coros does not have the same features I love from my Garmin, so I use the Coros as a backup recording and a second data screen. I can get info from the Coros while the Garmin shows me other info.

  • @misguidedangel6550
    @misguidedangel6550 Před rokem +1

    I was looking for a video about an actual Bigfoot lol

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      This video is about the actual Bigfoot 200 endurance run.

  • @mikes7654
    @mikes7654 Před rokem

    Just Incredible Jeff !!! …… Just Incredible! Hey , question……the water bottles you used,,,,, were they the collapsible kind, and the straws with the bite bits came with it ? I’d like to get the same kind of water bottles and straws. A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you Jeff,, and a BIG SHOUT OUT TO YOUR WIFE !…….WOW- What a Support Crew 😀👍.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I really like these bottles!
      hydrapak.com/products/ultraflask%e2%84%a2-speed-600-ml-br

  • @joem3556
    @joem3556 Před rokem

    no doubt your family is proud of you. kiss says it all. God bless.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I’m very lucky to have such a supportive family.

  • @willemvanriet7160
    @willemvanriet7160 Před měsícem

    Good for you man! So tough!! I can’t even begin to imagine how u just keep on keeping on with the unbearable weight of the shear nr of miles ahead of you…

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před měsícem +1

      Keeping on keeping on is the only option!

    • @willemvanriet7160
      @willemvanriet7160 Před měsícem

      Curious how you feel after one of those power naps in back of the car mid race if u want to describe in a flog. Must be super hard to get up, body sore!

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před měsícem

      @@willemvanriet7160 Tackled this question in the Training VLOG episode coming out tomorrow. Thanks!

  • @crx970
    @crx970 Před rokem

    Congratulations, Wes. Well done. May I ask what glasses you use? I don't like to always wear sunglasses on the trail and I need something to keep the grit out. Thanks.

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I like having glasses for sun protection, wind protection, branch protection… these are great! www.rei.com/product/851282/tifosi-veloce-fototec-photochromic-sunglasses

  • @DanUnplanned
    @DanUnplanned Před rokem +1

    Wow man! This is a journey! I would love to do something like this! Amazing simply amazing! I’m going all out for 1k subs this year and I would love to do a one of these! Such beautiful scenery and some of the map and google things where great

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for checking it out! I subbed your channel, good luck on getting to your goal! Endurance runs like these are incredible experiences, the community is the greatest there is and there's so much encouragement and support to help you along the way.

    • @DanUnplanned
      @DanUnplanned Před rokem

      @@wplate dude I was watching this then the Tahoe one incredible loved the way you thanked the vaulnteers after each stop super nice! Seem like a great set of people! And the locations you have are breathtaking! I’ve just got back from a two week travel trip round Poland 🇵🇱

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      @@DanUnplanned The sport doesn't exist without volunteers, I love to thank them. I have volunteered at races and it feels so good to help runners complete their goals. I volunteered last year at Moab 240 and had a blast. Another thing you can do to experience the wonder of ultra running! :)

    • @DanUnplanned
      @DanUnplanned Před rokem

      @@wplate your channel needs to be seen man! Amazing work! Gonna watch a lot of these over the weekend! Such feel good videos

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      @@DanUnplanned Thank you Dan!

  • @lolobikrun
    @lolobikrun Před rokem

    salut wes merci pour tes super vidéos
    j ai 2 questions pour toi
    -tu fais du trail depuis combien de temps
    -comment fais tu pour gérer la douleur au bout d'un moment ?
    d avance merci

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Hi! I started trail running about nine years ago. I don't believe I experience that much pain, but there are times when things just hurt. As long as it isn't an injury, pain is just another thing to push through. It doesn't last.

  • @user-pr1cw6kd8r
    @user-pr1cw6kd8r Před rokem

    👍🏻👍🏻

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      👍🏼👍🏼

  • @thomaswilliams5722
    @thomaswilliams5722 Před rokem

    I'm running my first ultra this year and it's going to be Bigfoot in August. I finally running late last year and I hope I do great this year and Bigfoot I really need it. I lost a lot last year

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem +1

      Which distance are you running at Bigfoot?

    • @thomaswilliams5722
      @thomaswilliams5722 Před rokem

      I'm running the 200 miles I don't have any one there to support me 😔 and I find freedom when I'm running now I wish I sponsor and the support but I I have to do it on my own

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      @@thomaswilliams5722 wow! It has been done before, good luck!

    • @thomaswilliams5722
      @thomaswilliams5722 Před rokem

      Yes it's going to be amazing I watched all of your videos

  • @thomaswilliams5722
    @thomaswilliams5722 Před rokem

    I'm running the Bigfoot 200 miles Wes I wish I had some one there to support me but I don't I doing it on my own I guess God only once me to do it on my own

  • @MrJeremytpage
    @MrJeremytpage Před rokem

    I hope you don’t mind me asking: what kind of headlamp are you using?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I use a Petzl MYO Headlamp.
      It is an older headlamp, I don't think Petzl makes it any more. www.rei.com/product/887896/petzl-myo-headlamp

  • @nextaidstation3095
    @nextaidstation3095 Před rokem

    Two words: Dance Party!!!!!!!!! 🤣

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed that! Thanks for watching Becky!

  • @derekpugh5457
    @derekpugh5457 Před 10 měsíci

    Can I ask, and this is taking nothing away from anyone who completes this race and distance….what percentage do you run and then hike over the race ? Congratulations on a brilliant video and CZcams channel

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před 10 měsíci +1

      This question gets asked from time to time. I have no idea the answer.

  • @johnschoen703
    @johnschoen703 Před rokem

    What place did sasquatch come in?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      I'm not sure he even started!

  • @lolobikrun
    @lolobikrun Před rokem

    salut wes , tu fait combien de miles par semaine pour t entrainer ?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      My weekly training varies. I am coached by Corrine Malcolm and her training plan sets up what I do each week. Here is my Strava training log: www.strava.com/athletes/877605/training/log

  • @stridecoaching
    @stridecoaching Před rokem

    🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching!

  • @trentgoins5100
    @trentgoins5100 Před rokem

    Are you actually struggling to walk in some of these clips or is that just your gait. I’ve seen it in a couple videos of you walking out of the aid station even early into the day

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      You’re asking about 12:42 for example?
      I had a light quad cramp hitting me a little, my legs were sore after sitting down and resting at that aid station. Muscles can tighten up while one sits at an aid station, and it might take a minute or more to get things moving again.

    • @trentgoins5100
      @trentgoins5100 Před rokem

      @@wplate was thinking that but jw. Nice effort👍🏼

  • @chadwilson7905
    @chadwilson7905 Před rokem

    What was it that was scary on your last night out there?

    • @wplate
      @wplate  Před rokem

      A narrow steep trail up to the first peak in that section had overgrown bushes browsing from the left and a cliff to the right. At least that’s what I saw at 2am or whatever it was. I was so scared of tripping or slipping. I wouldn’t mind seeing that let in the daylight, what was actually like? Others weren’t as scared, but Scott was also freaked out. In fact after crossing the mountain peak there that had slippery sand underfoot, Scott did slip and fall. Thankfully he just landed on his rear in the trail, but we were really fearful of falling through there, so much steep stuff off the side. It really slowed us down.

    • @chadwilson7905
      @chadwilson7905 Před rokem

      That's gnarly! Thank you so much for making these videos wes. They are greatly appreciated.