Running Bryce Canyon Ultramarathon (100 Miles) - Racing 450 Miles in 21 days
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
- Follow me as I raced 450 miles over the past 21 days - finishing with Bryce Canyon Ultramarathon. Along with Antelope Canyon Ultramarathon and Zion Ultramarathon - Bryce Canyon Ultramarathon 100 miles wraps up my Vacation Race Triple Crown in 2024.
In this ultrarunning documentary, I go through ups and downs as I am facing this challenging race. 100 miles with 15,000 feet of elevation gain, and at altitude. But the real challenge here is that 1 week before, I was racing Cocodona 250 miles...and 1 week before that Mt Fuji 100 miles.
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In fact, I was not planning to run Bryce Canyon Ultra Marathon this year. Recovery was too short after Cocodona 250, so I decided not to register despite having already completed Zion 100 and Antelope Canyon 100. But I kept my eyes open. And if by any miracle I could be recover in time, I'd simply go and race it with the sole and only goal to finish under the 36 hours cutoff.
Well, it turns out that for once, work was collaborative! A reasonable 40 hours week meant that I could focus on recovery and bounce back quickly from Cocodona 250. After a few days, it was clear that although I wouldn't be 100% back (obviously), I would be 'good enough'. The main issue coming into the race were pre-existing blisters, and my elbow inflammation.
As I did with Cocodona, I decided to compare my watches one last time. This time however, I didn't bother charging the Coros after Cocodona - so I started with 35% (vs. 100% Garmin). Spoiler alert - they both made it! #TrainWithCOROS @COROSGlobal
I was also testing some Joe Nimble shoes on this one - Trail Addict Pro-R. #flyabovereason #toefreedom #runabovereason @joenimble
It was a tough race for me - with very low energy. But overall, very glad I did it! And now, very glad to have some rest.
Next race is Bighorn 100 miles June 14
As always - Thanks for watching and remember -
Work Hard!
Believe in yourself!
Push your limits!
Simon
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You’re my favourite keeping it real ultra runner!! And pretty darn crazy which makes these movies even more rad!!
Thanks! :)
You continue to amaze me Simon!! You say you are just an "ordinary guy", but I beg to differ. You keep doing these extraordinary things. But thank you for keeping it real and showing the true ordinary people what is possible 🙏
Thanks! I think what I mean is, I'm a normal guy, but I do incredible thing. And so can you.
Another race, another live premiere with chat! It's a fun format for races, I'll keep doing that whenever feasible!!!
Coming up soon...a bunch of tips and gear videos I've been putting off for a little while!
Simon, you are my hero. That is hardcore ultra running.
Let's call this one "ultra *jogging" :P
Lining up 450 miles of racing, you are freaking amazing (and crazy)! Simon, you are far from a normal runner😁. Have a good recovery! Salut des préalpes du Chablais valaisan.
Valais! :)
Merci - bah oui, mais je prend mon temps. Mais oui, meme moi je suis surpris par cette sequence. Je n'aurais pas cru ca possible, et je ne sais meme pas si je pourrais (ou voudrais...) repeter. Mais wow, 3 belles courses, c'etait genial
Such another great video Simon! Can't wait for you to get sponsors on board to support this epic journey! Hopefully you will make it to Tarawera one day :) With Nora of course.
haha yes, Nora is tagging along from now on. Fuji really created a FOMO for her - understandably!
"Big Butt Plug"
I cracked out laughing and my wife wanted to know what was funny (I was wearing headphones).
haha - but how can one NOT think that when seeing those?! My wife when she saw it was like "huh, you picked the only rocks that aren't that phallic" and I was "wait for it!"
wow - Cocadona and then Bryce 1 week after! Bryce is challenging but so beautiful; i briefly saw you the first day - pretty awesome! In this video I see my back at the start of the race lol 🙌
Haha thanks!
How did it go for you?!
I've been watching you for months as I've prepared for my first 50 miler which happened this past weekend. Your advice has been super helpful, and even though everything didn't go perfectly I still managed to complete it in 13:20. Thanks for your effort in making these videos.
Let’s go!!! Congrats!
Not perfect haha well yeah… I think that’s the best one can hope for! I think it’s good to do an after action - what went well, what didn’t. What can you improve etc. …but there’s always something that slows you down / hurt so much. Anyhow congrats - awesome on seeing that finish line despite adversity!
Wow, this is truly amazing! Yesterday, I watched your channel and went trail running in Korea, and it was really hard. My leg muscles were different from running in the park. Even today, a day later, my legs still feel a little uncomfortable.
It uses so many different muscle when on trail. But you get used to it quickly, and then it's just fun! There's a nice flow to being on trail
Tu m'inspires ! Je cours mon premier 80km à QMT en juillet, j'ai bâti tout mon entrainement autour grace à tes vidéos, merci pour tout !
Super! Et je ne sais pas si tu savais, mais j'y serai! Pour le 100 miles! Ca vient vite...!
I ran my first 100M a week ago today. Not sure I could do a 10k and you’re crushing ultras week after week.. I don’t understand 😂 great work!
Congrats! How did it go?! Which one? Anyhow - congrats!!
@@runningwithsimon thank you! it went about as well as I could have hoped! 23:53:35 in very muddy conditions. Sulphur springs in Ancaster Ontario, fellow Canadian!
Love watching your videos, hope to be the recovery beast you are one day
@@neilblum8361sweet congrats! Sub24 let’s goooo!
Woot! I love watching these. Keep it up!
Thanks!
Congratulations! What an insane pace you are on this year! Let's go go go with some sponsor deals - you have earned it! It seemed like your stomach was holding up well, eating quesadillas and avacados - that's awesome! Keep the extra content coming when you have time between races and I hope you recover strong for the next one!
Thanks! Those quesadilla + avocado (and sometimes +bacon) really were hitting the spot!
Ordinary guy doing not so ordinary things, well done! Congrats on another solid finish and glad the feet held up. Get some rest, you have certainly earned it!
Thanks :)
As much as I love racing, it also felt really good for the last couple weeks not to! Catch up with friends and movie, sleep, etc. And now finally training semi properly!
Look at all those buckles! "I'm kind-off a big deal" LOL Beautiful race and well done! Good luck at Big Horn 100. I've got my eye on that one ;-)
Thanks! We're finally making the transition to summer racing aka mountain race! Best time of the year, although I bet bighorn will be muddy
what a stud Gerard! Congrats buddy
Thanks!
👏good stuff for pizza fridays.
True story - thanks for joining :)
Your toots of love always make me smile 😂
I was soooo sad when the one at the finish line for nora was almost inaudible!!
Great effort and love your vid’s. Keep it up. Your humour is greatly appreciated.
Much appreciated!
Awesome video! When you find a spot for your new medal you remind me of Mr. Rogers 😆
Lol
Wow so inspiring!
Thank you so much!
Simon - We LOVE how positive and real your videos are. You have such a great attitude and you also show your tough moments. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. I have been able to get a great perspective on what some of these races are like. Well done!
Baller month bru. You are a beast.
Thanks - yup crazy month. Not planning to repeat any time soon lol
🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏼 such an inspiration !!!!
Thanks!
You’re absolutely incredible Simon.
Thanks! But as Forrest would say, nah, I just felt like running!
Utah boy here - beautiful race and you are a crusher! I'm gearing up for my 2nd 100. Maybe one day I'll do a couple in a year, or in a month!?
The mushrooms are called "hoodoos." They are formed by erosion and other weathering, but you need a hard layer or piece of rock on top that protects softer rocks below from being eroded. The top of the mushroom is a harder rock that has basically sheltered and umbrellad softer rock below that would have otherwise been washed away, leaving a tower or even a mushroom if the hard piece is big enough.
Funny south park clip.
So is it from the rain or something? It's particular that they are in such close formation - but very cool. Thanks for the explanation!
@@runningwithsimon It looks like it is partially erosion from freeze-thaw cycles (frost wedging), so hard top layer protects water from seeping in and freezing, breaking apart the lower rock.
Another part is rain which is slightly acidic that dissolves rock. the harder layer on top is dolomite which dissolves more slowly than remaining areas.
and yeah, super special they are so condensed there.
@@taylorlayton4508 It's really cool and impressive. Nature is wild!!!
Those buckles collection. The guy who dies with the most buckles wins. Champ!
haha thanks. There's actually a shelf of "huh, I don't know what to do with those ones" still which is ...sizeable. But, not sure if you saw or knew what you saw, but during Jackpot this year, there was Ed the Jester (who I think has the most buckles in the world at 200+) - and there was his crown of buckles. Kinda wild!
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Legs of steel, 🎉🎉just wow
lol that’s also how flexible I felt the days after!!
Congrats on the Ron Burgundy award ❤
You stay classy San Diego!
“Stupid stupid stupid” hahaha well done!
[Jenny from Forrest Gump] Are you stupid or something?
[Simon] Mama says, “Stupid is as stupid does.
We need In'n'Out Burger here. Fodder for the mills - I mean - miles.
That specific location is particularly big after Zion and Antelope with runners! It's kind of funny to spot the runners (the ones that can barely walk)
Simon, thanks for keeping it real and showing what is possible. How in the hell do you keep healthy?? Brother I have mad respect for what you can do! 3:32
Im very careful actually. And make sure I get enough rest and recovery - taking it very seriously and not making it an ego thing to reach a certain weekly mileage or not take test days. I’d rather look "lazy" but stay injury free, than act tough but ultimately push too far.
This one is very unique. I didn’t plan to run this exactly because I’d risk injury. But I also know myself and my body enough that I knew I could do it if I didn’t push the pace. Like it was a "ah, will you look at that? I’m actually recovered enoguh to do Bryce. Alrighty then , let’s do it"
Very unclear to me that I could repeat this. It was a game time decision and was the right decision. Just like last year I last minute moved from Cruel Jewel 100 to instead do the 50. It was the opposite situation- I could tell I wasn’t "good to go". And instead of proud racing it to injury, u took the safer route to dial down distance so I could race the next month.
What a legend. My hero. Running Ultras every weekend.
Thanks :) I'm gonna calm down now but still...it was wild!
Awesome. You nuts. I did the 50 and had that same cough around mile 43
Congrats!!!
Did your cough stay a few days? Mine did so I figure it must have been dust.
Respect man, you are a legend! Your videos motivated me to pick up running again; thank you for that.
Oh, and I would like tot add to that with: 💨
😜
haha thanks!
1:05 Go Turkish Go!!
Do you like dawg?
Dawg?!
Dawg!
…ooooh. Dog! Yeah love them.
Good job Simon! Marvelous triple crown. Have you tried the Norda shoes? They also have lot of space for toebox.
No haven't (and hadn't heard of them). You like them?
Usually it's not a major issue for me - that was a somewhat special circumstance to be honest
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See ya tomorrow?
@@runningwithsimon for sure. I canceled appointments today to be on CZcams
Simon how did you like the Joe Nimble shoes? Can u give a review on them?
Yes so a lot of folks asks this in the chat and I think I gave a little more info there. And plan to do full review later.
So first, for transparency, they sent me the pair. But I wouldn’t risk ruining my feet on a 100 miler just for free shoes, so I had tested a little before. AND I had used the pilot 2 (road shoes) for most of Badwater where they basically saved my feet. My impression was positive and I’m happy with the outcome. I had back up shoe in dropbag but there was no need to switch. In fact switching would have been pretty dumb. So yeah, overall positive.
Here, my focus was really something that would protect my toe and existant blister. And that was perfect. Lot of room for toe. Lot of protection. So perfect for the job and perfect choice.
More broadly, I like the shock absorption on the heel- I think it helped my feet. I also like the relatively aggressive tread so I plan to use them for bighorn.
But no shoe is perfect. It’s about picking the right one for the right job. So things I’d criticize but were minor. One is that they are also relatively stiff - i guess it makes sense and fit with the reason why they were good for this and good for Rocky course. But stiffer than what I’d normally do. They are also not as breathable so maybe for a super hot race like javelina it’s not great choice. Finally hard to explain without picture, but the hole where your feet goes, on the inside, the fit is pretty bad. Like the way the fabric bends due to stiffness creates a hole when you step. Which will collect a fair amount of peddle - so gaiters would be helpful. Also the way it bends made mine rub against each other. Not a big deal but they are ripped there because of that (and likely, gaiters would suffer the same faith). Last thing, and that might be more of a habit/idea get used to it. But they are larger on the outside than what I’m used to. So if it were super technical needing precision, I’d probably trip.
So overall positive but wouldn’t use for everything. A good choice for me if I run a Rocky plus muddy course. If it’s too technical or hot, I would pick something else.
Well done, crazy but u did it !!!
Do u take salt pills during your races ?
Sometimes yes. Not this race. But I had a few at Cocodona. It really depends how hot and how much I'm sweating. This one wasn't that bad, so it felt like drinking electrolytes was enough (I believe it was gnarly)
What watches were used in this run?
I'm about to post the head to head results from running this (and Cocodona 250) with both. It was my old Garmin Fenix 6X vs. Coros Vertix 2S. So not necessarily the most fair comparison, but the question was "what more do you get by upgrading? 10 more hours? 20? "
@@runningwithsimon gotchya!
Thank you
A very big deal! Over here, your racing volume would have carried you over five countries. Good luck with the sponsors negotiations.
Haha yes I need to go back in europe!!!
I like your hat with the flaps to protest your neck and ears. Can you please tell me where you got it. Thank You
It's outdoor research sun hat. Here:
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Are you addicted to it?
hahah definetely not, and neither am I to 'suffering'. But I do enjoy these races so sure, I'll do them if I can. But not to the detriment of other aspect in my life such as my health, my work or my relationship with my wife. I know some other folks racing as much that don't have this boundary, but for me it's really important. Running is for fun, period.
Simon !!! ... Butt plug ? Really 😅😅😅 Did you a actually say that lol bin la voyons donc 😂
...I mean,...am I wrong?
@runningwithsimon hahaha will i mean i guess not lol 😆 Great job on all your runs, amazing!!! And thanks for the laughs and tips on becoming a great runner 🏃♂️ 😊